Regen braking

[karen]

Im new at this, but have spent some hours reading this forum. I have ordered a JoyEbike with a magicpie motor and PAS. After reading I found out that better let the pros build it and the price for a whole new bike not so much more as all the parts needed for a DIY. 
I have a question about regen breaking. I understand its a way for regenerating the battery.

How does this work? Do I have to press a button or what?

I have an el-bike, and its like riding a normal bicycle(live in Europe so tiny motor, tiny everything and PAS).

With regen breaking, I need to hit the brakes differently?

In short; I understand what regen braking means, but not how it works. Not the technical part, but the "what do I do?"-part. Isnt it a normal braking?
Might be my lack off Englishskills. I live in Norway, and ordered 48V batteries and PAS so nobody should know what they

 where looking at.

[GM Canada]

As simple as I can state it is, when you pull your brake levers in a bit the motor cuts out and regenerative braking kicks in charging the battery. This causes a fair amount of magnetic resistance in the motor and slows you down. When you pull further your disk brakes (or v brakes) start to rub and then you have regen and regular braking. It is very effective.

Congratulations on the JoyEbike, thats what I ride and I love it!

Gary

[karen]

Thank you, Gary!
Just what I was looking for.
My bike still in the mail:)
Was a bit scared there, since I wasnt quite sure how to stop this thing iff the brakes started the regen and I would still go "fast forward" . Might miss some teeth:)