Author Topic: Magic Pie 5 Brake Levers...  (Read 84 times)

Offline Harpo

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Magic Pie 5 Brake Levers...
« on: Yesterday at 12:58:48 AM »
I'm installing a Magic Pie 5 w/internal controller.  If I do not use the supplied brake levers, must I short those connections at the harness for the motor to operate?

Thanks in advance,
Harpo

Offline Tommycat

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Re: Magic Pie 5 Brake Levers...
« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 06:58:44 PM »
Hi Harpo,

Actually, just the opposite, as the contacts or circuit must be OPEN for the controller to operate.

I.E. The Magic Pie brakes are Normally Open (N.O.) and close when braking is applied.

But I have to say I always recommend using brake switches for safety reasons. For me they have proved more than helpful, more than once... just sayin.



Regards,
T.C.
See my completed Magic Pie V5 rear hub E-Bike build  HERE.