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by galstaf
Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: GS 450h/rx450h/outlander which one to pick?
Replies: 13
Views: 5013

Re: GS 450h/rx450h/outlander which one to pick?

Another thought is to just leave the ICE in place. Obviously it will make everything really heavy, but adding the additional traction battery capacity would negate need for the ICE to have to start very much. (you could even hard switch the starter solenoid coil so the car literally cannot start the...
by galstaf
Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: GS 450h/rx450h/outlander which one to pick?
Replies: 13
Views: 5013

Re: GS 450h/rx450h/outlander which one to pick?

Arber333 that's what I am going to try first. Unplug ice and see what works. If abs/lights/something important won't work then I'll try tinkering with pwm signals. If everything else fails then I'll stick to driving a 250HP hybrid car ☺️ for a while. Interesting.. So options for "disabling&quo...
by galstaf
Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Lowest voltage to practically run a Nissan Leaf Motor
Replies: 8
Views: 4248

Re: Lowest voltage to practically run a Nissan Leaf Motor

OK for anyone else needing this, this is from Thunderstruck's youtube. I guess he answered the question twice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D72VQ3NyA8 Brian Hall Brian Hall 5 months ago The EVCC controls our canbus chargers. The chargers can be powered by 85-265 volts AC. If you are referring to...
by galstaf
Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Lowest voltage to practically run a Nissan Leaf Motor
Replies: 8
Views: 4248

Re: Lowest voltage to practically run a Nissan Leaf Motor

We have successfully run Mazda RX8 with EM61 motor on 192Vdc. Motor would run to 7000rpm only with extensive field weakening but it was enough for highway drive. We used Volt inverter which can go as low as 48Vdc and still provide 600A. Brain of the Volt inverter was replaced with Lebowski and reso...
by galstaf
Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Lowest voltage to practically run a Nissan Leaf Motor
Replies: 8
Views: 4248

Lowest voltage to practically run a Nissan Leaf Motor

Background: I bought a storage unit on an auction and it came with a bunch of street scooter batteries and random bits and pieces. Most of them are 42V (36V nominal) or 54V (48V nominal). They all have their own BMS and decent capacity (anything from 500Wh to 1kWh) and all seem to be in decent condi...
by galstaf
Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Good beginner background reading/videos and FAQ
Replies: 2
Views: 981

Good beginner background reading/videos and FAQ

Hey all, I have a decent understanding of power, voltage, amps etc. I am a MEng (but in materials and mechanical, not electrical). So I get the basics of electrics and have built a few eBikes, and am ready to take on a bigger project. I would like to convert a twin engine boat and having checked aro...
by galstaf
Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Tracked tank powered by a GS450H
Replies: 15
Views: 3643

Re: Tracked tank powered by a GS450H

Very cool project man. Good to see branching out from just regular car/truck conversions!