Re: [EVDL] Azure DMOC445 Programming

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Had not hear anything on the firmware file, still in a holding pattern.  And 
yes, that image is exactly what I get.  At this point I believe I will put the 
older circuit board back in and try troubleshooting elsewhere.  I was just 
Shotgunning it anyway.

Thanks,
Buddy

Thanks for replying, Happen to get any word from James? Did the OP 
Happen to answer your question from the image?Cheers! On Tue, 30 Oct 2018 
18:44:46 -0700  Wolf wrote Unfortunately, I don't have 
the firmware for the DMOC445...I emailed James to see if he knows anyone that 
would have it.Is this what you get out of the 
drive?http://www.wolftronix.com/dmoc445_101021-003/images/IMG_5070.jpgOn Tue, 
Oct 30, 2018, 5:18 PM neurocis  wrote:I am wondering then 
if "The Wolf" would have it, he does a ton with UMOC DMOC and BRUSA controllers 
... CC'd w...@wolftronix.com on this thread.Failing that I do have James as a 
connection on LinkedIn.Site: http://www.wolftronix.com/index.html On Mon, 
29 Oct 2018 13:04:44 -0700 Collin Kidder via EV  wrote 
Well, those files could be handy but they aren't quite what we need - yet. 
Still missing is a firmware file to flash to the DMOC to make it actually 
control a motor. T
 here could have been multiple versions to support different motor styles. But, 
at this point any firmware image would be better than no firmware image. The 
files in the link you provided are configuration files that you use to change 
settings once you've got firmware installed. So, they are important but needed 
later on in the process.  On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 12:25 PM neurocis 
 wrote: > > Try this link, hope it is what you are 
looking for? > > https://www.aeva.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4406 > > 
Cheers! > > >  On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:07:03 -0700 Collin Kidder via EV 
 wrote  > > If I'm remembering correctly they did lock 
the chip so you can't just > read out the firmware from a working unit. If you 
could I would, I do > have one. But, if someone happens to have firmware in an 
email then I > can flash that firmware onto a board. I just don't have any 
DMOC445 > firmware files to flash. > > On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 4:59 PM AL 
SWACKHAMME
 R via EV  wrote: > > > > I had a DMOC445 in the Electric 
Auto Union. I remember Beth Silverman sending me the firmware on line. Is it 
possible to copy another DMOC445 programing? > > > > > > > On October 28, 2018 
at 11:23 AM EVDL Administrator via EV  wrote: > > > > > > > 
> > From what I could tell, Solectria/Azure tended to be somewhat proprietary. 
> > > The Brusa inveters they sold in the early- to mid-1990s were pretty well 
> > > documented, but more through Brusa than Solectria. Again, those were my > 
> > impressions; others may have had different experiences. > > > > > > I got 
the distinct impression that with the UMOC and DMOC range, Solectria > > > and 
Azure intentionally further limited what their users could learn and do. > > > 
IIRC they even passworded the inverters' computer interface, which wasn't > > > 
done on the Brusa inverters. If you wanted your drive reconfigured, their > > > 
answer was usually "ship it to us and we'll do it fo
 r you." For a fee, of > > > course. But they sure did make nice AC drives. > > 
> > > > I see that Soliectria's (and I think Azure's) former marketing 
director, > > > Karl E Thidemann, is on Linked In. It's an extremely long shot, 
but I > > > wonder if he might be able to hook you up with one of their former 
engineers > > > or support techs. If you're a Linkie (I'm not), you might try 
getting in > > > touch with him. > > > > > > 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-thidemann-a971b853 > > > > > > Also, Lee Hart 
may have current contact into for James Worden. Whether > > > Worden would be 
able or willing to help, I don't know. > > > > > > Other than that you might 
scout around for a possible hacker (in the older > > > positive sense) 
community, something like the one that grew up round the old > > > Dolphin 
drives used in US Electricar EVs. I don't know whether enough of > > > the 
UMOC/DMOC units ever fell into hobbyist hands for that to happen. Maybe > > > 
you could try a post on the sole
 ctria_ev Yahoo group, if you haven't > > > already. > > > > > > 
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/solectria_ev > > > > > > Good luck! > > > > 
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[EVDL] Azure DMOC445 Programming

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Does anyone know how to get the DMOC out of test mode?  I replaced the
controller circuit board  with a new one I purchased a few years ago.  It
will NOT communicate to the ccShell.  However when I connect to a TTY
terminal program and power on to says "test 5 and 6 passed, press r to
return"   I assume that it is in some kind of a testing mode but do not know
how to put it into service.  I am hoping that it is a simple "press this key
and then that one.  Worst case is a PROM that is not loaded, if so, then I
guess I am screwed.  The manual stops at "if you didn't see ...xyz" then
call Azure.  

Thanks in Advance,

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Re: [EVDL] Azure AC24LS and DMOC445 Help Part Trois

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Help Please...I really would like to get my EV back on the road.
Replacing the motor did not fix the problem so here is what I have.
Press accelerator and wheels move (while jacked up )slowly and jerk.  Amp
gauge max out at 50 amp (normally goes to 200 amps plus when it was working.
Reading full voltage, ~220DC to controller.  Motor seem to work when I had
it out of the car without a load.  All seems to be ok with trans, CV joints,
etc.   Spun up on the table but I did not check the RPM or attempt to put a
load on it.  (it did throw the shaft key across the garage...opps) 

Any help would be appreciated.

Also what are the differences between the DMOC 445 and UMOC 440?  If not
using CAN interface can the UMOC replace the DMOC without too many changes.
Does the CCShell work the same on both?


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Re: [EVDL] Roland Wiench

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I too have increase my knowledge via the list serve and a few direct email 
conversation with Roland 

I believe Roland fits the Albert Pike quote:
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for 
others and the world remains and is immortal."


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From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Suhas Malghan via EV
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 6:45 PM
To: ev@lists.evdl.org
Cc: Suhas Malghan 
Subject: [EVDL] Roland Wiench

Add me to the long list of people who will miss Roland Wiench’s posts.  I 
enjoyed hearing about his robust approach to engineering informed by data 
collection built around his daily drive. The way he described it, his EV had a 
switch for everything; all failure modes were addressed, regardless of how 
remote their occurrence. It appears he lived a long, satisfying life and I’m 
glad he posted to this list. 

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Re: [EVDL] Azure AC24LS and DMOC445 Help Part Deux

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Thanks for the reply.  I have temporary hooked up the new spare motor and it
is as I expected...  The old one is kaput.  Glad I bought the spare on eBay
a few years back when I had the opportunity.   Now the fun starts replacing
the old one.  Hopefully it will be back on the road by end of July.  This
time I will take the time to set up the CAN to read the temp and RPMs.

Buddy


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[EVDL] Azure AC24LS and DMOC445 Help Part Deux

[Buddy Mills via EV]

This may be more of a general question. Does it matter how the 3 wires from
the DMOC connect to the AC24L?  I have the motor set up as a Delta 3 phase.
The DMOC has the ends labeled as A,B and C but there is no indication on the
motor, just 3 poles.  Does it matter on this 3 phase setup or can any
connector go to any connection?  Any help will be appreciated.

 

 

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[EVDL] Azure AC24LS and DMOC445 Help!

[Buddy Mills via EV]

To the all-knowing great EV List:

  A while back my Electercel became a 2600lb paperweight.  It is now time to
try to resurrect it.

Background.Azure AC24LS / DMOC445 with 132 Lithium 2P66S for about 210 to
220 VDC running for a few years with 18k EV Miles.

Hot summer day (air cooled), may have over revved motor?(no tach ), lost
physical power and coasted to side of road, towed home.

 

Problem: press accelerator motor moves slowly and car will inch forward with
very little power.  Minimum amps being drawn. 

Have full voltage to DMOC but have not tested at motor due to location.
Have CCshell but it does not show any problems or error code as far as my
limited knowledge can tell.  Using BMS and Volt meter all seems well with
battery pack.

 

My thoughts is the motor was over heated and may have burned.  I do have a
spare but would like to hear from list serve before running wire from DMOC
to new motor.  Going to be a PITA to replace but will do if I can be sure
that is it and not something in the DMOC.

 

Suggestions?  Anything I could look at in the CCShell?  Way to test old
motor directly without DMOC?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Buddy Mills

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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: mankamemotors.com EP-1 e-Motorcycle.in r:500km ts:251kph

[Buddy Mills via EV]

618 miles in a day.  1978 Honda 750CB  4 cylinder.  VA to MA in my youth.
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Re: [EVDL] Controller or Motor Problem?

[Buddy Mills via EV]

N1
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Re: [EVDL] OpenEvse best charge controller with display

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Mark.  Are you sure you pet turtle does not work for a shell company of 
OpenEvse.com? 

Buddy MIllsQuickly done via a little keyboard and fat fingers.
 Original message From: Mark Hanson via EV  
Date: 8/16/17  4:23 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: ev@lists.evdl.org Subject: [EVDL] 
OpenEvse best charge controller with display 
Hi folks
I noticed the Juicebox comment that there was no display so you couldn't tell 
what was going on. Many charge controllers don't have displays like my ge also 
but the OpenEvse.com charger comes standard with amps time andKWH display for 
about $400.  I put a 240v 14/50 plug on so it's portable too.  It's the best 
charge controller I have.  The usual disclaimers apply - I don't work for them 
nor does my pet turtle. 
Best regards
Mark

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Re: [EVDL] 12v tales

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I have a AGM 12v for aux and controller.  I have a small charger wired in 
permanent so while charging main pack it too is topped off.  The DC2DC hardly 
has to work.  Since I charge daily the vampire current has not been a problem.  
7 years and  no problems... so far.

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Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I purchased the unit from harbor freight in 2009.  All of my crimps are over 6 
years old and nary a problem so far.

Buddy Mills 

On April 25, 2016 2:29:42 PM EDT, Bill Dube via EV  wrote:
>Harbor Freight sells an outstanding hydraulic crimper at a bargain
>price:
>http://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html
>For $55  there is no reason to use a hammer crimper.
>
>I have used the next size up from this one, made by the same 
>manufacturer, for about ten years. I have made countless crimps with 
>zero failures. Beautiful crimps of all different sizes with little
>effort.
>
>Here is a 20% off coupon, so you can get a crimper for $44:
>http://www.harborfreight.com/digitalsavings.html
>
>  Bill D.
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Re: [EVDL] Lead battery charging to 13.2v

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I agree.  I gloss right over most post. But if I see Lee's or a few others 
names attached I read.  It is kinda like the old commercial "when E T t Hutton 
speaks I listen".
Buddy

On January 12, 2016 11:46:08 PM EST, EVDL Administrator via EV 
 wrote:
>On 12 Jan 2016 at 20:22, dovepa via EV wrote:
>
>> Point was I don't need Lee's opinion or yours or anyone else's this
>sort of
>> information is provided by the manufacturer.
>
>Oh, yes you do. ;-)
>
>I'm not going to name names, but my own experience shows that there's
>at 
>least one battery manufacturer whose instructions, if followed to the 
>letter, will murder their batteries by overcharging them.
>
>I personally have killed more lead batteries with overcharging than
>with 
>undercharging.  Your mileage may vary.
>
>Lee and Bill are engineers.  They both have a LOT of years of
>experience 
>with lead batteries in EVs. They both know what they're talking about.
>Not 
>to be too strident about it, but if you disregard their advice, well,
>you 
>deserve the results you get.
>
>David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Hunter's e-ATV reduces pressure on deer

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Where I take my EV for inspections is a local "good old Boy" shop.  They
have a dog that the second I pull up he comes over to my car and pees on the
wheel.  The owner says that he has never seen him do that to any other car.
We figure it might be some high pitch sound or other unknown phenomenon that
make him react this way. 

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-Original Message-
From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Bill Dube via EV
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 11:20 AM
To: brucedp5 ; Electric Vehicle Discussion List

Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Hunter's e-ATV reduces pressure on deer

Electric vehicles are _less_ noisy to wildlife, but not silent in their
hearing range.

While the low frequency noises from the engine and exhaust are eliminated,
the high-pitched electronic noise can be quite loud to wildlife (and those
of us that can hear ~17 kHz and
above.) The controller switching frequency of  is above the typical person's
threshold of hearing, but my cats would greet me in the driveway every
evening that I would come home from work in my EV. They could hear me coming
a block away. My wife can definitely hear the controller in our Prius and
also in our Leaf.

Bill D.

At 01:58 AM 12/23/2015, you wrote:
>I've never had anyone come back and say, 'It doesn't go as far as I 
>need,'
>http://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/2015/12/18/hunters-electric-v
>ehicles-stealth-deer/77419188/ More hunters turning to electric 
>vehicles for stealth December 18, 2015  Brian Broom/Clarion-Ledger 
>[image  / Brian Broom/The Clarion-Ledger 
>http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/b4931d8b0bf4d3f2631de568cef8995113a6f6c
>0/c=88-0-1911-1371&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2015/12/16/JacksonMS/
>JacksonMS/635858717980727614-1220electric01.jpg
>(Hunter's e-ATV) ] All-electric vehicles reduce pressure on deer 
>All-terrain vehicles are among the most versatile tools deer hunters 
>can have.
> From discing to hauling stands and spreading seed and fertilizer — 
>they can do itt all. But when deer season starts, more and more camps 
>are silencing their ATVs. "We have two spots where we can drive a 
>four-wheeler," David Cuevas of Madison said of his Madison County 
>hunting club.
>"The rest of it is all-electric. "We have 12 members and 10 have 
>electric carts. Most of them are Polaris EVs and Bad Boy Buggies." 
>Cuevas explained that because of the camp's size and where access roads 
>are located, noise from ATV traffic could be heard throughout the camp 
>and put unwanted stress on their deer. "We have about 1,200 acres and 
>12 members and to get anywhere, you have to go through the middle of 
>it," Cuevas said. "Our four-wheelers were making so much noise and went 
>right through the middle of camp. So, we decided to go all-electric."
>With fewer ATVs on the property, the noise level might be acceptable, 
>but club president Tommy Kendall said simple economics pushed the 
>volume too high. "I guess, primarily, it's the price of leased land," 
>Kendall, of Madison, said. "It's gotten so expensive now. "You've got 
>to increase the number of hunters to afford it.
>Four-wheelers on 1,200 acres — you can hear them aalmost all the way 
>across the property. I just decided to go electric. These aren't like 
>your typical golf cars. These are four-wheel drive."
>The impact on the deer was immediately noticeable to the camp members. 
>"We instantly saw a difference," Kendall said. "We can drive up to a 
>food plot and see four or five deer. "We never, ever had that happen 
>before. It's really worked well. There's no doubt, it's the way to do 
>it." While the decision to use electric vehicles during deer season has 
>worked for their camp, ATV's still have their place for jobs during the 
>remainder of the year. "During the off-season, we'll allow 
>four-wheelers," Kendall said. "During deer season, they're off limits."
>According to Stewart Conway, owner of Gulf States Golf Cars in 
>Ridgeland, more camps have followed the same path. "I've certainly seen 
>a shift from gas cars to electric for hunting,"
>Conway said. "I've talked to a lot of people who've said their camps 
>require electric vehicles. It's becoming much more common." Some 
>hunters associate battery-powered vehicles with poor performance and 
>limited range, but according to Conway, that's not really the case.
>He said cars he customizes can travel at speeds around 20 miles per 
>hour and newer battery technology allows them to go about 25 miles 
>between charges, depending on the terrain and load. "I've never had 
>anyone come back and say, 'It doesn't go as far as I need,'" Conway 
>said.
>[© clarionledger.com] ... 
>http://www.polaris.com/en-us/ranger-utv/ranger-xp-900-eps-hunter-editio
>n
>Polaris hunting e-AT

[EVDL] MILE-Stone (for me)

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I know that a lot of you have many more miles on your converted EVs than this 
but I was really excited today when my Electercel turned 10k electric miles. 
(10,042)  
Lithium really made a difference.

March 2009 to Sept 2013  only 2,614 miles with Lead, could only do about 35 
miles on a charge.
Sept 2013 to March 2014 down for upgrade to LiFePO4
March 2014 to May 2015 7,428 miles with Lithium and no degradation seen so far. 
 84 miles round trip to work.

(271 gallons of gas, I think not)

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Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4Charging

[Buddy Mills via EV]

>But thenyou say the charger reads 334 - 335V, which is way different than
the 231V
>you say the string is at, so I'm confused. What charger are you using? Does
>it read 334 - 335V at the same time you measure 231V across the charger
>leads at the pack?

Tomw,
 
 Thanks for catching that.  I missed typed it should have been 234 to 235
volts.  But to answer your question the 234-235 volts is when I tell the BMS
to restrict the total voltage higher to see if the cells will ever reach
3.5v.  So I guess from reading other comments, the lost is from the
resistance in my interconnect.  I did not realize that the draw from my
connections would have this much drop on charge.
  To answer the other questions my charger is an eltek Valere with a Orien
BMS.  The measure voltage on each cell and the total pack is via the BMS
after the balance but before the fully charged phase.

So at this point I assume that turning off the total pack restrictions to
allow for loss and limiting each battery to 3.45 (was 3.5) is my best
charging regiment. 

Thanks,
Buddy
 





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[EVDL] LiFePO4Charging

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I thought I understood how to charge my 9 month old LiFeP04 but know I am
doubting my process.  So I will lay it out and see what feedback the battery
gurus here can suggest.

I have 132 60AH batteries in 2P66S.  So I am going to call this 66 batteries
at 120AH.  Specs call for 3.6 volts max,  so 66 in serial is 237.7 volts.  I
don't want to push them so I set the max voltage at 231volts charge which
brings me to approx 3.5 volts per battery.  Now in real life once it is at
this 231 volts for the string each individual battery voltage is approx 3.34
volts +/- 0.10 volt.  Even at the plus side of that each battery would be
3.44 volts or 227.04 volts for the string.  So how is it that my charger
string voltage is reading 334 - 335 volts while each battery is reading
3.34?  Does it matter if the total voltage is over the max (66 X 231) as
long as the individual voltage is less 3.5 volts?  Should I set my BMS
charge voltage cutoff higher and just leave each cell set at the 3.5 volts
max.   Hope I am making sense.

  

Thanks in advance for any feedback,

 

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Re: [EVDL] Lithium batteries direct from China

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I did not buy my batteries from  evolveelectrics but I did get my bms and 
charger.  I give them two thumbs up.
Buddy Mills

Sent from a little keyboard with fat finger.  Sorry for any typos. 


 Original message 
From: Byron James via EV  
Date:09/23/2014  8:07 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List  
Cc:  
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Lithium batteries direct from China 

Mathew,

Check out these Colorado companies:
http://evolveelectrics.com/
http://boulderhc.com/services/

Evolve can provide the parts and Boulder Hybrids can assembly the battery pack 
with BMS even though its not listed as a standard service. 

Best,

Byron 


On Sep 22, 2014, at 10:33 AM, Matthew Parkhouse via EV  
wrote:

> I remember the Thundersky problem..
> This is exactly why I am asking the EVDlist for "real life" experiences 
> bringing a small order (48 volt and 120 battery pack that came from China).  
> Sounds a bit scarey, has this happened to any of us?  
> Two outfits have said they will ship to my favourite port.  What happens 
> then? I assume I then hire an agent of some sort to do the paper work and 
> either hand over the batteries or help organise trucking to the center of the 
> US (Colorado).  Just in case, are there any folks on this List in the 
> business who could put together the 48 volt pack and the 120 volt pack to my 
> specs (dimensions), with whatever BMS is needed?  I would prefer to keep this 
> "in country" than involving the whole world!
> 
> Many thanks
> 
> Matthew Parkhouse, RN
> hobomatt@ 
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[EVDL] Under Body Pan

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Has anyone else installed a body pan for aerodynamics?  I just put one under
my electercel front to back, minus a 9" for a fan intake.  .064 Sheet
aluminum with some 1" square tube under the motor bay for support.  After
doing my regular drive of 84 miles round trip several times it seems to
getting 3% to 6% increase in mileage at ~50mph avg. I am thinking fender
skirts on the rear next.

 

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Re: [EVDL] Vacuum Switch

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Thanks for all the responses.  I already have two round tanks (4" PVC X
10"long) connect together via a pipe.  The vacuum pump is fairly quiet now
that I have made a insulated box both outside and inside with a hole for
air.  It is rubber mounted both the pump to the box and the box to the
frame.  The vacuum switch I have now is too sensitive and I prefer a long
draw every three to 4 brakes to a short burst every time I touch the brakes.
I have ordered a switch to try and if it does what I want I will post the
results later.  


Thanks to all for the advice,

Buddy 

-Original Message-
From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Lawrence Rhodes via
EV
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 7:02 PM
To: ev@lists.evdl.org; ev-requ...@lists.evdl.org
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Vacuum Switch

You don't want to make more pressure.  You could use a larger vessel for
your vacuum buffer.  If you go higher in pressure you will shorten the life
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[EVDL] Vacuum Switch

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I am looking for a vacuum switch that has a wider or adjustable range
between on and off.  I am about to put two switches on and use a relay to
accomplish but was wondering if there was a simpler way to keep the vacuum
pump from cycling so often.

 

Thanks, 

 

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[EVDL] Motor Temp

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Does anyone know the max safe operating temp of the Azure AC24L Motor.  The
manual say "Maximum Operation Temperature 55c" but I assume this is ambient
air temp and not the motor.  I have put a temp relay on the case and have a
fan turn on to help cool but do not know at what temp this should come on.

Thanks,

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Re: [EVDL] DC2DC times 2

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Thanks Cor,  That is exactly what I needed.  

Buddy

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From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Cor van de Water
via EV
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 1:48 AM
To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List
Subject: Re: [EVDL] DC2DC times 2

Buddy,
You can use one of the Schottky diodes that is ideal for this
architecture,
typically they come in a block with 2 diodes integrated and ready to
mount to a heatsink, the only thing you need to take care of is to
insulate the diode housing from the chassis of your vehicle as the
housing has the output to the + of your battery while the chassis of
your vehicle is always connected to the aux battery negative.
You can find these diodes searching Ebay with "Schottky 200A" or
"Schottky CNQ"
Examples are the IR 203CNQ100 (100V, 200A) or 301CNQ045 (45V, 300A)

Cor van de Water
Chief Scientist
Proxim Wireless Corporation http://www.proxim.com
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-Original Message-
From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Mills via
EV
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 5:47 PM
To: 'Electric Vehicle Discussion List'
Subject: [EVDL] DC2DC times 2

I need some help with spec(s) on a filter diode.  I am attempting to
hook up two DC to DC in my car along with a battery for my Aux 12volts.
Yes, I know that seems excessive but I need the extra to run my 12dc to
110vac inverter that runs my heaters.  It has been recommended here on
the list serve that I place a diode on the output as to not give
feedback to either of the DC2DC.  My problem is I don't know what
specifications I need to use.  Plus if someone could also tell where I
could purchase it I would be most appreciated.  I know that there are
quite a few of you on the list that would probably know this off the top
of their head.  Here is some info that I know.

Battery is a Durcel AGM SL34M (20 amp hour rate - 55, Reserve
Capacity:120

DC2DC #1  Zivan NG1 - 50amps
DC2DC #2  Azure DC-DC750 - 56amps

DC2AC inverter Cobra 2575 - 2500watts cont. - 5000watt peak

110vac - 1500 watt Heater

Thanks for your assistance,

Buddy Mills
buddymi...@cox.net
 
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[EVDL] DC2DC times 2

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I need some help with spec(s) on a filter diode.  I am attempting to hook up 
two DC to DC in my car along with a battery for my Aux 12volts.  Yes, I know 
that seems excessive but I need the extra to run my 12dc to 110vac inverter 
that runs my heaters.  It has been recommended here on the list serve that I 
place a diode on the output as to not give feedback to either of the DC2DC.  My 
problem is I don't know what specifications I need to use.  Plus if someone 
could also tell where I could purchase it I would be most appreciated.  I know 
that there are quite a few of you on the list that would probably know this off 
the top of their head.  Here is some info that I know.

Battery is a Durcel AGM SL34M (20 amp hour rate - 55, Reserve Capacity:120

DC2DC #1  Zivan NG1 - 50amps
DC2DC #2  Azure DC-DC750 - 56amps

DC2AC inverter Cobra 2575 - 2500watts cont. - 5000watt peak

110vac - 1500 watt Heater

Thanks for your assistance,

Buddy Mills
buddymi...@cox.net
 
Look mom, no gas. http://www.evalbum.com/2887

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[EVDL] Replacing Auxiliary Battery

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I am replacing my auxiliary battery(ies)for my 12 volt system.  Presently I
have two group 31 Deka 8G31 (70lbs each) over the front bumper.  They were
left over from my old lead days before I converted to Lithium and fit the
spot at the time.  My question is "What plays better with the DC to DC
converter.  Gel? AGM? or just an old fashion lead auto battery?  I need
something with some ump so that I can run my 12vdc to 120vac converter (it
runs my heaters).  So just a small 12v will not cut it.  I also like to
trickle charge it with a small charger while plugged in and charging the
Traction Pack. Any suggestions.  

Thanks, 

Buddy Mills
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Re: [EVDL] EV LCD Dashboards

[Buddy Mills via EV]

I really like Torque Pro.  It is an app for android for $5.  Add a android 
tablet, $150 and the Bluetooth OBD2, $69.  You have a Dashboard for under $225.

 http://torque-bhp.com


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From: vincent501 - Vince via EV  
Date:07/12/2014  11:17 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: ev@lists.evdl.org 
Subject: [EVDL] EV LCD Dashboards 

Hi, does anyone know or recommend a PnP lcd instrument panel display for an std 
electric conversion say running of canbus. Was looking at the AutoMeter 6021 
but cant find it for sale anywhere, i really like the idea of changing the dash 
look to show the data that will help me drive. Thanks vince
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Re: [EVDL] Suitcase EV.

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Ice chest ev?  Sounds like a cool ride.

On June 3, 2014 10:58:13 AM EDT, Michael Ross via EV  wrote:
>Hey! Now we are talking!
>
>
>On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 10:37 AM, Mike Shipway via EV
>
>wrote:
>
>> I've seen someone picking up ice at a campground (in Pennsylvania) on
>a
>> motorized ice chest, like the one sold here:
>> http://www.getscooters.com/electric-cooler-scooter-x-50-300.html
>>
>> Mike-
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 12:37 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV <
>> ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote:
>>
>> > If he can pack his clothes in that bag and drive it to the airport,
>he'll
>> > have something.  Otherwise, it's just a gimmick, and not a very
>> comfortable
>> > looking ride at that.
>> >
>> > As for me, I'm still waiting for George Jetson's
>air-car-in-a-briefcase -
>> > electric, of course.  ;-)
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Re: [EVDL] OT Tree-Hugger

[Buddy Mills via EV]

Martin,
   Not to worry.  I am a tree-hugger too.  I hung them all the time to see
how many board-feet I can get out of them.

Buddy

-Original Message-
From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Martin WINLOW via
EV
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:59 AM
To: Cor van de Water; Electric Vehicle Discussion List
Subject: Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 19, Issue 39 - OTT

So, not content with 100 years of greed-fueled destruction of the earths
atmosphere through the squandering of a very finite resource, just when
progress is being made to progress Humanity down a more responsible road to
a cleaner and more sustainable future for us and and the Earth in general,
Big Oil comes along and says "No!  You don't want to do it like that!  Lets
do the same thing all over again" and cause earthquakes, rising sea levels,
destruction of ground water systems and an even more poisonous atmosphere.
Sounds like the plot from '2012'.  

And... I think I just outed myself publicly as an official tree-hugger.  MW


On 28 May 2014, at 20:23, Cor van de Water via EV wrote:

> So - NC will experience increasing earthquake activity (other regions
> are living this already) and contamination of groundwater sources
> (people can no longer use the wells that they have been drinking from
> for decades),
> in addition to a rise of fuel prices - that Martin hinted at.
> 
> Cor van de Water
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> -Original Message-
> From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Michael Ross
> via EV
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 7:51 AM
> To: Martin WINLOW; Electric Vehicle Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 19, Issue 39 - OTT
> 
> I live in North Carolina - they are getting ready to frack in very
> uncertain geology here. That is what will happen next.
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 3:13 AM, Martin WINLOW via EV
> wrote:
> 
>> A Financial Times article a couple of weeks back was saying that $1T
> of
>> recent investment in shale oil and gas extraction will never se a
> profit -
>> due to too low oil and gas prices.  Guess what's going to happen next?
> MW
>> 
>> 
>> On 27 May 2014, at 07:02, Jan Steinman via EV wrote:
>> 
 From: Michael Ross [mailto:michael.e.r...@gmail.com]
 
 Can we really disregard the energy cost of all those other items
> making
 up the totla cost?
>>> 
>>> No! It's a totally essential concept!
>>> 
>>> I think the Hummer versus Prius example was probably contrived and
>> skewed, but the concept of energy cost accounting is something we
> don't do
>> enough of these days.
>>> 
>>> For example, some energy cost analysis indicates that some shale oil
>> costs as much as $120/barrel to produce, although the market rate is
> only
>> $100/barrel. Some studies even suggest that some shale oil well use
> more
>> energy than they will ever produce.
>>> 
>>> For more info, look into "emergy," a concept rigorously developed by
>> Howard (HT) Odum.
>>> 
>>>  The more the work is left to nature, the greater the net yield
> but
>> the longer the time required... Thus sometimes the most apparently
>> productive and high-yielding sources of energy involve a lot of
> activity
>> for little return, while long-term investments, especially in
> naturally
>> grown forests, provide the greatest value for future generations. --
> David
>> Holmgren
>>>  Jan Steinman, EcoReality Co-op 
>>> 
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