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The spares come pre programmed, but that's a good point, I could upload from a good working bike, and load it into this one.

Thanks for the suggestions. The bike is a model that I sell, so the controller is factory programmed, I had to replace the controller as the original stopped working. The other bikes with the same setup don't do this, so it's a bit of a mystery. I could try running an autotune, but I can't...

OK, I got a response on FB. You have to press the power button on the display, but not for long enough to turn it on, just a short press and the upload starts.

Hello Endless Sphere tech gurus! Anyone had success programming the APT 500C display? I got the APT programmer, and had a contact in China do up a new set up with different graphics, but I cant get to first base with connecting to the display. I open the programming software, open the port...

Cool, I didn't realize that this thread was still going. Could it maybe be something simpler and more fundamental with the input design of the M215? Like it has some sort of tie to ground on one of the inputs, or one leg floated so that when they are tied together it just blows up the input...

I built a cargo trailer with regen, it works great. https://hilleater.ca/blog/powered-trailer-project/

A little back story... This system has evolved to where it is now, with cobbled together parts on a budget. I picked up a dozen M215 for like 50.00 each on ebay, with the thought that they would be better that the cheap chinese grid tie inverters. They are a total steal at 50.00 each, and...

You are forgetting that these are grid tie micro inverters. They are meant to be hooked up to split phase 240V in parallel. Maximum 16 to a circuit I think. They only work when fed AC power, and shut down when AC from the grid is interrupted. Each one mounts under its own dedicated panel as...

Thanks for the reply. These are grid tie inverters, so they automatically sinc with the grid. I am talking about the DC input side.

I bought a dozen of these M215 grid tie inverters with the idea of being able to switch between feeding a charge controller and battery bank, and sending power back into the grid. The panels are all connected in parallel. One M215 works fine, it is self limiting, but hooking two up to the same...

Call out to E-vehicle enthusiasts in BC and Washington! We are having a whole weekend of EV fun this June 22-24th on Salt Spring Island. We have an 11 acre fairground, there is camping on Friday and Saturday, and live entertainment Saturday evening. This will be an educational and networking...

Hey John! Yes, I have to remind myself to take it easy... So nice being able to choose where cars will pass (if at all) here with the narrow twisting roads. Every time I get on this thing I can't believe how good it is. The regen braking is fantastic, I basically hardly use the regular brakes at...

Here is another installment of the front wheel drive Catrike build... So with the batteries installed is was on to testing... It took some time on the phone with Grin to get the Phaserunners working 100% and not flashing error codes or warnings. Here are a couple pics of the settings...

On with the build... I installed an aluminum plate behind the seat to mount the controllers, two of the batteries, DC-DC converter and assorted wiring. There were four bottle nuts in the large spine tube left over from the mid drive, so I mounted the plate to these. The two fiberglass boxes...

Thanks MadRino, I will keep an eye on the headset bearings and maybe replace them. Does anyone have a recommendation for a steering damper for the Catrike?