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Any news anyone? Quite interesting thread !!! My Zero SR 2015 a couple of these converters, and some 115 v cut off ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Really nice

@John in CR Just as reliable as any geared hubmotor, but with the possible use of normal size batteries when delivering tons of torque, and a reasonable speed without any heat issues. Unlike most other motors where you must choose between torque or speed, or go with humongus batteries and have...

My original "Ellert" did not have a controller. It had a hydraulic operated variable resistor and a relay shorting the resistor once the speed was past 25Kmh as i remember. The motor was the thrige pmdc and the batteries was 3S100ah 12v Range was 30-40 km and topspeed app 35kmh. Used it for...

Reading the headlines i was thinking about my Ellert, (original City El) which i bought some 20 years ago. What motor and controller are you using?

Yiihaa, capacity mapping, thats what i was looking for. It's close to what i've supposed for some time. After a few 4.2V/cell charges/discharges i decided to roll down to 4.1V mainly to nurse the battery. at that time using a IMax b6 charger. I did slowly notice quite a drop in performance...

Panasonic 18650B cells cost about 3,90€ a pop at nkon.com That equals 4.3$ That is if you live in the EU

I'm shure Samsung cells are good, but i do think Panasonic all in all makes the highest quality cells, taking in consideration not only max Amp but also cyclelife and product tollerence.

I've got a Bestech HCX 132, and are soon to connect it to a 12s5p Panasonic 18650B pack. To get the most out of it i wonder what'll be the best bulk charging voltage. Assume the cells are quite equal in capacity and voltage, i think that the best charge voltage will be just a tad under 12...

,}~%#~< The 18650PF's are gone. So opted for the 18650B cells instead. Just ordred 60, so a 12S5P pack is soon to emerge.. Bought them with Utag's so its only a matter of soldering it together with a Bestech HCX D132 Wonder how many Ah i will be able to to use before the LVC @ 3V kicks...

Found the fault, just retard the connectors between controller and motor 1-2 mm when assembling, and the shifting Works a treat. Yiihaa

Well, I'll not recommend any specific controller, but the one i'm using is a Porter from 4qd in England. It uses a magura throttle. It's rated at 30A afaik. I've measured up to 51A from a 10000 mAh 8s multistar battery. I do have an empty housing for a rearwheel, however you'll need a longer...

I'll keep you posted

I've run 36v 40A through my 24V 400W heinzmann, if done properly, ie few seconds at a time, the heinzmann is a monster motor. I've bought my motors through german eBay. It's paramount to remember not to use it as a 750 or 1000w motor all the time. Used with comon sense it's a marvelous motor...

I Think not. Anyhow i do have several heinzman motors, the old 24v 400w type. If you use a controller that isn't current limited, you can easily push 40-50amps, at which current the frontwheel will loose traction on anything other than asphalt.