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by CasaDelGato
Mon Apr 27, 2026 5:55 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Figuring out which plug is which
Replies: 0
Views: 35

Figuring out which plug is which

I'm updating my old F250 conversion to use a Leaf motor. Bought the Zombieverter about 18 months ago - then life intervened....
Now getting back to work on things.
The Wiki shows what connections go to which pins of various connectors - my problem is figuring out WHICH connectors on the EM57 ...
by CasaDelGato
Mon Dec 23, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaf charging vs dual string pack
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Re: Leaf charging vs dual string pack

A) has the issue that if something does fail - you are likely to cause a fire.
B) is probably what I'm going to go with - in combination with my Orion BMS. If the BMS detects one or more cells that are WAY too low, I'll have it drop the contactor for that pack. Not an optimal solution, but at least ...
by CasaDelGato
Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaf charging vs dual string pack
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Re: Leaf charging vs dual string pack

Well, that is a non-answer.
For the Leaf drive to USE both packs, simultaneously, they will need to be connected in parallel while driving, and charging.
This means that the measured pack voltage is guaranteed to be the same on both - as they are tied directly together.
About the only thing I can ...
by CasaDelGato
Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:46 am
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Zombieverter/Leaf - which pedal to use?
Replies: 2
Views: 1422

Zombieverter/Leaf - which pedal to use?

I'm setting up a Leaf motor (2020 EM57) with Zombieverter for my truck.
Which accelerator pedal should I get/use?
Does it have to be from a Leaf?
by CasaDelGato
Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaf charging vs dual string pack
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Leaf charging vs dual string pack

So, my truck that I plan on using the Zombieverter/Leaf motor combo in, has an unusual battery pack setup.
It has 2, 350v (identical) packs in parallel, each with it's own Orion BMS.
To make sure they play together safely, they are diode isolated from each other.
I have a pair of whopping huge ...
by CasaDelGato
Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Zombieverter WifI pin headers
Replies: 2
Views: 1567

Re: Zombieverter WifI pin headers

Ok thanks. That doesn't appear to be one of the videos that is on the wiki page.

I admit, that even if I had seen a link to it - I wouldn't have watched it.
Spending over an hour watching a video that shows something that could be written on a couple of pages with a few photos is one of my ...
by CasaDelGato
Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Zombieverter WifI pin headers
Replies: 2
Views: 1567

Zombieverter WifI pin headers

Ok, my Zombieverter board has arrived.
The only soldering needed appears to be the pin-headers for the wifi board.
3 different sets were supplied.
1) standard pin header
2) socket header
3) Extended pin socket header.

I haven't found any docs on which set to use, so I'm making a guess...
Solder #2 ...
by CasaDelGato
Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:28 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Documentation for Leaf Canbus messages?
Replies: 1
Views: 3629

Documentation for Leaf Canbus messages?

I'd like to add data from the Leaf Motor and Zombieverter to my display system.
It seems like there should be a list of what Canbus messages come from the Leaf Inverter (and VCU) around somewhere.
My searches have failed to find one.

Could someone point me to the relevant documentation?
by CasaDelGato
Sun Dec 01, 2024 1:32 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for UI/Display to use with Zombieverter
Replies: 2
Views: 3760

Looking for UI/Display to use with Zombieverter

I'm updating my old F250 EV Conversion using a Leaf motor and Zombieverter.
Are there any display systems that show you things like RPM, Temperature, Amps, Volts, Regen, etc...
I had a nice one I wrote for my old Zilla 2K - but I'm hoping one already exists for a Leaf motor/inverter setup.
by CasaDelGato
Wed Nov 27, 2024 1:59 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings
Replies: 15
Views: 6516

Re: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings

Note that I was just looking for the EM57 mechanical spec, seems like those be available somewhere.
by CasaDelGato
Wed Nov 27, 2024 12:13 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings
Replies: 15
Views: 6516

Re: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings

Thanks! That may be good enough. I'll go verify it with my motor, and figure out which holes were threaded and which weren't.
by CasaDelGato
Tue Nov 26, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings
Replies: 15
Views: 6516

Re: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings

When I searched for SDLPRT, one of the sites listed it as a MS proprietary format.
Ok, if I get Oneshape - is it possible to have it fill in ALL the relevant measurements, or is that a semi-manual process?
by CasaDelGato
Tue Nov 26, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings
Replies: 15
Views: 6516

Re: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings

Yes, it would, and I had found those, though the only files found there are SDLPRT files which are some sort of Microsoft Proprietary format.
I did finally find a tool that can view it - but not being a Solid Works user, I have no idea how to even SEE the dimensions and locations of the holes.
My ...
by CasaDelGato
Tue Nov 26, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings
Replies: 15
Views: 6516

Looking for EM57 Mechanical Drawings

I have a friend at a local Machine Shop that can make the adapter plate I need.
What we need is the Mechanical Drawings for mounting to the motor.
(Yes, it would be possible to measure the motor - but less accurate and FAR more time consuming.)

Anyone have a the drawings needed?
by CasaDelGato
Mon Nov 25, 2024 5:45 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 2020 Leaf Motor: Which connector is which?
Replies: 9
Views: 4951

Re: 2020 Leaf Motor: Which connector is which?

Thanks! That will be very helpful.
by CasaDelGato
Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:57 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 2020 Leaf Motor: Which connector is which?
Replies: 9
Views: 4951

Re: 2020 Leaf Motor: Which connector is which?

Ahh, fun. Anyone have the pinouts for a Gen3 set of connectors?
by CasaDelGato
Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 2020 Leaf Motor: Which connector is which?
Replies: 9
Views: 4951

2020 Leaf Motor: Which connector is which?

I'm planning on using a Zombieverter with a used 110kW Leaf motor, 2020. PDU Model 292C0 5SA1B (A3 ?), EM57 316386Z
On the https://openinverter.org/wiki/Leaf_stack_with_zombiverter page, it shows several connector pinouts for the Leaf Motor - which I can't see how they match with what I see on my ...
by CasaDelGato
Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:53 am
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Making sure I gather the correct parts...
Replies: 6
Views: 2413

Re: Making sure I gather the correct parts...

Ok, finally figured out the enclosure links.
When I clicked on the items in "the Enclosure Kit links" My browser looked like it just scrolled the page down some, but didn't indicate that the target of the link was one of the references at the very bottom. (Probably would be good to have a ...
by CasaDelGato
Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:48 am
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Making sure I gather the correct parts...
Replies: 6
Views: 2413

Re: Making sure I gather the correct parts...

Ok, now I'm trying to figure out exactly what I need to buy.
It appears the Zombieverter is here: https://www.evbmw.com/index.php/evbmw-webshop/vcu-boards/zombie-vcu
There is mention on the main page of an enclosure kit w/connector w/wire harness, but I haven't been able to figure out where to get ...
by CasaDelGato
Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaf J1772 charger canbus data?
Replies: 5
Views: 2755

Re: Leaf J1772 charger canbus data?

Ok, since nobody else has told me how to tell which one, how do I tell which one I have?
by CasaDelGato
Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaf J1772 charger canbus data?
Replies: 5
Views: 2755

Re: Leaf J1772 charger canbus data?

Thanks for the pointers, I hadn't found Resolve EV yet, nor the Zombieverter.
Looks like the Zombieverter will do what I need.
Note: I have a 2020 Leaf S motor, 110kW.
by CasaDelGato
Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Making sure I gather the correct parts...
Replies: 6
Views: 2413

Making sure I gather the correct parts...

The old motors in the truck I converted (95 For F250) have failed. So rather than paying a LOT of money to fix the old DC motors, I'm planning on trying to use a Leaf motor. (yeah, less max power, but should be usable.) With the old motors, the truck cruised at about 30kW at 55 mph.
I've picked up a ...
by CasaDelGato
Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Leaf J1772 charger canbus data?
Replies: 5
Views: 2755

Leaf J1772 charger canbus data?

Has anyone figured out how to enable the J1772 charger for a Gen2 Leaf system?
I just bought a 110kW unit, and it has the J1772 inlet - with all the wires going to the big box on top of the motor. I'm assuming that the charger must be integrated with the controller.
To get that charger to work is ...