Other Information
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Fun Stuff
Curtis Games
Years ago, I converted Curtis Controllers to do regenerative braking on series motors. You can read about it and get much more information on the details page here.
Kill-A-Watt
Wondering what the inside of a Kill-A-Watt energy monitor looks like? I did, so I took mine apart Pictures are here.
Insight EV
In 2007 I converted my 2001 Honda Insight to a EV. The picture album was made in a rush and so is lacking comments. Click here to browse the pictures. The primary purpose is to have a test bed for the Tri-Zilla 3 phase AC controller. Please do not ask about the Tri-Zilla, it is a back burner project and is still nowhere hear ready for production. We're talking years at this rate.
The conversion was a very quick one, taking nine days to install the GM EV-1 motor, batteries and basic instrumentation. The first day saw a lot of help removing all of the ICE components. It was a fun party. The HEPA accelerator pedal was an easy fit as well. I replaced the steel rear springs with air springs years ago, so a little air pressure fixed the heavily loaded rear end.