To remove those diode-sized components I've found that just adding extra solder to each side and rapidly switching back and forth gets it off pretty quick too while not needing too much time.
Design files are available on Damien Maguire GitHub. As far as I know the V6 is the latest version available. I know on the forum there was a talk of V7 but I am not aware of one available. If you know where to get them please let me know 😊
I see. I thought I heard/read that Johannes took over dev of the SDU boards so Damien could focus on new stuff (i.e. M3). I did see v7 and v8 on Johannes' GitHub (forked from Damien's repo). I assumed these were the latest but maybe I misunderstood which is why I asked. FWIW, I just downloaded the V8 design files and jlcpcb has everything in stock for it but it seems to be a totally different design and I can't find any info on it. Looks like he added it just a couple weeks ago...
@@nub340 I had a look at the Johannes Git Hub and yes he has V8 now. That version includes ESP module baked into the board in addition to Jtag connector and smaller 5 V regulator. For me this does not make any difference. But I was considering making my own design to include all those corrections
Components placed in the wrong direction. Thats fun. I had the same issue when ordering from JLC the Gen3 prius boards. Appears the placement file can be off. The next time I check everything before clicking to the build stage. Especially if you have to put in an equivalent Component
hi bud. I'm going Tesla SDU on a cradle in my VW Early Bay, 400v architecture. Can i ask, by going 400v can i just use the motor as is or will i still need to get the Inverter adapted? Thanks John
Hi Olive you should be fine with 400 V on Tesla as this is pretty much what they use. Nominal around 360 but fully charged around 400. But you could test the motor with much lover voltage around 100 V should be sufficient just to spin the motor
Great progress
Thank you 😊
Brilliant job mate, well done for sorting the issues and glad I was able to help. 🙂
Thank you so much it was very useful as I failed to find that model anywhere else
To remove those diode-sized components I've found that just adding extra solder to each side and rapidly switching back and forth gets it off pretty quick too while not needing too much time.
I have tried this but it was not fast enough, 😂. What only worked was to create a bridge
@@LatutaEV buy a second cheap soldering iron and hold one in each hand. 😉
@@alibro7512 yes I should shouldn't I,🤣
Great job working through all those issues! Can you clarify where you got the design files? Also, is there a reason you went with V6 and not V7 or V8?
Design files are available on Damien Maguire GitHub. As far as I know the V6 is the latest version available. I know on the forum there was a talk of V7 but I am not aware of one available. If you know where to get them please let me know 😊
I see. I thought I heard/read that Johannes took over dev of the SDU boards so Damien could focus on new stuff (i.e. M3). I did see v7 and v8 on Johannes' GitHub (forked from Damien's repo). I assumed these were the latest but maybe I misunderstood which is why I asked.
FWIW, I just downloaded the V8 design files and jlcpcb has everything in stock for it but it seems to be a totally different design and I can't find any info on it. Looks like he added it just a couple weeks ago...
@@nub340 interesting I will have a look but by just reading history it only change of 5 B regulator
@@nub340 I had a look at the Johannes Git Hub and yes he has V8 now. That version includes ESP module baked into the board in addition to Jtag connector and smaller 5 V regulator. For me this does not make any difference. But I was considering making my own design to include all those corrections
@@LatutaEV Oh cool, thanks for the update! I just wasn't sure whether those were truly the latest versions or not / if it was safe to use them.
Components placed in the wrong direction. Thats fun. I had the same issue when ordering from JLC the Gen3 prius boards. Appears the placement file can be off. The next time I check everything before clicking to the build stage. Especially if you have to put in an equivalent Component
The thing is that I had a few boards made by JLC PCB This is the first time I have had such a problem. But will double check from now on.
Can these boards be bought completed without needing any work other than installing?
You can't buy a fully completed board. At the open inverter shop you can buy complete board without the connectors
@@LatutaEV cool, thanks
@@dbc105 But it much more fun to build it yourself 😉
hi bud. I'm going Tesla SDU on a cradle in my VW Early Bay, 400v architecture. Can i ask, by going 400v can i just use the motor as is or will i still need to get the Inverter adapted? Thanks John
Hi Olive you should be fine with 400 V on Tesla as this is pretty much what they use. Nominal around 360 but fully charged around 400. But you could test the motor with much lover voltage around 100 V should be sufficient just to spin the motor
@@LatutaEV thanks mate