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    E-bike motor/ESC problem

    I've checked the wiring I could easily get to, and bypassed the circuit breaker in order to rule it out. No change. I've ordered a new ESC (they're cheap enough) and will try to do a deep dive into the wiring this weekend to see if I can get it running.
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    E-bike motor/ESC problem

    I don't think it's the circuit breaker for a few reasons (though I will certainly look into it as suggested): -It's a breaker rated for 100A continuous and 250A momentary load, pretty well weatherproofed. It should be plenty for the job. It's never turned on/off when there's a significant load...
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    E-bike motor/ESC problem

    I'm running a 500w gearless motor. 36V battery, which is healthy, no dramatic voltage drops under load. This is my speed controller since about a year: http://s.aliexpress.com/yUBfiYbQ I have a brake switch for regen braking, a toggle for cruise control, a toggle for limited speed, and a thumb...
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    Non-regenerative electric braking

    Sure. Might as well store some chemical energy rather than just making heat. Luckily all my rides with full batteries (I charge at home and at work) start at the bottom of hills, so overcharging won't be a problem either I guess.
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    Non-regenerative electric braking

    Yes, your suggestion is certainly the easy and reasonable option, if somewhat boring. It would be nice to have some use for those hall sensors too. With my current primitive ESC things can get a but loud and jerky at low speeds.
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    Non-regenerative electric braking

    I doubt it. If I order from China those resistors are about $2 each, 3 pole double throw relays are about $6. Even if I go all fancy with six resistors and two relays, that's just $24, half that for the simplest possible setup. If you can point me to a regen capable controller for that price...
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    Non-regenerative electric braking

    I haven't thought about these things in about 20 years, and I was not the brightest kid in physics class back then either, but anyways... I have no knowledge of the kV of my unit, so that will have to be a guess, unless I hook up a voltmeter and find out. I might just do that. All I really know...
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    Non-regenerative electric braking

    Yeah, automotive bulbs means I need several per phase. I guess I need to use them in series as well, since i hope I'll be making significantly more than 12 volts? On the other hand, through the magic of Ali Express and a bit of patience I can get some nice looking resistors for cheap. These for...
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    Non-regenerative electric braking

    Hi! I registered here since this seems as good a place to do EV research as any. I am not wise to the ways of the electrons, but I am trying out of necessity. Bear with me if you have the patience. I am currently using an extensively modified, very old and very heavy two-wheeled cargobike as...
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