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    *Video* Ebikeling 48v 1500 watt kit troubleshooting

    Not sure if anyone has experience with the Ebikeling waterproof kits... I recently put together a bike with one of the 1500 watt kits. I was able to get one 10 mile ride in; during that ride every now and then I would get error code 8 on the display (throttle error). But I was able to let off...
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    Recommendations for a good soldering iron to buy

    So I am in the market for a good soldering iron. In the near future I will be using it to solder bare 18650's. From what I have read I am looking for a higher powered iron (maybe 80 watt?) with a large tip so I don't have to hold it on the cell for very long to get the job done. I am aware of...
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    I am about to order 36 Sanyo NCR18650GA's from NKON.nl (http://ru.nkon.nl/sanyo-18650ga.html). From what I have read it seems that most people agree that this is the best of the new 3500MAH cells. With shipping factored in I will be paying about $5/cell which I think is pretty good, if you know...
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    500 Watt Gas Generator, $305 - 21 LBS, Unlimited Range???

    So after an extensive search of the forum I don't think anyone has mentioned this generator... http://www.amazon.com/Powerhouse-60370-Inverter-Generator-Compliant/dp/B004RCVRWW From my research online it appears to be the smallest ready to use modern gas generator available. At only 21 pounds I...
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    Inexpensive Controller For 16S or more?

    I have the yescomusa 500 watt kit currently running at 12S... Craving a little bit more speed. I have a bunch of 4S bricks So I would be jumping straight from 12s to 16s. I'm pretty sure the stock controller won't handle this (I think the caps are 63v). Any ideas for a cheap controller that...
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    First ride on lipo, awesome!! one question...

    So I got my lipo order in from HK the other day and wired up a 5AH 12S pack, strapped it to the bike and went for a ride... I've gotta say that lipo is awesome! I get about the same range out of about 5 pounds of lipo vs 25 pounds of SLA! I have been charging them to 4.1v per cell, My question...
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    Getting ready to order Lipo from HobbyKing... Question

    I'm getting ready to order 2 of these turnigy 5000mah 6s batteries to make a 12s 44V lipo pack for the bike I just built... http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=16207 I know hobby King has free USA warehouse shipping on orders of $100 or more. Well my 2 batteries...
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    This Bike + This Kit... What do you think?

    Hello! So I've never build an Ebike before and I'm wanting to keep my first build as cheap as possible. This: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140538595034&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT is one of the cheapest rear kits I can find (unless someone knows of a cheaper one). And for...
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    Cheapest Hub Kit Available

    Hello all, I am searching for the cheapest hub kit available... preferably a rear kit. So far this is the cheapest rear kit I can find: http://cgi.ebay.com/36V-500W-ELECTRIC-BICYCLE-ENGINE-E-BIKE-HUB-MOTOR-KIT-R-/230473312007?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35a947a707 $240 with...
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    My First Build - Pics And Questions

    Hey everyone I'm getting started on my first electric build, I've built a gas bike before but I'm wanting to put together an electric to ride on the bike paths... you get tired of the loud 2-cycle engine noise after awhile. I've decided to put together my own system using a large 36v scooter...
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    Where can I buy a cheap BRUSHED hub motor, also look at this

    Searching online I can't seem to find many brushed hub motors. As a matter of fact I can't find any brushed hub motors by themselves, only in kits. I have a bicycle I am wanting to motorise and I'm thinking if I can find a brushed hub motor I can use a regular electric scooter controller I have...
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    Do brushed hub motors have only 2 wires coming out of them?

    Hi, new to this forum. Lots of good info here. For now I have a simple question, Do brushed hub motors have only two wires (negative and positive) coming out of them? TIA!!
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