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 I¹ve 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
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@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 _______________________________________________ OvmsDev mailing list OvmsDev@lists.teslaclub.hk http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev
Hi Rob, I¹ll send a complete GEVCU 5 hardware list when I get a moment. It¹s based on a Arduino Due architecture with a 84Mhz 32-bit microcontroller :-) Here¹s 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@evergreen-consulting.co.uk> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@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@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 I¹ve 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 _______________________________________________ OvmsDev mailing list OvmsDev@lists.teslaclub.hk http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev
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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@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@evergreen-consulting.co.uk> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@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@zerocarbonworld.org <kevin.sharpe@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 _______________________________________________ OvmsDev mailing list OvmsDev@lists.teslaclub.hk http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev
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-- ---- Nigel Jones
Nigel, For the OVMS firmware updates, three suggestions if you end up doing this a lot: The PICKIT programmers have a programmer-to-go functionality. You can download the firmware to the programmer, plug it in to the module, hit a button, and the firmware is downloaded. This is what we do when we have 100 modules to program. Use a 6 pin extension cable, coming out of the OVMS module. Then, just plug in pickit and laptop in the car. Use two modules, and swap them in the car (programming the disconnected one on your bench). For OVMS v3 (whatever, whenever), it would be sensible to use either USB to update firmware, or a file on microSD card. Both these approaches do the programming from a boot loader in low memory. Updating over wifi/cellular is tricky for embedded hardware like OVMS / GEVCU. You need all the comms stuff fixed in low memory, and only update the user space code higher up. Makes it tricky to update the comms stuff (boot loader). Regards, Mark. On 15 May, 2014, at 7:48 pm, Nigel Jones <nigel@cherrybyte.me.uk> wrote:
I also came across @fleetprobe ( Davy De Waele) 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@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
<MODIce_enclosure.png>
Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered Charity #1141347
From: Robert Sharpe <robert.sharpe@evergreen-consulting.co.uk> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@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@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 _______________________________________________ OvmsDev mailing list OvmsDev@lists.teslaclub.hk http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev
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Not to mention the recovery mode items. (to recover from a bad flash.) -W On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 7:19 AM, Mark Webb-Johnson <mark@webb-johnson.net>wrote:
Nigel,
For the OVMS firmware updates, three suggestions if you end up doing this a lot:
1. The PICKIT programmers have a programmer-to-go functionality. You can download the firmware to the programmer, plug it in to the module, hit a button, and the firmware is downloaded. This is what we do when we have 100 modules to program.
2. Use a 6 pin extension cable, coming out of the OVMS module. Then, just plug in pickit and laptop in the car.
3. Use two modules, and swap them in the car (programming the disconnected one on your bench).
For OVMS v3 (whatever, whenever), it would be sensible to use either USB to update firmware, or a file on microSD card. Both these approaches do the programming from a boot loader in low memory.
Updating over wifi/cellular is tricky for embedded hardware like OVMS / GEVCU. You need all the comms stuff fixed in low memory, and only update the user space code higher up. Makes it tricky to update the comms stuff (boot loader).
Regards, Mark.
On 15 May, 2014, at 7:48 pm, Nigel Jones <nigel@cherrybyte.me.uk> wrote:
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@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
<MODIce_enclosure.png>
Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered Charity #1141347
From: Robert Sharpe <robert.sharpe@evergreen-consulting.co.uk> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@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@zerocarbonworld.org <kevin.sharpe@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 _______________________________________________ OvmsDev mailing list OvmsDev@lists.teslaclub.hk http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev
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Do I understand correctly that this could be used in DIY conversions, Kevin? My friend with the Morris Minor may be interested in helping as a beta-tester. On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Kevin Sharpe < kevin.sharpe@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@evergreen-consulting.co.uk> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@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@zerocarbonworld.org <kevin.sharpe@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.
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Do I understand correctly that this could be used in DIY conversions, Kevin? Correct, I¹m using GEVCU 3 in my VW Camper conversion providing an interface between the various controls and CAN based devices such as Inverters, chargers, and instruments. Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered Charity #1141347
Kevin, Do you have anything on target pricing for GEVCU v3? While there is some synergy between the two projects, when I looked at GEVCU v2 last year, my three biggest concerns were: I/O: GEVCU was more about digital I/O and PWM, while OVMS needs a bunch of different comms options (mostly async). Price: GEVCU retails for US$595 (vs US$99 for OVMS v2). Power consumption: In general, units like GEVCU are designed to be on when the car is driving or charging, and off at other times. Doing telematics separately seems a sensible approach. I was wondering about a hybrid approach. Some of the GSM units (like the SIMCOM OVMS uses) can run user programs alongside the traditional modem and have I/O. All the telematics could run on such a processor (always on) and an I/O line could be used to wake up the GEVCU if required. But, such an arrangement would be far from trivial and a stretch for a hobbyist approach. A dual-processor, dual-firmware, system is much more complex to maintain and keep up-to-date. Regarding full linux boxes (like raspberry pi, beagle bone, etc), my concern is power consumption. It would be wonderful to have a linux base, but the overhead is horrendous. Regards, Mark. On 15 May, 2014, at 6:55 pm, Kevin Sharpe <kevin.sharpe@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
<MODIce_enclosure.png>
Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered Charity #1141347
From: Robert Sharpe <robert.sharpe@evergreen-consulting.co.uk> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@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@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 _______________________________________________ OvmsDev mailing list OvmsDev@lists.teslaclub.hk http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev
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Do you have anything on target pricing for GEVCU v3? GEVCU 5 is designed to be much lower cost than GEVCU 3 and the BOM (including case) is 205 USD using MOUSER list prices. My guess is that we can keep it well under $200 in volume production. I will send you a BOM and maybe your friends in Hong Kong could quote :-) Personally, I think the increased functionality is worth paying for and I don¹t think 200 USD would stop many people from using OVMS/GEVCU when you consider dual-CAN, BT, WiFI, lots memory, flash, Android, etc. etc. I also think sharing a common hardware platform would bring huge benefits in terms of future cost reductions, support, and development. Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered Charity #1141347
The CINCH case is lovely and it looks as if it would be pretty easy to produce hardware that is compatible with OVMS/GEVCU and bring out GPS, GSM, and WiFi antennas on the rear panel leaving the exiting 30 pin connector for I/O. Bluetooth would use an internal antenna. I¹ll ask my colleagues to investigate the possibility of porting the OVMS software to the AT915AM3X8E used on the Arduino DUE. I¹ll also look into realistic build costs for the hardware. Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered Charity #1141347 From: Mark Webb-Johnson <mark@webb-johnson.net> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 13:13 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Subject: Re: [Ovmsdev] GEVCU 5 hardware Kevin, Do you have anything on target pricing for GEVCU v3? While there is some synergy between the two projects, when I looked at GEVCU v2 last year, my three biggest concerns were: 1. I/O: GEVCU was more about digital I/O and PWM, while OVMS needs a bunch of different comms options (mostly async). 2. 3. 4. Price: GEVCU retails for US$595 (vs US$99 for OVMS v2). 5. 6. 7. Power consumption: In general, units like GEVCU are designed to be on when the car is driving or charging, and off at other times. Doing telematics separately seems a sensible approach. I was wondering about a hybrid approach. Some of the GSM units (like the SIMCOM OVMS uses) can run user programs alongside the traditional modem and have I/O. All the telematics could run on such a processor (always on) and an I/O line could be used to wake up the GEVCU if required. But, such an arrangement would be far from trivial and a stretch for a hobbyist approach. A dual-processor, dual-firmware, system is much more complex to maintain and keep up-to-date. Regarding full linux boxes (like raspberry pi, beagle bone, etc), my concern is power consumption. It would be wonderful to have a linux base, but the overhead is horrendous. Regards, Mark. On 15 May, 2014, at 6:55 pm, Kevin Sharpe <kevin.sharpe@zerocarbonworld.org> wrote:
Hi Rob,
I¹ll send a complete GEVCU 5 hardware list when I get a moment. It¹s based on a Arduino Due architecture with a 84Mhz 32-bit microcontroller :-)
Here¹s a link to the enclosure which is IP67/69 (submersible!)
http://www.cinch.com/products/modular-integrated-connector-enclosure
<MODIce_enclosure.png>
Kevin Sharpe | Founder & Patron | Zero Carbon World is a UK Registered Charity #1141347
From: Robert Sharpe <robert.sharpe@evergreen-consulting.co.uk> Reply-To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@lists.teslaclub.hk> Date: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:31 To: OVMS Developers <ovmsdev@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@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 I¹ve 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.
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