DIY e-bikes are often easy to spot. If they’re not built out of something insane like an old washing machine motor, the more subtle kits that are generally used still stand out when compared …
  • joelectron@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I absolutely love projects like this. I feel like my class 1 Bosch ebike controller is really limiting what the rest of the hardware can do.

    On a slightly-related note, I’d also love to replace the Bosch battery charger my bike uses for a DC-to-DC one. I’m usually charging my bike directly from a portable solar panel, and skipping the DC-to-AC-to-DC dance would make things much more efficient.

    • Another CatgirlEnglish
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      1 year ago

      in that case you would still need a boost converter or buck converter or smps to make sure the input and output voltages are at efficient values.

      Make sure you know what you’re doing, especially on the battery side of the DC to DC converter.