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by MattsAwesomeStuff
Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

No worries of corroded contacts or UV degraded brittle plastic. I get what you mean, but... This connector is inside a sealed box, never exposed to sunlight or moisture. Everything else in the case looks like it's brand new. I have more confidence in Toyota fabrication than my own crimping and asse...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Thu Dec 05, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

Just went to check, it's the same plug as on the Nissan Leaf LBC. Part number housing: 1318747-1, Pins: 1123343-1 Digikey even has those in stock. $5. What's do the "pins" numbers mean? [Edited to answer: The plastic plug is one part, but it does not come with any metal connectors. You ha...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

Tidbits of progress: - Arber333 helped me clarify what type of Schottky diode I need. Also, on Damien's Prius Gen2 DC board, he has a similar reverse-polarity protection diode that's rated 40V and 5A. I couldn't find anything at Digikey at either 4a or 5a, so I went with a 3a, which Arber said shoul...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:30 pm
Forum: Battery Managment (BMS)
Topic: Charger for 500V+ battery system?
Replies: 6
Views: 1773

Re: Charger for 500V+ battery system?

Second, less important question; if I add kWh's to my battery system by increasing the Voltage as opposed to increasing Ah's will this actually give me more range or just higher performance? There is no free lunch. The way that you shuffle the battery does not add or remove the amount of battery. Y...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Thu Nov 28, 2019 2:34 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

TL;DR - Open source philosophy, blah blah. Unrelated. This is a very interesting thread as it shows many of the implications us developers make. That's the essence of open source. In my (limited) experience: - Top tier of contributors are those that can solve the problem well. Their skills are rares...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Nov 27, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

2 - As far as I can tell it's implemented in Johannes releases.. https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=382 Ahh. Well that link just leads to another link, but that link, is: https://github.com/jsphuebner/stm32-sine/releases/tag/v4.64.R Which is an undescribed directory with a half-...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller
Replies: 590
Views: 106079

Re: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller

Quick question, more applicable to everyone than on my personal build thread... Does anyone know what the connector(s?) inside the Gen2 inverter is(are)? I'm presuming I'm going to have to hook that up to Damien's board. Other than chopping off the plug and splicing wire-to-wire, it'd be nice to be ...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:23 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

1) Digikey.ca have current stock of19,496 TO92 BC547 transistors, Part # BC547B-APMSCT-ND. Why do you say they are obsolete? No more obsolete than the STM32F103C8T6 used on a Blue Pill. Err, my mistake. The BOM lists that the BF959 is obsolete, and this is the replacement for it. The one you linked...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:55 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

More dumb beginner questions. Current roadblocks: 1 - Can't figure out what parts to buy to populate the Prius board. I just lack the context of the circuit to know what to order from some of the items in the BOM, as listed above. Also, what connectors I would need to interface with the controller. ...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

Three things arrived in the mail today: https://mattsawesomestuff.com/Projects/Vehicles/Opel/Opel%20EV%20123.jpg The Prius V2 board, the Blue Pill, and the ST-Link to program it. All purchased about the same time, one from overseas and the other two a day's drive away. Y'know, you try to support loc...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:14 am
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller
Replies: 590
Views: 106079

Re: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller

AwesomeMat, the bloke that removed the cables had to open the V2 to get the HV transaxle cables out of it, and they also forgot to put the 6 bolts back. Yeah, I figured that out shortly after. The case screws were only finger tight too. But, other than lying about that, seems to be undamaged. I won...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:21 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

The computers arrived on Friday. Shocking. Partial faith in the postal system restored. Maybe Damien's board will show up soon too. Wanting to order parts, but, still have some of the above questions as to what to order: 1 - What transistor should I order to replace this obsolete one? 2 - I presume ...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

The blue pill is based on a design which is no longer manufactured by it's creator. I doubt you'll find it on digikey or any of the major electroncs distributors. Ebay or a plethora of Chinese sites are your best bet. Oh, I see, it's an actual named thing. I presumed people here were just calling t...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Nov 13, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

1. More like N2222a GP signal transistor, though gain is different 2. Capacitor, EU type 5. Low resistance rectifier diode 6. ? The cheapest STM32 module I understand generally what the components are. My questions were more, specifically what do I buy? I (and certainly not a novice) don't have the...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

Assistance needed I'm going through and making an electronics order from Digikey, using the BOM here: https://github.com/damienmaguire/Prius-Gen-2-Inverter/blob/master/PriusG2_V1_BOM.ods I do this like, once every 5 years on a project, so, I have basically no idea what I'm doing. My opinion of the ...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:12 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

Jack Bauer wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:15 amIn stock:)
Purchased!

6500km away, on another continent.

Also today I purchased something from within my own province, a few hours north. It gave me a 3 week estimated delivery time. Let's see which gets here first. Should be neck and neck.
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

Jack Bauer wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:49 amYep that's the one you need.
Whelp. Damnit. It's sold out before I could get one now.

Or was that a glitch that they never got entered into stock?
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

AFAIK, Damien's board there is used for development, i.e., it's not a replacement logic board. I'm not sure if I understand this correctly. Are you saying: 1 - That the board is not going to fulfill that purpose, it's just to help people reverse engineering. Or, 2 - To not expect this to be a finis...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Sat Nov 09, 2019 1:01 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

Re: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

I guess my first questions would be... What should I buy? http://evbmw.com/index.php/evbmw-webshop/toyota-bare-boards/prius-gen-2-inverter-bare-logic-board <-- Is this the correct thing I will need to purchase from Damien's website? And, has anyone built a BOM for it yet, so I can start ordering par...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build
Replies: 90
Views: 21415

1970 Opel GT - Forklift ACIM - Project Log & Inverter Build

Figured I should create my own thread here rather than butting in on the actual controller threads. The purpose of this thread is mainly the inverter side of things, and the electronics side of things, since the braintrust of DIY EV electronics seems to have gravitated here. I won't re-document the ...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller
Replies: 590
Views: 106079

Re: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller

Let me know if I should be posting this stuff in a project thread instead of here. Picked up the 2009 Gen 2 inverter. $150 CAD. https://mattsawesomestuff.com/Projects/Vehicles/Opel/Opel%20EV%20115.jpg Came with literally nothing other than the inverter itself. I asked what the hole was for and what ...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:46 am
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller
Replies: 590
Views: 106079

Re: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller

You can probably get the cables from another wrecked car. These things are everywhere. I live in the Canadian Prairies, where the oil and gas industry suckles across the land and cities of 100,000+ are 3-8 hours drive apart. No one drives a Prius. Pick N Pull only had one by mistake (a Gen 1, thoug...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:18 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller
Replies: 590
Views: 106079

Re: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller

I have found a 2009 Prius (Gen 2) inverter for $150. But, the shop has already pulled it and gotten rid of the vehicle, so, no cabling or wiring of any sort apparently.

How significant of an impediment is that going to be for me?
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Porsche Boxster with Tesla Drivetrain
Replies: 29
Views: 6969

Re: Porsche Boxster with Tesla Drivetrain

Do you think it would be worthwhile bypassing the radiator when in battery heating mode? Yes once we work out how the Tesla three way valve works we will do it, might just plumb it in and leave it un used like a few other features on the car. You could just use two SPST valves instead of a SPDT val...
by MattsAwesomeStuff
Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:29 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller
Replies: 590
Views: 106079

Re: Toyota Prius Gen 2 Inverter Controller

I live in a place with very limited EV adoption, or even hybrid adoption. But, I've seen a Prius finally come up at one of the scrap yards (a 2001, first gen), and maybe a 2005 from another yard. I'm wondering, between the 4 generations of Prius's, which of the 4 (seems to be no efforts into control...