That explains it, guarantee the settings are wrong in there for any kind of speed. I’ll message you my contact information and the details
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Thanks for this interesting and useful information!
Let me know when your back and I’ll send the controller for your special LG reprogramming. It’s all packed and ready to go.
Thanks, Mike
Just got home. Go ahead and ship it to me.
Thanks. It’s in the mail.
Can the 2015 t5 be programmed for more speed without the magic magnet?
yes. But the speedo won’t be as close to real speed as the MM. Depends on tire size and model Gem. Low 30’s.
Hello @LithiumGods and @Inwo - I have a 2015 Gem E4 that cannot make it up the steep hills in my neighborhood. I have already swapped out lead acid with Samsung SDI 22S lithium battery and also swapped out 14" wheels for 10" but still no help with steep inclines. The motor has Magic Magnet and armature and brushes are in good shape. The brakes are not an issue either. I can only think of one more potential fix - reprogramming the T5 controller. Unfortunately, I can’t find anyone local that works on Gems and I was hoping one of you can provide some guidance on buying the Sentry software and dongle for a DIY fix?
Any advice is much appreciated!
Dan
Tacking onto a year old thread not related to you issue is not the best way to get a solution. It is best to start your own topic.
Also- a targeted answer would be more accurate if we would have an idea where you might be located.
To post a new topic/start a new thread
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Clear all that out of you are starting a new topic. Type in a new Topic name. Make it catchy and somewhat descriptive as to what your issue is.
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Hold the pickles.
I don’t sell them. Who did you get the SDI 22s from? Have them reprogram it. I do it for all my clients.
Thanks for the quick reply @LithiumGods. I performed the lithium upgrade myself (purchased from EV West) with additional guidance from Scott Duburg. Unfortunately, Scott is 150+ miles away, so he’s too far for convenience. Do you happen to know of anyone else that may sell the dongle and software? Or a local Gem repair expert near Grass Valley, California? Much appreciated!
got mine years ago from forklift electronics . Get ready for hours of time getting the software to work. I remember it was a pita.
Swapping out wheels doesn’t mean squat. The key factors are tire diameter and transmission gear ratio. 2015 has a 10.35 gear ratio…swapping for a 12.44 would help as would low profile 19.5 diameter tires. If you want to climb walls go to a 14.76 gear set.
Programming is key if was programmed for top speed on level ground you wont have enough torque for hilly country… Setting the " field weakening" setting at to low a value robs torque in a hurry.
Thank you @Old_Houseboater - much appreciated. I found a shop near Sacramento that works on Gems, so I will follow up with them about possible gear swap.