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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

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

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 ...

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.

Oh boy, zombie arrived yesterday..... Thanks Damien!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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:
Shopping Cart
Your shopping cart is empty!

Hi Cajamatt,
I also want to use an Ionic5 with a leaf stack and Zombieverter. Can you tell me about charging, the BMS you used and could you use the contactor from the Ionic 5? Did you reverse engineer the Ionic5 BMS?

Try this one:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2261800073471035.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.2.13adv4zhv4zh5q&algo_pvid=b1166ad7-10ea-4644-9fec-1c5d9352d7b0&algo_exp_id=b1166ad7-10ea-4644-9fec-1c5d9352d7b0-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2215%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%217 ...

You can set an output to HVactive, this means the output is active when the ZombieVerter is in Run or Charge Mode
There is more explanation on the wiki: https://openinverter.org/wiki/ZombieVerter_VCU#Pin_Input/Output_and_functions


When I read through the doc above: The Enclosure Kit with Header ...

discuss on forum -> open an issue if appropriate

My apologies for sending a DM to ask how to ask about a feature or enhancement. And after getting my ears boxed and some more research I read Johannes' post about features and issues above. So hear goes.

Subject: Zombieverter - Enhancement for ...

I have 32 modules to make 96s,my setup is w124 benz with lexus gs450h,i pull 500amps peak with no issue,i have an orion bms2,ive made sure to have 8 temperature sensor monitoring the battery and it hardly raises any temparature

Hi Joe, I have this battery also and want to install it with a leaf ...

ianlighting wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:13 pm Seen my T2 build? There’s photos I’ve put up over the last 2 days that give you some pointers on how you can arrange the Leaf stack. Mine’s a 74, so I’m guessing I’ve got a bit more space to play with.

Checking them out, now!

Bratitude wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:06 pm I am using the a leaf motor and half of one of these batteries.

What are you using for the BMS?
Are you cooling the batteries? (I read some concerns in the topics you shared).

Now for some Pictures:
Rescuing the Transporter:
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The Battery
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The EM57
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Oppisite of Shaft Side EM 57.jpg
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Shaft Side EM ...

'63 VW Transporter - EM57 Powered. [WIP]
This is my new project. Finally wrapping up the '70 MGB Roadster - 2015 Leaf EM57 powered and we learned a lot!
So far just collecting parts.
● A new wire harness is on the way.
● We have the full stack Leaf EM57 motor already.
I am not sure it will fit but ...

Ok cool :) So what exactly was the issue?
Would be good if you could upgrade to 5.35.R but read this first: https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5075

Will do the update as soon as possible after reading the topic.
The wiring I was using was obviously home made. I used auto bullet style ...

This latist problem is Resolved
I found the intermittent was down at the motor.
Thanks go to Johannes for asking for the SPOT VALUES.
SPOT VALUES are your friend.