I'm planning to add the TSDZ2 to my Bakfiets.nl classic long cargo bike. I value the natural feel of cycling and so this coupled with a blog of someone successfully adding the TSDZ2 to my exact bike has lead me to settling on the torque sensing TSDZ2.
I'm planning to buy the 48V version via ECO Cycles since they seem to sell the TSDZ2 in a 'build your own' format that comes preinstalled with the open source firmware version and temperature sensor which appeals to me. The main question I have is whether to go for a 48V or 52V battery. High speeds are not at all what I'm after, just moderate assistance to 25km/h and help on the occasional hill I'll encounter on each ride.
What are some other pros and cons of a 52V battery when compared to a 48V?
Is a 52V battery still ultimately going to push the motor too hard? (I'm aware of setting the max current in the firmware)
Will I get reliability issues - i.e. does a 52V work seamlessly with the open source firmware?
Any efficiency gains of one voltage over the other?
Voltage decisions aside, has anyone got experience with the batteries sold by ECO Cycles compared to em3ev batteries?
Buying it all from ECO cycles and paying one amount for shipping is more cost effective, however the em3ev batteries are held in such high regard that at this stage I'm willing to buy the battery separately from them.
Thanks in advance for your help
I'm planning to buy the 48V version via ECO Cycles since they seem to sell the TSDZ2 in a 'build your own' format that comes preinstalled with the open source firmware version and temperature sensor which appeals to me. The main question I have is whether to go for a 48V or 52V battery. High speeds are not at all what I'm after, just moderate assistance to 25km/h and help on the occasional hill I'll encounter on each ride.
My initial thoughts were to simply get a 48V battery since that was the version of the TSDZ2 I'm getting and I'm not interested in overvolting a motor to the brink. I value reliability and simplicity for this build.
- On the other hand (after some reading) a 52V battery may be useful for my cargo bike build since for a given power output the motor would require less current (P=VI) and therefore less heat through the motor windings. I'm aware of the TSDZ2's limited ability to dissipate heat and so this may be beneficial for a cargo bike. Is my understanding correct?
What are some other pros and cons of a 52V battery when compared to a 48V?
Is a 52V battery still ultimately going to push the motor too hard? (I'm aware of setting the max current in the firmware)
Will I get reliability issues - i.e. does a 52V work seamlessly with the open source firmware?
Any efficiency gains of one voltage over the other?
Voltage decisions aside, has anyone got experience with the batteries sold by ECO Cycles compared to em3ev batteries?
Buying it all from ECO cycles and paying one amount for shipping is more cost effective, however the em3ev batteries are held in such high regard that at this stage I'm willing to buy the battery separately from them.
Thanks in advance for your help