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colfax
@clfx.eth
bumping this as a motivator. i took a break from this project [the whole reason i started /thegarage] about 2 months ago. it was [was...] fully operational, and fast as fuck lol, too much torque actually that it was crazy dangerous to ride as a know nothing, i'll figure it out as i go type [with zero experience with wiring/motors] i bought a 2000w 60v motor. i'd later find out that no bike this size [or nearly any ebike] needs to be that powerful. i went 60v so i could run it off of dewalt flexvolt batteries in a super easy to swap out sort of set up. which is really nice actually, but i never made it to building a mounting system. so for the few times i did ride it, i carried the battery and controller in my backpack. sketchy? probably I decided it was dumb af to ride because there was really no throttle ramp - zero. so i bought a bunch of aftermarket components to control throttle in-out: new computer, cycle analyst, throttle etc. only to fry the controller trying to re-wire it. time to pick it back up
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Haywire
@haywire
Keep pushing forward with it. these are the types of projects where you learn a shitload, produce something fun, and have a hell of a time (both frustrating, good time, and satisfying time at the end). Makita produced something *like* this with their 40V batteries - check krugerconstruction on IG - he has one and posts once in a while. So what if nothing that size *needs* that power, if you can build it safely, why not?
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colfax
@clfx.eth
thanks for the push haywire. well said btw. learning and fun is the angle i took when i first started the project. and it was/is super fun. just hit a wall with my electrical knowledge honestly, cutting and soldering wires incorrectly on costly parts was starting to break the bank [and the mind] lol. forced myself to take a break so i didn't just throw it in the bin. ok you're right, it doesn't need that power, but why not...? also checked out that makita, pretty fun toy looks like
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colfax
@clfx.eth
5000 $degen
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