Has anyone tried driving the Vectrix motor with another controller? I am thinking with the costs of the stock MC replacements and chargers would it be possible to just use the rolling chassis and adapt a new MC, lithium, cycle analyst, and charger.
I am thinking this would be better than adapting an ICE motorcycle to an EV.
Thoughts, ideas?
Motor controller replacement, what if...
Tue, 08/14/2012 - 17:16
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Motor controller replacement, what if...
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could this MC be an alternative?
http://ridemission.com/mc600-evaluation-program/
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I do not know if it is possible to get a customized firmware for a NFO Sinus controller.
They also offer a 5 year guarantee of ball bearings since there are no current passing that way because of the sinus-shaped feeding.
Yes, it is a big box, but probably due to large capacitors when fed with AC, so it might be possible to reduce the size.
From the site: http://www.nfo.se/
THE PATENT: NFO Natural Field Orientation
Does not need a sensor on the motor
It is a small company with a unique product, so they might be helpful.
I am going to assume no one has tried to convert to another motor controller, I thought about sevcon controllers right away.
I just don't have any information on the Vectrix motor, I read somewhere it was 3 phase DC, I guess I will put a scope on it to see what I need to drive it. I just don't have enough information yet..
I was looking for an option if the controller dies, not going to spend more than I paid for the bike to fix it. I would like to be able to program as well, change ramp up etc.
Here are some other discussions on the same subject;
http://visforvoltage.org/forum/11119-possible-300a-motor-controller-utilised-igbts
http://visforvoltage.org/forum/11051-buying-dead-vectrix-ressurection
http://visforvoltage.org/forum/11067-looking-dead-mc-card
A replacement MC would need to be able to take 145vdc at the input, produce sine wave AC, and do field weakenning
The stock controller does a max phase current of 275A (IIRC)
If you want the same performance, that's what you need
The Sevcon's don't go high enough in voltage
that controller you provided a link for would be plenty powerful
cheapest way to get a replacement controller is to repair the one you already have - usually its just a connection issue on the IGBT module, the module itself is fine
Matt
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2007 Vectrix, modified with 42 x Thundersky 60Ah in July 2010. Done 194'000km
Does any one have a used controler board for sell. I am not sure to remove the IGBT will be enough to fix my Scooter.
Thank for help
Serge
Serge Bessault
"Insulated-gate bipolar transistor", a newer high-power transistor type with some drawbacks too. You can look it up on wikipedia if your are deeply interested in understanding what makes them different from MOSFETs (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor).
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Anybody can tell me how to get a canbus adapter and the software for a 2007 VX1. I call Peak France they are anable to send eather the canbus adapter and Vectrix software. We can just download the encoder software from their website.
Sorry for my bad enlish and many thank for anyhelp
Serge
Serge Bessault
I found a peak interface a year ago in ebay Serge and the firmware came from a member here by email.
regards
Klaus
Thank you Klaus
Matt send me directly all the informations to get a new can bus and an ICBT.
uscomponent.com for the ICBT
gridconnect.com for the can bus
I just order both and I am now waiting to get them. Then I will try to have my Vectrix back on the road.
A member send me as well the firmware.
It is very kind to see how Vectrix owners are helpfull.
Best Regards
Serge
Serge Bessault
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