Popular Post The Fat Unicyclist Posted December 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2019 So here's a question for you all... I am currently testing a new model EUC Bodyguard on a (new to me) model wheel. Today we were trying some hill climbing - to ensure the Bodyguard remains secure, enhances grip, looks cool, et cetera. And it performed really well, as you can see here; BUT, the telemetry that I grabbed for a part of the ride could be considered a little disturbing; As mentioned above, the Monster I was riding is new to me, so I have no knowledge of what I should be expecting... What I can say is that with the EUC Bodyguard fitted, it was very easy to get to about 30 mph (50 km/h) while riding up a significant hill. Remember too, that this is a 22" wheel. I was a little surprised at just how easy it was. And then I saw the graph above... I need to run more tests before I can make an informed comment on how the EUC Bodyguard contributes, but from what I do see, it is very easy (too easy) to "coax" some very high current out of this (84 v) wheel. So it would be great to get some feedback from other Monster riders (@Jrkline "Wheel Whisperer" / @Marty Backe and others)... Are these "normal" current values? What is the magic number at which I should start to be concerned? And what is the best way to continue and validate my testing (preferably without dying)? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lee Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Don't forget 90 Amp alarm on the Gotway wheels. Please don't kill yourself... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) IT looks normal to me. The GW wheels hit with higher amps for a shorter time periods giving you higher spikes. The KS amping uses more time and less spike. The bodyguard looks nice ! Edited December 29, 2019 by RockyTop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriull Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, RockyTop said: The GW wheels hit with higher amps for a shorter time periods giving you higher spikes. The KS amping uses more time and less spike. 35 minutes ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: Are these "normal" current values? Especially the GW reports motor current and the KS battery current - so the reported values for GW current are much higher. Just be carefull to cross the ~100A not to often as this could fry the mosfets/wires. 25 minutes ago, Mark Lee said: Don't forget 90 Amp alarm on the Gotway wheels. Please don't kill yourself... That's afair @Marty BackeBacke's GW current alarm... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RockyTop Posted December 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2019 I cross the 100 amp mark frequently. (pun intended) Just don't dwell their. (yet another pun) Given frequency, only a shadow of amperage is above 100 amps. You have to look at the average of the highs and lows. Respect the beep. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted December 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2019 I'm not one to study the plots from WheelLog. But from experience I know that 90-amps (and above) on most Gotway wheels represents a large amount of current. I also know that this isn't harmful to the wheel unless this current amount is exceeded for a non-trivial amount of time (a handful of continuous seconds). So if you get lot of currents spikes it's not really a problem. But instead of spikes you are seeing continuous current levels exceeding 90-amps, best get off the wheel immediately. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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