Cars That Think

JULY 21, 2021

I added a DIY solder squid—a block with four flexible arms that I use to hold components in place while soldering—with a concrete base and an automatic solder fume extractor. The Grounduino provides screw terminals for hooking wires to the Nano and, as the name suggests, five extra ground connections (and five extra 5V connections as well).

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 10, 2025

I have had a DIY electric outboard boat motor in storage for a couple of years. I replaced the Curtis PB-8 throttle, checked that the connections were clean and correct and made sure the key switch was working but no luck.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 24, 2022

So, I set about building an open-source ice tracker from DIY components that not only proved to be much, much cheaper but also much more capable than the commercial options. With no guarantees on how long any given instrument might last, you have to deploy a lot of them to get the data you need.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 26, 2022

I connected this. I’ve not used my DIY magnetometer to search for any submarines or alien monoliths, but I did test it using a steel hammer, which affects the readings in an obvious way when placed within about a meter of the sensor board. This article appears in the May 2022 print issue as “A DIY Magnetometer.”.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The motors, controllers, batteries, and everything else is usually built into a flat deck connected to the wheels, meaning the rest of the vehicle is basically just bolted on top. The engineer in me always thought it’d be fun to have just the bare skateboard, meaning you could go wild with your ideas of what to put on top.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 4, 2025

Low resistance optorelays allow as many as 200 modules connected in a single string. MiniBMS supports variety of LiFePo4 cells, offers distributed or centralized installation choice, interfaces with virtually any charger and motor controller. It has temperature compensation for LVC alerts and adjustable LVC delay.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The IMUs are connected to a Raspberry Pi using the I2C protocol. The counter uses two of them, one attached at midthigh, the other at midshank. In our tests, we sometimes used toupee adhesive to hold various IMUs in place, but a Velcro strap works great, too!

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 16, 2025

We believe we have everything wired correctly but we aren't spinning the motor and when we complete the start sequence (push the brake pedal and turn ignition key to start position) we lose our serial connection to the controller, though the OK light stays illuminated.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 22, 2012

To get connected with it took some experimentation because the pdf documentation says very little. I got connected and this is the proceedure: 1) set your USB serial port to an open port and use 115.2K 2) connect 2 12 volt batteries in series to make about 25VDC across terminals B- and B+ of the controller.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

The handlebar-mounted controls connect with an Arduino, which interprets their settings and translates them into a PPM signal, which is applied to the electronic speed controller. The speed controller is connected to the motor and battery in the usual fashion, with an automotive-type blade fuse in line for safety.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 3, 2025

The SavvyCan connection mode is: LAWICEL / SLCAN. git However, when I try the Orion BMS 2 utility “Connect To BMS” it only shows “Selected CANdapter None Found” Q1) Is this just some BS Orion/Ewert is doing to force the use of. Under Windows 10 I am able to successfully capture the Orion BMS canbus traffic in SavvyCan.

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Cars That Think

JULY 30, 2021

Just about every device you own is probably available with Internet connectivity. needs Internet connectivity is up for debate. Connectivity usually comes at a premium, and it also usually involves buying a brand new whatever it is, because new hardware and software and services are required.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 4, 2025

It has been suggested I connect to the OBD and record CANBUS data from my car and that from a car that has not been altered and feed. I have my 1965 Ford Falcon on the road with a 2021 Mustang Mach-e drive system (battery pack, rear motor/ suspension assembly, HVAC, ABS, on board charger , touch screen etc. ) I t runs and drives just great!

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

And we intend to stimulate and grow new connections - a whole lot of them. In addition to Creative Greenius you’ll find these great EV Driven blogs: DIY Electric Car. We have come together to find and organize the best content from blogs and other web sites. Starting right now. Electric Car Blog. Electric Cars are for Girls.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home.  Straight-end connection wipers require a screwdriver to depress a tab within the arm.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 9, 2010

Finally, after cajoling the machinist for a month, I finally got my connector between the motor and trans. I do have to hand it to Jon at Portland Manufacturing, he did a great job fabricating this connector it fit like a glove, and after assembling the motor and trans. It ran like a dream.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

These contain a TEF6686 chip in a DIY-friendly package, suitable for through-hole soldering (the TEF6686 itself is a surface-mounted chip), and with radio-frequency shielding to help minimize interference. I soon settled on a configuration consisting of two printed circuit boards connected by ribbon cable.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 17, 2025

Any advise of connecting the controller and how to run the key switch wiring and wiring from solenoid to battery? Seeking advice on setting up a Yamaha G14 E with an alltrax 400 controller? I would also prefer to do away with the lead acid charger port and wiring since it’s now 36V lithium. Thank you

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 10, 2025

I can connect and read/change config settings fine. But the same cable/software won't connect to the 1253-8001. Hi, I have 2 controllers, I need to get the 1253-8001 working for my conversion build. I created a frankenstein serial cable and it works fine with the 1205M-5601. Any ideas? I'm scratching my head here.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 5, 2025

So directly connecting the leaf motor to the transmission input is a no-go. Hi all I'm in the early stages of putting a Leaf motor (EM57) into a 93 Subaru Sambar. Or I was, it turns out the leaf motor is too wide and would intersect with the rear right half shaft by about an inch.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2024

A rotary controller connected directly to the Nano lets you set the time. A battery backup connected to this port is needed to prevent resets due to power loss—using one of the popular coin-cell-based real-time backup clocks would be pointless due to their relative inaccuracy.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Searching the interwebs, I found no shortage of leads about how to build a DIY seismometer. The problem is that the DIY seismometer designs I was seeing were large and ungainly contraptions. I investigated what some other Web-connected Raspberry Shakes had recorded during that earthquake.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Oliver Keller at CERN’s S’Cool Lab has created a DIY particle detector that relies on inexpensive silicon photodiodes to detect alpha and beta particles (helium nuclei and free electrons whizzing through the air, respectively) and estimate their energy. I’m doing a Ph.D. Fortunately, I didn’t have to start from scratch.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Now, after countless versions of wiring things together, and even designing my own audio mixers, I finally have a DIY solution that works within a reasonable budget. I chose the $10 ESP32 because it would allow me to operate the WM8960 and also accept audio via a Bluetooth connection from, say, my phone, and stream it to the WM8960.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source. One of our 2006 Prius’ pack needed servicing and it only cost a few hundred dollars to fix 7 modules and change the bus bars connecting the modules by a hybrid shop.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 22, 2022

It’s nearly impossible to find a household today that doesn’t have at least one connected smart home device installed. It redefined the home security space by introducing wireless, DIY products and pioneered giving customers the ability to monitor their homes via a smartphone app. SimpliSafe works differently.

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Setec Powerr

APRIL 10, 2023

Electrical Hazards: Home charging stations require a high-voltage connection, which, if not installed properly, can pose a risk of electrocution, electrical fires, and damage to your vehicle or home. Section 1: Identifying Potential Risks 1.1 Section 1: Identifying Potential Risks 1.1 Section 2: Selecting the Right Equipment 2.1

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Simple Installation Process For small solar setups oriented towards sheds, DIY installation kits can streamline the process: – Position the Panel: Orient the solar panels to maximize sun exposure based on your hemisphere. . – Thin-Film: The most flexible solar panel option, but has marginally reduced efficiency levels.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s a little scary to recall that when iRobot last released an update to the Create DIY/educational robot platform, the calendar read 2014 (!). If this mainstream vote of confidence in ROS 2 by a company like iRobot surprises you, well then maybe a Create 3 should be the next robot in your life.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 23, 2021

I was wondering if anyone had any luck connecting their motor controller to CAN through arduino. Hey guys, I am an newbie when it comes to motor controllers. I'm currently in the design phase so I have yet to actual get my hands on the parts. If anyone has any advice with CAN, please let me know.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

I thought the engine/tranny was connected to the frame with three engine mounts, two bolts on the side and one connection in front. After removing these three connections I started to lift. I looked under the car (again) and noticed that the tranny seems connected to the underside. Something didn't feel right.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 30, 2024

There’s also a DIY option for this cleaning, and details for this can be found in the service manual under “Quad Camera Cover – Upper (remove and replace).” Tesla rolls out new commands feature for better connectivity Need accessories for your Tesla? What are your thoughts?

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DIY Electric Car

AUGUST 18, 2013

Connected the traction cables and charger cables to the bus bar and enclosed it in an electrical box. Connected traction fuse, in separate electrical box near the pack. Connected charger cables to bus bar via waterproof plug (not necessary for the bench test). Connected the rows together.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

The only thing left connecting the engine to the car were the engine bolts. We connected the lift, removed the engine bolts (holding the engine from the frame) and started to lift. We (Stu and I) disconnected the axle from the outer CV joint (basically disconnected the axle from the wheel).

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DIY Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

50 inch aluminum plate as the first step of connecting the transmission to the electric motor. My plan was to connect the two Clark forklift motors together end wise. I Made a template of masonite of the transmission bolt patern to transfer onto the.50 There just enough room to do it in the car.

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Teslarati

MAY 15, 2021

These include a steering wheel sensor, seat sensors, and seatbelt sensors, all of which must be controlled or connected by the driver at the time of Autopilot’s use. We have seen several companies and some owners use DIY hack devices to bypass these safety thresholds.

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DIY Electric Car

MAY 6, 2010

The waterproof unit is manufactured with a beefy anodized aluminum frame, clear polycarbonate flame-proof cover, Hall Effect throttle pedal input, waterproof automotive style control circuit connections (plugs with 10ft leads included), and easy to connect liquid cooling connections. WarP-Drive Interface Unit.

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