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General Category => Magic Pie & Smart Pie Discussions => Topic started by: OldManTomahawk on April 11, 2017, 08:11:06 PM

Title: Battery Charging While Riding
Post by: OldManTomahawk on April 11, 2017, 08:11:06 PM

I seem to remember seeing, somewhere, that when you are coasting (say going down hill) that the battery is being charged.  I also think I remember that you had to be braking.  Is this correct or does it just charge when power is not being applied?  (Magic Pie Edge) Thanks, tom

Title: Re: Battery Charging While Riding
Post by: Pwd on April 13, 2017, 08:27:37 PM

I think you are referring to regenerative braking. It will only charge when the brake is applied and if the battery is below the high voltage cutoff to prevent overcharging.

Title: Re: Battery Charging While Riding
Post by: OldManTomahawk on April 13, 2017, 10:37:22 PM

Can I assume that only one of the brake levers need be used and with very little braking pressure applied.  I just want the regenerative option to increase riding range.  Thanks, Tom 

Title: Re: Battery Charging While Riding
Post by: NR on April 14, 2017, 04:12:29 AM

As I understand both brake switches are connected together so any brake or external connected brake-switch will work as regen. Applied brakeforce can be set in software  ;)