[Ovmsdev] OVMS v2 Simple Hardware

[Tom Saxton]

If people think of the OVMS as an anti-theft device, then it needs to be as
subtle as possible.

    Tom

on 7/22/12 3:45 AM, felix bonnier wrote:

> LOOKS GREAT!!  fantastic job everyone.
> 
> Mark I would think twice about having a vibrant color. Most people will
> probably want to hide the box, it is the function that is important.......
> 
> best
> 
> felix b.
> 
> 
> On Jul 22, 2012, at 5:56 PM, Mark Webb-Johnson wrote:
> 
>> Guys,
>> 
>> Here are the latest pics. Very neat, and getting close.
>> 
>> This was supposed to be the final prototype, but some problems found:
>> 
>> 1. Diag port can't tx while pic on. This is caused by the new voltage divider
>> arrangement, and we're trying to add a diode to get it working.
>> 
>> 2. 12v ADC measuring circuit doesn't work. Design issue, now ok.
>> 
>> 3. GSM/GPRS switch stuck ON. Board design fault, now ok.
>> 
>> Other than that, it works perfectly. Can bus is fine, LEDs are the same
>> brightness and easy to read. Transistor circuit for async comms pic->sitcom
>> works great (thanks William). Cable arrangement is fantastic.
>> 
>> So, I've got a final prototype board coming in the next week or so. I'll run
>> that in my car for 1 week, and if no issues are found will then give
>> production go ahead.
>> 
>> Regards, Mark
>> 
>> Color samples: I've chosen C-65, but seriously considered C-15 or C-75.
>> <image.png>
>> 
>> DIAG port and LEDs.
>> <photo 1.JPG>
>> 
>> Car connector, gsm and gps antennas.
>> <photo 2.JPG>
>> 
>> Compare vs v1. Under 1/2 size, overall.
>> <photo 3.JPG>
>> 
>> Board slides out.
>> <photo 4.JPG>
>> 
>> Cable and size comparison.
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