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    Using my Swytch AKM motor as a generator

    Hi all, I want to add regeneration capability that I can switch on/off on demand for downhill braking. I tried to connect my Swytch AKM motor to a bridge rectifier. It generates current when spinning backwards (where there is considerable drag), but not forwards (where there is minimal drag). I...
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    swytch new battery

    Nice! And all you needed to change was the display and the battery - every other part of the Swytch Gen 3 (throttle, PAS, motor) was "plug and play"?
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    swytch new battery

    Can you specify which Lishui controllers you used, and where you ordered them from please?
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    Converting from Swytch to standard equipment

    Here you go! :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2679153205653978/permalink/3753553534880601/ Once I complete the raft of safety and performance testing on this solution, as I mentioned in the post, I'd be happy to send out a "final" version of this kit to anyone in the world for cost price...
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    Swytch Max kit change display for SW102

    Do let us know if you succeed :) we are all waiting with abated breath.
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    Converting from Swytch to standard equipment

    I am working on another way to do this by this weekend. I will report on progress soon.
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    smallest viable battery..

    Considering buying One of these SZAJOR Lithium Battery Pack 36V 72WH 2Ah for Hoverboard Battery Replacement Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery https://amzn.eu/d/10TeFUl
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    smallest viable battery..

    Hi. I'm trying to set up my ebike with hoverboard batteries that I can carry on a plane (coincidentally, they're all <160Wh, which is the limit for hard carry). Given they are common port, do they work as I assume below? 1. Open circuit voltage should be detected as per a normal battery - i.e...
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    3D printed Swytch Max battery cases?

    Has anyone considered 3D printing an empty Swytch Max (or larger) battery case and the proprietary connector so you can put your own 18650 cells in?
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    Swytch Pro/Max yellow battery connector secrets revealed?

    Mission accomplished. Now offloading my Max battery as I can use third party batteries indefinitely. Thanks to everyone on this forum for the tips :)
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    Swytch Pro/Max yellow battery connector secrets revealed?

    super clear - thanks! may attempt it this weekend.
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    Swytch Pro/Max yellow battery connector secrets revealed?

    hi, did you have to open up the controller box and cut + solder the new "alternative" battery wires? it's the only way i can think of doing it, and was wondering if you did it in a better way :) thanks.
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    A post-warranty swytch world

    Hi all I'm a swytch newbie, so hoping for some advice on what off-the-shelf kit I can buy to replace my swytch equipment once it goes off warranty. Could anyone advise which parts from amazon / aliexpress are easy swap-ins for swytch gen 3 equipment? Looking forward to your advice :)
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    Swytch Pro/Max yellow battery connector secrets revealed?

    Can you (or indeed anyone else) confirm that connecting an external battery in parallel works as well as the normal swytch battery?
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    EZ Rider Brompton Kit

    I'm considering getting this kit too. My problem is that I would need to carry my Brompton abroad (Def not possible with the 36v 7ah = 252 Wh battery, as the hand carry limit is 160 wh). Has anyone explored separating the battery and the controller, so it would become possible to connect it to...