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Originally Posted by MPaulHolmes
I tested out the newest version of the software today. version 1.7. Over-rev protection works perfectly while in neutral.
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Originally Posted by adamj12b
So I have good news!! As of today the new firmware, v1.8, can control pre-charge time!!
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This is great news! Looks like some new features are making it into the controller.
How about the "I forgot to unhook the extension cord from the car before driving away" lockout? I don't have an EV now, but I am guessing that I would probably forget to unplug before driving away at least once a month.
To make this feature available would not be that difficult. As I see it, if the car is charged by opening the "fuel filler" door on the side of the vehicle then all we need is a switch installed to detect the state of the door (open/closed) and hook that up to a digital input on the micro with a pull-up resistor. Then in the micro controller code, just check the value on that digital input to make sure the door is closed prior to engaging the contactor.
Is this feature planned? Any opinions?