The Lebois Racing

Should the HSS mod be cancelled?

Added 2024-05-22 12:48:17 +0000 UTC

As you're probably aware, the HSS mod was quickly found to have a fault when it was released over two months ago: the gears don't shift fast enough, if at all.

So for over two months now, I've been multiplying prototypes to remedy the problem. As my tests have progressed, I've gained a better understanding of the problem, and I've come to the following conclusions:

1) the magnet's detection zone is very large, even with a small magnet.

2) although the detection zone is large, the magnet still has to pass in front of the sensor for it to be detected.

As a result, the sensors have to be moved a long way from the neutral position, and the lever travel becomes very long.

I don't have an exact measurement to give, but having compared it today with the version with switch, I much prefer the latter, which remains efficient. The version with the hall sensor requires a lot of travel, and to be able to shift gears in succession, you have to return to the middle position, making downshifts really slow.

So that's where I'm at with development. You've all been very patient up to now, and I must say a big thank you to the incredible community you form. Out of respect for the community, we must now decide:
Do we scrap this mod for good?

If yes, of course I'll refund everyone who bought V1, and we'll talk no more about it.

If not, I can offer the current version, which requires a long run. It still has the merit of bringing a white Led inside the box, and everyone loves Leds.