Stumbled across this: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/27/new-zealand-grandmother-creates-her-own-electric-car-for-24000 Anyway, what caught my eye is that the guys helping her, Hagen Bruggemann has apparently converted more cars than Damien :) https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/powe...

I did a bit of searching and see this link: https://tinyurl.com/2fzxdynn (Sorry to those in the future when this goes away) It looks like there is a second motor that bolts to the "bellhousing". I see a second set of 3 phase cables as well, so they must have ditched MG1 in favor of someth...

Edit: My understanding is the IPDM can read 12V input signals directly (eg: from a gear selector switch), but before I potentially damage anything wanted to check in case this needs a resistor divider setup to convert back to 5V for the MCU at the matrix, or just use relevant pull-up and pull-down ...

You might be right. I removed the gauges (and cleaned them) yesterday and realized I should probably have done that from the start. Well, lesson learned - take the gauges out to bench test, guys. 20230519_084919.jpg 20230519_084900.jpg It looks indeed to be stuck just under the plexiglass cover. I'l...

Well, that was one evening mostly wasted: [*] RF600 wiring colours don't match with the RF400... At least the connector pinout seems to be the same [*] probably busted the temp gauge with 12V applied... [*] couldn't get the RPM gauge to move with function generator of my hobby charger. Probably have...

I also have a IVT-S-500-U0-I-CAN2 that I bought used. Thanks for sharing the above, it works for me on the iPDM56 ("frame" there): void handle_can1_frame(const CAN_FRAME &frame) { switch (frame.id) { case 0x3c3: current = (int32_t)(((frame.data.bytes[4] << 8) + (frame.data.bytes[5])) -...

Got this in my (Merc) club magazine. A production company is specifically looking for stories about "restoring and converting" vehicles. The email is castingcars@southshore.uk 20230508_110402.jpg I have no affiliation, but it might be a way to highlight the registration/tax woes you guys h...

As I'm using a IVT-S-500-U0-I-CAN2 (probably from an iPace) I'm taking some clues from https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=56158. switch (message.id) { case 0x3c3: current = (int32_t)(((message.data[4] << 8) + (message.data[5])) - ((message.data[2] << 8) + (message.data[3]))); Serial.prin...

Part of the problem is, its a non branded unit but, I can access the system settings and find out what MCU and CPU types are in there plus all other build specifics... might be a long road but, I'll start with an info gathering process before I start into it Depending on the extent of what you want...

First success! I have soldered the jumpers in and replaced R97 (next to the MCPs) with a 1k through hole one. Following that, with ipdm::can_receive(ipdm::can1, handle_can1_frame); commented back in I'm getting some comms on 0x3C3 & 0x3D2: -!- 5Vsw ok; CAN initialized CAN1 received frame id=0x3C...

Better a small update than none: Have wired up the ISA current sensor & resistor, but still need to take the board out to replace R97 & solder jumper connectors for the CAN termination. untested code: /* ipdmsw - iPDM56 firmware template Copyright (c) 2023 Perttu "celeron55" Ahola ...

Cool, what amp limits are you running?

We'll have a look at my journey to get started with the iPDM56 VCU from one of the forum's sages: @Celeron55. While this won't be as funny or even verbose as @Gregski's style I will try to document this very beginner-friendly and there will be no question too stupid as long as it's on topic. This in...

I don't think the outlander motor will have enough power, isn't it rated around 50kw? Also, given the large amount of engineering a fabrication work require to change from a solid axle to a live one and modifying the suspension I'm going to leave the rear diff swap idea, as neat as it may be. 70kW ...

Sorry that should have been L110 (GS450h) above which has two gear ratios. Shifting while operating hasn't been done yet.

Love the project! GS/IS300h (L210) weight 90kg: https://openinverter.org/wiki/Toyota/Lexus_GS300h_CVT.
The L110 is only 10cm longer but ~40kg heavier. It's "proven", but shifting hasn't been implemented (apart from Webinterface).
What diff ratios are available?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266000643007

Honda IMA inverter at a good price, have ordered one from them but it hasn't arrived yet.

We had a classic Mini as our only car for a while, getting it insured via mainstream insurance companies is troublesome to impossible. One gets ridiculous quotes if you get one at all. First Ireland was able to get a reasonable one.

Hi all Do you have any idea when will be the next meetup in Ireland? or training? I'm living in Ireland and want to participate in a EV conversion. Thank you for your comments in advance. Jose Hi Jose, the next one will be on Saturday 26th August, likely a little later and probably with barbeque :)...

It will be in the outbox until read.

Thanks everyone for attending! I had a great time despite the cold weather. I think it was very worthwile to exchange ideas and see what's possible. I'd expect the odd new user on the forum here as well, we certainly inspired some (good luck with the quad, Chris from Naas!). Due to the success, we'l...

Bigpie wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:21 am Is that the red arrow in the photos?

It is! @Unkel is the new owner and just put in 9kWh BMW PHEV modules in

https://openinverter.org/wiki/Batteries#OEM_modules should have the details.

Stupid question but could one get the VRT refunded after a completed conversion? It's based on CO2 and NOx emissions...

Welcome to the forum, pictures please!