How to install a Brushless DC Controller on Ebike: The missing manual

In this video, I'll show you how to install a brushless DC speed controller on an electric bike (Swagtron EB5). If you have an electric scooter, it would be the same process.
Here's how to increase speed of the Swagtron EB5: • Increase speed of ebik...
Same result if you have other Swagtron ebikes.

[@BakedAndAwakePodcast]

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[@SurfStr33t]

Man you are not lying.

[@LachiTRM]

Agree

[@stevenmonkman2027]

Great way to explain things, slowly and easy to understand, this was the tutorial id been looking for. Many thanks.

[@2tbalon]

Many thanks! It is good to know someone has taken the time to share this information with the masses.

[@Andy-cq3iu]

Hallo zusammen, FRAGE, Ich würde gerne so ein Controller mit RCfernbedienung verbinden. Stehe etwas auf m Schlauch. Was brauche ich dafür? Oder ist das überhaupt möglich?

[@km4hr]

I don't understand why this info is so hard to find. It's seems like the manufacturers don't want anybody to know. Thanks for taking the time to explain. Very helpful! The controllers I've seen don't even have the wires labeled in Chinese.

[@warrenbosch3581]

This is the clearest, most intelligent, and inspiring tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you very much!!!

[@00708046]

I think that this video can teach us how to figure out almost any controller wiring just by using your methods of voltage testing along with your explanations . It is amazing that you can figure it out blind folded (without information) and the Chinese quite often either have the wrong information or none at all. Great video ! (Best) I will be watching it a few more times and taking notes so that I can really understand it like you do . Thank you !

[@Decibe1child]

Yeah this guy is good, its a basics into electronics sneakily hidden within a 3phase motor controller lesson

[@ScottTheis]

The best walkthrough of the learning wires anywhere. Thank you.

[@fuizipra]

Spent hours trying other tutorials, you were the one that finally showed me how to do it. Thank you!

[@slicaltimistic1]

This is important. Man does he explain these functions all the way down to the wire. Excellent job.👏👏👏👏👏

[@jerseyguy-hq8wv]

Thank You very much for explaining how to connect a brushless dc controller the way you did. You made something that could be a bit intimidating to the beginner actually seem doable. Hats off to you my friend.

[@dannyrusso8279]

You are great. My new controller is arriving in 2 days and was in the dark as to how to make the proper connections. Your clear and concise instructions will be a major help when I make my controller upgrade. Thank you!

[@alltheboost5363]

There's something about how you explain it that is so calming. Thank you for explaining it.

[@ashroffzahir6196]

7h

[@crazybird9588]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I just bought a speed controller that came with a Chinese manual lol. It had some English instructions on each wire/plug. However, it was hard knowing what wire did what. You have saved me so much time and stress on how to connect each wire and what it does. I am so grateful for your time. You are the man. 👍

[@00708046]

This is the best , most informative video ever made for understanding how brushless dc systems work . Basically applies to anything with a brushless motor and a . controller . Thank you for your sharing !

[@guygarciavargas]

You are Great!!!! After two weeks trying to connect my Chinese controller you gave me all the hints!

[@picwick57]

your tutorial videos are @ Grand Master's level! I just began my first ebike project and feel so much more confident tackling after watching this video you have shared.

[@supernova046]

theres a lotta people who are going to be happy you uploaded this video,those wires have been driving me n my mate round the bend for days.with no manual,wiring diagram and ilegible manufacturers name etc on the controler,its basicaly a nitemare when you have to get a replacement,nothing quite matches.many thanks,more videos like this needed.

[@ucheucheuche]

You have instilled more confidence in me to repair my Dualtron scooter, than talking to official electric scooter distributors and scooter repair shops.

[@leafypath7290]

I've been looking for a video like this for ages! Great detail and explanations!

[@nealshue6791]

This video gave me the confidence to buy two brushless controllers and power an old hoverboard. I built a little motorized trailer for a pedal car. I just took it for a test ride. Thank you Vuaeco.

[@mendivilmarisa]

!! This was by far the Most helpful Video on You Tube I have watched, when trying to figure out the wires on a newly bought 36-48v Brushless Ebike Controller. !! I know nothing, and I mean nothing about these bikes, I picked one up for cheap at a yard sale, was told it needed a new throttle and controller. Bought them both on Ebay and jumped in. Having Zero knowledge about Ebikes, Controllers, wiring, and motors, I was shocked to find all videos on you tube, people assumed basic knowledge and therefore it was useless and I gave up. After a few months, I took out my new controller and tried again. Your Video was a Success!! Easy to understand follow and So Helpful! Thanks for making videos like this... you genuinely are helping people.. :-)

[@mastergspot7699]

One of the best done full walkthrough tutorial I have seen yet Bless you and all that you do sir! ❤

[@offgrid2010]

My conversion kit came with no instructions either and the ebay seller wants me to give him great feedback. Anyway, i was lucky the controller is marked in my native language (+ Chinese) and your great presentation makes the building of my bike possible. Wonderful presentation. Thank you.

[@fransschutte3859]

thanks for clear and easy help. i have watched this a few times now and am getting more confident to tackle the connections

[@AidanMacnamara777]

Thank you for this video. Been trying to find one that explains not only what the connectors are but where they should go. Brilliant!

[@markdemell3717]

I see that I am not the only one ,great video !

[@shanehogarth6373]

Your video saved me hours and hours. Couldn't believe it came without any paperwork and without this I would have never discovered the learn feature probably. I now have mine controlling an old converted vehicle alternator without a hall sensor. Well done mate, and thank you.

[@mjyanimations1062]

wait, it can work without hall sensors connected?

[@shanehogarth6373]

@@mjyanimations1062 yes, works fine. You need to use the learn function as mentioned in the video

[@Magma_Boy]

@@shanehogarth6373 Did he say anything about it? I have a motor without hall but cant get it to run without using the "learning cable".

[@brannenthompson9662]

The best controller video out there and believe me I've watched a lot in 6 yrs of E biking.

[@brannenthompson9662]

Loved the 5v its ok join up the battery 40v, gonna have a big bang. lol.

[@Andrews_vids]

This is the best and most helpful video i have ever seen this man deserves a nomination to the grammy awards

[@chrisapal1]

you did a nice job on this... thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@endysantoso4936]

Thanks a lot. This video is very useful. My controller cables have no labels at all. After viewing this video and of others, I get more understanding on how to test the cable ports voltage and to make correct connection.

[@mickyb.8014]

Just did my first build a few days ago (voilamart 1500w 48v rear hub, 52v 20ah battery) and I wish I had watched this video before I started my build... Got it all nicely done (was a bad birds nest, but now wrapped and all tucked away/tie-clipped ever so neatly to the frame) but I learnt the hard way as the voilamart instructions diagram was pathetic, you needed a magnifying glass (not joking I had to use one) just to see the wiring information... So clearly and precisely explained in terms even a simpleton like me can understand😂. Brilliant video.

[@robwells5753]

My 48 volt charger smoked up so i put two laptop chargers at the thrift store together with 53volts combined 👊 two years and still working!!!

[@johndoe-si9ch]

I would love to know more about this and how to do that. did you follow a guide or was this your own project? :)

[@philewuppallthwagh226]

@@johndoe-si9ch Hi, John. I think he just ran the 2 chargers in series. There is a + and - on each laptop charger. Take a positive(red) from one charger and connect it to a Negative (black) wire on the other charger. Now take the remaining positive (red) of one charger and make sure you connect it to the positive lead of the charging port and then the Negative (black) remaining wire from the other charger and run it to the negative on the charge port. Try to get two chargers of the same voltage and amperage when selecting the computer charger. You will want to have 3 to 5 volts more than the battery you will be charging 24v battery youll want 26 to 29 volts total of both chargers. 48v battery you'll want 51 to 53 volts total. Hope this a makes sense. If if you don't understand this or don't feel comfortable attempting it please find someone who is knowledgeable do it for you. 👍 good luck !

[@satyamostwanted]

Best explanation among the million videos on this topic. And this guy is really hilarious

[@roubenp6]

Very interesting and easy to understand video. Now I know the wire functions I can go ahead and rewire a new controller to an old bike. Thank you Vuaeco.

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

You always explain things exceptionally well. There is a simplicity in your talking about what is (to me) something complicated. Glad your on my feed since I am determined to get my RadMini to where it works best for “my needs”. I can’t rely on Rad Power Bikes as they have their own needs/reasons concerning how the RadMini performs. The information you are presenting here is important to me and I will store it in my library. I will refer to it to watch repeatedly and study. Thank you and I will look for more videos from you on my feed by searching for them if I have to. The internet is an amazing thing, I’m in California (USA.) and glad to connect to you. Thank you.

[@lukmannet]

You are such a great teacher, I have been upset dealing with my Chinese controller, thankyou

[@tonymunn]

Excellent video. I learned a lot and I am no longer afraid to connect my own brushless motor controller.

[@pedieasuncion6875]

Bro I need help, I connected all the wires and the motor sounds like it runs but the wheel is not spinning please tell me what to do to make my wheel turn

[@theamanbaby82]

Looking forward to your next video on this. It’s helped me out a lot. Keep up the good work my friend 👍

[@Lowegy]

Excellent video. I got mine finally working after watching your video. The learning switch is useful to know.

[@user-bm7di6fw8l]

Thanks...A truly excellent video, always sufficient info, without unnecessary waffle. Brilliant

[@simongray7620]

Thank you for making and sharing your video you explain it all so very well, this as given me the confidence now so i can finish building my ebike.

[@abomoataz6094]

thank you for your efforts the orange socket with red , blue,yellow wires is for anti theft system and lonely yellow for speed meter

[@terryhuston9011]

Thank you for teaching us how to understand the wiring! Huge help!

[@46B3x2you]

I subscribed to your channel a while back but I forgot about it. I really appreciate that you've taken the time to explain all the things that I also had to figure out myself. We're brothers in this controller configuration experiment with regard to not having directions and not being able to read Chinese. Thank you for the Google Translate idea. I never thought about that. I just figured it all out on my own. It's been fun watching and listening to you as you go through the same problems I did years ago. I've built some really nice dual drive fat tire bikes with dual controllers and I would love to talk shop and share photos. I can't believe that I was able to figure out how to connect controllers when I first started..Not to mention Dual Controllers. The biggest problem I had was with the Displays. The Displays were always the weakest link in the chain. The display, no matter which one I tried, would always eventually give an error message and kill the whole system. This was with single motor systems, not just dual motor systems. It took me some time to find an answer to the problem. Some people made a lot of money while a lot of people lost out on being able to enjoy their bikes, scooters, trikes because the Displays Failed Them.

[@46B3x2you]

@@k31thd4885 I used an analog display by e-bikeling from Amazon. It's a 5 pin connected display that has three pedal assist setting. I always leave it on pedal assist one because I use a thumb throttle. I use a phone app for my speedometer. Urban Biker is a good app that will actually track your ride on google maps, another one is Speedometer. It's a simple app that doesn't track your location. it just gives you the speed of your ride. I hope this was helpful.

[@AOTechWorx]

Thanks for the video. Now I understand a lot more of these controllers. Thank you very mutch for sharing.

[@jaaasgoed]

"Or google is wrong" And that was the last we ever heard of him. Thank you for the in depth review. This helped me out configuring my controller.

[@vuaeco]

Was that the last? :D

[@MarcQuinton]

@@vuaeco yes where is the second video ; excellent tutorial en ebike controllers ; many thanks.

[@MarcQuinton]

I've found it : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PWga2gfJKEpqM (may be). Thanks.

[@carlbylenga2541]

You explained this very well! Thank you!

[@ojc147]

Thanks so much for this very informative walk-through video. You are the best!

[@kevinnee1990]

Good job vuaeco. Really in details and easy to understanding . Love your Vietnamese accent. :)

[@mattjohnston5807]

Awesome videos and thank you for simply explaining it. Too many people over-explain how electric motor systems work to sound smart and most of the time they have no clue what they are talking about and just waste your time. Not you though brudda!😉🇱🇷👍

[@israelkingsley8290]

Your tutorial was very helpful to me today, I really appreciate... Gods speed

[@DeviceOverDose]

Dude, this is a powerful tutorial... they shipped my new dual motor ebike out with the wrong controller. To avoid an exchange, 🤔 they offered to send a new controller 🤷🏻‍♂️... your video might get me might get me through this ...

[@frankhodges6734]

Thanks so much for doing this video, it was a real help.

[@shopifyexpertphilippines]

You saved me brother!This is very helpful way how to test your motor hub before replacing a new one. Thank you so much! You deserved to have more subscribers and thumbs up!!! You muck it pretty well :)

[@hai-hotranphotography1169]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Bought a system but haven't started to put it together yet.

[@biduttamachintyabagchi9806]

The best explanation 💗

[@lextime9427]

Best video, clean and clear 👌 straight to the point. Thank you

[@1bigsyd]

This video explained everything so easily..thanks

[@j-anaya3624]

Thank you for the video. I had an issue with the rear hub locking up. Don't know why but I was just able to free it up. However the wheel was traveling in reverse. After swapping wires and not getting anywhere I saw your " relearning " white wire trick. I followed your direction but it wouldn't change direction until I connected the wires. Changed direction and with power still on, disconnected the white wires. It was then that the forward direction was saved. All good now.

[@derdrolftesinn]

Hey Vuaeco, thanks for your Videos about controllers! Helped a lot! 😊 Thank you very much for your work to help us

[@frankzander7151]

Great video, this will help me figure out the wiring of my E-Scooter controller. Thanks for your effort. 8-)

[@milesquesnel2821]

Thank you so much, this is very informative and made an easy job of replacing my controller. 👍

[@bluhuptie]

Great job ! You are a godsend for us DIYers

[@joehanke8547]

Thank you for this video. Very informative. I expect it will prevent me from making my own smoke.

[@SteeLSxns]

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[@MohamedOmar-fb8zw]

Great job, looking forward to your next videos

[@derrickjguidry]

Just what I needed. THANKS.

[@5naxalotl]

this was the explanation i was looking for

[@AlejandroFelix-he9ib]

Excellent! Explanation, so easy you make this to understand, thank you so much ! I really appreciate u guy's work, you put into this🙏

[@1960livvy]

Excellent Video Very Informative and love the irony & humour 10/10

[@kevinwise5583]

Very thorough video! Thank you very much!

[@sbjones313]

This was the best explanation of the controller on an ebike and the explanation of the wiring I have yet to read. Very good video, thank you!

[@johnsherry6021]

You deserve a sun for this for sure! Thank you much!

[@monkeytonker4637]

U saved me from blowing another lol. I have learned how to resolder traces on the controller board too so all's good. Thanks 👍

[@jaridleighty4088]

Thank you you have helped me understand these controllers greatly Top Notch instruction

[@kensharpe9949]

" Go Figure" Awesome response to the three wires with no labels :)

[@tomdorman2486]

Very good job my friend. You have helped me tremendously. Thanks

[@aruns349]

Thanks a lot for such a detailed video.

[@sovereignentity4924]

Thank you brother...🙏 Excellent detailed explanation 🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵

[@digitgig336]

your simplicity of explanation is top notch, really enjoyed watching your videos. please can you do a video on conversion of car alternator to brushless motor for use on ebikes and show a video of the practical connection. Thanks one more time

[@rudolfdax2864]

very helpful, I hope you have more of this

[@andrewpipitone1572]

Ohh Thankyou I believe you gave me incite to why my motor would not go fast. I have to get a new controler but you explaine so very well what these wires are for.☺️🙏

[@mhmdsaleh3502]

You are clever and good teacher .. thanks alot

[@sergiosantossalgado]

Great video. Very clear and informative.

[@andingjia8099]

Really great! This operation video can help a lot of people! !

[@crashpilot1]

Very informative thank you i wondered how you get it to go faster ime just wiring one up now great help that was 👍👍

[@checktheevidence]

Thanks - very useful tips and info. Well done!

[@fixitralphltd4988]

Man you helped me understand these souch better!

[@tomdorman2486]

Very good, sir. On the brake cutoff, you could use the anti theft for the second one. Thanks for all the info it will really help.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Video is very helpful. I had one without much info as well. I believe my orange wire is for the cruise!

[@wilsonmoreau4947]

Nice video well explained make me understand how it works and how to connect all the wires thank you nice work

[@martinhirsch94]

I believe the black and orange wires are cruise control for throttles that have an extra switch on them to provide for that function. I imagine a separate switch can be wired on the black/orange wires to enable cruise on bikes that don't have that switch built in to the throttle, it just makes the controller remember the speed you're running at, so you can let go of the throttle.

[@ninjapancakes9435]

This was actually exactly what I needed. Thank you very much.(Trying to change rotation without changing the orientation of the motor but holifex sensor made it difficult.)

[@wackedoutdude]

very good vid. This has answered alot of my questions.

[@jeremycatches9766]

Probably there is a power out for headlight and tail light, And some wire that need to be hooked to a switch to turn them on and off. Great Video ! Thanks for all the info !

[@LukaArtelj]

Very great video, thanks for showing me how to do it

[@comedychannels]

Superb teacher , many thanks !

[@69Judge]

I am purchasing the controller you are discussing. Please advise the absolute simplest way ( fewest steps) to reverse the motor then returning to forward. YOU ARE THE BEST.

[@delmamek9281]

Great vidéo,the best in this field

[@tgraham76]

Thanks, this is exactly what I needed

[@gauravjoshi9183]

Best explanation ever

[@Kamomil05]

thank you bro. finally, i test my controller