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by Kitlacey
Thu Jun 06, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Tesla SDU repair. Over temp
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Re: Tesla SDU repair. Over temp

Yes same inverters, the phase wires are about 40mm shorter on the Front drive unit, so you'll need to make some little busbars to be able to connect the phase wire to the motor. Wow, ok, that's convenient. And the fixings and bolt holes are all the same? So the casing can just swap too? What do you...
by Kitlacey
Thu Jun 06, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Tesla SDU repair. Over temp
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Re: Tesla SDU repair. Over temp

Hi, Most likely one on the igbt is dead, that's why the inverter shuts off. The SDU inverter is really hard to repair, and usually it'smore economical to get a front drive unit and take the inverter. Do they share the same inverter? I didn't know that. So maybe I could buys a model x/s front drive ...
by Kitlacey
Wed May 29, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Tesla SDU repair. Over temp
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Tesla SDU repair. Over temp

Hi, I have several Tesla small rear drive units with over temp damage to the inverters. They all had inadequate cooling so something in the inverter has melted each time. In the past, I have simply bought a new SDU from eBay and swapped everything over, but I’d like to see if it’s possible to repair...
by Kitlacey
Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Shudder on Regen with Tesla Small Drive Unit
Replies: 4
Views: 3184

Re: Shudder on Regen with Tesla Small Drive Unit

OK, so UDCnom is currently 0, but the nominal battery voltage is 350.4, so I should try setting it to that?

I'm due to finish the project this week so I don't want to mess with anything else at this stage.
by Kitlacey
Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Shudder on Regen with Tesla Small Drive Unit
Replies: 4
Views: 3184

Shudder on Regen with Tesla Small Drive Unit

Hi All, I have a strange, occasional problem with my Tesla SDU. I'm in final stages of tweaking and occasionally, after rapid acceleration, I get a shudder on regen as I decelerate. It's not huge, and makes no difference if I'm off pedal regen, or on brake pedal. It also makes no difference what val...
by Kitlacey
Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2
Replies: 10
Views: 2039

Re: Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2

Yes, it's a new 0-5v variable pedal so it's all very smooth
johu wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:51 pm At least for me the parameters don't look suspicious. Anyone?
Is your throttle signal all nice and linear?
by Kitlacey
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2
Replies: 10
Views: 2039

Re: Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2

AMPMIN was 5 so I lowered it to 4
BOOST was 2900 so I oput that back to the 2200 default.

The Jump is a little better after that, but the acceleration now feels very sluggish
by Kitlacey
Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2
Replies: 10
Views: 2039

Re: Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2

here you go!
johu wrote: Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:33 pm AAP - Always attach parameters ;)

Sounds like ampmin too high
by Kitlacey
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2
Replies: 10
Views: 2039

Jumpy start, but smooth accel on SDU in VW T2

Hi all, We have an SDU in a VW T2. We've used several of these with success using Zero EV's inverter settings. We're now using an Open inverter board so I'm copying a lot of settings from my previous Zero EV boards to this one. Everything is working great except setting off from 0RPM. At present, I ...
by Kitlacey
Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Broken Software! Is there a master file?
Replies: 12
Views: 10965

Re: Broken Software! Is there a master file?

How do i use consol to upload this text file? Can you help?
by Kitlacey
Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Broken Software! Is there a master file?
Replies: 12
Views: 10965

Re: Broken Software! Is there a master file?

OK, I got as far as replacing the line in the text file. Can I have a little more guidance on the steps "- open a console in the directory where platformio.ini resides" and "- type "pio run --target uploadfs"" I've opened console but I'm not sure where to go from there....
by Kitlacey
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Broken Software! Is there a master file?
Replies: 12
Views: 10965

Re: Broken Software! Is there a master file?

I tried uploading that file and got the following error:

Update error: Bad Size Given

Does that give you any clues? Can I try something else?
johu wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:24 am Do you have the version with soldered ESP32 module?

If so you can upload the attached file with the second Browse button (FileSystem)
by Kitlacey
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Broken Software! Is there a master file?
Replies: 12
Views: 10965

Re: Broken Software! Is there a master file?

I'm afraid I can't remember, but I think the version was soldered. Order 1180 "Tesla™ SDU drop-in logic board (community edition) - Checkbox: Include 2 MLX91209 c.." I'll try what you've suggested Do you have the version with soldered ESP32 module? If so you can upload the attached file wi...
by Kitlacey
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Broken Software! Is there a master file?
Replies: 12
Views: 10965

Re: Broken Software! Is there a master file?

Hi, Nearly there! I'm not a developer, so curl is very alien to me, I need a bit of spoon feeding. I can't find a way to get curl on my mac. When I try searching online, I get some terminal instructions, but nothing seems to work when I try it. This means the file system is not flashed. I think it i...
by Kitlacey
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Update via wifi fails
Replies: 32
Views: 20259

Re: Update via wifi fails

Hi I have a similar problem, and no tools, I've been doing all this over wifi. I have the same "Firmware" and "file system" update boxes. The inverter is currently attached to an SDU and installed in the vehicle. Can I do anything over wifi, or do I have to remove the board? You ...
by Kitlacey
Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Broken Software! Is there a master file?
Replies: 12
Views: 10965

Re: Broken Software! Is there a master file?

Thank you, Is it possible to do any of this over wifi? When IU log onto the IP address i see this... I wrote up a how-to document here based on my experience from this post . The process for flashing the STM32 and ESP32/ESP8266 modules should be the same or similar, but if you're trying to reload th...
by Kitlacey
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: Broken Software! Is there a master file?
Replies: 12
Views: 10965

Broken Software! Is there a master file?

Hi all, I have used Zero EV/Fellten SDUs in the past, and they suggested that I could use an open inverter board with their software. Unfortunately, I tried and instead, corrupted the software on the Open Inverter board. Now, when I connect to the board's wifi, I get the two lines asking to upload s...
by Kitlacey
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Reverse settings on Tesla SDU
Replies: 2
Views: 531

Reverse settings on Tesla SDU

Hi All,

I'm using a Tesla Rear SDU and i cna' see any alternative settings for reverse speed? I would have expected forwards gear to have certain settings, and then similar settings for reverse. instead, both forwards and reverse are the same power, speed, regen etc.

Am I missing something?
by Kitlacey
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: MPH through CAN from tesla SDU to speedhut dials
Replies: 10
Views: 9319

Re: MPH through CAN from tesla SDU to speedhut dials

johu wrote: Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:24 pm And what was "roadspeedgain" ?
Sorry, I didn't have a setting for roadspeedgain
by Kitlacey
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Cooling Fan control
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Re: Cooling Fan control

johu wrote: Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:09 pm That was a special option in the Zero EV firmware, where the output that normally controlled the dc switch would instead control a fan. I can port it over and attach it here later.
Hey,

Any update on when this might be available to try?

Kit
by Kitlacey
Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: User Interface
Topic: MPH through CAN from tesla SDU to speedhut dials
Replies: 10
Views: 9319

Re: MPH through CAN from tesla SDU to speedhut dials

Bigpie wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2023 2:08 pm Do you know the Can ID the gauges expect to see the speed message on and the format of the message?
Not sure,

I used to have

CAN ID 599
Position 0
Bits 16
Gain 10

This was under a parameter titled 'roadspeed'
by Kitlacey
Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: MPH through CAN from tesla SDU to speedhut dials
Replies: 10
Views: 9319

MPH through CAN from tesla SDU to speedhut dials

Hi all, I'm wanting to send CAN messages, using the web interface, to some speedhut gauges to show MPH. I've been told I can use the 'speed' section of can messages but I don't know where to start. Why tyres are 185 65R15s (it's a vw camper). Please give answers for the 4 boxers on the web interface...
by Kitlacey
Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Cooling Fan control
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Re: Cooling Fan control

Thanks, I appreciate it.
by Kitlacey
Wed Jul 05, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Cooling Fan control
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Cooling Fan control

Hi all, I’m trying to control a cooling fan with my Tesla SDU system. I’ve set the max temp to 75 but I’d like to turn a fan on over, say, 40 degrees. I’ve used Zero EV boards in the past, and they had a temp threshold that grounded a pin inside the sdu, which I used to ground a relay and switch on ...