Smart Pie Controller Hall sensor driving voltage bad?

[rcnicke]

I managed to open up the SmartPie to access the controller, with help from this post: http://goldenmotor.com/SMF/index.php?topic=4604.msg26743#msg26743.

My intention was to properly secure the cable housing, which had came loose and slipped out, leaving the cables bare.

While I was at it, I thought I might as well fix the hall sensors, which did not work when I received the motor.

But before opening up the motor any further, I wanted to check the controller was putting out the correct voltage on them.

Reading on this forum, I conclude that it should be at 5V. But my measurement shows 1.09V. Am I missing something, or is it the controller which is bad? Should I measure in some other way?

[Bikemad]

You are correct in assuming it should be 5V, so it would appear that you have either a faulty controller, or a faulty voltmeter. You can easily check the voltmeter by measuring a new AA or AAA battery, if the battery reads more than 1.5V, your meter is probably OK and the controller is faulty.

In which case, you will need to contact your supplying dealer regarding the faulty controller.


Alan
 

[rcnicke]

Ok, thanks