Real world range for 230# rider....

[JayWhy]

Can't get in that linked thread for some reason. Anyone else have that problem?

Found the hardware featured in the pic though. Is the green box just acting as as charge adapter? Looks like the lightest portable battery option I've seen. Any downside? You said it doesn't need to the FM charger so does that break the warranty?

[dakota4ce]

@JayWhy I also cannot access the thread, and also ordered the thing based on the picture. I am not sure how it would void any warranty as no one really cares where you plug your board in? As long as the inputs match, should be fine.

[timvdp]

this link will help more
https://archive.owforum.co.uk/topic/6534/portable-power-supply-pure-sine-inverter/18
I don't know what happened to the other link, just search the forum to find the bits you need

[timvdp]

some more info:
gio.lyfe about a month ago @gio.lyfe
@wr420
So I'm trying to make the wiring for the solar controller setup as easy as possible for all of us. Please let me know if this will this work. I am trying to avoid soldering and mistakes.

Here is a link for an already made xlr Female to XT60 Male converter:

https://lunacycle.com/xlr-f-to-xt60-m-convertor/

For the rest of the wires I was just gonna use XT60 connector sets with pigtails like this:

https://lunacycle.com/batteries/connectors/xt60-set-connectors-with-pigtails/

Then, adding terminal spades to the ends of the XT60 wire like this (to connect xt60 plugs to solar controller):

https://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bender-10-113-Terminal-Spade/dp/B000BW0YUS/ref=pd_sbs_328_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000BW0YUS&pd_rd_r=S5FVQC7FRFAG836DV5JQ&pd_rd_w=iuIRy&pd_rd_wg=G3yT3&psc=1&refRID=S5FVQC7FRFAG836DV5JQ

As for the hoverboard charger, for charging the external samsung hoverboard battery pack, I think it needs have its plug replaced with a male xt60 connector with couplers like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Install-Bay-BVBC-Connector-100-Bag/dp/B0058TX6NQ/ref=sr_1_15?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1487269842&sr=1-15&keywords=wire+connectors

What do you guys think of the parts in the links? I want to use these parts to have all my wiring and connections for the solar charger and hoverboard battery pack you guys recommended in the links above. Lets make some portable chargers and ride out!

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[OffRoadOW]

@timvdp hey if you could could you get the links to these items at the link that used to show them is deleted(I think) it tells me I don't have access. I'm really interested in this and would use this a lot, I off-road a lot and sometimes checking my phone for battery isn't an option when your going down a big hill avoiding big lumps and then you have to carry your dead OW back 7 miles which isn't the funest thing to do. Thanks!

[tony420121]

Someone should create a photo step by step or a video this is game changing!

[Aaron Broward FL]

Yeah, if that actually works, i probably will need it for my +

[dakota4ce]

I have the parts ordered......we shall see! I think it looks pretty darned easy?

[Tartopom]

it's quite easy, I built one last year. you just need the connector for the OW, and the one that will match the LIPO battery you will use at source.
I often carry it with me, it's lightweight and work pretty well :)
you can also save the settings, so it start automatically with the good voltage and current as soon as powered :)

[tony420121]

@Tartopom Sounds like a great project, a nice walk through or tutorial would be a nice thing so that no one fries there board lol

[Aaron Broward FL]

Yes, while I am pretty adventurous in Builds with wood, built my own guitar amp, rewired a bunch of things took apart half the onewheel (not the tire assembly) no problem.... I'm going to let few people take the lead on this one. :)

[bdech15]

FYI, if you use LIPO batteries please read up on proper care, storage, charging, etc. These can be dangerous if you are not careful...which is why OW uses LifePO4 batteries instead. (I assume). Just wanted everyone to know the potential risk.

[thegreck]

@bdech15 said in Real world range for 230# rider....:

which is why OW uses LifePO4 batteries instead. (I assume).

Yes, among many other reasons that make them a superior battery choice.

[timvdp]

all you realy have to do is make the cable and buy the booster....you can use any battery you want....search the forum for portable, charger etc and set yourself free

[jew_fro_1009]

a way to increase your range alot is to start and stop more often then the regen braking will kick in more thus increasing your range

[dcosmos]

@jew_fro_1009 Do you really think that works? I would think that the acceleration after the stop would expend more energy than the braking regenerated.

[wr420]

@dcosmos said in Real world range for 230# rider....:

@jew_fro_1009 Do you really think that works? I would think that the acceleration after the stop would expend more energy than the braking regenerated.

Sound like you would be getting something for free, nothings free.

[dakota4ce]

@jew_fro_1009 I would tend to think that this isn't something that works to increase range? Since energy can be neither created or destroyed, or something like that......

[dakota4ce]

@timvdp So with the step up converter, some of these 36V electric bike batteries appear to be golden. 36V and 8-10 Ah batteries should charge the OW 2x plus if my math is correct? Well, not my math, google's Ah to Wh converter website....LOL. Public math=bad.

[RandomNate]

@jew_fro_1009 that might be true if the regen was 100% efficient. But I think the specs are something like 30% effecient. Otherwise you would have an infinite power generator lol. Starting and stopping more frequently would drain your batteries faster than just accelerating and maintaining your cruising speed. If you have ever investigated "hyper mileing" meaning driving your car for maximum range and gas mileage you learn that using your brakes hurts your milage a lot even with electric and hybrid cars with regen braking.