[Ovmsdev] GEVCU 5 hardware

[Nigel Jones]

I also came across @fleetprobe (
Davy De Waele <https://twitter.com/ddewaele>) who have their proprietary
equilvalent based on some atmel microcontroller. No idea of the overall
capabilities


As someone more used to larger memory systems (!) & new to OVMS. I was also
interested in the plethora of CAN bus adapters compatable with the rasberry
pi via the SPI interface - or possibly USB.. This potentially opens up to a
much broader audience for development (linux kernel support) BUT very
significant power usage 500mA-1000mA @ 5V. that's more awkward especially
when not driving. Well basically it can't happen = flat 12V

I do like the idea of
 * connectivity locally within car (wifi/bluetooth) without requiring
cellular data connection - idea for an additional in-car dash display for
"production" use or even for debugging messages
 * anything to make sw updating easier. with the ovms I need to disconnect
3+ cables in car, bring inside, open up box, attach pic programmer,
program, screw back up, go back out to car, plug back in. I'm more used to
OTA updates... easy for a pi, but presumably trick for microcontroller.
Anything that speeds up this iteration would be helpful





On 15 May 2014 11:55, Kevin Sharpe <kevin.sharpe at zerocarbonworld.org> wrote:

> Hi Rob,
>
> I’ll send a complete GEVCU 5 hardware list when I get a moment. It’s based
> on a Arduino Due architecture with a 84Mhz 32-bit microcontroller :-)
>
> Here’s a link to the enclosure which is IP67/69 (submersible!)
>
> http://www.cinch.com/products/modular-integrated-connector-enclosure
>
>
>
> Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered
> Charity #1141347
>
>
> From: Robert Sharpe <robert.sharpe at evergreen-consulting.co.uk>
> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev at lists.teslaclub.hk>
> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31
> To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev at lists.teslaclub.hk>
> Subject: Re: [Ovmsdev] GEVCU 5 hardware
>
> Hi Kevin,
>
> It seems sensible to assess the opportunity.
>
> If someone more informed than me can list the relative features, potential
> and cost of the two units then that would put us in a better position to
> comment.
>
> Regards,
> Rob
>
> ---- On Thu, 15 May 2014 11:00:50 +0100 *Kevin Sharpe
> <kevin.sharpe at zerocarbonworld.org <kevin.sharpe at zerocarbonworld.org>>*wrote ----
>
> Version 5 of the Generalised Electric Vehicle Control Unit (GEVCU) will
> include BT, WiFi, and isolated I/O in a low cost and rugged automotive
> enclosure. Many of the things on my OVMS wish list!
>
> GEVCU development is progressing well and I’ve suggested they add GPS as
> an option in the final version;
>
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/gevcu-development
>
> Would their be any interest in porting OVMS to the GEVCU hardware? Or even
> in merging the projects possibly?
>
> I ask this because the more resources we can bring to the project the more
> likely it is to flourish.
>
>
> Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered
> Charity #1141347
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