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= Getting Started =
= Getting Started =
The open inverter project consists of three main aspects:
* Reference designs for the <u>[[Main Board Version 3|control hardware]]</u> using an STM32F103
* The inverter firmware, which can control AC Induction motors or Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
* An easy to use web interface.


There are two variants available:
=== The open inverter project consists of three main aspects: ===
* Kit for use with your own power section. If you have received a kit you are probably looking for <u>[[Schematics and Instructions|build instructions]]</u>.
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* Kit for use with <u>[[OEM_Repurposing|existing power sections]]</u>, including <u>[https://github.com/damienmaguire/ drop in boards for Tesla]</u> small and large drive units.
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!Hardware
!Firmware
!Web Interface
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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 based interface to adjust the parameters on the firmware chip and to display values returned from the chip, for example motor speed (RPM).
|}


If you want to tune your inverter check the <u>[[Parameters|parameter description]]</u>.
=== There are two variants available: ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Kit for use with your own power section.
!Kit for use with <u>[[OEM_Repurposing|existing power sections]]</u>,
|-
|This is the kit provided to build your own power section, meaning sourcing and constructing your own IGBTs and other components.
 
You can find the build instructions for this kit [[Schematics and Instructions|here]]
|This is the kit for use with existing power sections, meaning inverters sourced from OEM parts taken from existing cars, etc. and utilising the components within them.
 
For example [https://github.com/damienmaguire/ drop in boards for Tesla drive units], Prius Inverters, and so on.
|}


Once you have the inverter parts, you will need additional components for your EV conversion:
Once you have the inverter parts, you will need additional components for your EV conversion:
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* HV Junction Box
* HV Junction Box
* Other various components
* Other various components
** Pumps, Heaters, etc.


More detailed information on these items can be found on the <u>[[EV Conversion Parts]]</u> page.
More detailed information on these items can be found on the <u>[[EV Conversion Parts]]</u> page.
If you want to tune your inverter check the <u>[[Parameters|parameter description]]</u>.


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

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Getting Started

The open inverter project consists of three main aspects:

Hardware Firmware Web Interface
The design and development of the 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 based interface to adjust the parameters on the firmware chip and to display values returned from the chip, for example motor speed (RPM).

There are two variants available:

Kit for use with your own power section. Kit for use with existing power sections,
This is the kit provided to build your own power section, meaning sourcing and constructing your own IGBTs and other components.

You can find the build instructions for this kit here

This is the kit for use with existing power sections, meaning inverters sourced from OEM parts taken from existing cars, etc. and utilising the components within them.

For example drop in boards for Tesla drive units, Prius Inverters, and so on.

Once you have the inverter parts, you will need additional components for your EV conversion:

  • Motor
  • Batteries
  • Charger
  • DC/DC Converter
  • HV Junction Box
  • Other various components
    • Pumps, Heaters, etc.

More detailed information on these items can be found on the EV Conversion Parts page.

If you want to tune your inverter check the parameter description.

You might also want to set up CAN communication or use the inverter as a battery charger also.

FAQs

Open Inverter Hardware

Open Inverter Software

Open Inverter CAN std.

Glossary of Terms


Conversion Projects

OEM Parts

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