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= Before you begin: =
'''Please take the time to read.''' The information provided on this wiki and the support forums is intended as information only. The Open Inverter project and it's contributors take no responsibility for how you use the information contained within these pages, nor any liability for injuries, or death, that may result from your actions.

You undertake '''your''' project at '''your own risk.'''

= Introduction =
Open inverter is a suite of open source hardware and software projects for building, modifying and controlling a variety of power electronics.

projects originates from Johannes Hübner building a opensource ac motor controller, dubbed the "open inverter".

The project now has spanned over many different areas in ev and hybrid vehicles components, such as:
* AC motor controllers
* 1-3 phase power converters
* dc/dc converts
* buck/boost converters
* battery management systems

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With the rising popularity and avalibity of hybrid and electric vehicles, there is a growing supply of parts. The open inverter community's goal is to repurpose many of these components for ev conversions and other projects.

The open inverter community is growing and moving quite quickly, to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and findings, please check out the [https://openinverter.org/forum/index.php forums]

consider contributing to [https://www.patreon.com/openinverter www.patreon.com/openinverter] and to https://www.evbmw.com/

=== The open inverter motor controller project consists of three main aspects: ===
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|The design and development of the [[Main Board Version 3|control hardware]] based around an STM32F103 chip. This provides the control signals to the power stage and on to the attached components.
|The development of the code that goes on the STM32F103 chips and determines, amongst other things what signals are sent to the power stage and the attached components.
|Using an ESP8266 chip, the development of a simple [[Web Interface|web based interface]] to adjust the parameters on the firmware chip and to display values returned from the chip, for example motor speed (RPM).
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= Getting Started =
=== Inverter variants available: ===
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==== Open Inverter (Core Project/s) ====
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==== Open Inverter Related Projects / Control Boards ====
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|'''core universal hardware and software components'''

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|'''custom hardware and software designed to work with particular components.'''
'''which are based on the core open inverter hardware or software stack.'''
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|'''ZombieVerter VCU'''
* [[ZombieVerter VCU]]
* [[Web Interface (ZombieVerter VCU)|Web Interface]]
* [[OEM component compatibility]]
| rowspan="2" |'''[[Tesla|Tesla Small Drive and Large Drive Units:]]'''
commonly there is a large drive unit and small drive unit available.

These combine the inverter and motor into a single package. The

control boards for these replace the existing control board within them.
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====== Open Inverter Hardware ======
*[[Hardware Theory of Operation]]
*[[Schematics and Instructions]] - for the "vanilla" inverter kit.
*[[Main Board Version 3]]
*[[Main Board Version 2]]
*[[Main Board Version 1]]
*[[Sense Boards]]
*[[Gate Driver]]
*[[Sensor Board|Legacy Sensor Board]]
*[[OEM Repurposing]]

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|'''[[Lexus GS450h Inverter|Lexus GS450h Inverter / VCU:]]'''
the GS450h provides a gearbox (where the motors are located)

combined with the original inverter, this board looks to control

the inverter and the gearbox itself to provide a powerful set up

suitable for rear wheel drive set ups, replacing the existing

longitudinally mounted gearbox.

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|'''[[Toyota Prius Gen3 Board|Prius Generation 3 Inverter:]]'''
a cheap available inverter from the popular Prius hybrid, this

board goes inside that inverter and allows you to control the features of it.
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====== '''Open Inverter Software''' ======
* [[Using FOC Software]]
* [[Downloads]]
* [[Features]]
* [[Web Interface]]
* [[Battery Charging]]
* [[Errors]]
* [[CAN communication]]
* [[Parameters]] (Tune your inverter)
* [[Configuration Files]]
* [[Software Theory of Operation]]
* [[Open Inverter Testing]]
|'''[[Auris/Yaris Inverter:]]'''
similar to the Prius board, there's subtle differences between them and

therefore the need for a separate board.

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|'''[[Nissan Leaf VCU|Nissan Leaf VCM:]]'''
this vehicle control board plugs into the Nissan Leaf inverter externally

and controls it via CAN

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'''[[Nissan Leaf Gen2 Board]]'''

replaces the nissan OEM logic board with a rev 3 openiverter board for full control

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====== CAN communication ======
Common across boards is the ability to communicate with a CAN Bus, which is a 'control area network' or a technical way of saying how various components, sensors, controls, etc communicate with one another within the car. '''Read more about [[CAN communication|CAN Communication]]'''

There is also a project to standardise the messages across the various control boards, [[Introduction CAN STD|read more]]
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==== Parameters ====
The openinverter firmware uses a set of about 70 parameters to adapt it to different inverter power stages, motors and position feedback systems. Also it lets you calibrate the throttle pedal, change regenerative braking settings and so on. Working parameter sets can be found in the [https://openinverter.org/parameters openinverter parameter database]
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====== Use inverter as a battery Charger ======
Both the open inverter and some OEM inverters can be used as a battery charger, further saving on component costs. You can read more about how the open inverter and the theory of charging [[Battery Charging|here]]

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=== Additional Components ===
Once you have the [[Inverters|inverter]], you will need additional components for your EV conversion:
* [[Motors]]
* [[Batteries]]
* [[Charger|Chargers and charge controllers]]
* [[DC/DC Converter|DC/DC Converters]]
* [[HV Junction Box]]
* [[Heaters]]
* Other various components
** Vacuum Pumps
** Heaters
** Air Conditioning
** Information Displays
** etc.

Existing information on these items can be found on the [[EV Conversion Parts]] page.

= FAQs =
* [[Common Inverter FAQ]] - questions common to all hardware variants
* [[Tesla Inverter FAQ]] - questions regarding Tesla Large Drive Units and Small Drive Units

= Open Inverter CAN std. =
* [[Introduction CAN STD|Introduction]]
* [[CAN table CAN STD|CAN table]]
* [[Getting started with CAN bus]]

= Glossary of Terms =
* [[Glossary of Terms]]

= Legalities =
* [[Legalities|Legalities around conversion projects]]
Different countries have different legislation, if you want you car to certified for the road in your country please take the time to review this section.

= Conversion Projects =
* [[VW Polo 86C Conversion]]
* [[Touran Conversion]]
* [https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=326&hilit=gt86 toyota gt86 nissan leaf motor]
* [https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=210 Porsche Boxster 986 Tesla conversion]
* [https://openinverter.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 Further Projects on the forum]

= OEM Parts =
* https://www.ultimatespecs.com/electric-hybrid-cars
* [[BMW]]
* [[Isabellenhütte Heusler]]
* [[Mercedes]]
* [[Nissan]]
* [[Tesla]]
* [[Toyota]]
* [[Chevrolet]]
* [[Mistubishi]]
* [[Volkswagon]]

ZombieVerter VCU

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Welcome to the openinverter.org Wiki Site.

Everyone registered at the forum can login here with the same username and password and can make changes.

The open inverter project consists of some reference designs for the [[Main Board Version 3|control hardware]] using an STM32F103, the inverter firmware, and an easy to use web interface. Other hardware variants include [https://github.com/damienmaguire/ drop in boards for Tesla] small and large drive units.

If you have received a kit you are probably looking for [[Schematics and Instructions|build instructions]].

If you want to tune your inverter check the [[Parameters|parameter description]].

You might also want to set up [[CAN communication|CAN communication]] or use the inverter as a [[Battery Charging|battery charger]] also.

= General =
* [[Common Inverter FAQ]] - questions common to all hardware variants
* [[Tesla Inverter FAQ]] - questions regarding Tesla Large Drive Units and Small Drive Units

= Open Inverter Hardware =
* [[Main Board Version 3]]
* [[Main Board Version 2]]
* [[Main Board Version 1]]
* [[Sense Boards]]
* [[Gate Driver]]
* [[4-cell BMS]]
* [[Hardware Theory of Operation]]
* [[Sensor Board|Legacy Sensor Board]]
= Open Inverter Software =
* [[Software Theory of Operation]]
* [[CAN communication]]
* [[Web Interface]]
* [[Parameters]]
* [[Downloads]]
* [[Errors]]
* [[Configuration Files]]
* [[Battery Charging]]
* [[Features]]

= Open Inverter Kits =
* [[Using FOC Software]]
* [[Schematics and Instructions]] - for the "vanilla" inverter kit.
* [[Nissan Leaf Gen2 Board]]
* [[Toyota Prius Gen2 Board]]
* [[Toyota Prius Gen3 Board]]
* [[Lexus GS450h Inverter]]

= Open Inverter CAN std. =
* [[Introduction CAN STD|Introduction]]
* [[CAN table CAN STD|CAN table]]

= Open Inverter Tesla Boards =
* [[Introduction Tesla|Introduction]]
* [[Files Tesla|Schematics, pcb layouts, BOMs and Gerber files]]
* [[Where to buy Tesla|Where to buy]]
* [[Support forum Tesla|Support forum]]
* [[Trouble Shooting|Trouble Shooting]]
* [[Setup FAQ|Tesla setup FAQ]]

= Ford Ranger TIM inverter =
* [[Introduction TIM|Introduction]]
* [[Schematics and connector pinout]]
* [[Modifications to original wiring]]
* [https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=186#p2349 Hardware installation]
* [https://openinverter.org/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=59 Where to buy]

= Conversion Projects =
* [[Legalities]]
* [[VW Polo 86C Conversion]]
* [[Touran Conversion]]

= OEM Parts =
* [[Isabellenhütte Heusler]]
* [[Nissan]]
* [[Tesla]]

= Glossary of Terms =
* [[Glossary of Terms]]

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