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Welcome to the openinverter.org Wiki Site.
Welcome to the openinverter.org Wiki Site.
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.
= 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 =
= Introduction =
The Open Inverter projects consists of a core development project around an open source inverter, a power stage, taking the DC current provided from a battery and converting it to a controlled signal to drive AC and PMSM motors.
The project has also spawned additional projects that take existing OEM Power Stages/Inverters from cars, which having been made in bulk and are now cheaply and readily available, and provides a means of upcycling and taking control of them so they can be used in conversion projects.
There are also additional projects and discussions in the [https://openinverter.org/forum/index.php forums] for components beyond the power stage, such as Battery Management Systems, Motors, Batteries, etc.
Combined these projects and discussions and the community effort on this wiki and on the [https://openinverter.org/forum/index.php forums] aim to make converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, a cheap and easy proposition for individuals, and companies, looking to specialise in converting ICE vehicles.
=== The open inverter project consists of three main aspects: ===
=== The open inverter project consists of three main aspects: ===
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|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).
|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 =
= Getting Started =
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!Kit for use with your own power section
!
!Kit for use with <u>[[OEM_Repurposing|existing power sections]]</u>
==== Open Inverter (Core Project) ====
!Open Inverter Related Projects
!
!
==== Open Inverter Related Projects / Control Boards ====
|-
|-
|This is the kit provided to build your own power section, meaning sourcing and constructing your own IGBTs and other components.
|'''This is the kit provided to build your own power section,'''
'''meaning sourcing and constructing your own IGBTs and'''


You can find the build instructions for this kit [[Schematics and Instructions|here]]
'''other components.'''
|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|Prius,Nissan Leaf, etc]]
| rowspan="6" |
|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.
|'''This is the kit/boards for use with existing power sections,'''
|}
'''meaning inverters sourced from OEM parts taken'''


Once you have the inverter parts, you will need additional components for your EV conversion:
'''from existing cars, etc. and utilising the components'''
* [[EV Conversion Parts#Motors|Motor]]
* [[EV Conversion Parts#Batteries|Batteries]]
* [[EV Conversion Parts#Charger|Charger]]
* DC/DC Converter
* HV Junction Box
* Other various components
** Pumps, Heaters, etc.


More detailed information on these items can be found on the <u>[[EV Conversion Parts]]</u> page.
'''within them.'''


If you want to tune your inverter check the <u>[[Parameters|parameter description]]</u>.
|-
 
| rowspan="3" |
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.
====== Open Inverter Hardware ======
<!-->
* [[Hardware Theory of Operation]]
If you need help with your EV conversion check out my <u>consulting offers</u>.
 
Finally, if you want to support the project <u>visit the shop</u>, become a <u>Patron</u> or send donations to paypal 'at' johanneshuebner.com .
<-->
= 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 Hardware =
* [[Schematics and Instructions]] - for the "vanilla" inverter kit.
* [[Schematics and Instructions]] - for the "vanilla" inverter kit.
* [[Main Board Version 3]]
* [[Main Board Version 3]]
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* [[Sense Boards]]
* [[Sense Boards]]
* [[Gate Driver]]
* [[Gate Driver]]
* [[4-cell BMS]]
* [[Hardware Theory of Operation]]
* [[Sensor Board|Legacy Sensor Board]]
* [[Sensor Board|Legacy Sensor Board]]


= Open Inverter Software =
|'''[[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.
 
|-
|'''[[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.
 
|-
|'''[[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.
 
|-
| rowspan="3" |
====== '''Open Inverter Software''' ======
* [[Using FOC Software]]
* [[Using FOC Software]]
* [[Downloads]]
* [[Downloads]]
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* [[Errors]]
* [[Errors]]
* [[CAN communication]]
* [[CAN communication]]
* [[Parameters]]
* [[Parameters]] (Tune your inverter)
* [[Configuration Files]]
* [[Configuration Files]]
* [[Software Theory of Operation]]
* [[Software Theory of Operation]]
|'''[[Auris/Yaris Inverter:]]'''
similar to the Prius board, there's subtle differences between them and
therefore the need for a separate board.
|-
|'''[[Nissan Leaf VCU|Nissan Leaf VCM:]]'''
this vehicle control board plugs into the Nissan Leaf inverter externally
and controls it via CAN
|-
|
|[[Inverters|All Control Boards / OEM Inverters]]
|-
|
|
|
|-
| colspan="3" |
====== 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]]
|-
| colspan="3" |
|-
| colspan="3" |
====== 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]]
|}
=== Further Components ===
Once you have the [[Inverters|inverter]], you will need additional components for your EV conversion:
* [[Motors]]
* [[Batteries]]
* [[Charger]]
* [[DC/DC Converter]]
* [[HV Junction Box]]
* Other various components
** Vacuum Pumps
** Heaters
** Air Conditioning
** Information Displays
** etc.
Existing information on these items can be found on the <u>[[EV Conversion Parts]]</u> page.
<!-->
If you need help with your EV conversion check out my <u>consulting offers</u>.
Finally, if you want to support the project <u>visit the shop</u>, become a <u>Patron</u> or send donations to paypal 'at' johanneshuebner.com .
<-->= 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. =
= Open Inverter CAN std. =
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* [[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 =
= Conversion Projects =
* [[Legalities]]
* [[VW Polo 86C Conversion]]
* [[VW Polo 86C Conversion]]
* [[Touran Conversion]]
* [[Touran Conversion]]
* [https://openinverter.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 Further Projects on the forum]


= OEM Parts =
= OEM Parts =

Revision as of 18:55, 5 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.

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

The Open Inverter projects consists of a core development project around an open source inverter, a power stage, taking the DC current provided from a battery and converting it to a controlled signal to drive AC and PMSM motors.

The project has also spawned additional projects that take existing OEM Power Stages/Inverters from cars, which having been made in bulk and are now cheaply and readily available, and provides a means of upcycling and taking control of them so they can be used in conversion projects.

There are also additional projects and discussions in the forums for components beyond the power stage, such as Battery Management Systems, Motors, Batteries, etc.

Combined these projects and discussions and the community effort on this wiki and on the forums aim to make converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, a cheap and easy proposition for individuals, and companies, looking to specialise in converting ICE vehicles.

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).

Getting Started

Inverter variants available:

Open Inverter (Core Project)

Open Inverter Related Projects / Control Boards

This is the kit provided to build your own power section,

meaning sourcing and constructing your own IGBTs and

other components.

This is the kit/boards for use with existing power sections,

meaning inverters sourced from OEM parts taken

from existing cars, etc. and utilising the components

within them.

Open Inverter Hardware
 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.

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.

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.

Open Inverter Software
 Auris/Yaris Inverter:

similar to the Prius board, there's subtle differences between them and

therefore the need for a separate board.

Nissan Leaf VCM:

this vehicle control board plugs into the Nissan Leaf inverter externally

and controls it via CAN

All Control Boards / OEM Inverters
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

There is also a project to standardise the messages across the various control boards, read more

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 here

Further Components

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

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


FAQs

Open Inverter CAN std.

Glossary of Terms

Legalities

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

OEM Parts

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