valium64
Active member
Yeah, personally I think that change the maximum power limit is really a risk and at the same time unusefull.
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SuperFastBiker2019
Member
Yes, maybe you´re right and it is not a good idea to increase the power. So take care when using such "unofficial" tools...
Hopefully Shimano will be nice and give me back my toy in working condition asap and also hopefully without me paying for it. The derestriction was free of charge (thanks again to Vadll) but the motor is around 1000€ if it is not on warranty, my dealer told me.
But for sure, if I have to pay, I will, it was on my own risk and I cannot blame Vadll for this now somewhat bad situation...
BTW.: Does anyone has any experience on how long it will take to get a new or repaired motor back from Shimano? My dealer told me it can be within 2 weeks to 2 months...
- Thread starter
- #33
I don't think so, temperature sensors are fast enough to get actual data from them, and if e8000 have it or use it's data correctly - you wouldn't get such issues...
My software does not change any motor logic and does not "programming" anything. It's change few calibrations using standard Shimano protocol, same as in Shimano's software for dealers/bike manufactures.
No. Moreover, I do not exclude the factory defect in your motor...
Anyway, I'll add a big warning message about power increase in next release
Huge thanks to vadll I now have an "unlocked" E8000 in my bike!
First I downgraded th FW according to the instructions in emax site.
Then downloaded vadll's StepsUnlocker, sent bike info to vadll and received my free license.
Now I was able to adjust everything as promised and decided to set following parameters:
Circumference to what it actually is.
Eco speed limit to 30 km/h
Trail limit to 60 km/h
Boost limit to 36 km/h
Did a short test run and everything works flawlessly.
My bike has a 378 Wh battery so those speed limits I would assume to be optimized for my typical rides so that I don't run out of juice before destination.
I didn't want to tamper with the motor power because running a permanent magnet motor with a higher power than it has been designed for will result in higher phase currents => more heat => faster aging and failure of components subjected to that excessive heat.
First I downgraded th FW according to the instructions in emax site.
Then downloaded vadll's StepsUnlocker, sent bike info to vadll and received my free license.
Now I was able to adjust everything as promised and decided to set following parameters:
Circumference to what it actually is.
Eco speed limit to 30 km/h
Trail limit to 60 km/h
Boost limit to 36 km/h
Did a short test run and everything works flawlessly.
My bike has a 378 Wh battery so those speed limits I would assume to be optimized for my typical rides so that I don't run out of juice before destination.
I didn't want to tamper with the motor power because running a permanent magnet motor with a higher power than it has been designed for will result in higher phase currents => more heat => faster aging and failure of components subjected to that excessive heat.
F-GODZ
Member
After installing vadII's ShimanoSTEPS Unlocker that's all I have done. That simple adjustment completely transforms the bike imho
I'll alter the wheel circumference to true next as according to GPS my assistance is topping out just shy of 30kph, then all values should read true after that.
My only glitch was initially connecting the Shimano SM-PCE02 link cable to my laptop as the driver wouldn't install automatically. Some googling eventually found the correct driver from Shimano. Plain sailing after that.
Cheers @vadII great program
SuperFastBiker2019
Member
So I´m still waiting for my broken motor to get fixed. It´s hard wait and not to know what´s going on. Hopefully Shimano will fix this issue fast.
Vadll: Do you intend also to develop a nice Bluetooth app like this one? This seems to be a really cool thing and you do not need the interface any more! A friend of mine has it and it works great.
Vadll: Do you intend also to develop a nice Bluetooth app like this one? This seems to be a really cool thing and you do not need the interface any more! A friend of mine has it and it works great.
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- #38
Yes, I'm working on it.
valium64
Active member
I'm avaliable for testing on Android device once you're ready if needed.
SuperFastBiker2019
Member
And for sure I would like to test the Apple version as soon as my broken motor gets back;-)
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- #41
Do not expect a version for iOS in the near future. I don't have any iOS device
SuperFastBiker2019
Member
I don´t understand - so after 1.6.2019 you want to make some money with your program which is absolutely fine, because you have invested probably a lot of time in it. And then you will compete with the other players in the STEPS8000 derestriction market, like EPlus and EMax. And then you are writing that you cannot make an IOS app because you do not have an IOS device? There are dozens of cheap iPhones to get on eBay...
valium64
Active member
Is exactly the same but reverse that is happening with eMax mobile app, delivered on iOS but only in the future with no certain timing for Android.
Any developer have a personal skill and equipment and switch to other platforms need money and time, even to study the language and needed tools.
Any developer have a personal skill and equipment and switch to other platforms need money and time, even to study the language and needed tools.
pollywaffle
Member
Hi I’d love to try your software out if it’s still available.
Dan - Did you need to purchase a PCE02 device or similar to work with this software ?, did one come with your bike ? I did not get one with my Merida 160 900e. Tks
Yep i am in Oz in Nth NSW, Ballina area.
Francesco
Member
Hi Vadll,
Can you send me a PM with the licence. I will download the software and give it a try.
Thank you. Good job
Francesco
Good interface!
Albez
Well-known member
That's good news to me as im android user. Will download and check it out the weekend if it's free ???
I am still unable to find this on play store. Is it possible it's not available to Australian users?
Dan good one and thanks for the offer, when i get back home in a month or so I will work out how to do this and get in touch again if want to travel up your way and lend yours, prob combine with a ride somewhere up there too.
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- #56
I gave access to all countries. Try to use this link to Google Play
Francesco
Member
oggi modifico le impostazioni e domani provo.... grazie per l'opportunità.... Buon lavoro...
Francesco
Member
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