Re: [EVDL] Another recommendation for a drive way protection circuit....

2018-01-12 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Mine is behind the license plate and uses a standard door/window switch from an old store alarm system. Just a magnet on the plate and a reed relay that switches when the plate is latched closed. Reed relay grounds the interlock relay, while the key switch supplies 12V to the other side of it's

[EVDL] Need Help with DMOC-224 and AC-24

2017-11-26 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Specifically, the interface/filter board mounted between the motor sensors and the controller. Close examination showed that smoke got out of (at least) one of the IC's, and it is now unidentifiable. I think I've found one of the reasons for the lack of RPM last time I tried running this setup.

Re: [EVDL] Bolt seat comfort solution and gauge accuracy

2017-11-07 Thread Mike Scott via EV
My experience driving my wife's Bolt: uncomfortable at first. She immediately complained about the side bolster being too high on the standard cloth seats. Internet rescue was an additional 2 inches of foam inserted under the seat cover. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dgxWTOnVn8 Followed the

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered RV

2017-10-31 Thread Mike Scott via EV
evdl.org] On Behalf Of Mike Scott via EV > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 12:27 AM > To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List > Cc: Mike Scott > Subject: Re: [EVDL] Solar powered RV > > My little trailer has 800W on the roof and is grid tied while it's in the > driveway. I went

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered RV

2017-09-25 Thread Mike Scott via EV
My little trailer has 800W on the roof and is grid tied while it's in the driveway. I went with this inverter due to the size of the array: https://amazon.com/gp/product/B00XJCVC44/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8=1 I got tired of unscrewing wires from the big terminal strips (12-32 screws,

Re: [EVDL] JDL404 AH Meter power draw?

2017-08-24 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Here's a decent small panel that i use: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B013DZWDI0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8=1 Note the use of standard MC4 connectors, using heavy gauge wire, not the 24ga that the HF panels use. This puts out an honest 2.5A and it's very thin, slightly flexible

Re: [EVDL] JDL404 AH Meter power draw?

2017-08-23 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Agree, those panels are very optimistically rated. I have 10 of them wired to a small grid-tie inverter, and while I don't know the efficiency of the inverter, I would assume that "150 Watts" worth of panels should be producing a bit more than 50-60 Watts in full sun... On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at

Re: [EVDL] JDL404 AH Meter power draw?

2017-07-22 Thread Mike Scott via EV
A small solar panel could supply that 300 mA easily with hardly any work at all... On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 7:48 PM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: > On Sun Jul 09 19:09:58 PDT 2017 ev@lists.evdl.org said: > >If John is running it at 12 volts, it would be 2 watts / 12 volts or >

Re: [EVDL] Design News: Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Ups Ante With Advanced Solid-State Rechargeable

2017-07-20 Thread Mike Scott via EV
This caught my eye: "Ronald Reagan moves into the White House and immediately has the Carter PV panels ripped off its roof)." Jimmie Carter installed 32 thermal panels that provided hot water for the cafeteria, not electricity. Also, various accounts place the removal in 1986 before required

Re: [EVDL] Leaf onboard tire repair kit.

2017-04-25 Thread Mike Scott via EV
The problem with any sticky substance introduced into a tire is that it must go through the tiny inlet valve. That means it has to be thin enough to get through the tiny hole with minimal pressure to force it in. The main difference between a standard Shrader valve and one with a TPMS sensor

Re: [EVDL] J1772. Solder or crimp?

2016-05-03 Thread Mike Scott via EV
I went by the store a couple of days ago and they gave me a Mother's day flyer with a 25% off coupon. It's only good for next weekend. On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: > Bill, > Thanks - I am planning to convert my Lead-Acid pack to Li later

Re: [EVDL] EVangel-About: e-Dr. seeks larger/family EV bigger than a bread box

2014-08-21 Thread Mike Scott via EV
My Docs all have email. Be sure to tell him about the World Record attempt... On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 12:37 AM, brucedp5 via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: On Wed. I had a couple of VA appointments which are moving me closer to my thyroid surgery I hope to arrange to have happen after the

Re: [EVDL] leaf blowers

2014-07-24 Thread Mike Scott via EV
I've been looking at a Ryobi Lithium powered trimmer to replace the 4-cycle one I have now. It uses the same attachments as the gas powered one. I have a string trimmer and a blade type cutter already that would fit right on. Of course I'd have to get a new string trimmer with it, but then I can

Re: [EVDL] Controller page updates

2014-07-18 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Lee; Sorry to be the one to actually read your schematic and notice the Medium and Slow descriptions don't match the FS switch positions. Open FS to put field shunt in, close to short around it, right? On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Lee Hart via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Many thanks to

Re: [EVDL] Public L3 SAE-Combo EVSE: What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-11 Thread Mike Scott via EV
of them. If you have a file of all of them that you have found and email it to me offline, I would use it to ask that the adfc database be updated. {brucedp.150m.com} - On Thu, Jul 10, 2014, at 03:22 PM, Mike Scott via EV wrote: Plugshare shows 15 or 16 SAE DCFC stations in the US now

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-10 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Spark also has DCFC available, so initial statement that no compliance cars have that is wrong. First compatible charger in my area is conveniently located halfway between me and SFO. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 6:12 PM, harry henderson via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: what about the chevy spark?

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-10 Thread Mike Scott via EV
by coupler type, so that the driver can find what they want. {brucedp.150m.com} - On Thu, Jul 10, 2014, at 08:51 AM, Mike Scott via EV wrote: Spark also has DCFC available, so initial statement that no compliance cars have that is wrong. First compatible charger in my area

Re: [EVDL] http://teslaroadtrip.org/event-outline

2014-07-10 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Why not? I think the Loud Pipes Saves Lives crowd are beginning to see the light, witness the new Harley EV bike. Sort of gives new meaning to the phrase Gas Hog doesn't it... On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Peri Hartman via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: But, wait! Can they stop at the biker

Re: [EVDL] SAE-Combo L3 @Belmont, CA : What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-10 Thread Mike Scott via EV
, Mike Scott via EV wrote: From Plugshare: Volkswagen Group of America PlugScore 9.3 Ports Wall Outlet (120v), EV Plug (J1772), CHAdeMO DCFC, SAE Combo DCFC Stations ChargePoint Wall Outlet (120v), EV Plug (J1772) Custom Ports 30A 240v Address 500 Clipper Drive