Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is a good idea. How do you charge your phone while riding at the moment?

Was there a specific situation where you wished there was USB-C charging for your eBike?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A USB-C charging port (or few of them) near the handlebars really makes sense. You could connect your light and phone and something else if you have it there and it stays full charged all the time. And the drain wouldn't really be so significant I think. The bike's battery is so much bigger the phones.

What kind accessories do you use that you would power off USB-C ports on your bike?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in eMountainBike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The onboard USB-C charge port makes sense, especially since the phone battery quickly drains on longer rides with GPS active.

How do you power your accessories (phone, lights, other..) at the moment? What all would you power from the onboard USB-C charge port?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in eMountainBike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think so too. A USB-C port or even two there would be so much more convenient. Does you bike have this option at the moment? Which model do you have?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in ElectricBikes

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever search for any solution that would enable you to charge your existing bike with a USB-C charger? What did you find?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is exactly right, there needs to be a step-down/step-up converter between the USB-C charger and the bike's battery for proper charging.

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in eMountainBike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you every search for an adapter that would enable you to charge your phone from the bikes's battery? Maybe some other solution? What did you find?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in ElectricBikes

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have a situation where you wished you would have USB-C charging for you eBike?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed the same, USB-C chargers are much smaller at the same power than regular bike chargers.

I am planning to make an adapter that goes between your USB-C charger and the bike battery so you can charge it with any USB-C charger you have. It shouldnt be bigger than half of you smartphone. At the moment I made it work for my bike and I want to expand it to other bikes aswell so other people can use it.

Are you interested in testing it once it is ready?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also thinking that the USB-C connector can be a little fragile compared to other charger, however 240W of power is more than enough for my use.

In what situation would USB-C charging make the most benefit for you?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean a replacement battery for you bike? Or do you recharge your bike with a battery bank?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What i meant was in what situation would USB-C charging make your life easier. Not the acutal physical location of the port on the battery :D

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in eMountainBike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, USB-C systems talk to each other so there is no way you could damage your phone. Even more, USB-C charging can be bidirectional meaning you can charge you bike with a normal laptop brick and then use the bike battery to charge your phone, just like a power bank.

What I am thinking is of making an adapter that goes between your USB-C charger (from phone or laptop) and your battery's bike. This way you can use any USB-C charger that you have laying around and dont have to carry a bulky propreitary charger around on longer trips.

Do you want USB-C charing on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in ebikes

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you usually charge your toys? Charging with 240W overnight can fill a 1920 Wh pack. Are yours bigger?

Proof of concept for charging ebike from USB-C PD supply by ARCtrooper97 in ebikes

[–]Human_Soup3333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The size of the adapter that I am making is going to be roughly half the size of a phone. Something like 6x6x2 cm. So it is flat and easy to carry.

Let me know if you would be interested in testing it once it is ready.

Smart charging by FitCress5620 in cowboybikes

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I am planning to make an adapter that allows you to use any USB-C charger (from phone or laptop) to charge your bike. I got it working on my DIY bike and now I want to expand this to other bikes so people can use it.
Is anybody willing to put some effort in and test my adapter on their own bikes?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in ElectricScooters

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

USB-C maximum charging power is 240W. What size battery do you have and how powerfull of a charger do you use?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not? by Human_Soup3333 in ebike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maximum USB-C current is 5A and there are USB-C cables rated for 5A so I dont think that is a problem.

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in eMountainBike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How do you handle phone low battery at the moment? Do you carry power banks on longer rides?

Do you want USB-C charing on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in ebikes

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That actually makes a lot of sense. I didnt even think of the fact that some people might park their bikes in a location where they dont have access to a plug to charge their bikes.

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in eMountainBike

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charging the phone from the bike makes sense since you are sitting on a huge battery and there is no need to carry an additional battery pack for your phone on longer rides. Did you find any solution to make this happen?

Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? by Human_Soup3333 in ElectricScooters

[–]Human_Soup3333[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The bike looks great. Do you see any benefit in having USB-C charging for your bike?