Recent content by JB_EB

Try doing a search for Cree LEDs. Something like this link in Australia: http://www.ledshoponline.com/high_power_mr16_led_10deg.htm If you are reasonably handy, there are several links on DIY lights that could be adapted to house this LED light. if you already have a dc to dc converter this...

Myzter, A current shunt is like a very low value resistor capable of carrying high current. You connect the current shunt in series with your motor. You then connect a voltmeter across the shunt. The voltmeter measures the voltage drop across the shunt's resistance. The resistance of the...

Pete & Rick, thanks for the very helpful replies. I'll get a tube of Moly grease and attempt this on the weekend. I'll try to take some photos while I'm doing the overhaul. Do I need to remove the freewheel and adaptor to clean & regrease the gearbox? Pete - Good suggestion about replacing the...

Fellow Spheroids, Has anyone here dismantled a Cyclone 360W motor / gearbox assembly? I have used a Cyclone 360W motor for about 2 1/2 years as a daily commuter. Over tha past few days, I have noticed the motor is getting a bit noisier. (I agree the Cyclone has always been noisy - someone on...

wybornd - I share your pain.... Is anyone in Australia interested in piggybacking several orders together to save on shipping costs I guess if several sets of components were shipped together to say, Sydney, the cost of sending the different sets from Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane by local...

Hey Gary, please put me down for one board. I need 8 channels. I've got a 30V power supply all built and ready to drive this thing. :D Since you are not providing a kit of parts anymore, the BOM would be great so we can start sourcing parts. Thanks, JohnB

Kin, I think the problem is that if the rear suspension pivot point is between the bottom bracket and wheel axle, as the suspension moves, the chain length effectively changes. This is usually taken up by the deraileur tension spring. This would be a major issue with the Cyclone. The guy...

Gary & Richard, that's great news. Hope the testing goes well. I'm itching to get an 8-way board. JohnB

Hi Kin, Re the Freewheel remover. Have a look at this link to the Cyclone Taiwan site. http://www.cyclone-tw.com/order.htm Just to the left of the Cycle Computer, there are a few tools, including the remover in the middle. It is a special tool needed to remove the freewheel bearing. Re...

Kin, I based my e-bike on a Cyclone 360W motor and a full-suspension MTB from this site: http://www.learsport.com.au/view_product.php?product=BW3240V The BW3240 has the pivot point in front of the bottom bracket so the chain length does not change as the rear suspension compresses. I replaced...

Gary - Thanks for your reply. I've used my existing LiCo 2A charger and am monitoring the pack voltage manually (visually??) with a multimeter while charging. After two round trips, with charging at work and home, I am seeing almost identical voltages each time which is a relief. Straight off...

Gary, Just a thought. If you are not looking to make a profit out of this (and if Fechter agrees as original designer) why don't you get together with Knuckles and see if his Chinese connection can produce these BMS boards for us E-bike enthusiasts. I'm sure Knuckles would be able to arrange...

dnmun - It was a pure fluke. I'd been having a browse of this forum and learnt a bit about all the work that the people here had been doing on De Walt cells. Then a chance meeting of a friend of a friend at a BBQ led to 5 warranty return packs landing in my lap. :D Of the 50 cells, I got 43...

Hi all, sorry for the long post, but I'm looking for some advice for a temporary charging solution for my pack while I wait for Gary to produce the next batch of kits of the new BMS. I have only recently got hold of some a123 cells and I don't want to kill any cells through mistreatment from...

Hi Gary (or Fechter), is there any update on when new kits will be available for purchase at TP Products? Thanks, JohnB