A touch throttle for e-bikes

[TwoTired]

Instructions for construction and use here:
A Touch Throttle for E-Bikes
The project is released as open hardware.

There are two documents. One describes a general circuit that can be modified for a particular application with a design example, the other document is a suggested step by step procedure to make one.

 

[chuyskywalker]

So it's a slider? Certainly would reduce strain when trying to hold a throttle position compared to pretty much everything else that's spring based.

 

[mindgames11]

reduce the strain of fighting the mighty resistance of the throttle spring?
I get worn out just doing one rep of the remote control lift when I have to change channels watching television.

 

[lnanek]

Some controllers support cruise control, which also avoids that. That said, my only accident and only broken leg so far were due to a crash that happened while on cruise control and I looked down to adjust a light.

 

[chuyskywalker]

reduce the strain of fighting the mighty resistance of the throttle spring?
I get worn out just doing one rep of the remote control lift when I have to change channels watching television.

One of the great things about ebikes is that hey help open up biking to folks with physical impairments.