After correcting a minor setting problem in the Hairball, I fired up the system for a test. The main contactor engaged, and after putting it into gear, I watched the wheels turn faster and faster as I depressed the Hall Effect pedal. It works, and man is it quiet. It looks like Electro's maiden voyage will be tomorrow! Pics and hopefully video of the main event will be posted.
Awesome!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Traction pack... Online
The HV fuse arrived this week, and I proceeded to install it and hook up the rest of the traction pack (again). I measured the potential across the HV+ and HV- posts -> 185VDC. Woo-hoo! Hopefully today I will be connecting the traction pack to the DC/DC and will run a controller test to see if everything comes up okay.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Fuse/Charger almost here!
I've been doing more mundane tasks while waiting for my HV fuse and charger to arrive, i.e. putting in carpet. Packages are enroute from the vendor, so stay tuned!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Cooling system running - Start day approaching!
I filled the cooling system for the Zilla, and fired up the circulation pump for a test. No leaks, and the system seems to be running well!
The list of things now needed for me to drive Electro is getting really short - actually one item. I need a new 500A HV fuse for front battery pack (blew out the first one on a silly mistake - long story). One should be here in a day or so.
The PFC-20 charger is still not here from Manzanita Micro, but I don't need that to drive the car, just to charge the batteries. This also should be here shortly.
The list of things now needed for me to drive Electro is getting really short - actually one item. I need a new 500A HV fuse for front battery pack (blew out the first one on a silly mistake - long story). One should be here in a day or so.
The PFC-20 charger is still not here from Manzanita Micro, but I don't need that to drive the car, just to charge the batteries. This also should be here shortly.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
DC/DC is in
My Belktronix DC/DC converter arrived on 7/4, and I promptly installed it in its space on the driver side wall of the engine compartment. Here is a pic:
After this pic was taken, I also installed a 60A fuse between the DC/DC and the SLI battery, which protects the LV components from any surges.
My new euro bumpers also arrived from RPI Equipped during the week, so I proceeded to put those in as well. Installation was a snap.
Yesterday I connected to the data port on the HB2 with my laptop/Hyperterm connection, and it was alive! When I turned the key to start input, it returned an error code reporting that the traction battery pack being open, which is correct.
After this pic was taken, I also installed a 60A fuse between the DC/DC and the SLI battery, which protects the LV components from any surges. My new euro bumpers also arrived from RPI Equipped during the week, so I proceeded to put those in as well. Installation was a snap.
Yesterday I connected to the data port on the HB2 with my laptop/Hyperterm connection, and it was alive! When I turned the key to start input, it returned an error code reporting that the traction battery pack being open, which is correct.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Greenwood Auto Show - EV pics
Fun in the sun at the Greenwood Auto Show in Seattle on June 28.
Lots of EVs!
Me with the Zombie-
The core of the White Zombie - the 'Original Siamese 8' - tandem motors. Also note the Z2K on the side - twice the length of my Z1K...
Me with Plasma Boy -
A pic of the Blue Meanie, another Plasma Boy project -
Lots of EVs!
Me with the Zombie-
The core of the White Zombie - the 'Original Siamese 8' - tandem motors. Also note the Z2K on the side - twice the length of my Z1K...
Me with Plasma Boy -
A pic of the Blue Meanie, another Plasma Boy project -
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