How to charge your electric unicycle at a charging station for cars
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- With this J1772 adapter you can charge at any charging station with J1772. Your charger MUST be able to handle 240vac.
Rush has since updated the adapter since he made this first one for me. The pigtails are much shorter and receptacles are molded plastic.
Here is the information for ordering the adapter:
Visit www.TucsonEV.com and scroll down till you see the heading “J1772 to Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV)”. Then type the combo you want in the box under the question, “What combo do you want”. For example, if you want three pigtails, you’ll type “3x5-15R”, or if you want only two pigtails you’ll type “2x5-15R”.
I recommend you get the three pigtails as it’s just the most convenient combo when riding with other people.
You can read more about the adapter and how to use it at my blog: www.eucaddict.com/blog/2020/1...
This is a gem! thanks! This could well change the way I plan routes and trails.
It was only a matter of time. Thanks for the info 👍🏾
Freakin Sweet! Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing man!!!
Thanks for the overview.
I LIVE IN HAWAII, WAIMEA, BIG ISLAND. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OUT DOOR 115 VOLT AC PLUGS ALL OVER THE PLACE.
I have been trying to map them on PlugShare. Where are you finding them at? I am on Oahu.
@@RussellHogan IM IN WAIMEA, BIG ISLAND. THEY ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE HERE.
That's pretty fucking sweet. There are free charge stations all over California.
I've always wondered this. This is awesome considering these are all on a map. This is leveling up! Now I wanna see a charge from lightbulb socket or solar charge
that is a very good idea. and in fact, possible. hardware stores, and amazon, sell plug adapters which screw into a light bulb fixture in the home, or outdoors as well, and has a 5-15 plug on it which allows the charger to be powered by the lighting fixture.
i once built a solar powered scooter which was a lot of fun. everyone wanted to buy one, but i told people i only made it for fun. i had two hundred watts (monocrystaline cells) of solar panels on a trailer(which i pulled with the scooter, a weehoo trailer), which connected to a charger and charged my scooter battery. the scooter only required 50 to 80 watts to move approximately 10 miles per hour on flat/level ground, and so i would ride all day powered by sunlight. many people loved this. people would pull over in their cars and video me on their phones. it was fun.
the solar panels always produced more power than the scooter consumed to move me ten miles per hour. plus while i was waiting at the signal for a few minutes each block, the scooter would charge from the sunlight while i wait for the light to turn green. but there are people that no matter what one achieves, that won’t believe it. before i made the scooter, people told me it was impossible. others said its already been done.
but i built it because i wanted to. no other reason. and i enjoyed the happiness and smiles the scooter gave to people that also enjoyed seeing this. it was truly a wonderful experience!
Great video!
I plan to start charging my wolf king gtr with my roger charger which can charge up to 15 amps, and is voltage input auto sensing (automatically adjust between 110v and 240v power input)
and now i’m learning that people are charging some euc’s up to 18 amps, which is amazing!
if i can locate an electrical engineer that can update one of these chargers to utilize the gbatteries fast charging theory, that would be super. gbatteries has developed a low resistance approach to fast charging which allows standard off the shelf batteries to charge in five to ten minutes, with longer charge/discharge cycle life compared to slow charging the same batteries.
thank you for making this video!
Dude, thank you for this video! I plan on traveling in my "RV" and I was seriously worried about electricity to for my EUCs but this is a game changer! Thanks!
I actually have a NEMA 14-50 adapter for my wheel. Perfect for RV parks. You may want to get one.
@@ShaneHilde I'm 100% going to be doing this, but I'll be doing some "vanlife" instead of RV. Can you please tell me how long it takes to charge your EUCs (what battery capacity and how long you'd estimate)? I'll be mainly looking to charge 3600Wh EUCs. Thanks!
@@ETAonTheEUC I ride a Monster Pro which has a 3600Wh battery and I’ve done multiple 300 mile trips and my charge breaks were 90-120 min charging at 18 amps.
I wonder what we would need to use those DC stations 🤔
This is GREAT HELP THANKS
Great project. Thank you, Shane.
I would recommend plugging into the power source first and the wheel last.
I think you need to market these!
Why do you suggest that? I wonder if that would work with the way the car chargers work. Someone with a legit channel should market them. I don’t have the reach.
@@ShaneHilde From Ray of Rokin Wheels EUC: On Gotway wheels I plug charger into wall or strip first, turn on the charger and then plug it into wheel. if you don’t you WILL get a spark, as little as it may be but over time you will stress the pins.
I’ll give it a try next time.
Awesome 😎 thanks brother 🙏
I just received my J1772 Adapter with a C13 connector from Rush at TucsonEV.com. Nicely made.
It took a total of 50 days to get it (placed the order online on July 30th and received it - in Canada - on September 18th, 2020). Rush did apologize for the time it took to send it (maybe he was short on some supplies - Damn you COVID-19!).
Using apps like PlugShare and ChargeHub I am able to find places to charge for FREE (or in a pinch, at a low rate) in any city in North America. Those places are usually shopping malls and underground or covered parking lots. Some business will let you charge for free too. It is very cool !
Can’t wait to try the adapter with my KS-18XL and my soon to be received KS-S18. This should work with a box I made containing 3 EUC chargers, a small fan to keep everything cool and additional AC outlets if my riding friends desperately need some free juice.
Your video was inspiring. Thank you very much Shane!
Why did you get it with the C13 receptacle? Is that what your charger uses? You guys don’t use 5-15 receptacles in Canada? A few days ago I had another Canadian telling me he had just recently ordered an adapter. I hope you find it useful. I used mine recently on a 200 mile ride.
Thanks!
GENIUS!
Great Idea
Thanks for the info. Which helmet and other protective gear are you wearing? You obviously need a 220/240V charger, for others who may be trying to read the model in the video it appears to be JR-T450
You are correct about my charger. I got it from eWheels.com I am wearing a Ruroc helmet, Flatland 3D gloves and Triple 8 knee pads and elbow pads.
That or pop into a local restaurant / pub for a standard plug :-)
Andrei Petunin That works works most of the time. This just gives you more options. That’s all.
Hey Shane, is there an adapter for Tesla Level 2 charger (Tesla Wall Connector)? Thanks a lot
the 240v charger is 110V+110V + neutral or 240v + ground + neutral ?
Where did you get your 100v charger? Ive got the ewheels 8amp 100v charger but it doesnt have the 220v/110v switch. Thanks! Great video!
The charger in the video is a 84v charger. At the time of this video I was riding a King Song 18XL. Right now I ride a Monster Pro and use the Chargery charger. It’s an awesome charger. Check it out: www.eucaddict.com/blog/2020/10/looking-for-great-charger-for-yourhtml
Hi Shane, thanks for this video and your write-up from The Medium. This was very informative and I just received my adapter from Rush. I noticed your note in the article that doubling the voltage cuts the current / amperage in half. So wouldn't that double the amount of time you need to spend at a charging station?
I noticed that you mentioned in a reply to a viewer that charge-time hasn't been impacted. Thanks in advance - Alex
Hi Alexander, I’ve migrated to www.EUC Addict.com check it out. It does not double the amount of time at all.
@@ShaneHilde Thanks so much Shane!! I'm checking out your new site now.
Thanks for sharing your experiences regarding charge time. I'm not as knowledgeable as you are but I'm surprised that given the amperage change, charge time isn't affected. When on long group rides we're always wondering at what amperage we should charge at based on the amount of time we'll be staying at a particular location. Thoughts?
@@Alb3rn- The amperage that your wheel is charging at doesn’t change when charging at 220v. It just means the charger can handle a bigger load at 220v.
I always charge at the max my wheel can handle when I’m on a long ride, but if I’m using 110v outlets then I can to be considerate of the restaurant’s breakers. It really depends on how long your ride is. If I’m on my KS and traveling 90 miles. I’m going to ride about 45 miles before I charge, then charge at 5 amps for just long enough to do another 45. That will be roughly 2 hrs.
Amazing!
What is the cost for 100%ting your wheel???
You forgot to let us know how long does it take to charge , and how much would it cost to charge it 🥺
Well it wasn’t a matter of forgetting as it was a video about an adapter not a charger. The charging time is based on your charger and battery. As far as cost that depends on the charging station you use.
quick google search: "While electricity costs vary, the average price in California is about 18 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh). At this price, charging an electric car such as the Nissan LEAF with a 40-kWh battery with a 150-mile range would cost about $7 to fully charge." so lets say you have a veteran sherman, it has a 3.2Kwh battery, if it was nearly dead, and needed 3Kwh to recharge, thats about 3 x $0.18 or $0.54
@@Flyingwigs I like those prices. I may have to invest in such an adapter for my quick charger in the go. I've ran my Sherman to dead few times, while passing groups of those charging stations.
Thanks for the knowledge
We use 240volt for our regular outlets here in Australia, so we should be able to use our regular chargers eh?
Since you already are using 240v, you don’t have to worry about the things we do here.
Love it! How long did it take to charge on 220?
So this video is a few years old when charging at 5-10 amps was considered fast charging. I ride a Monster Pro with a 3600 Wh battery. On long rides where I’ve done 200-330 miles in 24 hrs. I would charge at 18 amps for about 1:30 hrs for “full” charge.
@@ShaneHilde wow! Really not bad. Id have to charge my old eboard for 6 hours on 110 to get 24 miles.
Thank you for sharing. Is it faster or more convenient than a standard electric plug?
Potentially more convenient depending on where you are. This does not charge your wheel faster. That all depends on your charger. Mine is a 5A.
I think this is a game changer, especially for endurance, touring riders. It massively increases the charging opportunities.
I have a 6/8/10 amp charger coming and popping circuits at restaurants is a real concern. This method will allow me to charge without worry.
Thanks, Shane! Great job.
@@orangecountyelectricunicyc8575 thank you I get it
Thanks for sharing, I'm a group ride organiser in Ireland (EU) and I've been looking for a way to do exactly this at group rides.
Always wondering why charging stations don't also include standard sockets.
because a car has the 12vdc step down need for most electronics. you can just plug any device into your USB plug or 12v socket
@@Kay0Bot yes, makes sense, but what about electric motorcycles? I think most of them charge on a normal plug, not fast charge one.
@@juanjoportable oh didn't think about ebikes charging there..
the riders will need to buy that coversion adapter in the video or the ebike company can start providing adapters. Second option is unlikely.
Thats interesting will it work on a Veteran Sherman? And how does the payment system work I have never used a charger like that before....will it accept any payment form or only Apple pay?
This will work with any wheel. Just make sure your charger can handle 240v. Most of the charging networks use apps. You enter your credit card in the app. ChargePoint allows for Apple Pay. I don't know about Google Pay.
@@ShaneHilde Thank you!
Who will be the FIRST to go “cross county” by EUC?
I wonder if they make an Aussie version for our three pronged 240v plugs?????
If they is the company in Arizona, the answer is no. I’m sure it would be fairly easy to make.
Wow!!
Gotway unicycles, you need to plug to the socket before plugging yo the unicycle, otherwise you get sparks.
Would that be an issue?
My recommendation came from the manufacturer of the adapter. I don’t know enough to advise you any different.
When i charge "on the go" I pay for a beer and borrow the outlet of the restaurant :-) but I can see the idea with this if being "out of town"
BigBadBoogie That’s ideal when it’s available.
I was wondering what type of charger you are using? Looks adjustable.
The charger in the video is the adjustable up to 5 amp charger from eWheels. I have upgraded to the Chargery charger since then and ride a Monster Pro: www.eucaddict.com/blog/2020/10/looking-for-great-charger-for-yourhtml
@@ShaneHilde Thank you sir for the info.
Could I buy another charger at a store because someone stole my car with the original charger inside so now I don't have any transportation🥺
Of course you can buy another charger.
How long does it take to fully charge?
Unless you bring some way of locking your wheel to something you have to stay with it while it’s charging.
I don't fully charge while I'm on a long ride. I usually charge to 95-97v on my Monster Pro. That takes about 2 hours at 15 amps. I have never been by myself on a long ride, so there has always been at least one person to watch the wheels while they charge. Also, I always eat at the charger.
@@ShaneHilde the monster pro can take 15 amps?
@@vtran1082 Yes. I’ll be charging at 18A on my next distance ride of 350 miles.
Cheetah e bike or e bike class 3
How much does it cost to charge your EUC?
Around 50 cents.
I wish they have a portable charger that u can carry wen rideing
That would be too heavy to carry.
How long it takes to charge from 0% to 100% KS18xl with this?
Alberto Alerigi Jr This adapter is not a charger. It does not affect the speed of charge at all.
@@ShaneHilde so. it takes the same amount of hours of charging in a regular eletrical outlet?
Alberto Alerigi Jr Yes.
Pretty cool. I'd prob do it if I didn't have to carry around those giant bricks. Doesn't your EUC support dual chargers? You could easily dual charge with that setup. Haha.
The wheel in the video does support dual charging; however, that particular brand of wheel makes the wheel beep when charging over 5 amps. I now carry this charger with me: www.eucaddict.com/2020/10/looking-for-great-charger-for-your.html?m=1
So in theory this should work with Dualtron/Electric scooters right? & did the pig tails come with the adapter. I have this one, but am afraid to even try it. www.evseadapters.com/products/j1772-to-c-13-adapter-for-electric-motorcycle-scooter/ let me know your thoughts.
Not a theory. It will work with any PEV. The pigtails come with it. You can select 1-3 pigtails when ordering. What you have should work just fine. Why’d you get it with C-13 receptacle? You’d need an adapter. Remember your charger needs to be able to accept 220/240v.
@@ShaneHilde Sorry wrong one, this is the one I purchased. www.evseadapters.com/products/j1772-ev-adapter-for-ebike/ thanks for the reply.
How much did it cost to charg it fully
I haven’t had a chance to test that as I don’t want to sit around for a few hours just for a test but I may do it on a ride. I suspect it would only cost a few dollars maybe 3 to 5 dollars.
@@ShaneHilde now thats reasonable
how much does it cost to charge one full charge on euc???
I misunderstood your question. I thought you were asking how much the adapter cost, which is $121. The cost of charging is going to vary by charger. It’s cheapest at stations that charge per Kh. For example, the charger I was at was .20 per Kh.
@@ShaneHilde woahhhh thats expensive for one charge
10 charge and you are pay one euc
See edited response.
Ay where can I get that?
Read the description and you will see directions on where to buy this.
@@ShaneHilde link doesn't work.
It’s not hyper linked, but you can cut and paste. I’ll post it here to see if it hyperlinks it. www.tucsonev.com/
@@ShaneHilde I meant the eucaddict. Says website expired...???
E bike?
I assume you’re asking if this would work for an e-bike, yes? The answer is yes.
I appreciate the ingenuity, but as an EV driver, it would be upsetting to have to compete with PEVs for access to chargers along with other EVs and ICE cars.
Obviously you're saying that electric Outlets should be far more prevalent so that people who are wasting indecent amounts of energy carrying understated how many times their cargo in their vehicle weight. If you think you're going to be upset trying to have evil habits compete with the righteous practices why don't you consider the fact that car should not have been welcomed in cities for a very long time.
Women can vote, you can own things and do what you want even if you're not white but cars are still being allowed in cities!
You sure you want to chime in here talking about how the slaves had better lives before they were free. did anybody ever teach you that what you do on the Internet is permanent?
Suggesting that one person's transport is more important than another?
Ah, good 'ol american privilege. Never fails