[BB8] decided based on no reason in particular to replace the proprietary motor controller with one based on VESC, an open-source electric motor controller for all kinds of motors even beyond ebikes.

It can deliver 1000 Watts, it’s got Bluetooth, and there’s even an Android app for some neat diagnostics. The specs for this eBike controller are pretty much what you would expect.

If you’ve ever faced this frustrating issue, you’re not alone. E-bike power issues can stem from battery problems, controller malfunctions, or motor failures.

As the nascent e-bike industry came into fruition, Lishui switched over to purely micromobility controllers by 1997.