HillCruiser
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If someone can help me with this, it would be much appreciated:
Using an arduino output to control throttle; what is the most efficient way to apply power to a hub motor?
I've noticed when I control the throttle when pedalling normally, that my battery seems to drain faster than if I use PAS.
My PAS, as long as I pedal high revs, seems to settle at a certain wattage.
Does a hub motor run more dynamically efficient if a certain throttle level is maintained, versus continuously modulating it around a control wattage?
I can emulate PAS with a step function; keeping the throttle constant until I need more power and then stepping up say 50w and holding there.
I'm thinking that constant modulation involves small acceleration losses (F=ma).
What are your thoughts?
Using an arduino output to control throttle; what is the most efficient way to apply power to a hub motor?
I've noticed when I control the throttle when pedalling normally, that my battery seems to drain faster than if I use PAS.
My PAS, as long as I pedal high revs, seems to settle at a certain wattage.
Does a hub motor run more dynamically efficient if a certain throttle level is maintained, versus continuously modulating it around a control wattage?
I can emulate PAS with a step function; keeping the throttle constant until I need more power and then stepping up say 50w and holding there.
I'm thinking that constant modulation involves small acceleration losses (F=ma).
What are your thoughts?