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VCU Boards
These boards provide control over various OEM modules, drivetrains, chargers etc to allow integration with ev conversion projects.
Also capable of integrating modern vehicle CAN to keep OEM functions working.
Just added CCS DC Fast charge capability via the BMW i3 LIM and ZombieVerter VCU
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Due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage boards may be missing some components. Where possible these parts will be supplied in the kit but this is not always possible. Please see the relevant support threads on the Openinverter forum for further details as the situation changes from day to day.
ZombieVerter VCU Built
ZombieVerter VCU V1.
Designed to provide an all-in-one vehicle control unit for EV conversion projects.
Fully configurable via WiFi using the Openinverter ecosystem.
All parts fitted including header as pictured.
Enclosure, connector and pins supplied.
No soldering required!
Bench tested on a drivetrain prior to dispatch
This device controls an ever growing list of drivetrains, chargers and accessories via CAN/Serial interfaces.
Most recently added CCS DC Fast Charge via the BMW i3 LIM module! and Chademo via internal CAN
Price includes worldwide tracked postage.
Fully open source project.
Support via the openinverter.org forum.
https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1696
Software and resources available on Github:
https://github.com/damienmaguire/Stm32-vcu
Note the software is in development as of 09/2022
Testing in my E46 Touring conversion :
https://vimeo.com/565240929
Delivery : up to 4 weeks from order.
No tax or other surcharges.
750.00€ Ex Tax: 750.00€
ZombieVerter VCU
ZombieVerter VCU V1.
Designed to provide an all-in-one vehicle control unit for EV conversion projects.
Fully configurable via WiFi using the Openinverter ecosystem.
Enclosure and connectors NOT supplied. Please see attached BOM
Please see the relevant support thread on the OpenInverter forum linked below for details
Soldering required
June ' 24 Update : 4 SOIC parts are not populated but supplied in the kit and must be soldered to the board.
This device controls an ever growing list of drivetrains, chargers and accessories via CAN/Serial interfaces.
Most recently added CCS DC Fast Charge via the BMW i3 LIM module!
Price includes worldwide tracked postage.
Fully open source project.
Support via the openinverter.org forum.
https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1696
Software and resources available on Github:
https://github.com/damienmaguire/Stm32-vcu
Note the software is in development as of 06/2024
Testing in my E46 Touring conversion :
https://vimeo.com/565240929
Delivery : up to 4 weeks from order.
No tax or other surcharges.
350.00€ Ex Tax: 350.00€
ESP8266 Pre Programmed WiFi Module
Due to demand from the community I am now offering pre programmed ESP8266 WiFi modules
Please specify if you want openinverter or Lexus VCU version
Delivery : up to 4 weeks from order.
Price includes worldwide tracked postage.
No tax or other surcharges.
50.00€ Ex Tax: 50.00€
CAN Bus Man-In-The-Middle
V1 Open source man-in-the-middle board for modification of CAN data on the fly
Soldering required
Enclosure NOT supplied.Connector NOT supplied.
CAN be used for a wide variety of applications e.g. installing a Tesla Gen 2 battery charger in a Gen 1 Nissan Leaf
Based on the STM32F105 Microcontroller.
Fully open source project.
Support via the openinverter.org Forum
Software and resources available on Github
Note software is still in development
Delivery : up to 4 weeks from order.
No tax or other surcharges.
100.00€ Ex Tax: 100.00€
Lexus GS450H VCU
This design is deprecated and no longer receives updates. It is recommended to use the Zombieverter VCU in its place.
V2 controller for the Lexus GS450H inverter
Supplied fully programmed with WiFi module.
Enclosure and connectors NOT supplied. Please see attached BOM
Soldering required
Price includes worldwide tracked postage.
Fully open source project.
Support via the openinverter.org Forum
Software and resources available on Github
New firmware now available.
See Openinverter Wiki for details :https://openinverter.org/wiki/Lexus_GS450h_Inverter
Video on setup : https://vimeo.com/501777258
Note software is still in development
Development Testing
Delivery : up to 4 weeks from order.
No tax or other surcharges.
350.00€ Ex Tax: 350.00€