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I made a controller that lets me directly control the BMW i3 Rex. Not for sale, but I'll probably release the code at some point. Please don't hassle me, this is a side project and I have a day job.
This will allow the BMW Rex to be used as a stand-alone 300-400VDC generator. I think it should be able to put out about 25kW peak. One could also equip this with a NACS or CCS interface and use it to emergency charge an EV in remote locations.
I made a controller that lets me directly control the BMW i3 Rex. Not for sale, but I'll probably release the code at some point. Please don't hassle me, this is a side project and I have a day job. This will allow the BMW Rex to be used as a stand-alone 30...
Open this video on IngineerixThis is me driving my somewhat concerned brother around on an electric E-Z-Go golf cart, I think it was 1978. My Dad worked for E-Z-Go, so used to bring home engineering mules for us to beat on. After a few years, I learned what field weakening was and doub...
Open this video on IngineerixI have to post this before someone burns down an expensive multi-kilobuck Tesla! If you want to understand this failure mechanism, search for "Lithium Dendrite growth". My Original video: https://youtu.be/i27lApNWkyA Other videos on this topic: https://yout...
Open this video on IngineerixOne of the most despised components in an EV - The 12v battery! Let's discuss why it's there, why it's hated, and why it's important, then what are the solutions to keeping your Tesla happy. If you haven't seen my previous 2 videos on t his topic: https://y...
Open this video on IngineerixTesla is finally starting to relax their hostile attitude toward right-to-repair and giving us at least some basic functionality to be able to diagnose and replace modules in the car. Protip: You can watch my video at 1.5x to help offset my unscripted rambl...
Open this video on IngineerixHere we teardown Tesla's newest Motor and Inverter tech! The Tesla part number for this Drive unit is 1665000, so I'm calling it the "Triple 0". Tesla also has a 3 letter designation of 4D1. Weight (wet): 194 lbs/88 kg If you would like to support me direct...
Open this video on IngineerixSee my original video about the Pyrofuse: https://youtu.be/Kk4F8piyUmo Here's the part 2 for the Plaid: https://youtu.be/cmLjfwAkCuE
Open this video on IngineerixHow many Xmas trees do you think Tesla installs in each car? Probably close to 250! Sorry for the clickbait, but it's true! Tool-less, reusable plastic fasteners, colloquially called "Christmas Trees" by the automotive industry. NVH - Noise Vibration and Ha...
Open this video on IngineerixCoil was made by Greg Leyh of "Lightning on Demand" @ https://lod.org/ This is a 40 foot tall coil that has an inflatable center core, so it can collapse easily by letting the air out. The Toroid is also inflatable. This thing is huge, the videos don't do i...
Open this video on IngineerixI wanted to make a short video to report on this. Owners of 2014 cars or older will be losing connectivity unless they get an LTE upgrade. News from AT&T: https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1324171/ Tesla LTE upgrade for $200: https://www.tesla....
Open this video on IngineerixI fully support Tesla and love their cars and engineering, but some of their policies need to change. Let's discuss it! If you read anything, check out the last link below. (FTC report to Congress) Support my channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/Ingineerix/ab...
Open this video on IngineerixThis is really part 3 of the BMS video, because I forgot to cover it: https://youtu.be/SoiItQZBthg Here we cover a little-known but important safety system that not just Teslas have, but all EVs and Hybrids; The High Voltage Isolation Detection System Suppo...
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