[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20170108

2017-01-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
' ... to see what Pressman delivers ... http://evdl.org/evln/ For all EVLN EV-newswire posts {brucedp.neocities.org} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-EV-newswire-posts-for-20170108-tp4685357.html Sent from the Electric Vehic

[EVDL] Circuit to be gentler on the controller: Blew my Curtis 1231C Controller - repair procedures?

2017-01-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
[ref https://www.mail-archive.com/ev@lists.evdl.org/msg19250.html ] You are on the road again using another cursit controller. But for how long? After my first curtis (cursit) controller died, and was replaced with another by the converter, I felt the same way: - nice to be back on the road, and

Re: [EVDL] Circuit to be gentler on the controller: Blew my Curtis 1231C Controller - repair procedures?

2017-01-08 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 01/08/2017 09:46 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: So, instead of queuing to work on repairing or upgrading your dead cursit, I suggest you line up a robustly-designed controller to purchase when this, your replacement cursit, dies (start saving your money now, and don't spend any $ on your dead cu

[EVDL] Curtis 1231c physical disassembly - cut the rear panel or not?

2017-01-08 Thread Jay Summet via EV
Ok, curiosity got to me and I decided to open up my failed Curtis 1231c. The 8 screws on the bottom were only covered with two little rubber plugs (no potting compound) which is different from what I'd read about online. I removed them. I then used a razer to cut all around the "front panel"

[EVDL] Scan Tool for EV's CAN Bus reading cell voltages

2017-01-08 Thread mark hanson via EV
Hi Bill etc, The LeafSpy I have works great on my 2013 Leaf for reading/resetting codes and seeing individual cell voltages *but* on my Chevy Spark 2015 EV Helm service manual they say to use "a scan tool" with no mention of what's needed to read the CAN bus. They show in the shop manual individu

Re: [EVDL] Using the LEAF drivetrain in a conversion

2017-01-08 Thread Cruisin via EV
We have several running that has been developed by our associates. It is not a easy task and has taken years to accomplish. Can do for others at a cost of ???. -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Using-the-LEAF-drivetrain-in-a-conversion-t

Re: [EVDL] Circuit to be gentler on the controller: Blew my Curtis 1231C Controller - repair procedures?

2017-01-08 Thread Lee Hart via EV
brucedp5 via EV wrote: You are on the road again using another cursit controller. But for how long? After my first curtis (cursit) controller died, and was replaced with another by the converter... [it died again] Bruce, there's a bit more to the story: - This was about 15-20 years ago - You w

Re: [EVDL] Circuit to be gentler on the controller: Blew my Curtis 1231C Controller - repair procedures?

2017-01-08 Thread Matt Parkhouse via EV
Matthew Parkhouse, RN hobom...@aol.com > On 8 Jan 2017, at 10:44, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > > brucedp5 via EV wrote: >> You are on the road again using another cursit controller. But for how long? >> After my first curtis (cursit) controller died, and was replaced with >> another by the convert

Re: [EVDL] Circuit to be gentler on the controller: Blew my Curtis 1231C Controller - repair procedures?

2017-01-08 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Jay Summet via EV wrote: On 01/08/2017 09:46 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: So, instead of queuing to work on repairing or upgrading your dead cursit, I suggest you line up a robustly-designed controller to purchase when this, your replacement cursit, dies (start saving your money now, and don't s

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1231c physical disassembly - cut the rear panel or not?

2017-01-08 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Jay Summet via EV wrote: Ok, curiosity got to me and I decided to open up my failed Curtis 1231c. The 8 screws on the bottom were only covered with two little rubber plugs (no potting compound) which is different from what I'd read about online. I removed them. That means someone's been in the

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1231c physical disassembly - cut the rear panel or not?

2017-01-08 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 01/08/2017 01:50 PM, Lee Hart wrote: Jay Summet via EV wrote: Ok, curiosity got to me and I decided to open up my failed Curtis 1231c. The 8 screws on the bottom were only covered with two little rubber plugs (no potting compound) which is different from what I'd read about online. I remov

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1231c physical disassembly - cut the rear panel or not?

2017-01-08 Thread Jan Steinman via EV
> On 2017-01-08, at 13:04, via EV wrote: > > Warranty void if seal broken You can get 250 of these for $4.99 on evilBay! I’d guess anyone who was re-furbing controllers would have their own supply. You know what? What makes our economy grow is energy. And Americans are used to going to t

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1231c physical disassembly - cut the rear panel or not?

2017-01-08 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 01/08/2017 04:46 PM, Jan Steinman via EV wrote: On 2017-01-08, at 13:04, via EV wrote: Warranty void if seal broken You can get 250 of these for $4.99 on evilBay! I’d guess anyone who was re-furbing controllers would have their own supply. It's certainly possible, but all of the comp

[EVDL] Curtis 1231c - 18 or 19 power mosfets?

2017-01-08 Thread Jay Summet via EV
I've opened it up and found (at least) two MOSFETS blown out right near the logic board. Photos and lots of text here: https://www.summet.com/blog/2017/01/08/curtis-1231c-8601-500a-pwm-dc-motor-controller-teardown/ But I did find something funny... One MOSFET on the power board (Q13) is dif

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1231c physical disassembly - cut the rear panel or not?

2017-01-08 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
nd wasteful ways of the past. There is sunough solar energy to do everything we ever wanted to do and more. Its only lethargy and ignornace holding us back. Bob, Wb4APR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.or

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1231c - 18 or 19 power mosfets?

2017-01-08 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Jay Summet via EV wrote: I've opened it up and found (at least) two MOSFETS blown out right near the logic board. Photos and lots of text here: https://www.summet.com/blog/2017/01/08/curtis-1231c-8601-500a-pwm-dc-motor-controller-teardown/ Doesn't look too bad; it looks fixable. :-) Be sure to

[EVDL] Chevy S10 conversion to give away

2017-01-08 Thread SLPinfo.org via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Chevy S10 conversion to give away

2017-01-08 Thread Lee Hart via EV
SLPinfo.org via EV wrote: This EV is now available for free. MUST BE TAKEN COMPLETE. WILL NOT PART IT OUT. If you want parts you must take it all and dispose of the remainder yourself. Will provide clean and clear title. Hi Peter, I'd be glad to take it, fix it, and find a good home. But I'm