eBike | Charge an eBike with ONLY a Solar Panel

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @aneknos6251
    @aneknos6251 10 місяців тому +6

    There are two types of people. One is ordinary another is amazing people like you.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  10 місяців тому

      That's very nice! Thank you so much.

  • @namenotshown9277
    @namenotshown9277 Рік тому +20

    Nice setup, only thing you should mention which is rather important, is that the solar panel system you have will have built in diodes to stop reverse current flow. If someone copies your setup with different solar panels they will need to use diodes in between the solar panels and the charge controller.....worth mentioning

    • @dfgatorfan
      @dfgatorfan Рік тому +5

      Any decent PWM or MPPT charge controller will have a blocking diode built in

    • @namenotshown9277
      @namenotshown9277 Рік тому +2

      @@dfgatorfan yes i didn't know about that till recently

    • @parrotshootist3004
      @parrotshootist3004 Рік тому +5

      @@dfgatorfanBetter to give advice that's found unneeded. Than with hold, knowing, or letting poorer sorts try and waste everything, money, time effort to buy, effort trying it.

    • @namenotshown9277
      @namenotshown9277 Рік тому +2

      seems most charge controllers have built in diodes but worth mentioning

    • @ericbennett1872
      @ericbennett1872 10 місяців тому +1

      Most all new solar panels have the diodes built right in.

  • @bojang.8423
    @bojang.8423 2 роки тому +1

    My friend, I kept thinking about this! The video is great and instructive! Ideas so we go on a further journey, when the battery is used up we camp, unwind, grill and during that time the battery is charged and we are ready to go on or back home. All that matters is that it is a sunny day !! Perfectly.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  2 роки тому +1

      Absolutely! That’s why I keep exploring different options. My goal is to eventually live the life you describe in your comment. Life is far too short to not enjoy every moment. 👍🏼

  • @IslandFilmMaker
    @IslandFilmMaker Рік тому +2

    Hey Tim, now that you've had this charging system for a while, what would you do differently today? Going to invest in a ULTRA FS Pro dual next spring for off road adventures so I'm tryin to dial in my overall costs for this to be efficient and fast. I think the cargo trailer you reviewed does it for me to be able to carry a solar system and a possible ECOFLOW DELTA 2 if I can swing it.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      The Backou is nice because of its size and the fact that it can plug directly into the ebike's charging port. It's really best for riding and camping.
      If I'm actually camping and bringing the ebikes along, however, my Jackery 1500 is by far my favorite option. The downside is that it runs about 36 lbs not accounting for at least one solar panel (about 15 lbs each).
      I really like my Ecoflow Delta Mini at around 24 lbs, but it's only 852wh. The Delta 2 definitely provides more charging power and is only about 27 lbs. I also like that Ecoflow has the smart phone app you can sync up, but it's only good if you can connect the power bank to wifi. Ecoflow's solar panels are a couple pounds heavier and a little more cumbersome than Jackery's, but Ecoflow is a great choice.
      For me, I love my Jackery 1500, but mostly because I've purchased four different options now and it gives the most watt hours at 1544. I also have a Jackery 500, but it's really only good for simple top-offs from about 80-85%.

    • @IslandFilmMaker
      @IslandFilmMaker Рік тому +2

      @@twowheeltim Thx for the quick reply Tim! The Backou sounds like the wat to go. Thinking about just buying a 3rd battery instead of Ecoflow to save money. I can buy the battery bank later. at least this way I can leave both batteries at camp charging during the days I'm out on the mountain and don't need a range extender. Having 2 full batteries in the morning when it time to leave home should do it. I can always charge the 3rd batt from the solar panels while riding home if needed anyway. Cheers

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      I actually had just arrived home from work and the notice of your comment popped up, so a quick reply was easy. 😆
      I bought a 3rd battery from Biktrix late last year when they were running a special on batteries. Hopefully they do it again this year. 🤞🏼
      I like the Bakcou, and upon request they even threw in a barrel plug adapter for Elaine's Hub Duo; my Ultra Beast 2 has a 3-prong plug for charging. Not sure what type of plug the FS Pro has...
      Best if luck in your decision! I'm confident you'll be stoked!! 👍🏻

  • @jamesmachalik9924
    @jamesmachalik9924 Рік тому +4

    Great for remote charging. Fyi it costs about 4cents of electricity to charge a battery from 0 to 100%

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому +5

      My video wasn't to promote solar charging in lieu of charging with electricity. It was to explore the option of solar charging on an ebike camping trip where electricity is not an option. 👍🏻

  • @Seafariireland
    @Seafariireland Рік тому +1

    Good job, a very interesting subject, keep us informed with any mor similar planet saving tech. SkipRay, Kerry, Ireland.

  • @rongroh409
    @rongroh409 Рік тому +2

    Did that charge controller come with the 3 pin connector that plugs into your bike, or did you have to wire that 3 pin connector to the controller yourself ? Thanks

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому +1

      It actually came with the 3-pin plug, and a barrel plug for single-pin batteries. They're easily interchangeable.

    • @rongroh409
      @rongroh409 Рік тому +1

      @@twowheeltim Thanks Tim

    • @Tagos1
      @Tagos1 Рік тому

      ​@Adventures of Two-Wheel Tim where can i buy it?

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      bakcou.com/collections/batteries-and-chargers/products/200-watt-solar-panel

  • @younessghir
    @younessghir 3 місяці тому

    Hi.what the max watt and curent the panel give you?

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  3 місяці тому +1

      Here are the specs: 200w 11A, 48V-72V adjustable controller

    • @younessghir
      @younessghir 3 місяці тому

      @@twowheeltim thanks

  • @younessghir
    @younessghir 3 місяці тому +1

    I have 48v 25amp battery can this work for me

  • @sirtimatbob
    @sirtimatbob 2 місяці тому +1

    I liked your video. I think you should take the feedback about the music volume to heart and not take any offense. Yeah, there’s a mute button, but we want to hear you! You should be happy to hear that.

  • @viktoraspetraitis5826
    @viktoraspetraitis5826 17 днів тому

    Great.But in this way, 2 times more energy is lost and the charging time takes twice as much

  • @paokarapaok1777
    @paokarapaok1777 Рік тому +1

    Hi thanks for the video. Will a 400 watt solar panel double the speed of the recharge?

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the positive feedback.
      Presumably, that would be the case. However, it all depends on the amount of direct sunlight the solar panel gets. In the instance of this solar panel I tested, it would need to be much larger requiring more space to lay it in the sun.
      I you were to get a nice quality 400w solar panel with proper charge controller and plug to fit your bike/battery, it's safe to assume it would charge more quickly.
      I must caution, however, that I'm not a solar or electrical expert. This 200w solar panel, charge controller, and plug accessory kit are sold by Backou Bikes in Utah, U.S. and are sold as a bundle to charge ebikes. I imagine it could be used differently, just as someone with the proper knowledge and experience could set up their own ebike solar charging system. That's just not me, unfortunately. 🙂

    • @paokarapaok1777
      @paokarapaok1777 Рік тому +1

      @@twowheeltim thank you my friend

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      Happy to help. My main reason for getting this panel was portability. I can carry it in my cargo trailer, and if were to take a multi-day camping trip I can use it to charge during stay-overs at campsites. At least, that's my hope someday! 👍🏻

  • @andyarts8382
    @andyarts8382 Рік тому +1

    Great video, thanks for doing it. I'm in the process of writing a script (I make movies) and this info is exactly what I needed to see. Liked and Subscribed.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you for the support.

  • @LifeWeLive2023
    @LifeWeLive2023 Рік тому +1

    What is the cheapest portable power station and solar panel I could get for an e-bike do you think?

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      Well, it depends on the size of your battery, but realistically speaking to get something that will fully charge your ebike will cost anywhere from $1000-$1500.
      I have an Ecoflow Delta Mini that is an 852wh, 1400w output power bank. I also have 110w and 160w solar panels to charge it faster. I charged my Ultra Beast 2 dual battery ebike from about 35% to 100% in just under 3 hours.
      The Ecoflow Delta Mini now costs around $600, but when I bought mine almost 2 years ago it was $899. You can now get a Delta Mini and a 220w solar panel for about $1200 on the Ecoflow website. us.ecoflow.com
      Here's a link to a video I did charging my ebike with the Delta Mini: eBike | Charge an Electric Bike with a Power Bank! | Ultra Beast 2 & Ecoflow
      ua-cam.com/video/vVbB_n78_2o/v-deo.html

    • @LifeWeLive2023
      @LifeWeLive2023 Рік тому +1

      @@twowheeltim Nothing I could get for like 300 hey? Would it just be a waste of money at that point?

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      Unfortunately, for that price point power banks typically only have enough output to charge smaller electronics such as phones, tablets, laptops, etc.
      A $300 power bank would likely have around a 300 watt-hour output. Charging an ebike is going to pull around 250-300 watts, so a smaller power bank would barely last an hour and likely yield 10-15% charge at the most. That's fine for topping off an ebike battery, but the efficiency wouldn't really be worth it if using a solar panel to recharge the power because this would take around 5-6 hours to replenish. I tried it with my Jackery 500 and it was decent just for topping off.
      I show that a little bit in this video: eBike | Camping & All-Terrain Versatility | Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Beast 2 & Hub Duo
      ua-cam.com/video/xZ7WozKy4xU/v-deo.html

  • @IslamicOrigins
    @IslamicOrigins Рік тому +2

    Hard to hear you with music in background.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @sirtimatbob
      @sirtimatbob 2 місяці тому

      @@twowheeltimwell, that’s one response to feedback, Tim….

  • @georgetoscano1432
    @georgetoscano1432 Рік тому

    Is that solar controller measuring the input or output current?

  • @Louispepperrell
    @Louispepperrell 11 місяців тому

    can you list all of the stuff you have used please

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  11 місяців тому

      Sure.
      Bakcou 200 watt solar panel with charge controller
      EcoFlow Delta Mini to fully charge both my ebike batteries from 35% to 100%
      Jackery Explorer 500 to top off four ebike batteries from 90% to 100% while camping
      Jackery Explorer 1500 to fully charge both batteries on my ebike from a 20% charge to a 100% charge

  • @emillianozapatta6237
    @emillianozapatta6237 2 роки тому +1

    Why did you choose Beast 2? I am about to order that too are you still happy ??…

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  2 роки тому +1

      At the time of my purchase I weighed 322 pounds. I wanted an ebike that was heavy duty enough to withstand my weight, and as I searched through all the different options the Biktrix Ultra Beast 2 best fit what I wanted. I have never regretted buying it and I certainly am happy with it. 👍🏻

    • @emillianozapatta6237
      @emillianozapatta6237 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you. I am watching every one of your videos. Love them. I am also buying that trailer. I am 70 and touring in a SprinterVan. Had a house in USVI. ST JOHN. destroyed in Hurricane Irma sept 5 2017. So I am going back next year. I always wanted todo Big sUr area. Never made it. Those ebikes in Utah ….wow

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the positive support. So sorry to hear about the loss of your house. Some day I'd love to tour, explore, and make videos of it to share. Right now my work is really busy and cutting into my creative time, but I have a couple videos I'm slowly working on.
      Take care and enjoy every moment! 👍🏻

  • @drrobotnikmeanbeanma
    @drrobotnikmeanbeanma Рік тому

    Where can I get a 2,000w solar panel from ?

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      2000 watt solar panel for ebike charging?? I'm no solar expert but that would be pretty excessive for ebike charging, I think. A small home needs at least 4000 watts. If you really want a 2000 watt solar panel, Google it, but you won't find one made for ebikes.

  • @PCPilot181
    @PCPilot181 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely, something i am interested it getting.... My only concern is will it over charge a 48 volt battery at 57.6 volts and also there is no setting for a 52 volt battery. I am assuming you would use the 48 volt setting for a 52 volt battery. Great video though.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you.
      The charge controller that comes with the Bakcou solar panel also has a custom charge setting where you can set it at whatever you need. It's a cheap charge controller and it's hard to find much info: Sunyima CTK-EV-300
      The solar panel, however, is way too big to use while riding.

    • @jamesyurky3048
      @jamesyurky3048 Рік тому

      You can buy the controller for 50 bucks and 100 watt panels for a little over 100 bucks, so for around 300 you have the same set up.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому +2

      But how big are the solar panels? The panels I looked up are 43" long. The whole point is to have something that fits in a compact cargo trailer to take on travels. Not to set it up in the back yard. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @AndreasEUR
      @AndreasEUR Рік тому

      You use the self setting and you set the voltage from the mains charger you have.

    • @AndreasEUR
      @AndreasEUR Рік тому

      ​@@twowheeltim foldable is absolutely the correct panel for that purpose. But I think a 20-22V panel would be better 🤔

  • @canalboatpics16
    @canalboatpics16 Рік тому

    Can you post link for solar

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому

      Please subscribe?
      bakcou.com/collections/batteries-and-chargers/products/200-watt-solar-panel

  • @fransiscothecubanrockiguan6378

    Are you happy with this part of your project. It looks good I want that setup. 😊, help me out yah. 😊

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Рік тому +1

      I'm pretty happy with the setup. I wish the solar panels were a little lighter, they weigh about 17 lbs, but it's not really an issue.
      Not sure what I can do to help you out, though. Bakcou refused to give me a discount, a discount code to give to viewers, or allow me to be in their ambassador program. 🤷🏼‍♂️
      They basically took advantage of my free advertising, but I still wanted to share the experience with my viewers so they could explore options.

    • @fransiscothecubanrockiguan6378
      @fransiscothecubanrockiguan6378 Рік тому +1

      @@twowheeltim It’s cool yeah, Just stay cool with everyone no matter if they support you or not.Try not to burn 🔥 bridges works out better for you in the end.

  • @joewhitfield5561
    @joewhitfield5561 4 місяці тому

    Volts dont matter. Its amps when charging. Go from 2 to 4 amps and your charging time is cut in half.

  • @christianrauter6102
    @christianrauter6102 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  2 роки тому

      Thank you. It's pretty damn cool! 👍🏻

  • @mariosallusti6873
    @mariosallusti6873 Рік тому

    🥰🥰👍👍👍

  • @Jotto999
    @Jotto999 5 місяців тому

    Can't hear you over the music.

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  5 місяців тому

      Sorry. Audio levels can vary depending on the type of device on which you're watching, and also the device's speakers and EQ settings.
      I'll admit that the audio level of the music in this video is probably a little higher than a lot of my later videos because this video is over 2 years old and along the way I learned to keep the music level in the range of -12 to -18 decibels depending on the track.
      With that said, I'm not a professional, not sponsored by anyone other than my own bank account, and provide content as a courtesy to those seeking information they may not find easily. I can only control what I can control, which excludes what people can and can't appreciate. ✌🏻

    • @sirtimatbob
      @sirtimatbob 2 місяці тому

      @@twowheeltimthis is the better response to the same comment. Baffling, should have just saved this one to paste later, lol

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  Місяць тому

      I know, but the not-so-friendly response to the other commenter about the volume level was because the person was kind of trolling my videos and leaving curt comments over and over. I guess I just got tired of it. There are just those kind of people out there, and it gets tiresome when you spend a lot of time, money, and other resources to make content only to get trolled by some people.
      I'm not monetized nor sponsored, so my only incentive is to help people out. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @thehelluvaparty563
    @thehelluvaparty563 5 місяців тому

    I have an e-trike, 1000W, 48V, 12A, but $900 is more than I have in the bike, hub motor and wheel, and four 12V lead acid batteries. Where's the economics?

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  5 місяців тому

      It's obviously a subjective topic. If one plans to travel by ebike and camp along the way, this is a possible option to recharge during a day at the campsite. It's a lighter option than carrying a power bank like a 1500w Jackery.

    • @DamienGardner
      @DamienGardner 2 місяці тому

      Oh, that’s AU prices, so 75% of that in US dollars I guess?

  • @mattc825
    @mattc825 2 роки тому

    The face in the clouds is better than the vid content just saying!!

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  2 роки тому

      Okay. At least you watched it! 😆

    • @mattc825
      @mattc825 2 роки тому +1

      @@twowheeltim The content was great, it's just the face is fantastic!!

    • @twowheeltim
      @twowheeltim  2 роки тому

      @@mattc825 I have to be honest. I don't recall seeing a face in the clouds, so now I'm going to go back and watch it to see! 🤣 Happy New Year!