Factory Reset.

[PeterPi]

I changed the display from KPH to MPH and since then, although everything works fine, I get no speed indication. I've tried reverting to KPH but still no go. I've also disconnected the battery for a few seconds to no avail.

Is there a way to do a factory reset on the VLCD5 or are there any other suggestions?

Pete

 

[gw8izr]

I changed the display from KPH to MPH and since then, although everything works fine, I get no speed indication. I've tried reverting to KPH but still no go. I've also disconnected the battery for a few seconds to no avail.

Is there a way to do a factory reset on the VLCD5 or are there any other suggestions?

Pete

I think in an earlier post you told us it was a crank drive?

If so has the magnet fallen off the spoke or moved a bit?

 

[PeterPi]

It seems to be in the right place and I still get peddle assist, but I'll try again tomorrow. I'll remove it completely and see if it makes any difference.

Thanks

 

[gw8izr]

On mine if I move the magnet everything still works apart from speed/distance information ( and any associated function of same )

 

[PeterPi]

On mine if I move the magnet everything still works apart from speed/distance information ( and any associated function of same )

Yes, because I was getting peddle assist I assumed the controller was picking up the pulse from the hall effect. I tried it earlier with the magnet removed and as you say it still worked.

I reattached the magnet and all is working again, even in MPH. I think the gap is just about at the limit and I'm going to have to reposition the hall effect sensor and the magnet.

I wonder if it goes into a default, similar to the get you home "limp mode" on a motor vehicle.

Thanks
Pete (GW4NFJ, QTH Swansea)

 

[Nealh]

It the magnet gap it too large you could close the gap with another
small magnet on top of the existing.

 

[PeterPi]

It the magnet gap it too large you could close the gap with another
small magnet on top of the existing.

I have some neodymium magnets about the same side and they should do it. Top Tip!

 

[gw8izr]

Yes, because I was getting peddle assist I assumed the controller was picking up the pulse from the hall effect. I tried it earlier with the magnet removed and as you say it still worked.

I reattached the magnet and all is working again, even in MPH. I think the gap is just about at the limit and I'm going to have to reposition the hall effect sensor and the magnet.

Good I’m glad that worked out, I did think that was probably the case because when I first set mine up I didn’t bother fitting the magnet in my impatience to have a quick ride up and down the street, the behaviour was exactly as you described

73 Paul

 

[PeterPi]

Good I’m glad that worked out, I did think that was probably the case because when I first set mine up I didn’t bother fitting the magnet in my impatience to have a quick ride up and down the street, the behaviour was exactly as you described

73 Paul

Strange that it does that. Must mean that you can exceed the 25 KPH limit if its not on there.