Thanks. Jul 11, 2019 #1 Hi, I need help with confirming factory settings on my bafang BBS01 G310.250 (old type) controller, are they correct or is it sth wrong with it? Thank you for this great guide, it really did help. What current limit (A) i can put on the first page, I mean, what is the maximum number? Presumably when it gives the message that everything is complete, you can then: Do you have any thoughts to my new concern here? I prefer setting my display to 5 levels. I also noted on the new controller the throttle is working the way most people want to operate (smooth control of throttle on all Pas settings) Bafang must have gone back to original firmware that was there pre 2017 . After this procedure both Road/OffRoad would have identical settings. This way the throttle will always have a 100% current and speed limit, no matter the PAS level selected. Ciao Jim, Thanks for your suggestion! Yes, everything works fine but the settings are far from perfect while set to default. you said the max for BBS01 was 15A. The stock settings out of the factory are often not the best settings. If you take good care, nothing bad should happen and you can really customize everything to your liking. The bafang hub motor kits, unfortunately can't be reprogrammed. Yes, to my knowledge you cant actually utilize the sport and normal modus with the programming software in combination with a BBSxx system. 17.5 Ah li.ion DPC18 displa Otherwise it will not work. So if either of the above gives you even the slightest hesitation, stop reading and go ride. always start in 1st then shift up just like a transmission. By doing it like this, you take the speed limit according to RPM out of the equation. The download link wasnt working anymore. Just a question for information. Can this motor be used with a different controller to give me use of a throttle? I have a 750W Bafang on my trike with a 52V battery that came from Luna. This setting works as a sort of cruise control, If you pedal and use the throttle at the same time, the motor will cut off above 40km/u. By setting all the other assistance levels (0-1-3-5-7) to 0 (zero) the controller works perfectly and selecting the 5 assistance levels from the display changes the motor rotation speed. Hi there, i have the Bikonit MD1000, its a 1000w ultra mid drive with an IGH. If not, try to change them to these values. I used DPC18. This is a safety feature designed to keep the battery in good health. The pedal assist will barely work, but the throttle can be engaged. Hello, would you please advice on how to fix an issue, I do not see the Connect tab active. As I had no communication to program software Herve, Hello, I hope that this explanation is clear to you. And that when the percentage of battery shown on my controller drops to 41% it will stop assisting? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bBOGwk5FauKVbFH0n-nvE_cDWb-SCHCr?usp=sharing. Which settings should I assign to the 9 assistance levels so that they become 5, to always have the maximum engine torque, but with reduced speed? You should double check those. Hello may I ask why my Bafang SSB1 does not stop when I stop pedaling? Do you mean setting it to speed gives you a more controlled range on the throttle? My display(500c) show 76% when the battery is full. Unfortunately, I dont have the knowledge nor experience with serial communication methods to help you. If you find that all other things will not fix the issue, you could try this as a last resort. I probably ride around 1000 kilometers on a cassette, the chain lasts a bit longer. Hi, This setting will decide how fast the current will increase when accelerating. Im only out with the kids maybe 2- 3 hrs at the most in our local mountain bike trails and I would say 3/8 of the time we are just going up and the other 5/8 the time is all about developing the kids skills riding down the trails. Display works correctly, the computer see the controller, I reprogrammed it, but it didnt help. If you in addition to that also have low gearing, you wont be able to reach higher speeds. It cannot be done with the programming software in this post. Die Mglichkeit, dass Sie etwas braten, ist dann ziemlich hoch. This motor was only rated at 250 w. The throttle isnt a big deal to me. What kind of cassette and chain do you use and how many kilometres do you ride on one chain. Range and torque are more important. That assistance will draw a certain amount of current, which will determine your range. I am close to buying a Bafang MId Drive kit. If you follow the steps of this video, are you then able to set it to 9? if it aint broke, improve it till it is-Dog-Hauler Cargo eTrike SB Cruiser-The HI-Lebowski: a Lebowski SMD brain running a zombified Honda IMA Inverter: a HOW-TO guide-Cargo eBike CrazyBike2-General Blog Your only hope will be to find advanced settings in your display. Loaded the basic firmware for backup. The setting on my display(DPC-18) from the factory is 29 but my bike has 26 x 4.8 MAXXIS tyres. Top The only thing that you will have to change is the current limit. Thank you for this detailed guide, this made by BBSHD perform just like i wanted it to. Off topic comments are not a problem at all! I will consider it! My display 500c have different voltage setting ( 36, 48, 52) but all show 76% when the battery is full. The higher you set it, the more power it will give initially. The throttle isnt working when the pedal assist is set to zero . Anyway thanks again and I will update if I find anything. John. I dont have any experience with programming the Bafang m400 motor. Hi Giel, just read your reply to Ofer problem and I have something similiar! And is everything completely dead on the bike? Charlie. I tried. Good luck building your first DIY ebike! would you get the same or less mileage assuming you used the same amount of cells in battery packs so you have 52v 20ah vs 36v 31ah which cost the same which would go further? If its installed on the 20 and set at 26 the display it will not display the correct speed. You then wont run out of range for sure. It could also be that it needs some time to change the %, when you changed it in the menu. The number on my motor are CR R209.350.SN.U 5.0 Thanks. With the fantastic help of this forum i changed some settings with my pc and the . Very well explained programming settings. 2) If your controller does not have a throttle connection, then you will need a controller with such a connection. HomeElectric BicyclesE-Bike Non-hub Motor DrivesSearch Its incredible powerfull and will tow anything uphill with ease. At 48/49 Volts I still have plenty of capacity left. But if they were set conservative, it will really make a big difference. I have no experience with the M400, so I unfortunately cannot help you with this. Definitely not the same as when at 50V etc.. Not sure where to look in the settings to adjust. There is a risk of bricking the controller, so if you are in doubt, dont do it. throttle limited to 6 km/h (by forcing it to the specially configured, Peak power up to 1500w (not recommended to hold the throttle at 30A current draw for more than a few seconds), throttle always full power (not based on the assist level selected on the display). In the post, I state that if you set the speed limit to 100% it will stop at your speed limit. de andere motoren doen die dat wel zoals de BBSHD. You can adjust all other settings to my recommendations in this post. If I want to completely limit my bike speed to 25km/h, what speed I should write in the throttle setting? I realize this may be impractical, but Im only using it as an example. nicht. So in principle you should get the BBS02B. I see that the Bafang kit comes with a monster 44 tooth or larger ring. Or did it work for a short amount of time? Just my luck. All the feedback Ive been getting is that the m400 cant be reprogramed out of the factory? Thanks Giel . Unlike the other Bafang mid-drive kits (BBS01 and BBS02), the Bafang BBSHD also comes in multiple bottom bracket widths. The 36V, 31Ah battery will therefore have slightly higher capacity than the 52V, 20Ah battery. Jul 5, 2019 7 0. Usually when it recognizes the port, it should be able to connect. 2. Older versions might still have the 30A controller. Hi Giel, Thanks a lot for your detailed comment/explanation. Regards, Im still experimenting. Giel, thanks so much for all the great info! I understand you can always shift to lower gear but lets say it would increase pedal cadence/RPM to a high uncomfortable rate. Now follow the following steps in order: You are now ready to start using the configuration tool. If you can find a replacement controller small enough, you may fit it inside. This setting determines the amount of time the system takes to reduce the power when you stop pedaling. Thats why estimating the range is indeed difficult, you cannot really do something about this. Is it possible that my motor is not programmable? You could also just lower the speed limit set on the display to a speed at which you can still pedal along. After 8 months of various tests I give you my configuration for my electric bike Fischer ETH1861, Bafang M400 motor, Battery 557 Wh 48V / 11.6 A If everything works you can try inserting custom settings again and see if it will work this time. This applies also to when I use throttle only. I like pedal a lot and use assist by motor using only by throttle? Bafang configuration tool: At the end of this procedure both profiles Road and OffRoad would be identical. If you are happy with the way it rides, just keep those settings, other settings will not improve your range. Installation Overview 5 Installation Process 6 Crank Removal 7 Bottom Bracket Removal 8 Front Derailleur Removal 9 Motor Installation 10 Crank Installation 12 Battery/ Battery Cradle Installation 13 Brake Lever and Thumb Throttle Installation 14 Display Installation I would say 20% is around at 3.5V (45.5V for 48V battery). No worries, I will always answer all questions! With 12-14Ah, you could have some range anxiety ;p. The BBS02 750W will have more than enough power for you needs, the BBSHD definitely isnt necessary. It could indeed be bad luck, and just the randomness of failing with these Bafang controllers. This way the motor and myself will work together. Model: BBS3 Ich bin mir allerdings nicht 100% sicher. In my BBS02 review, I have listed some great sellers of BBS02 kits and batteries. I still like to pedal . In that case, how do I make throttle zero on PAS 1? 26 (to reflect the size of the drive wheel) so that i do not do damage to the motor? Any advice you have on maximizing battery run time would be greatly appreciated. So if you hit either of those limits, the motor will stop assisting or turn down the power. I hope this gave you a better understanding about bike gearing and cadence , Hello Or is there anything I can do in the programme so I can keep up with my bike? The bafang hub motor kits, unfortunately cant be reprogrammed.