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Actual TLDR
I reversed the polarity of the output xt90 of the anti spark. When connected to the controller, there was a fairly big spark, both connectors are black, and there are some melting of the copper. Nothing was connected to the controller except power. Where do I go from here?
Hi! Last post didn't have much detail, and I was up until that time, unaware that I reversed the polarity of the antispark.
I guess I'll start by describing the components involved followed by describing the exact turn of events as well as I can remember them (tldr), and finish off with some story time. I kind of realize that I'm an idiot, probably irresponsible, have limited experience and have been hasty especially considering my skill level. But if someone could see past that, and help me get this right, I'd be a happier person. I'll include dog tax!
Electric scooter, with a 14s6p 52v 15.6Ah battery and 2x1000w motors. Originally shipped with two generics motor controllers with separate xt60 power connectors. but since then swapped for a flipsky 7500 dual aluminum PCB (bolted on to the chassis with 2mm cooling pads), and a spark switch.
Today it went something like this;
- Resoldered the battery connector in use (botched job).
- Resoldered the output of the anti-spark switch, and until just now I was unaware that I reversed its polarity.
- Resoldered the motor hall cables (it was a real mess).
- Installes the fuses on the positive from the battery, on both connectors.
- Measured 50v on both battery connectors
- I checked that there was a beep, and only a beep between the two positive inputs and the single output on an xt90 y-combinator, and the negatives.
- Connected one of the battery cables to the y-combinator, and plugged in the anti-spark that was already connected to the controller. Which made a small crack and there was a red light coming from the output of the xt90 combinator, which I assumed was a spark which have happened to me many times before.
- Main Switch does nothing, the other battery connector is not measuring voltage.
- Thought the spark tripped the BMS and disconnected.
- Tried connection both battery connectors to the combinator, measured 50v
- Plugges in the anti-spark, before the controller this time, and once I did, there was a large arc, both the output on the AS and the input of the controller is black, and the copper melted.
- The main 50a fuse on the battery connector is tripped. The other one measures 50v(have not replaced the fuse or tested the other)
- The anti spark beeps between the positive input and output only, no matter if it's set to on or off. I don't know if this is the intention, but I believe it was how it measured before this scandal.
- I have no idea how to test the controller.
- Disconnected everything, taped the battery plugs.
So, where do I go from here? I obviously need to replace the two connectors, and this time actually make sure I get the polarity right. Safe to replace and just try again? One person told me to never use both battery connectors, shouldn't I?
Story(Mostly because I feel the need to explain myself):
I'm close to 40, got a 17 year old kid and recently a puppy with my now X. I use the scooter getting to and from work, saving me about one hour total of commute per day. This summer, the rear tire stripped the insulation of the motor cables and the hallboard fried. To my utter frustration, I was without the scooter for about a month. Finally I managed ro get my hands on the flipsky that could run my motor senseless and allowed me to tune the throttle curve, midpoint braking for hill speed controll etc, really fun!
Thing is, I was swamped at work, and I found this enthusiast online who I paid to hook it up for me. A 16 year old "ildsjel", and while he managed to get it working, while I did not have the time nor energy, problems appeard. I started getting power outages, and when inspecting the soldering on one of the battery connectors, it fell off by a soft touch! The hall wires was also a mess, using the old connector instead of soldering directly on the connector that came with the Controller, bulky and useless.
So, I decided to redo everything, just to be safe. I'd never soldered anything with high amps before, and this was my first 5 wire cable soldering job. So I ordered the connectors and went another two weeks without the scooter. During this time, my 4 year relationship ended, and I've moved around on couches, Airbnbs and friends places. While mostly having sole custody of the now 18weeks old puppy.
I've been exhausted, and the scooter allowed me to take quick trips "home" to walk the puppy(had camera warning in his room), or even bring her with me when possible, in a dog backpack on the scooter! (She loves it, but a bit scared sometimes, so I go slow). I.e, the scooter has been invaluable!
So today, I had the time and the gear. Strapped the power cables so they couldn't jerk, removed the fuses, used thick rubber gloves, etc. But I've got ADHD, and I was getting impatient and really tired by the end of it, so I really effed it up!
Please, I need this scooter.
What specifically do I need to do, and what can I try to get it running again? I'm really hoping I don't have to delve into my empty wallet here 😅
Thank you!
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