diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3803410..408dfbb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1 +1,70 @@ -shimano +# Shimano e-Steps +This repository is dedicated to the Shimano e-Steps as I happen to have an e-Bike that is fitted with the Shimano drive-train. There is hardly any technical information on the electronics, so I decided to do a little exploring myself. + +## e-Bikes +Electrification of a bike is very populair. There are two basic bike types: + +- pedelec, limited to 25km/h, no helmet required +- speed e-bike, limited to 45km/h, requires a helmet, insurance + +Among the pedelecs, drive-trains of Bosch, Shimano, Bafang and Yamaha are used as well as automatic transmission systems of Shimano, NuVinci, etc. which make riding a bike a joy. + +## Experiments +I ordered a bunch of accessoires and started experimenting... + +### Add the EW-WU111 +For anyone that thinks that just adding the Bluetooth module to the bike: it doesn't work. + +- Connect EW-WU111 to EW-SD50 +- Take out any connection on the bike +- Place the interface and cable in between +- Pressing the power button + +The display stays clear and the e-steps system does not turn on. + +- Restore the situation +- Pressing the power button + +The display turns on and the e-steps system works like before. + +### Use the SM-PCE1 +Let's try to hookup the PC interface. For that we install the software on a PC. + +- Preinstall Microsoft `dotnetfx35.exe` software as this is required. You can find this on the Microsoft website. +- Install the Shimano software `e-tube project`. This can be found on the Shimano website. +- Put the `SM-JC41` junction box in one of the wires from the e-bike system +- Attach the `SM-PCE1` to the USB port +- Attach the special cable to the SM-PCE1 and the other end to the junction box + +## Accessoires + +### SM-PCE1 PC Linkage Device +The `SM-PCE1` is an USB interface to connect the e-Steps system to a PC. It is used for service, configuration and maintenance. It is normally not required for a bike owner to have such an interface, but my curiosity was triggered to find out if I can hookup Bluetooth to my bike. + +- [BOX](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1014001/43896685-f58adc2a-9bd9-11e8-9821-9a8bd3c760c1.jpg) +- [PCB TOP](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1014001/43896881-a103f028-9bda-11e8-8a23-826b529461cf.jpg) +- [PCB BOTTOM](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1014001/43896903-ae41b82e-9bda-11e8-99b4-9aa84fdd4943.jpg) +- [BOX INNER SIDE TOP](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1014001/43896922-be125c4a-9bda-11e8-8097-daa525b39b0f.jpg) +- [BOX INNER SIDE BOTTOM](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1014001/43896908-b4724cd6-9bda-11e8-948c-682df6467245.jpg) +- [BOX BACK SIDE](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1014001/43896913-b80eea16-9bda-11e8-8450-f36e1a5e1dfe.jpg) +- [BOX SIDE VIEW](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1014001/43897124-60b91e7a-9bdb-11e8-816b-77eb42061afe.jpg) + +#### Super Capacitor +Strangely enough the PCB has two super-capacitors. These are 2.5V and stacked so they can handle 5V. + +#### mini USB Interface +The USB interface is a Texas Instruments chip, + + +### EW-WU111 Wireless Unit +The `EW-WU111` is a wireless interface with `ANT` and `BLE` wireless standards. The interface can be placed in between a wireless connection cable. + +### EW-SD50 Electric Wire +The `EW-SD50` is a piece of wire in various lengths with connectors at both ends. The length of the wire can be ordered between 150mm and 1600mm. + +### SM-JC41 Junction Box for Di2 + +### SM-DUE10 Speed Sensor +The `SM-DUE10` is a Reed switch with an attached cable, together with a magnet that can be attached to the spoke of a wheel. 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