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Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 1:22 pm
by eyesack
Hello,
I recently purchased a lime sj2.5 from a police auction reseller (someone bought a lot of lime scooters and is reselling them individually). The scooter was fairly cheap, and I would like to keep the cost of converting it low. I have successfully removed the lime box from the front and wired in an arduino which I am using as a serial to usb adapter. Using realterm, I am able to view hex from the scooter and have been able to verify that I am using the correct CRC, but the scooter does not respond to any commands sent to it. Due to the recent pruning of threads due to theft of scooters, my only resource for info on the serial protocol is now gone. Is there anyone here who would be able to confirm that the commands I am sending are correct or if my realterm settings are wrong?

On a related note, the FCC filings for the lime gps box indicate some kind of magnetic sensor. Does anyone know what this may be for? I doubt its a compass because the diagram shows an area on the case and suggests holding a magnet to it.

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:15 am
by Streetsurfer98
eyesack wrote:
Tue Sep 17, 2019 1:22 pm
Hello,
I recently purchased a lime sj2.5 from a police auction reseller (someone bought a lot of lime scooters and is reselling them individually). The scooter was fairly cheap, and I would like to keep the cost of converting it low. I have successfully removed the lime box from the front and wired in an arduino which I am using as a serial to usb adapter. Using realterm, I am able to view hex from the scooter and have been able to verify that I am using the correct CRC, but the scooter does not respond to any commands sent to it. Due to the recent pruning of threads due to theft of scooters, my only resource for info on the serial protocol is now gone. Is there anyone here who would be able to confirm that the commands I am sending are correct or if my realterm settings are wrong?

On a related note, the FCC filings for the lime gps box indicate some kind of magnetic sensor. Does anyone know what this may be for? I doubt its a compass because the diagram shows an area on the case and suggests holding a magnet to it.
confirm codes? where are these codes you want confimed? :?:

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:33 am
by tokala
You will also need to enable the motor controller before it will start.
The blue wire needs to be lifted above ground. If you are using an Arduino, just connect the blue wire to the 3.3V.

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:23 am
by Goofly
I don't understand. Your are trying to convert a Lime SJ2.5 to a personal scooter, using an arduino board?

If that's the case, that sounds amazing!

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:08 pm
by eyesack
Since this thread is still getting replies, here's an update: I abandoned using Arduino altogether, instead I am using a serial to Bluetooth adapter (hc-05). All said and done, making this work was not nearly as difficult as it may seem. With some help I was able to get my solution working, however the information required is all out there, most of it on this forum. Some of the important threads were removed, however, they are still available through google cache. All you need hardware-wise is a lime sj2.5 and a Bluetooth to serial board that works on 3.3v.

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:40 pm
by ZipperZ
eyesack wrote:
Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:08 pm
they are still available through google cache
Aaahhh, smart ;)

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:37 pm
by ivo1004
eyesack wrote:
Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:08 pm
Since this thread is still getting replies, here's an update: I abandoned using Arduino altogether, instead I am using a serial to Bluetooth adapter (hc-05). All said and done, making this work was not nearly as difficult as it may seem. With some help I was able to get my solution working, however the information required is all out there, most of it on this forum. Some of the important threads were removed, however, they are still available through google cache. All you need hardware-wise is a lime sj2.5 and a Bluetooth to serial board that works on 3.3v.
Can you help me i trying to make same but i’m little noobie :). Photos and little will be enough i thing Thanks :)!

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:14 pm
by Eratz
It's my turn to ask for help.
I paired my phone with the Bluetooth adapter. My commands don't seem to be working but i receive non-stop from the scooter. Is it normal ?

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Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:19 pm
by Philipe Af
Hi. I have the same system as you. I have a code that lights the scooter and another to cut it except that it does not start. Try using other bluethoot software. I don’t speak English so I’m sorry if the google translator makes mistakes 🙈

Re: Lime SJ2.5: Why will it not accept serial commands

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:52 am
by Eratz
It's strange because when it's charging, you can clearly see the commands are doing something.

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Ps : don't worry, im french btw. :oops: