I got it recently but my charger doesn’t seem to fit in the hole. I’m not sure if the problem is the port or the charger. If anyone has gotten it to work please let me know the model of your charger
I found the manual for the 8.5", I’m not sure how accurate the sketches are but it shows what looks like a laptop-style (but probably larger) center pin plug and the catalog shows a 42V power supply for that model. If those things don’t match up you might not have the right one?
@djslack That’s the theory. That’s why I’m trying to find people who bought the deal to see what the correct model of charger is. If it matches mine then it’s the jack that needs work.
@djslack@DoctorOW If your scooter charge port accepts a standard two-contact barrel-type connector, and you know the proper voltage and amperage ratings, you should be able to find a charger online that matches those parameters. Voltage needs to be the same, but amperage can be fudged upwards a bit on the replacement charger. DEFINITELY make sure the polarity (positive and negative) is correct, though!!
@djslack@DoctorOW This shouldn’t be something that requires building a special charger. All you need to get correct are the volts, amps, and polarity. You may be able to pick up something that matches these specs fairly cheaply online or even at a local surplus store, if you have one nearby.
@djslack@PooltoyWolf Yeah I’m sure it’s pre-made. This particular charger isn’t common and it requires 40 volts which is unusually high. Most of the AC adapters I saw topped out around 24
If the charger you have is around there you can just put the right tip on it. The charging circuitry inside is going to drop the voltage slightly anyway so you may be fine to try a 48V power supply from a POE switch if it’s easy. I wouldn’t go real far down the getting something built line unless you knew the scooter was good.
@djslack Thanks. I actually tracked down the manufacturer (or at least a distributor) and was able to get a quote on an OEM charger. Their support is taking forever to write back but this seems my best bet.
@djslack@DoctorOW Thanks DoctorOW. I don’t have the OEM charger either. Can you send a picture of it? I need to know the polarity of the outside and inside of the barrel. Thank you! Seems that the tips are 5.5mm.
I mean I know that’s a small car and all but I wouldn’t call it a scooter. That’s exaggerating just a tiny bit, isn’t it?
@djslack
I found the manual for the 8.5", I’m not sure how accurate the sketches are but it shows what looks like a laptop-style (but probably larger) center pin plug and the catalog shows a 42V power supply for that model. If those things don’t match up you might not have the right one?
@djslack Thanks for looking that up. My manual that came with it shows a charger that looks really similar. Really it’s too similar.
This is the port
This is the charger
This is a video of me trying to plug it in
https://www.screencast.com/t/02ckJvUZbtT
@djslack @DoctorOW Push it! Push it REAL GOOD!
@djslack @ybmuG Maybe I lack Salt-N-Pepa’s skills because that video is of me pushing my real goodest.
@DoctorOW is the hole in the end of the charger big enough for the stud in the middle of the jack? You may have been sent the wrong one.
@djslack That’s the theory. That’s why I’m trying to find people who bought the deal to see what the correct model of charger is. If it matches mine then it’s the jack that needs work.
@djslack @DoctorOW If your scooter charge port accepts a standard two-contact barrel-type connector, and you know the proper voltage and amperage ratings, you should be able to find a charger online that matches those parameters. Voltage needs to be the same, but amperage can be fudged upwards a bit on the replacement charger. DEFINITELY make sure the polarity (positive and negative) is correct, though!!
@djslack @PooltoyWolf I’m talking to a guy who builds chargers. We’re trying to get the right specs.
@djslack @DoctorOW This shouldn’t be something that requires building a special charger. All you need to get correct are the volts, amps, and polarity. You may be able to pick up something that matches these specs fairly cheaply online or even at a local surplus store, if you have one nearby.
@djslack @PooltoyWolf Yeah I’m sure it’s pre-made. This particular charger isn’t common and it requires 40 volts which is unusually high. Most of the AC adapters I saw topped out around 24
@DoctorOW here are your specs:
https://www.asiak.asia/s/CATALOGUE-FIAT-500-E-SCOOTER-04-2019-ce7l.pdf
If the charger you have is around there you can just put the right tip on it. The charging circuitry inside is going to drop the voltage slightly anyway so you may be fine to try a 48V power supply from a POE switch if it’s easy. I wouldn’t go real far down the getting something built line unless you knew the scooter was good.
@djslack Thanks. I actually tracked down the manufacturer (or at least a distributor) and was able to get a quote on an OEM charger. Their support is taking forever to write back but this seems my best bet.
@djslack @DoctorOW – do you happen to have information about the charger tip or a lead on where to get this charger from? I need one as well…
@Catatonic3941 @djslack Use the tips from these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGV378Y At least for me the tips fit the OEM charger and the scooter.
@djslack @DoctorOW Thanks DoctorOW. I don’t have the OEM charger either. Can you send a picture of it? I need to know the polarity of the outside and inside of the barrel. Thank you! Seems that the tips are 5.5mm.
@Catatonic3941 @djslack https://photos.app.goo.gl/r1pkqVhPCYiJWbh89
Not being able to get your charger in the hole sounds more like an operator issue.
/giphy get it in the hole