On the fly controller worth it?

ojo · 12-08-2021, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Lenny

If I had to pay more to get the on the fly box I don't think I would have. The app has a lot more to offer. Just a redundant system that offers a bit more safety.

I've ordered it w/o OTF and that saved 120$, easy decision

Imapled · 12-08-2021, 09:53 AM

I always install them on my builds. Carts I do are in very hilly zones. So the regen setting changes quite often for drivers. When facing a huge hill going down cranking regen helps.

I can see how the OTF would not be as useful in Flat Florida.

Monstermaker · 12-10-2021, 08:41 PM

I don’t see stopping a golf cart to make an adjustment as any big deal. It’s not an aircraft!
I keep my regen set pretty light, isn’t using the brake pedal the same thing as setting the regen higher? I mean, all the braking is regen, it hasn’t got any other except the park brake.
So I don’t understand why setting the regen higher really does anything for you going down a hill.

luvdamud · 12-14-2021, 04:53 AM

Imapled hit the nail on the head. Hilly zones are the best reason to have the OTF. I keep my regen down to almost nothing until I am going down a very long hill, then I crank it up a bit to keep the speed down and build some battery before going back up. One of my downhill spots leads to a low water bridge. I go downhill for a good 1/4 mile before heading back up after crossing the bridge. It is not a steep downhill, probably 80 feet in elevation change but it is nice to "top off" before going back up the other side. Other than that, only time I have used it is when I lent the cart out for a charity event and I could have just set it in the app.

adrianp89 · 12-14-2021, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstermaker

I don’t see stopping a golf cart to make an adjustment as any big deal. It’s not an aircraft!
I keep my regen set pretty light, isn’t using the brake pedal the same thing as setting the regen higher? I mean, all the braking is regen, it hasn’t got any other except the park brake.
So I don’t understand why setting the regen higher really does anything for you going down a hill.

The regen seems to be jerky.

I wish it was like my Tesla.

12-08-2021, 09:53 AM	#12
Imapled Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 424	Re: On the fly controller worth it? I always install them on my builds. Carts I do are in very hilly zones. So the regen setting changes quite often for drivers. When facing a huge hill going down cranking regen helps. I can see how the OTF would not be as useful in Flat Florida.

12-10-2021, 08:41 PM	#13
Monstermaker Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Seattle Posts: 103	Re: On the fly controller worth it? I don’t see stopping a golf cart to make an adjustment as any big deal. It’s not an aircraft! I keep my regen set pretty light, isn’t using the brake pedal the same thing as setting the regen higher? I mean, all the braking is regen, it hasn’t got any other except the park brake. So I don’t understand why setting the regen higher really does anything for you going down a hill.

12-14-2021, 04:53 AM	#14
luvdamud Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 85	Re: On the fly controller worth it? Imapled hit the nail on the head. Hilly zones are the best reason to have the OTF. I keep my regen down to almost nothing until I am going down a very long hill, then I crank it up a bit to keep the speed down and build some battery before going back up. One of my downhill spots leads to a low water bridge. I go downhill for a good 1/4 mile before heading back up after crossing the bridge. It is not a steep downhill, probably 80 feet in elevation change but it is nice to "top off" before going back up the other side. Other than that, only time I have used it is when I lent the cart out for a charity event and I could have just set it in the app.

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