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by ChristerE
Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:53 am
Forum: Drive trains (motors and inverters)
Topic: Mini Mainboard and ESP32 CAN Web Interface
Replies: 3
Views: 267

Mini Mainboard and ESP32 CAN Web Interface

I just bought a Mini Mainboard and ESP32 CAN Web Interface & datalogger - community edition. I thought I could communicate with the Mini Mainboard via ESP32 CAN, that's possible, right?
Does the Mini Mainboard need to be updated or does it come with software out of the box?
Because I'm only ...
by ChristerE
Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:29 pm
Forum: Drive trains (motors and inverters)
Topic: New control board for ID3 inverter [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 332

Re: New control board for ID3 inverter [SOLVED]

I'm completely new to programming, I've only downloaded Firmware 5.40, I don't know if it contains the bootloader. That's probably the problem.
Activity LED doesn't flash and CAN hasn't been tested.
Clock on the crystal, uses external clock from frequency generator.
Power consumption is basically ...
by ChristerE
Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:54 pm
Forum: Drive trains (motors and inverters)
Topic: New control board for ID3 inverter [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 332

New control board for ID3 inverter [SOLVED]

I am making a control board for an ID3 inverter based on Brain Board Rev 3. I have copied the schematic to a new PCB board where the resolver adaptation and current measurement are carried out and the IGBT communication takes place. I have mounted a STM32F103RBT6 the same as on Brain Board Rev 3 and ...
by ChristerE
Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: VW (VAG, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche etc.)
Topic: MEB motor and inverter (ID.3, ID.4, Eniaq, etc.)
Replies: 52
Views: 73543

Re: MEB motor and inverter (ID.3, ID.4, Eniaq, etc.)

Hello,
Has a MEB motor with inverter that is installed in a Smart roadster.
After a break from trying to control an ID.3 Inverter, I now have a handle on it again.
The first attempt was to listen to the CAN traffic to the inverter, but it was overwhelming. So it has shut down.
Now the strategy is to ...
by ChristerE
Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Smart Roadster (with Prius Gen3 Inverter and Outlander Rear Motor)
Replies: 254
Views: 80380

Re: Smart Roadster (with Prius Gen3 Inverter and Outlander Rear Motor)


Looking good :) Are you going to do a build thread, I'd be interested in seeing more details?

The motor looks like it fits well, the motor being forward of the driveshaft means that it clears the watts linkage and keeps the weight towards the middle of the car which is good. What are you plans ...
by ChristerE
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Smart Roadster (with Prius Gen3 Inverter and Outlander Rear Motor)
Replies: 254
Views: 80380

Re: Smart Roadster (with Prius Gen3 Inverter and Outlander Rear Motor)

Cool to see that there are several people who are interested in converting a Smart Roadster to electric operation. Have had a hold up in my building for 1 1/2 years.
My build consists of Smart Roadster 2003 and motor with inverter from a VW ID.3 have assembled it in place. The next step is to ...
by ChristerE
Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: VW (VAG, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche etc.)
Topic: Controlling a ID.3 motor inverter?
Replies: 2
Views: 9783

Controlling a ID.3 motor inverter?

Has anyone succeeded in controlling / communicating via CAN ID.3 motor inverter? Or have rebuilt a VW inverter with openinverter.org Brain Board Rev 3 ?
Have started an electric car conversion project where I have an engine from an ID.3 and inverter. But can't control it need to get in touch with ...