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Old 01-03-2009, 06:02 PM   #98 (permalink)
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It works again!

I removed the 5 bad mosfets, and added a single mosfet. Now there are switches too! No more confusing unplugging and plugging. The wheel turns just fine with just one mosfet! The EVTech people feel that I need to add HARDWARE current limiting, and that could have contributed to the failure. I didn't mention that there was no current limiting at all. hehe. I'll definitely do that for the car's version, although I still think it can be done in software. Ian is still driving around with his 144v 600amp controller with software current limiting.

I'm going to look at the behavior of the mosfets with the oscilloscope later, but I have to get ready for class on monday! dang it!
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