ccmdr
100 W
Morning all .
After my Adaptto stopped functioning for the second time, I believe it's time to try to tackle an issue that could prevent controllers braking the world over .
To avoid immediate confusion this is not about battery->controller it's controller<->motor .
First, why aren't we all putting phase current rated fuses inline with each phase in the motor? Either rate the current to your max phase/regen current, whichever is higher. I've spotted a few fuses online some inexpensive others more pricey.
Is anyone using this idea already or implemented something similar? I'd like to hear real world experience ... whilst I'm waiting for parts to be delivered.
Just think a wet motor, phase wires cut, perished insulation, motor overcurrent can all likely damage your controller and by simply having a fuse/protection device on our phases we could save so much extra time, hasstle and hard earned cash! We do it in industry so why the dickens not the EV environment?
Second, more for the Adaptto user base, 2x4 stackable female. These Adaptto units are generally great, however they've packed everything in close together, so getting to some of the FETs means removing the 'phase drivers'. If your out of warrenty and opened the unit up these 2x4 unit's for a few quid will save you time in the future when you inevitably have to go back inside.
After my Adaptto stopped functioning for the second time, I believe it's time to try to tackle an issue that could prevent controllers braking the world over .
To avoid immediate confusion this is not about battery->controller it's controller<->motor .
First, why aren't we all putting phase current rated fuses inline with each phase in the motor? Either rate the current to your max phase/regen current, whichever is higher. I've spotted a few fuses online some inexpensive others more pricey.
Is anyone using this idea already or implemented something similar? I'd like to hear real world experience ... whilst I'm waiting for parts to be delivered.
Just think a wet motor, phase wires cut, perished insulation, motor overcurrent can all likely damage your controller and by simply having a fuse/protection device on our phases we could save so much extra time, hasstle and hard earned cash! We do it in industry so why the dickens not the EV environment?
Second, more for the Adaptto user base, 2x4 stackable female. These Adaptto units are generally great, however they've packed everything in close together, so getting to some of the FETs means removing the 'phase drivers'. If your out of warrenty and opened the unit up these 2x4 unit's for a few quid will save you time in the future when you inevitably have to go back inside.