Discussions by Rad Model => RadWagon => Topic started by: RadDad on March 25, 2021, 09:35:12 PM
Title: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: RadDad on March 25, 2021, 09:35:12 PM
Has anyone installed the Bolton Radpower upgrade kit Controller on the Radwagon 4? How did you mount it and in the same spot as the stock controller? We live up a pretty long, steep hill with several stop lights and I've found PAS 5 with two kids on the back and lower gears still requires a good amount of muscle, especially if I miss a green light.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: cheap shot on March 30, 2021, 09:35:17 PM
Just installed this on my radwagon 4. Ryan is putting a video together while I am already making a better version of the temporary mount for it. We were able to fit it hanging upside down from the stock controller position.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Ryan on March 31, 2021, 11:42:13 AM
Well this is perfect timing! Here is the video of our installation of the Bolton Ebikes controller on my brother's RadWagon 4: https://youtu.be/5HDTTVN_QXY
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Seth on April 04, 2021, 02:12:56 PM
I recently got the new controller installed on my new Radmini. I also noticed that you received the screen with a neat upgraded display. I have nothing bad to say about the display I think it is way more interesting to look at. Also, installing on the mini was not easy, a little creativity and reengineering is required.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: FortunatelyTheMilk on April 05, 2021, 04:09:26 PM
That's a nice display!
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Jimlad on April 10, 2021, 05:35:13 AM
Love this kit but feel the wires are a tad short for the radwagon4
I guess the wood mount is the best option ? Mine is hanging free with about 10 cable ties at the moment.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Loulou718 on April 11, 2021, 01:24:13 AM
Quote from: Seth on April 04, 2021, 02:12:56 PM I recently got the new controller installed on my new Radmini. I also noticed that you received the screen with a neat upgraded display. I have nothing bad to say about the display I think it is way more interesting to look at. Also, installing on the mini was not easy, a little creativity and reengineering is required.
Did you also have to solder wires as well to extend any cables, etc. I have no experience in that, thats the only thing holding me back from purchasing the kit. I wish it was plug and play for the mini
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Jimlad on April 12, 2021, 06:12:55 AM
You don't need to solder any wires. For the radwagon 4 it's a tight fit but goes in plug and play.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Ryan on April 12, 2021, 07:45:06 AM
In our performance test video we show our updated and clean install: https://youtu.be/3k_Y-cgNKKQ
No need to extend any of the cables.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: aegert on April 12, 2021, 01:59:56 PM
Hey awesome vids and info. You guys rock! Will be buying another rad wagon 4 for burning man and will Totally use tour link. Thanks!!
Is there any chance to get a posted template or measurements of the wood board with hole layout? I'd totally duplicate this for 2 bikes thanks so much in advance!
Adam
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Ryan on April 14, 2021, 06:34:47 AM
Is there any chance to get a posted template or measurements of the wood board with hole layout? I'd totally duplicate this for 2 bikes thanks so much in advance!
Adam
Hi Adam, thanks for the support! Taking a RW 4 to Burning Man sounds like a lot of fun! Not sure about the template - my brother is working on some custom boards and there is a chance we will do an updated accessories video.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: aegert on May 27, 2021, 05:37:45 AM
Quote from: Ryan on March 31, 2021, 11:42:13 AM Well this is perfect timing! Here is the video of our installation of the Bolton Ebikes controller on my brother's RadWagon 4: https://youtu.be/5HDTTVN_QXY
Ryan thanks awesome vid!! My controller arrives today for install on my radwagon 4. Any chance you guys did a template for the final controller board? Any help would be amazing and deeply appreciated. Thanks
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Ryan on June 12, 2021, 06:35:06 PM
Quote from: Ryan on March 31, 2021, 11:42:13 AM Well this is perfect timing! Here is the video of our installation of the Bolton Ebikes controller on my brother's RadWagon 4: https://youtu.be/5HDTTVN_QXY
Ryan thanks awesome vid!! My controller arrives today for install on my radwagon 4. Any chance you guys did a template for the final controller board? Any help would be amazing and deeply appreciated. Thanks
We did not, sorry. It's on my brother's RadWagon. But it's pretty easy to trace once you take the old controller off.
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: aegert on June 18, 2021, 12:35:59 PM
Thanks Yes that is the plan. Do you think it fits mounted on the board up top or only below?
Title: Re: Bolton Controller Radpower Upgrade Kit
Post by: Ryan on June 18, 2021, 05:14:35 PM
We were really struggling to make it work on top. It *might* be possible but it seemed like below was the better choice since you have lots of wire lengths you have to take into consideration.