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    Charger with potentiometer

    Hi All, I am after a second charger to keep at work for my 52v battery. I have a meanwell at home that works well but am just after a cheapie for work as I won't use it that often. Ideally I would like on that I can tinker with and set the voltage to say...around 56v. Can anyone recommend one...
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    BBSHD and the Udder effect!

    Hi All, I am thinking about putting a BBSHD on a 2013 giant glory but am worried about smashing the motor on rocks and logs on single track riding. It will hang down a fair bit due to the angle of the downtube. I know Luna do one on an anthem 2 which has a similar shaped down tube. It looks to...
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    100mm BBHSD and 68mm Bottom Bracket

    Does anyone know if you can use a 100mm BBSHD with a 68mm bottom bracket by using spacers? Will it throw out the chain line? Any other issues? Not the best way to do it I know but I already have the motor. Cheers
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    BBSHD 73mm to 100mm

    I am looking to swap my 73mm motor with a very kind ES member for a 100mm but it got me thinking is it possible to buy a new part to make my 73 mm 100mm? I know you can buy nylon gears, spare motors etc Is this possible? Cheers
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    Carbon Frame and BBSHD

    Hi All, I have the chance to get a really cheap Giant anthem advanced 2016 - Carbon frame bike. I would like to add my BBSHD motor to this frame. Are there any issues using a carbon frame with a BBSHD mid drive? Cheers
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    Chinese Battery....hmmmm, with Pictures!

    Hi All, I recently purchased a 52v battery from Aliexpresse which arrived today! Unfortunately when I turned it on I heard a pop and then there was smoke! arg ! I pulled apart the battery.... It seems there is a little board that goes to the USB port that popped a capacitor. So i guess...
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    BBSHD and Samsung 29E cells

    Hi All, Looking at getting an ebike from China - many seem to use samsung 29E cells. Does anyone know what the continuous discharge is on these cells? I have read so much conflicting info. Am looking to use for a BBSHD so 30a peak current What do you think of 4P or 5P of this cell? Thanks
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    Limiting power down to legal levels

    Hi All, I have a BBSHD MTB and it is obviously illegal for road use. The limit here in Australia is a ridiculous 250w pedelec or 200w with a throttle and 25km/h. I was wondering what methods people are using to limit the power of their ebikes down to the legal limit of their country. I assume...
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    BBSHD CONTROLLER

    Does anyone know if there is any difference between the 2 types of BBSHD controllers beside the connectors on the phase wires? I believe type A had anderson connectors and Type B has spade connectors. If I swap the andersons for spade connectors would that work ok? Maybe the shape is...
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    Con(fused) about fuses!

    Hi All, Looking for advice regarding over current protection for my ebike. I have a BBSHD and 52v 14ah battery. What kind of fuse should I get in terms of rated voltage and current? Would a simple inline fuse suffice? They all seems to be rated for only 12v - I assume these are not good as...
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    BBSHD install issue

    Hi All, My BBSHD finally arrived and I have managed to fit it to the bottom bracket no worries. I plugged the harness wiring into the motor then plugged in the : -LCD display C965 -Throttle then I plugged in the battery and......nothing? I cannot get...
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    Thanks Endless sphere - First battery build

    Reposting here as I put in wrong location initially. Hi All, After a weekend of involving much head scratching and some truly terrible solder joints I have almost completed my first battery. It is a 14S 5P made with LG MG1 cells - making it 52v and 14Ah. I have a BBSHD arriving next week :) I...
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    First battery Almost done - Thanks Endless sphere

    Hi All, After a weekend of involving much head scratching and some truly terrible solder joints I have almost completed my first battery. It is a 14S 5P made with LG MG1 cells - making it 52v and 14Ah. I have a BBSHD arriving next week :) I would like to say a big thanks to all the endless...
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    Bafang LCD options

    Hi All, Looking at getting a Bafang mid drive soon and am unsure of which LCD display to get. Options seem to be C965 or DCP14. Does the DCP14 have any extra features or does it just look nicer? Thanks
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    Protected vs Unprotected cells

    Hi All, Going to build my first battery soon 14S4P About to pull the trigger and buy some 18650s but am wondering if I need to get protected cells or not? I am planning on using a BMS so don't know if I should worry about the second level of protection. Thanks
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    Correct wire for soldering cells

    Hi All, I am going to attempt to make my first battery pack and cannot bring myself to buy a spot welder so have decided to solder this pack. Going to be a 52v 14S4P pack using samsung 35E cells or something similar and is going to power a BBS02. My question is regarding which kind of wire I...
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    Ebike Suggestions for Noob

    Hi All, I am looking to buying my first an Ebike conversion kit and all the choices available are making my head wanna go pop! I am after something with moderate power for commuting to work about 15km each way mostly flat. I want something around 750-1000W that is gonna last and not break...
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