AndresJun 1, 2023

Bummed that my #Bafang #BBSHD didn't come with a connector to power headlights.. but I've got my #Cetma Margo with a #TSDZ2 that *does* have headlight connectors, & a dynamo hub on the front wheel. So I can move the dynamo hub wheel onto the BBSHD Cetma Largo, & use that for lighting. The TSDZ2 Cetma Margo can switch to using the ebike motor/battery for powering lights.

But seriously, why would you make an ebike motor w/out light connections? (newer BBSHDs now include connectors, I think)

Show threadRik @ bikescape.orgApr 5, 2024
@Andres4NY What #display do you use with the #Tongsheng motor? Mine died recently so I can’t even turn the motor on any more, and finding the right display that will work with the 4 year old software on the motor seems to be a crap shoot. (The company I bought it from has gone out of business.)
Show threadAndres
@bikescape I got the VLCD5 (https://www.tongsheng-e.com/product/25.html). I don't love it, it's pretty barebones, but it works.
VLCD5_Suzhou Tongsheng Electric Appliances Co., Ltd. Motor Meter Controller

VLCD5-Suzhou Tongsheng Electric Appliances Co., Ltd. Motor Meter Controller-Size: 102x103x95mm<br> Rated Voltage(DCV): 20-60<br> Display Type: HTN-LCD Gray<br> Connector Type: 6-pin/8-pin waterproof plug

Apr 5, 2024 at 4:24pmWeb
Show threadRik @ bikescape.orgApr 5, 2024
@Andres4NY Thanks. I have one of those and was never able to get it to work with my motor. I’ll give it another go. None of the displays I’ve looked at are certified as waterproof, so when I find one that works I’ll have buy some spares to keep on hand for when they fail. The current display only lasted a year.
Show threadAndresApr 5, 2024
@bikescape Wow, that's not very long!
Show threadRik @ bikescape.orgApr 5, 2024
@Andres4NY My bikes live outdoors year round so I’m used to stuff failing. The charge indicators on the Hailong battery case stopped working about six months ago and I lost a lot of display pixels at about the same time. The only electronics that have survived multiple winters are my Busch + Muller bike lights (I have those on both my #Cetma and #Workcycles bikes). #WinterBiking #WinterCycling
Show threadRik @ bikescape.orgApr 5, 2024
@Andres4NY My #QuadLock wireless phone charging mount is also still working after multiple winters so 👍 to their engineers for quality gear. #WinterCycling #WinterBiking