To the E-Spherers, I am writing for advice.
I have other threads with similar ideas, but am looking for one final closing answer.
I have had most of my parts and items and accessories come in now.
I am trying to finalize my set-up, and have gone over many ebikes that E-Spherers have built that look fantastic.
I am trying to figure out what I should do with my set-up. The concern is my controller.
I have a thick plastic, waterproof case.
The final step now is to put the controller in the case, and have the case permanently locked to the bike.
The case will house the controller and battery, and keep it protected from the rain. There will also be an air pipe to push air into the box.
(I may have to build an aluminum plate on the box, and hook up a heat sink to it.
But, another option is to mount the controller onto the bike frame, and have the case contain just the battery, then I can detach the case and take it with me.
Controller remains attached to the bike frame with wires, or something...not as secure.
In summary:
Option A: Put controller in plastic box.
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Controller is permanently locked to case, case is permanently locked to rear rack of ebike
(The case itself will have a lock on it, or two padlocks)
Controller is protected from thieves (locked in case)
Controller is protected from rain and snow
Controller has moderate air (From air pipe inflow, and an air pipe exhaust)
Battery is placed with Controller in same box.
Battery comes with me when I leave the bike locked.
Box may attract attention, it is one of those Pelican style boxes (military grade plastic cases)
Option B: Mount controller on bike frame
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Controller is exposed to rain, and snow, but better air flow
Controller is more visible to thieves
As a plus, the controller is not inside the case, so I can take the battery and case with me, but it may suck having to carry a case
There is more room in case for more batteries
What is best, Option A, or Option B? E-spherers, your thoughts and wisdom?
I have other threads with similar ideas, but am looking for one final closing answer.
I have had most of my parts and items and accessories come in now.
I am trying to finalize my set-up, and have gone over many ebikes that E-Spherers have built that look fantastic.
I am trying to figure out what I should do with my set-up. The concern is my controller.
I have a thick plastic, waterproof case.
The final step now is to put the controller in the case, and have the case permanently locked to the bike.
The case will house the controller and battery, and keep it protected from the rain. There will also be an air pipe to push air into the box.
(I may have to build an aluminum plate on the box, and hook up a heat sink to it.
But, another option is to mount the controller onto the bike frame, and have the case contain just the battery, then I can detach the case and take it with me.
Controller remains attached to the bike frame with wires, or something...not as secure.
In summary:
Option A: Put controller in plastic box.
==============================
Controller is permanently locked to case, case is permanently locked to rear rack of ebike
(The case itself will have a lock on it, or two padlocks)
Controller is protected from thieves (locked in case)
Controller is protected from rain and snow
Controller has moderate air (From air pipe inflow, and an air pipe exhaust)
Battery is placed with Controller in same box.
Battery comes with me when I leave the bike locked.
Box may attract attention, it is one of those Pelican style boxes (military grade plastic cases)
Option B: Mount controller on bike frame
=============================
Controller is exposed to rain, and snow, but better air flow
Controller is more visible to thieves
As a plus, the controller is not inside the case, so I can take the battery and case with me, but it may suck having to carry a case
There is more room in case for more batteries
What is best, Option A, or Option B? E-spherers, your thoughts and wisdom?