Hi, I have been reading a bit on this forum but this is my first post.
I purchased a 2013 Leaf motor/inverter and the thunderstruck VCU for it.
Now I need to get it all bench tested then work on adapting to a transmission (out of the car) then install everything once it is all working.
I was initially going to get a Chevy volt pack but after looking at the size it looks like I may have some issues storing that in my garage for a while before using it. It looks like taking them apart to make the form factor better will require a lot of safe handling processes I will need to read a lot about at some point. I did get some class 0 gloves/covers for whenever needed.
Has anyone tried using 20x small SLA batteries like a 12v 9ah with F2 terminals? I only need enough capacity to turn the motor to test all the electronics etc and can get them for less than 20$ each then reuse for other projects later.
240v ac to Bridge rectifier sounds like another option but not sure if it needs a cap or can feed the inverter directly.
I saw two videos on YouTube showing these as possible options but did not see the other specs needed.
I have experience on smaller motors (ebike, rc, and scooter motors), house wiring, and several ground up builds of ICE cars but the EV is new to me and something I am excited to learn about.
Again, I will invest in the proper packs once it is all tested.
Thanks for any assistance.
I purchased a 2013 Leaf motor/inverter and the thunderstruck VCU for it.
Now I need to get it all bench tested then work on adapting to a transmission (out of the car) then install everything once it is all working.
I was initially going to get a Chevy volt pack but after looking at the size it looks like I may have some issues storing that in my garage for a while before using it. It looks like taking them apart to make the form factor better will require a lot of safe handling processes I will need to read a lot about at some point. I did get some class 0 gloves/covers for whenever needed.
Has anyone tried using 20x small SLA batteries like a 12v 9ah with F2 terminals? I only need enough capacity to turn the motor to test all the electronics etc and can get them for less than 20$ each then reuse for other projects later.
240v ac to Bridge rectifier sounds like another option but not sure if it needs a cap or can feed the inverter directly.
I saw two videos on YouTube showing these as possible options but did not see the other specs needed.
I have experience on smaller motors (ebike, rc, and scooter motors), house wiring, and several ground up builds of ICE cars but the EV is new to me and something I am excited to learn about.
Again, I will invest in the proper packs once it is all tested.
Thanks for any assistance.