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Everyone registered at the [https://openinverter.org/forum/index.php forum] can login here with the same username and password and can make changes.
Everyone registered at the [https://openinverter.org/forum/index.php forum] can login here with the same username and password and can make changes.


= Getting Started =
= Introduction =
 
=== The open inverter project consists of three main aspects: ===
=== The open inverter project consists of three main aspects: ===
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=== There are two variants available: ===
In addition, there are various projects that have been contributed by the Open Inverter community that are not necessarily using the hardware or software from the Open Inverter project, but are greatly helpful in achieving a cost-effective Electric Vehicle (EV) conversion.
 
= Getting Started =
=== Inverter variants available: ===
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!Kit for use with your own power section.
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!Open Inverter Related Projects
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|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.
|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 [[OEM_Repurposing#Open Inverter Tesla Boards|Tesla drive unit]], [[OEM_Repurposing#Ford Ranger TIM inverter|Ford Ranger TIM]], [[OEM_Repurposing#Open Inverter Kits|Lexus GS450h,Prius,Nissan Leaf, etc]]
For example [[OEM_Repurposing#Open Inverter Tesla Boards|Tesla drive unit]], [[OEM_Repurposing#Ford Ranger TIM inverter|Ford Ranger TIM]], [[OEM_Repurposing#Open Inverter Kits|Prius,Nissan Leaf, etc]]
|Various project such as the [[Nissan_Leaf_VCU|Nissan Leaf VCU]], for use with the existing controller (and thus power limits), and the [[Lexus_GS450h_Inverter|Lexus GS450h inverter / VCU]] project for usage in RWD vehicles.
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Revision as of 17:50, 3 June 2020

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.

Introduction

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).

In addition, there are various projects that have been contributed by the Open Inverter community that are not necessarily using the hardware or software from the Open Inverter project, but are greatly helpful in achieving a cost-effective Electric Vehicle (EV) conversion.

Getting Started

Inverter variants available:

Kit for use with your own power section Kit for use with existing power sections Open Inverter Related Projects
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 Tesla drive unit, Ford Ranger TIM, Prius,Nissan Leaf, etc

Various project such as the Nissan Leaf VCU, for use with the existing controller (and thus power limits), and the Lexus GS450h inverter / VCU project for usage in RWD vehicles.

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

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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