When I was working on the Planet Bike tail light, I had designed a custom PCB and had it manufactured using ExpressPCB. I had etched my own boards before. This was a big improvement from that experience. I initially tried to use proto board and ended up damaging the components while I assembled them. I would have spent more time doing it any other way. While brainstorming ideas about a case design, I thought something 3D should already be available. …
The bike controller connectors that I’m currently using are modeled from the KU63 brand motor controllers that I purchased from EVAssemble. I was mistaken when I first purchased this controller, thinking it was the KU63 discussed on Planet Sphere in regards to mods. It turned out to be a similar controller. However, it had the same connector types as the KU63. I eventually did purchase the KU63 controllers from BMSBattery and was a bit put out by how small they…
It didn’t take long after finishing the revamp that I had opportunities to put the system to use. I have done 3 rides since completing it and realized more work needs to be done. Here’s a run down of some of the issues I ran into, why, and what I’m doing to improve them. First I’ll start off with what has worked without any trouble. The handlebar switch has been in the elements for at least 2 months prior to…