Phdintheory
10 mW
I'm wondering....?
I have a generic Chinese electric bike that is pedal assist.
On the crank, in between the gears and the frame, is a little box (sensor) that's connected to the "controller." Attached to the axle is a small disk that rides a very small distance from this sensor. The disk has about 8 little pieces of metal embedded in it that each act as a "contact" when they pass by the sensor as the bike is pedaled. Working in concert this combination allows power to be applied intermittently to the wheel as it's pedaled. (Ie. Pedal assist)
But I'm wondering if I were to take the disk off..., and place a piece of metal over the sensor permanently, wouldn't this fool the sensor into remaining "on" constantly? (Or at least when power is applied by the throttle?)
I'm just curious. I'd like to do something like this if it is in fact possible. I don't see why it shouldn't work.
Anyone ever tried this before want to let me know how theirs turned out???
Thanks.
Phdintheory
I have a generic Chinese electric bike that is pedal assist.
On the crank, in between the gears and the frame, is a little box (sensor) that's connected to the "controller." Attached to the axle is a small disk that rides a very small distance from this sensor. The disk has about 8 little pieces of metal embedded in it that each act as a "contact" when they pass by the sensor as the bike is pedaled. Working in concert this combination allows power to be applied intermittently to the wheel as it's pedaled. (Ie. Pedal assist)
But I'm wondering if I were to take the disk off..., and place a piece of metal over the sensor permanently, wouldn't this fool the sensor into remaining "on" constantly? (Or at least when power is applied by the throttle?)
I'm just curious. I'd like to do something like this if it is in fact possible. I don't see why it shouldn't work.
Anyone ever tried this before want to let me know how theirs turned out???
Thanks.
Phdintheory