Silly mistake bought a 36v bbs01 and a 48v battery

Newbietomiddrive

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When i turn the system on i get error code 7 'over voltage protection'. I don't see how to change the voltage settings in the software on the controller or the computer. So the question is how do i rectify my mistake. Keeping in mind I bought direct from china.
 

anotherkiwi

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Sell it or exchange the battery for a 36 V one.
 

anotherkiwi

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The only way to run that BBS01 with a 48 V battery is to disconnect the internal controller and use an external 48 V one but the pedals will spin 33% faster... I am very impressed that the controller has an over voltage safeguard and didn't just go pop with a whiff of smoke.
 

anotherkiwi

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They do. You could order a 48 V controller I guess. I don't know if anything else differs between the two versions. RPM goes from 83 to 87 with the Bafang 48 V controller.
 

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If, as your forum ID suggests, you are new to the game, I would go for anotherkiwi's suggestion of selling it and buying a 36v one.

Too much scope for things to go wrong by swapping the controller.
 
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I wouldn't buy a 48v controller. The crank speed will be all wrong and not very efficient. You have to decide whether to get a new complete motor or a new battery.
 

Newbietomiddrive

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My technical experience is pretty solid. Im used to controllers that have a range of input options hence getting caught off guard by this issue. (I scratch built a cnc router including open source programing ) But i do agree changing the battery seems like the best option as i dont want to go swaping parts on my brand new mid drive.
 
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Unfortunately it looks like I have the b version. Oh well I just came across an e-bike for $200 if it's in good condition it just needs a battery which I happen to have so sell that one and fix up what I'm currently working on.
 
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