Prius Dual Motor Controller Wifi Not Working
Prius Dual Motor Controller Wifi Not Working
I purchased and programmed a couple of the Olimex Wifi modules, but they didn't work. I could connect to one of the modules when I supplied it with bench power. The in circuit power votlage was down around 0.7 volts on pin 1, but the power supply was putting out a stable 3.25V. I check my solder connections and fiddled with a couple things, but noticed that L5 and L6 were missing. I ordered the missing parts from mouser based on the part number in the schematic. Hopefully, that's correct. This is V1d batch 4 board. Is there a reason these were missing or is it just poor quality control from the supplier?
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Re: Prius Dual Motor Controller Wifi Not Working
There were problems with Olimex boards once upon a time, yes. Almost everyone has switched over to ESP8266 hardware. I think someone here makes Olimex-->ESP adapaters if you wanted to try that. I just hardwired mine manually.
Re: Prius Dual Motor Controller Wifi Not Working
I assumed it was the Lack of the inductors L5 and L6 that were causing the poor vcc voltage to the wifi modules. I tried the modules that came with the board and they didn't power up either. I like the Olimex form factor, so I ordered them seperately. These Olimex boards seem different than the originals people were using. They have a programming button,so I don't have to solder anything on the wifi module to program it.
I'm getting the inductors tomorrow, so I'll find out this weekend (maybe tomorrow night) if it works.
I'm getting the inductors tomorrow, so I'll find out this weekend (maybe tomorrow night) if it works.
Re: Prius Dual Motor Controller Wifi Not Working
I added the inductors and wifi started working. Unfortunatly, that wasn't the only component missing. The entire -5v PWM voltage regulator circuit is missing.
I've order some components, but I'm nervous about some of the passive components I've chosen. the MAX735 datasheet calls for Tantalum capacitors, but I ordered MMLC for some of them. I've looked, but can't find the BOM for the dual motor V1D? Can someone help me?
I've order some components, but I'm nervous about some of the passive components I've chosen. the MAX735 datasheet calls for Tantalum capacitors, but I ordered MMLC for some of them. I've looked, but can't find the BOM for the dual motor V1D? Can someone help me?