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02-21-24, 04:34 PM
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Posted By powell

Kauaikit, very impressed with your collection...

Kauaikit,
very impressed with your collection of ebikes.
BTW how did you get Tesla 21700 cells, where did you buy??
any chance to source 4680 Tesla cells?
01-02-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

18 Tidial Force ebikes? WOW how many 1000W...

18 Tidial Force ebikes?
WOW
how many 1000W models?
my 1000W TF is long gone. it was my winter ride for years. Rock solid ride , smooth, silent , wonderful regen.
but I removed TF drive from the...
12-14-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

UPDATE maybe some would expect this thread to...

UPDATE
maybe some would expect this thread to die, but my EPLUS summer and winter bikes refuse to die, they still going strong.
summer season is over
My summer EPLUS is still going strong -...
09-23-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I never bought complete EPLUS ebike. I only...

I never bought complete EPLUS ebike.
I only bought several EPLUS conversion kits.
yes, I bought complete Tadial Force ebike for use in winter, but it was not EPLUS,
since than I gave up on Tadial...
08-15-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Andy yes, I posted about my summer EPLUS I...

Andy
yes, I posted about my summer EPLUS
I post above about my summer EPLUS - powered ebike. It is BIRIA frame with EPLUS mounted drive.
I believe EPLUS drive is NOT made in China, it is...
08-10-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I just want to report that I rode on my EPLUS...

I just want to report that I rode on my EPLUS drive ebike over 57 000 kilometers millage , exactely 57 105 kilometers as of today !!!!
again it has not been without problems, I would say minor...
08-05-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,560
Posted By powell

BIONX out of business - does not matter , my 2...

BIONX out of business - does not matter , my 2 BIONX bikes are going strong.
It is not a problem only with BIONX.
first to reset , to recalibrate SOC battery meter you have to drain battery so the...
07-12-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 400
Posted By powell

the best temperature sensor is your hand just...

the best temperature sensor is your hand
just touch motor after every hill climbing
smelling burnd motor is even better
but seriously - any EV drive without overheat protection?? seriously?
any...
06-25-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I thought not just EPLUS owners would be...

I thought not just EPLUS owners would be interested.
Today I instlled new charger on my EPLUS.
On all my EPLUS ebikes I carry chargers attached to bike, no more " I forgot to put charger into my...
06-12-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

just let any other EPLUS owner know that after...

just let any other EPLUS owner know that after winter my BIRIA EPLUS bike is back "in service",
I ride min 50km every day maybe except rainy days.
only glitches are that sometimes does not erase...
05-12-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Eplus ebike drive uses RS-485 protocol for...

Eplus ebike drive uses RS-485 protocol for communication.
display/controller is a master, battery electronics and motor electronics are slaves.
when you press power button on dis/controller first...
03-23-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I just want to let other EPLUS owners know on...

I just want to let other EPLUS owners know
on my winter EPLUS I encounter glich, I would not call it problem.
after turning on power which connects battery to power board /lower circuit board...
01-24-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Metal Man, thank you for starting this thread...

Metal Man,
thank you for starting this thread 11 years ago.
of course is still going as you said
BECAUSE EPLUS drives works forever when you convert them to be powered by modern battery chemistry....
01-23-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

bspierre I sent you private message

bspierre
I sent you private message
01-21-23, 10:38 AM
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Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

thank you for comment of course for cold, cold...

thank you for comment
of course for cold, cold winter riding you are going to wear thick bulky winter gloves. I wear heated gloves.
original EPLUS display/controller has this tiny switches - ...
01-14-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I am back ! this thread is NOT dead and not...

I am back !
this thread is NOT dead and not forgotten.
I ride my winter EPLUS bike at very least 4 days/week , sometime 7 days/week
through snow, ice and in minus 10C typically on some days in...
10-10-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

just the update on my summer EPLUS drive powered...

just the update on my summer EPLUS drive powered bike.
just I understand my silence would mean EPLUS is dead - nothing of this sort....
09-04-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,237
Posted By powell

here is a lot of info ...

here is a lot of info
https://groups.google.com/g/Tidalforce?pli=1
you need a time to read this , look for converson to lithium battery
it is not complicated to convert TF to lithium
08-04-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Andy thank you for picture of such excellent...

Andy
thank you for picture of such excellent quality.
beautiful design of Eplus electronics - three phase configuration we can see from power board picture, 6 MOSFTEs for each phase, 3 shunt...
05-10-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Andy TH1 marked component is basically thermal...

Andy
TH1 marked component is basically thermal switch marked 70C which opens at 70C.
originally this switch sit between cells.
such faulty switch might open at other temperatures
I do not need...
05-09-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Andy thank you for offering those parts My...

Andy
thank you for offering those parts
My summer EPLUS drive bike works wonderfully,
I fixed ERROR 5 issue weeks ago and my EPLUS works perfectly since then.
simply fix is to remove thermistor...
04-30-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I am getting this thread out of third page , one...

I am getting this thread out of third page , one of the most read thread on this forum.
just to let former EPLUS drive bikes owners know that my 2 EPLUS drive bikes are in working condition and...
01-11-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

it is winter time. I has switched to winter...

it is winter time.
I has switched to winter EPLUS bike for riding.
time to improve on my summer EPLUS battery made of ChevyVolt cells.
as we know cathode is positive terminal during discharging...
11-12-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I am here again. millage on my EPLUS shows now...

I am here again.
millage on my EPLUS shows now over 48 000 kilometers,
here is the picture....
08-15-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

to other EPLUS riders if any left, I am sure...

to other EPLUS riders if any left, I am sure there still owners riding EPLUS.
my EPLUS 1000W is going strong
I reached almost 45 500 kilometers on my EPLUS....
05-24-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Hi all EPLUS riders. another milestone I...

Hi
all EPLUS riders.
another milestone
I am 1 kilometer away from reaching 42 000 kilometers on my summer EPLUS.
I experienced several minor problems with my summer EPLUS.
ERROR 5 displayed...
05-01-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

wrandyr Andy, EPLUS drive generates ERRORs...

wrandyr
Andy,
EPLUS drive generates ERRORs for the reasons.
and those errors must be looked at one at the time.
again
I will be very interested
in your EPLUS electronics.
05-01-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

the bottom line is simple: without opening pack...

the bottom line is simple:
without opening pack and absolutely making sure no any other electronics are connected to cells except 2 sense taps - you dont know what are you doing.
it all depends...
03-18-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Firedog here is diagram of Makita 18V pack, 15...

Firedog
here is diagram of Makita 18V pack, 15 cell, 5S3P just like yours you showed in post above.
can you see 4V tap wire connected to board?
it does NOT matter is for charging monitoring ,...
03-18-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Kauakit, would you consider selling some EPLUS...

Kauakit,
would you consider selling some EPLUS boards , I am very interested?
powell
02-11-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

there are at minimum 4 black wires in your...

there are at minimum 4 black wires in your picture, cannot see in the back.
one black wire is main wire going to terminal but 3 other black wires are for what?
no 6 wires because your pack monitors...
02-07-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

BMS INSIDE power tool batteries has balancing...

BMS INSIDE power tool batteries has balancing leads PERMANENTLY connected to cells, you cannot disconnect those leads
those balancing leads connect to chip on BMS,
when you connect string whatever...
02-06-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Firedog, I read your posts carefully about...

Firedog,
I read your posts carefully about power tool batteries you used with your Eplus.
you obviously change my schematics of conversion to non-Eplus battery.
You obviously forgot about...
12-11-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

empty

empty
10-14-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Wrandyr since your purpose /as you write above/...

Wrandyr
since your purpose /as you write above/
is to use this battB board with power tool battery packs, right?
so I am going to write only about this.
what power tools packs, what...
09-29-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Wrandyr. I was rather blunt and harsh writing...

Wrandyr.
I was rather blunt and harsh writing about this EPLUS battB electronics.
sorry for this,
I understand you, you want to put such nice looking board to use.
but it does not change fact...
09-25-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Another milestone in my EPLUS history. today my...

Another milestone in my EPLUS history.
today my EPLUS equipped BIRIA reached over 40,000 kilometers millage !!!
again
it is same EPLUS drive/motor used with 3 different batteries over years of...
08-27-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

very fine of piece of electronic engineering...

very fine of piece of electronic engineering which failed big time.
so 10S , typical Lithium cell is 4.2V fully charged, times 10 = 42V - ideal for EPLUS.
I power my EPLUS on 11S but I dont charge...
08-27-20, 09:06 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Wrandyr to start with , can you tell us what...

Wrandyr
to start with ,
can you tell us what was original configuration of LiPolymer EPLUS battery?
series, paraller
I presume 10S1P configuaration.I
07-23-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

beauty of EPLUS drive is that I can descent very...

beauty of EPLUS drive is that I can descent very steep downhill part of pathway with my hands not touching any brake levers.
in regen level 9 .
putting EPLUS on the bicycle exercise stand during...
06-18-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

[QUOTE=Firedog91902;21478402]Powell, . One I...

[QUOTE=Firedog91902;21478402]Powell,

. One I forgot to mention is regen braking issues. Since the charge boards think the SOC is always near zero, regen engages even if the batteries are full...
05-23-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Wrandyr do you still plan on replacing NMH...

Wrandyr
do you still plan on replacing NMH cells?
it would be difficult task, I must guess.
I admit I didnt think about it when I was sending you my NMH cells.
so standard round cell welder would...
05-18-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Wrandyr what tooling do you mean? to take front...

Wrandyr
what tooling do you mean? to take front hub apart?
05-17-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Jack, I would follow Firedog advice. make...

Jack,
I would follow Firedog advice.
make sure your second Eplus works - powers up normally, throttle works,
next
take second Eplus battery apart , remove control/process board and use it for...
05-14-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Jack there are no emails at this forum , you...

Jack
there are no emails at this forum , you mean personal message??
Ok I will try to send you personal message on this forum.
look up at the top of this page for notification.
I am sure members...
05-14-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

Jack you sent Yahoo email to me?? I mean how...

Jack
you sent Yahoo email to me??
I mean how did you get my email?
Miroslaw
05-12-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I repaired one control board by replacing...

I repaired one control board by replacing tranceiver chip
05-12-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

JVL BTW it would be nice to know your name and...

JVL
BTW it would be nice to know your name and location.
I understand you did conversion and connected non-EPLUS battery according to my schematics.
It had been said before but once again:...
05-09-20, 05:43 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

JLV Before I answer... are you there to read...

JLV
Before I answer...
are you there to read my answers?
I had at least 2 instances in this thread that person who asked for help just gave up and desnt bother to answer.
05-07-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,242
Posted By powell

I will answer on weekend Saturday? right now...

I will answer on weekend
Saturday?
right now very busy.
for now:
you must follow my schematics.
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