G'day Willy, I would almost certainly bet that you have the same problem with you Bafang as I had with my wifes bike. In our case the hall sensor had not failed but the insulation (heat shrink tube) to the hall sensors had melted causing the sensor output to ground. I actually ended up breaking...
Hmm, I ended up ordering ss41s from overseas. When I checked Jaycar they only had Hall sensors rather than switches:-
http://jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=ZD1902&keywords=hall&form=KEYWORD
They are same form factor/package but obviously vey different electrically. Do Jaycar have Hall...
Thanks for all the info/feedback guys. This site is undoubtedly the source for info. In summary:-
- It sounds like a couple of sensorless controllers a second front wheel Bafang and some metal/spare nylon gears I might actually get the reliable hill climbing bike for my wife that I wanted. I...
et aOk, have been lurking and reading for a while, time to post !
Ok, first the saga of how I ended up here :D
Few months ago a bought an Electric bike for my wife. The requirement was for a bike that would allow here to allow her to ride with me and my 12 year old daughter on our mountain...