janosch_123

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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   I have built multiple EV conversions and used DC charging. - AC is easier to start with - DC charging protocols you need to communicate & negotiate with the rapid charger in the street - There is no reason why you couldn't DC charg
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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   Yep, especially the project forum is full of successful conversions: https://openinverter.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 Also, this community is built around open source (software and hardware) components.
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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   Absolutely. But they may be willing to pay someone to swap a component. EV hacking is a small community still, but with more of them on the road every year more and more people get interested. If $100k are turned into a $0 brick and you can
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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   I can't crack encryption I am afraid. Got a link? It's the first I hear about this.
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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   Depends, but it's possible: All vehicles I built were signed off by the licensing bodies & fully insured. We told both the lawmaker and the insurer about all our modifications and with some paperwork it was possible. The community
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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   I am with you of course. What I am highlighting is that if enough people are affected by a bankrupt OEM, it is not the end of the world to fix them so all is not lost in that case. I also don't think it is a particularly smart idea to
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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   I built some custom EVs & drove many miles with them. I used hacked/reverse engineered OEM parts for them. While the servers going dark might be annoying, you still have access to your cars hardware, giving various attack vectors i
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   by janosch_123 2y ago

   whoops, thank you, I will adjust. Learnt something about HN there.
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   Show HN: Battery Balancing explained in 5 mins – I built 3 EVs, now I share info [video](youtube.com)

   1 points by janosch_123 2y ago|2 comments
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    Show HN: What is a Lithium Ion Battery Management System? (video overview)(youtube.com)

    2 points by janosch_123 2y ago|0 comments
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    by janosch_123 2y ago

    Thanks Justin, much appreciated!
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    Show HN: I made a circuit board to explain EV tech [video](youtube.com)

    3 points by janosch_123 2y ago|2 comments
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    by janosch_123 3y ago

    this is great, I am currently working on making a kit that teaches people how an electric vehicle works. - all core concepts explained on one board - no dangerous electricity when learning - no soldering required - parts of the kit can late