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Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 11-11-2022, 08:11 PM
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Posted By thingstodo
Thanks for trying it

OK ... I just copied from google drive, where it says that anyone with the link is read-only.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_C1F85GyV4Rl0Nig-xwXlofRK4MlF7EE?usp=sharing

This looks way...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 11-11-2022, 02:44 PM
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Views: 2,408,481
Posted By thingstodo
Link updated

I got .. I think .. all of my backups transferred.

The files are not organized well (if anyone downloads them and gets them straightened out in order to use them .. please share!)

There are...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 09-10-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,408,481
Posted By thingstodo
Response Received. Here is the link to his...

Response Received.

Here is the link to his google drive. It was sent to me, so it may not work for others? Or it may be read-only.

I still have to go through all of my backups and make sure...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 07-22-2022, 12:34 AM
Replies: 7,381
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Posted By thingstodo
You are looking to push 400kw through a leaf...

You are looking to push 400kw through a leaf motor?

That would be ... 1000A at 400 VDC ... so I see why you are looking for Paul's AC controller.

There were a few posts looking for someone to...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-28-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,204
Posted By thingstodo
Asked and answered in their Kickstarter campaign....

Asked and answered in their Kickstarter campaign. The two units have a communication cable between them so that they synchronize the waveforms. 180 degrees out of phase to get 240V from 2 120V...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-26-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,204
Posted By thingstodo
A 240/120 isolation transformer gives you a...

A 240/120 isolation transformer gives you a neutral. Rated for at least 2X ups kva

As long as most of your loads are 240v .. or you have about the same loads on each 120v leg .. works fine. I...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 07-10-2021, 08:13 PM
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Posted By thingstodo
I have not tested it ... at least I don't think...

I have not tested it ... at least I don't think so .. but I think that there is an implied decimal. So 400 = 40.0 amps.

I have tried the motor amps limit, and it does work. The motor current...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-07-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,394
Posted By thingstodo
Jack's idea (he is missed!) at the time was to...

Jack's idea (he is missed!) at the time was to run everything off-grid and if you happen to need some additional power during a month or two, you use your grid connection to charge up your batteries....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-22-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 914,905
Posted By thingstodo
Agreed that for 2000 cpr, and a 2 channel...

Agreed that for 2000 cpr, and a 2 channel encoder, you get 2000 A channel positive changes, 2000 A channel negative changes, 2000 B channel positive changes, 2000 B channel negative changes .. per...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 02-18-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,408,481
Posted By thingstodo
I know that you have sent me a couple of emails,...

I know that you have sent me a couple of emails, reminding me that I have not gotten any files uploaded as yet.

I can't find the link that allows me to upload files to your drive. If you can PM...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 11-07-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,408,481
Posted By thingstodo
No update on the wiki/website .. as far as I've...

No update on the wiki/website .. as far as I've heard.

I will pm .. emailing files is a bit of a pain, as you need to split them. Dropbox or onedrive would be easier but also more complex.

I...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-01-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 914,905
Posted By thingstodo
8 wires for resolver 2 for CAN 2 for +12V and...

8 wires for resolver
2 for CAN
2 for +12V and Gnd
3 spare wires

If they all go to the motor .. the motor controller and the motor both need liquid cooling so they are likely to be close...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-29-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 914,905
Posted By thingstodo
I know nothing about this connector ... so I...

I know nothing about this connector ... so I answered the question 5 times ;)

Hmmm. In my opinion, the stock external 15 pin connector is only helpful if you are using the parts of the leaf that...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-30-2020, 11:21 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,837
Posted By thingstodo
BOO! :( It seems that Ford cannot read the...

BOO! :(

It seems that Ford cannot read the writing on the wall. This should have been their path to the future. Now it'll be the one that 'got away'

I hope Rivian will make vehicles for...
Forum: Success Stories 04-09-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,195
Posted By thingstodo
You are in an enviable position ... 1. Your...

You are in an enviable position ...

1. Your wife appears to listen to what you say
2. Your wife is interested in fuel economy
3. She is giving you incentive to up your game - a Win-Win scenario...
Forum: Success Stories 04-07-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,741
Posted By thingstodo
I dropped from 500 km per week on my truck to...

I dropped from 500 km per week on my truck to maybe 75, and 250 km per week to to maybe 20 km per week on my wife's SUV. No sports to attend for the grandson, no fund-raising stuff in person, etc...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 02-11-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,408,481
Posted By thingstodo
I'd keep a laptop in the car, one that has a USB...

I'd keep a laptop in the car, one that has a USB to serial converter and a terminal emulator. The terminal emulator can capture serial data from the controller and store to a file. I think...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-01-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 42,845
Posted By thingstodo
The Cybrtrk still looks ugly to me. That's still...

The Cybrtrk still looks ugly to me. That's still the only negative, but it is kinda important ;)

I've read about a 'Cybertruck Reaction Cycle' ... where the initial shock and dislike of the truck...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-23-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 42,845
Posted By thingstodo
Disappointing look, great features

I agree that the truck looks ... weird. And that's disappointing.

Everything else about it is great. Range, towing, built-in inverter, ground clearance. I don't really need a bullet-proof...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-12-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,824
Posted By thingstodo
I was interested in a Tesla drive unit bolted to...

I was interested in a Tesla drive unit bolted to an older pickup ... and was told that changing the truck to accept independent rear suspension (like what Tesla has) is expensive and very custom.
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-12-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,824
Posted By thingstodo
I believe that Tesla will get there. But it...

I believe that Tesla will get there. But it won't be for 2 or 3 years. And that 'base' model won't ship to Canada ... the Model S, X and 3 all had a 'cold weather' package (it wasn't called that...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-10-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,824
Posted By thingstodo
So .. how much would you pay (extra) above the...

So .. how much would you pay (extra) above the gasser for an EV version?

Below are my thoughts, but I'd be interested in yours!

My thoughts are about 33%. Work the numbers however you wish...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-09-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,824
Posted By thingstodo
I'll agree with concept. The...

I'll agree with concept.

The greencarreports link shows a Model-S style electric motor at the front and rear axles, the leftlanenews link describes a hub motor design!

While I would welcome...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-08-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,013
Posted By thingstodo
48V ( more like 55V for just-off-the-charger...

48V ( more like 55V for just-off-the-charger lead-acid cells) at 500A is 30 - 35-ish HP peak. Kinda like the original under-powered (IMHO) beatle.

Driving each of the 4 wheels with a 10 - 15 HP...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 09-01-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,408,481
Posted By thingstodo
Just a bump I found most of the stuff that I...

Just a bump

I found most of the stuff that I think vivek needs. But I don't seem to have the gerber files for the power board.

Anyone else have backups to share?
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