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  1. XShifter

    opensource 3d printable electronic shifting?

    Yes its expensive, but the cost of development was very high. Literally every component on this device is custom engineered and made. Still losing money on it. But we are working very hard to improve the design and reduce the cost so everyone can use it. All new technology starts expensive.
  2. XShifter

    opensource 3d printable electronic shifting?

    We can't make it open source, but hopefully in the near future, after its all stable, we will open the API so its possible for related products to join the network, make custom mobile apps, etc.
  3. XShifter

    opensource 3d printable electronic shifting?

    Not even close. :D
  4. XShifter

    opensource 3d printable electronic shifting?

    In fact, we experimented with all of this. But there is 2 big problems. 1) the counter balance spring works inversely from the derailleur spring. They are pulling in opposite directions. So yes you can reduce the force a little, but not much. 2) Any spring large enough to counteract the force is...
  5. XShifter

    opensource 3d printable electronic shifting?

    I saw this thread about electronic shifting. I can't give away any confidential info, but I can tell you its not as easy as it seems. There is no off the shelf solution that will do what you want. Every component on XShifter is custom designed and manufactured for this purpose. Fairly easy to...
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