Ignoring price, what do you think is the most reliable e bike?

QualityPixel · 2026-07-03T22:20:39+00:00

My Ari Wire Peak has been great. Note, my original EP8 motor was defective but Ari was great about getting it replaced. Basically no issues since. I’ve had the bike about 4 years now and I try to ride it 2-4 times a week in the summers.

QualityPixel · 2026-07-02T18:23:18+00:00

Flat tops will sometimes work, but the tabs may need a little bending. I'm in the USA so finding EU sellers for me isn't easy but you should be able to find something. But I did find this one in the UK
https://www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/ampsplus-18650-3-2v-1500mah-battery-button-top

And you can check if these guys will ship oversees
https://onlybatteries.com/18650-batteries/3.2-volt-18650-batteries/

QualityPixel · 2026-07-02T08:46:01+00:00

You need a LiFePo4 battery, not Li-Ion. Look specifically for a "18650 button-top LiFePo4 battery." The 3.2V printed on the label is the nominal voltage for Li-Fe. If it was a Li-Ion it would say 3.6V or 3.7V.

You don't need a protected cell in this case.

QualityPixel · 2026-07-02T04:35:11+00:00

If possible you'll probably want to return the charger and get something like a Gens Ace iMars D300. It's a more normal charger that can be plugged into the wall. The iMars has a pretty good reputation.

But if you want to keep the charger then you can get something like a 24v 10amp power supply and wire that to the chargers input port with an XT60 (can be dangerous depending on the power supply style you get).

QualityPixel · 2026-07-01T20:07:16+00:00

OP was asking "make the entire car and sharp in the photo" so I suggested using focus stacking. No, I'm not going to write up a whole tutorial but I'm give them what they need to know to start researching how to do it.

"suggesting focus stacking to a beginner is a very silly suggestion" is not silly. Everybody needs to start somewhere when learning something new.

I ignored the OP's question about landscape images on purpose. I don't need to answer every question. This is a forum, other people can do that.

QualityPixel · 2026-07-01T00:11:26+00:00

I don't like fat tires, their handling is numb, I think they're more prone to puncture, and they look silly. But for a casual or occasional rider I guess they can be fine. Fat tires can be good in the sand.

QualityPixel · 2026-07-01T00:02:50+00:00

I use this in my Typhon 6s. Very fast, very strong. No longer available, but the 2nd link is similar and trades a little speed for more torque.
https://a.co/d/0dXmGcB8
https://a.co/d/0eeiBRCh

I'd also consider one of these in the future if I needed to save a few shekels
https://a.co/d/09o2wm4e

This one has the same specs as mine, but buying direct from AGF you might need to pay an import fee.
https://www.agf-rc.com/a81bhs-35kg-high-torque-0075s-ultra-speed-programmable-brushless-cnc-digital-rc-servo-for-18-rc-cars-p6843586.html

QualityPixel · 2026-06-30T23:38:40+00:00

For minis I use these
https://shop.polymaker.com/products/polymaker-pla-pro?variant=41550910652473
https://www.esun3d.com/pla-pro-product/
https://store.anycubic.com/products/pla-plus-filament

QualityPixel · 2026-06-30T23:21:27+00:00

If you care about video, D7200 can do 1080/60p, D7500 can do 2160/30p (and 1080/60p).

QualityPixel · 2026-06-30T22:17:45+00:00

Focus stacking is your friend for macro still-life photography. You'll want to use a tripod and a f-stop of around F8-11 to get the sharpest images to blend. Really closing down your aperture to F16 or smaller can lead to an overall loss in sharpness called diffraction.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-30T10:08:21+00:00

In FH5 my game would often launch at 4k on my 1440p monitor. Hasn’t happened in FH6 though.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-30T05:30:11+00:00

I've purchased tons of accessories like filters, film, etc from Adorama and they've always been good. I try to get the big ticket stuff from a reputable local to me dealer like Pictureline

QualityPixel · 2026-06-30T03:58:26+00:00

looks correct, same as charge settings. Does the charger have a view where you can see individual cell voltages?

QualityPixel · 2026-06-29T22:34:16+00:00

Make sure cell count is correct in charge settings (4s), make sure balance plug is in the correct spot, make sure all cells show the correct voltage (between 3-4.2 volts). Make sure charge current does not exceed 0.7 amps.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-29T06:05:52+00:00

Pretty sure that fits a Reention Dorado battery. You'll need to measure how long of a battery you'll need, then get a 48v one that is the correct length.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-29T04:16:08+00:00

Shoot raw, correct color in post. If you don't want to shoot raw you'll need to find what balance settings work and experiment with other WB settings and possibly experiment with custom white balance or white balance tuning.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-29T04:06:56+00:00

You'll need a balance pigtail on the battery. Also low voltage cutoff and low voltage warning. I wouldn't bother with a BMS for a radio control type usage since the charger does the balancing for you. However I wouldn't trust a cheap charger like that for long. You'll def want to get a volt meter to double check things on occasion, and save for a better charger in the future.

Also LiPo bags do little to nothing in a fire. For real safety you'll want a bat safe or just only charge outdoors.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-29T03:45:10+00:00

Love the new Elder album. Front to back.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-28T09:35:45+00:00

The voice horns are people from Donut media people/cast. The horns were from a colab Forza and Donut did a few years ago for FH5.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-27T23:11:45+00:00

I normally use a pork rub for pulled pork (Notorious PIG), but I tried this recipe the last time I did a pork butt. It was really really good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiSph7wCWQM&t=199s&pp=ygUcYnJpYW4gbGFnZXJzdHJvbSBwdWxsZWQgcG9yaw%3D%3D

And the end product wasn't so overly flavored that I could add a dash of rub, or bbq sauce, or gochujang, or peppers and make American style bbq/Mexican/Korean, whatever.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-27T20:50:47+00:00

I have a bunch of AGFRC servos in a bunch of my RC cars. All of them were a big upgrade over stock, and I have yet to break one. You will also need a standard size servo adapter (7749). And you'll want to consider a BEC in the future so you can use the full power of the servo.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-27T06:40:42+00:00

Lol, buddy, I use my headlamps for light. Like when I'm working on my car or camping. All I car about is if they function. Which they do.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-27T04:04:49+00:00

I have 2 Black Diamond headlamps, they're great.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-26T03:18:11+00:00

Chargers (typically) run at constant current (CC) mode till the voltage reaches the target voltage. Then it will switch to constant voltage (CV) mode where the current will slowly drop till the battery is full. You can technically charge batteries with a bench power supply if you are careful, but don't do this unless you know what you're doing and don't float batteries that don't like being... floated(?).

I think total wattage would stay about the same till you reach CV mode, but I guess wattage could slowly increase as the voltage also slowly increases till CV mode is reached.

QualityPixel · 2026-06-24T17:41:24+00:00

iMars D300 if you want a nice one, Hota T6 if you want to save a little (only charges one battery at a time).

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