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jerrykco

It's been a while for my updates. But I have been working on the VW on two fronts.
First, I am continuing to strip the Transporter of any attachments albeit slowly. I now have the three doors off. and next I'll be taking all the windows off. After everything is removed I'll build my purchased ...

jerrykco

Zombie supports obd-ii so any generic gauge interface works.

For example an elm dongle and torq pro gauges on a tablet will display data.
Or real dash, etc
And you can also map to what ever ids you like.

So you can ju

Hey Bratitude, looks like you sent before you finished typing. "So you can ...

jerrykco

I wonder if your display could be used on the Lexus GS450h drive unit and inverter with the Zombi inverter board fitted, and with the Gen 2 Prius and inverter with a Zombi board fitted ..... Hope so, that looks neat .....

T1 Terry

Well with the limited knowledge I have so far, I can't see why ...

jerrykco

Regarding the Display I am programming (see post above) that has the ability to receive and filter CAN Messages, I am trying to get a handle on CAN messages I would like to process and display appropriately. I will not have a VCU. Only the ZV + Leaf Inverter-Charger-Motor stack and the Orion BMS.
I ...

jerrykco

I decided I needed another widget on my display:

jerrykco

While you are at this stage of the build, I'd seriously look at either changing the gearbox.....
There is a lot of room under a Doka rear tray to mount batteries.....
Finding the metal sides that fit on the rear to change it from a flatbed into a ute might be a challenge .....
T1 Terry

I have ...

jerrykco

This restoration will not be for racing. I'm thinking of Sunday coffee with the wife, or Ice-cream runs with the grandkids or an EV Show and tell in a park or meet-up.

jerrykco

I have been working on my CAN_BUS display. This is my Prototype.

VW display Prototype.jpg

I am programming it on a Stone HMI Display I purchased from stoneitech.com in China. I bought it with the stm32 option so I can use the Leaf motor and Orion BMS CAN Messages to update values for the widgit ...

jerrykco

Congratulations!

jerrykco

ianlighting wrote: ↑Thu Jul 31, 2025 6:06 am Ah… simple when you know, thanks.

For those in the USA https://www.tme.com/us/en-us/details/kl ... a-35-32-1/

jerrykco

tom91 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:10 pm barely any of the BMS messages are ingested and used.
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HI Tom, is there a list so us new to this can know what is covered and what is not consumed?

I.E. Is there a way in Params to specify these maximums?

jerrykco

It is so cool, that you actually have portal axle gearing on that! 8-)
I suppose the gear reduction axle transmission you refer to is the gearbox on the wheel hub?
A benefit is increase in ground clearance under the axle, but downside additional possible failure point and transmission losses.
You ...

jerrykco

Sounds good. Happy to answer anything. I should add, I’m not going to be the right person to help on Zombie VCU stuff, and I do consider myself to still be very much a learner on the whole world of EV conversion, but if there’s any insight I can share I’ll be happy to.

There is significant ...

jerrykco

that sucks, you could possibly harvest the good cells from the module for other purposes. But I would just slowly drain that cell to 0, and do it in an isolated area. Just reduces the chance of anything happening

Yeah, it does. All 32 Modules are currently sitting at 21.7V including the damaged ...

jerrykco

You might want to take a look at your gearbox before you start getting too far into the build. .

Hi Ian,
I have a newly rebuilt freeway flyer transmission and a new set of higher geared transaxles. So what you see in the picture will be replaced.
Above in previous posts in this thread, I ...

jerrykco

Progress update:
We cleaned up the shop area and made room for the VW. Got it moved into the shop after removing all the parts from the Ioniq 5 battery.
Next steps:
- Remove everything from the body of the VW.
- Strip it using a sand blaster and Green Diamond media
- Prime it with Roll-On Epoxy ...

jerrykco

tom91 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 10:24 am No. do not do that in a vehicle.

Right, Tom.
This is only for storage on the floor of the shop and is temporary.
My build will include a custom aluminum battery box to be designed to fit under the back seat in the crew cab.
Storage in the shop and the damage to one of the modules, damn!

jerrykco

I am restacking them with a sheet of plywood between them. Thanks for the heads-up!

jerrykco

For converting Classic Cars with Analog gauges to EV, has anyone looked into Displays that can lurk on the can bus intercept specific messages for updating a dashboard add on display?
I found this on Alibaba. It has a GUI development application and has an optional STM32 processor available for the ...

jerrykco

Got the Ioniq5 Battery disassembled.

It's actually a masterpiece of mechanical engineering!
My current thinking is 16 of the 32 modules (38.5KWH). But I will look at getting all 32 for 77 KWH. This would be preferred but will be substantially more difficult.

jerrykco

Oh boy, zombie arrived yesterday.....

Thanks Damien!

jerrykco

Update: I ordered Zombiverter an June 11. I haven't received a confirmation email as of today June 14th. Is that normal?

I also ordered and received from Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801027254586.html the metal case and wire harness for the card.
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Questions ...

jerrykco

Great project @cajamatt,
I am just starting a similar project (Leaf Stack, Zombi, Ioniq5 battery): https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6236
So much good information in your post and in others comments to you. Happily following your progress.
Would like to touch base with you.
Email me ...

jerrykco

It seems to be working for me. Pressing "Add to cart" and then "Checkout"

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At which stage are you having issue? I notice you're not on the https site https://www.evbmw.com/index.php/evbmw-webshop/vcu-boards this is likely ...

jerrykco

Well this is discouraging.
I tried to order the Zombieverter on http://www.evbmw.com/index.php/evbmw-webshop/vcu-boards
I get this message:
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Your shopping cart is empty!

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