EBike Toolbox - Bargains! (newest = throttles)

[amberwolf]

A 12V flasher that works! ... Even with low drain LEDs!!!
Alternates between 1/16 - Full brightness approximately every .7 - .8 second.
Tested at 3 and 6 watt with no speed variance.
Turn Signal Flasher Blinker Relay 12V 2 Pin Motorcycle - $1.49
Works well with either - below item single or pair.

Looks like price is up to $2.09, but free shipping. Have you used one yet? Cuz this is cheaper than me finding time and finding or buying parts to make one....

Also, have you used those DRLight strips? I'm wondering how bright they are. They look like a much better option than the things I am presently using as "accent/DR" lights on my headlight on CrazyBike2. (which right now are not working, might be burned out)

(plus, this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Car-Daytime-Running-Light-8-LED-DRL-Daylight-Kit-Super-White-12V-DC-Head-Lamp/251406892639?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D163%26meid%3D3586429433912597485%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D190567901684%26
looks like the same DRL but cheaper, also free shipping)

Also listed in their store are a few that have both amber and white LEDs, so they coudl be used for turn signals as well. HAven't found any that are *red* and amber, though, so nothing for rear markers/turn signals.

 

[DrkAngel]

12V Multiple Mode Flash & Brightness LED Controller < $2 /shipped
Amazingly small controller.
12V 8A = 100w
8 brightness levels
Flash:
8 flash speeds
8 fluctuating brightness variations

You can Silicone both ends for good weather-water proofing.

Most importantly!
It does retain last setting. So it can be used "in circuit" as a strobe, turn signal, brake light strobe, light brightness set, etc.

- $1.19 / shipped

Labeled, designed and marketed for LED use!
But should work just fine with incandescent, turn signals etc.

Just tried with a 12-85V LED headlight:
@ 12V
Top 3 brightness levels work well,
Strobe works nicely,
Fluctuating brightness partially works.

Just tested for 3.7V compatibility:
Flash works good.
Brightness only works at brightest levels.
Fluctuating brightness doesn't work too well.

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[d8veh]

If you can't afford a Cycle Analyst, there's this display with battery usage functions and a simple remote shunt. You can find it on Ebay or get it from Batt- man.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Batt-man-E-Bike-Scooters-Electric-Vehicles-Digital-Display-Dashboard-/161183957855
http://batt-man.com/batt-man-DashBoard

 

[alsmith]

12V Multiple Mode Flash & Brightness Controller < $2 /shipped
Amazingly small controller.
12V 8A = 100w
8 brightness levels
Flash:
8 flash speeds
8 fluctuating brightness variations

You can Silicone both ends for good weather-water proofing.

Most importantly!
It does retain last setting. So it can be used "in circuit" as a strobe, turn signal, brake light strobe, light brightness set, etc.

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I got a couple of them for amber side leds. I've not fitted them yet, I want to get my batteries mounted first- so many things I want to do and I've got the bits for most of them!

 

[circuit]

12V Multiple Mode Flash & Brightness Controller < $2 /shipped...

I got a couple of them for amber side leds. I've not fitted them yet, I want to get my batteries mounted first- so many things I want to do and I've got the bits for most of them!

Does it have an inductor inside? Or is it simple PWM controller? In this case it is not suitable to drive a LED.

 

[999zip999]

Bump.

 

[DrkAngel]

Quality ACS Freewheel for freewheel crank! $16.50
BCD not specified ... might bolt directly to certain chainrings?

Also available _ more components, from Staton-inc.com

Chainrings for crank freewheel selection

24T does not offer the recommended "offset"

30T

36T

44T

48T

24T, 30T, 36T, 40T, 44T, 48T - sickbikeparts.com

Freewheel Cranks - best price so far - shipping?
$26.95 + shipping

Reasonable prices but shipping undetermined

I'm surprised at the lack of a 40T chainring, 36 to 44T is a pretty drastic jump, limiting fine tuning motor to pedal speed.

SickBikeParts Components - includes "spiders" for using standard, 110 & 130 BCD, chainrings!

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[alsmith]

mentioned a few times, handy inexpensive tire pressure warning device.

update at request of DrkAngel,
i got mine when there were only a couple of suppliers,at $2 each, $2 shipping. Supplier goodplayer88 on ebay, ebay shopname is Gozens
There's also a round shaped one at $7.50,

other supliers are on ebay now, search for tyre pressure caps

 

[alsmith]

portable battery air pump- had it for years and love it.

 

[DrkAngel]

For Unite MY1018z, XYD-16 etc.
12T freewheel + 11mm adapter eBay - USA
$6 + $14 shipping + $9

 

[sn0wchyld]

portable battery air pump- had it for years and love it.

got a link to where you can find that style? looks really compact!

 

[alsmith]

portable battery air pump- had it for years and love it.

got a link to where you can find that style? looks really compact!

I got it a few years ago from Aldi at 18 UK pounds. It was repeated on sale a few times but I haven't noticed it for a while now. The product is labelled from Eumig in Austria- Contact EUMIG industrial tv Gesellschaft mb H. Gewerbeparkstr. 9 5081 Anif Tel: +43-6246-72091-22 Fax:. +43-6246-72091-15 eMail: office@eumig.com
The maker is walter werkzeuge salzburg GmbH, Austria but it doesn't seem to be on the website.

It might be worth an email to them.

There are a few on ebay but ask about the batteries/age, it's possible NiCd would be end of life now. I changed the cells in mine because 1 cell was leaking causing it to not hold charge.

 

[Laserman]

Have you found any led dual beam Hi/Lo that you could mount into a standard motorino head light?

And thanks for this list of goodies

Jim

 

[DrkAngel]

AC Volt - Watt - Amp - AH - kWh meter
Had a small UPS that failed.
Pulled battery and cut window to insert meter, ran the 3 previously "battery backup" outlets through the meter and tested for accuracy with 60w and 100w light bulbs as ... looks accurate.
- ~$10
Used to test efficiency % of power supplies and many many more uses.
Some readings
"15w" rated led bulbs actually using only 5w.
2 x 80w (160w) fluorescent light using 258w actual (includes "ballast")

12V DC RF Remote control Dimmer Flasher
12V-24V 6A, 8 light levels, 8 strobe mode w/speed adjust
- <$5

0-100V 10A Voltmeter Ammeter 10A Red LED Panel Amp Digital Volt Gauge Display
Not tested yet but looks like a great bargain to add to MeanWell bulk charger. I would mount in, or on, charger body and add top mount quality pots for adjusting voltage and amperage.
- $4.12 shipped

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[DrkAngel]

Great Project item
Plastic base removable!
12V ~250+ lumen(?) 2x Cree led w/diffuser dome

- $4.42

Update:
Playing with these, building a turn signal led upgrade.
Finally noticed that these are dual mode.
1 pos wire uses .5w and the 2nd uses 1.5w 1x - 3x brightness!.
Great for running light and turn signal ...
or tail light and brake light.
And
Price dropped to $3.60 per pair!
I am using the ...

- $1.19 / shipped

Flash mode and speed are adjustable.

Ordered up a lights, turn, horn control module ... several choices

- <$7

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12V 48 led flexible Running\brake turn < $2

 

[docnjoj]

Subscribed! I need to make turn and brake lights. Any other suggestions, please?
otherDoc

 

[chucho]

Thank you for sharing!!

 

[DrkAngel]

Lighting Roundup

Cheap Turn, Tail, brake LED w/"horn" - $5.54
Not good enough for daylight use but "good" for night and lower brightness days.
I upgraded LEDS - project not documented ... sorry!



Great Project item
Plastic base removable!
T20 12V ~250+ lumen(?) 2x Cree led w/diffuser dome

- $4.42

Update:
Playing with these, building a turn signal led upgrade.
Finally noticed that these are dual mode.
1 pos wire uses .5w and the 2nd uses 1.5w 1x - 3x brightness!.
Great for running light and turn signal ...
or tail light and brake light.
And
Price dropped to $3.60 per pair!
I am using the ...

- $1.19 / shipped

Flash mode and speed are adjustable.

A 12V flasher that works! ... Even with low drain LEDs!!!
Alternates between 1/16 - Full brightness approximately every .6 - .7 second.
Tested at 3 and 6 watt with no speed variance.
Turn Signal Flasher Blinker Relay 12V 2 Pin Motorcycle - $1.49

12V DC RF Remote control Dimmer Flasher
12V-24V 6A, 8 light levels, 8 strobe mode w/speed adjust
- <$5


Car 8 LED DRL Daytime Running LED Light Super White 12V
Very noticeable in daylight, especially when flashing.

- $5.85

Ordered up a lights, turn, horn control module ... several choices

- <$7

"500 Lumen" High/Low/Strobe Zoomable Light
- ~$6.22


Bike Light Mount
- ~< $1.50

2PCS T10 (smaller) 1.5W 105-135LM 1-LED White Light - 12V
- 2/$1.54

"15w" permanent mount headlight 10-80V
- ~$15

Going with a ~12V system.
I decided was the best option - best component selection
I will use a small 3s Lipo pack but add ...
DC-DC 3.2 - 40V to 1.5 - 35V Step-Down Adjustable Converter Power Module - $1.49
... adjusted to 12.30V as primary lighting power and dedicated lighting battery recharger.
For my 6s, 7s and 9s bike batteries.
Might add diode to isolate lighting battery when no power from main bike battery.



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Driving lights

<$5 - Shipped!

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[DrkAngel]

Beginning to consolidate, Index and update obsolete links ...
Reviews added to some.

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[docnjoj]

Thankx drkangel! Good useful stuff!
otherDoc

 

[DrkAngel]

Found a nice item!
Small Volt - Amp meter, applicable to most chargers. < $5

30V 10A


100V 10A

I plan on mounting dial pots on top of S-150 MeanWell and have a V-A quick adjustable CC\CV bulk charger.

Did an eBay search and found matching red & blue knobs
6mm splined shaft knobs

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[cal3thousand]

Nice find on the 100V unit... but beware it doesn't include a shunt

This one is 2X more in price, $10.49

BUT..... it includes a shunt AND does 200V, 100A. Should be enough for most ESers :wink:


QUESTION: You think that this unit can run off a 2S Lipo pack? Voltage needs to be 4-30V and the current draw is in the tens of milliamps, so I presume 2 18650s will easily handle that.

 

[DrkAngel]

30 and 100v both came with built in 10A shunt.
Can be seen in pictures ... between plugs and side.

Does not need secondary power.
30V ran with small red wire added to 12v then 29.3V metered power supplies. Black wire is common ground.

 

[cal3thousand]

30 and 100v both came with built in 10A shunt.
Can be seen in pictures ... between plugs and side.

Does not need secondary power.
30V ran with small red wire added to 12v then 29.3V metered power supplies. Black wire is common ground.

Thats what I thought but the description says conflicting info

 

[DrkAngel]

<$5 100V 10A dual color meter

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