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Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 11-03-2011, 10:39 AM
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
I wouldn't let them take that money without...

I wouldn't let them take that money without making a fuss. Sounds like someone is committing a fraud, so file a police report. Then go back to your bank and PayPal(?) and file a complaint with your...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 09-12-2011, 08:59 AM
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Views: 2,411,892
Posted By Greg Fordyce
Quick guide to using HyperTerminal on Cougar controller

Mike, here's some quick instructions to get you going.

From a fresh reboot, plug in your USB-serial adapter to the pc and controller. If you want you can power up the controller at this point,...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 09-10-2011, 04:09 PM
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
Mike, you don't need rtd explorer to connect to...

Mike, you don't need rtd explorer to connect to the controller. If you are running windows you can use hyper terminal, which is included in all versions up to XP, see google if you run vista or 7. Or...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 09-09-2011, 01:47 PM
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
Paul, are you absolutely sure your old hard drive...

Paul, are you absolutely sure your old hard drive is completely dead? If you haven't already tried, scrounge an old pc from somewhere, install the faulty hard drive and boot the pc from a linux live...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 09-05-2011, 05:14 AM
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
Hey Paul, sorry to hear about your PC problems....

Hey Paul, sorry to hear about your PC problems. Get hold of the latest version of Ubuntu or Linux Mint, either CD or DVD editions. They will both boot from the CD/DVD (called "live" mode) and allow...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 08-31-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7,381
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
I think there could be another way to run 2...

I think there could be another way to run 2 controllers in parallel. The 2000A flowing through one controller is actually just peak amps, the average amps through each controller is still 1000A in...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 08-16-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7,381
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
Open source ecology

Hey Paul (and everyone else), I saw this and thought it might interest you. Its a bit off topic but its called Open Source Ecology (http://opensourceecology.org/). To quote from their website

A...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 08-03-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,411,892
Posted By Greg Fordyce
The 4D systems display I am using for the Cougard...

The 4D systems display I am using for the Cougard Explorer has a freely downloadable development environment for Windows. Linux and Mac aren't supported although I think some people have been able to...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 06-04-2011, 11:54 AM
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Views: 6,854
Posted By Greg Fordyce
So many things to do, but now that my car is on...

So many things to do, but now that my car is on the road I needed to get my display operational. So I have mounted it in a small lcd screen enclosure I had lying around and got rid of the diagnostic...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 05-13-2011, 03:37 PM
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
moserial

For those who want to view real time data and configure your open source controller using an open source operating system, try moserial (http://live.gnome.org/moserial). If you are using Fedora or...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 05-03-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,411,892
Posted By Greg Fordyce
Finally on the road.

It's taken a while, it was over a year ago when I built the controller, but finally got the car together and drove the car home today. :D Controller feels good! Very pleased to be back on the road...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 03-11-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,411,892
Posted By Greg Fordyce
Hey Paul, for smaller boards you might want to...

Hey Paul, for smaller boards you might want to check out PCB prototyping service (http://iteadstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_20&zenid=uslgat93crcivpl9e8vs1qpg54)

10 boards up...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 11-25-2010, 04:25 AM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,411,892
Posted By Greg Fordyce
Series to parallel shifting can be done with...

Series to parallel shifting can be done with contactors and is common in drag racing. The Killa cycle uses this for example. A bit of googleing should reveal the setup. Congratulations on getting on...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 11-15-2010, 11:20 AM
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Views: 2,411,892
Posted By Greg Fordyce
How about a section in the wiki for disasters. A...

How about a section in the wiki for disasters. A page of problems that people have had, what caused it and how not to repeat it. The temptation some have with this project is to modify the design,...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 06-24-2010, 03:32 AM
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Posted By Greg Fordyce
Easy solution, get one already programmed by...

Easy solution, get one already programmed by Paul.

Other Components at Paul & Sabrina's EV Stuff! (http://www.paulandsabrinasevstuff.com/store/page5.html)

Greg
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 05-21-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,411,892
Posted By Greg Fordyce
Testing control board

I have started putting Paul's kit together. I have got the control board soldered. Is it safe to power it up and try connecting to it with RTD explorer before I build and connect the power section? I...
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