Nodge68 said:

I struggle to listen to Damien for more than a few minutes at a time Ali, so didn't watch the whole video.
Does the board come ready assembled, or do you have to put it together yourself, with components you've souced?

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I can understand that mate, what he is saying is very relevant to me so I'm interested but his voice is very boring.
I believe the VCU kit comes mostly complete but a few chips need soldering on but I'll report back when it arrives.
If I'd paid 750 Euro I could have got it complete including box and connectors but where is the fun in that.
While waiting for it to arrive I've started figuring out where the Chademo socket will go. The easiest place is under the bonnet which is not ideal but workable. I'll have to pop the bonnet to charge but it will happen so infrequently I'm not to bothered.

Alibro said:

I can understand that mate, what he is saying is very relevant to me so I'm interested but his voice is very boring.
I believe the VCU kit comes mostly complete but a few chips need soldering on but I'll report back when it arrives.
If I'd paid 750 Euro I could have got it complete including box and connectors but where is the fun in that.
While waiting for it to arrive I've started figuring out where the Chademo socket will go. The easiest place is under the bonnet which is not ideal but workable. I'll have to pop the bonnet to charge but it will happen so infrequently I'm not to bothered.

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Can you not put the Chademo socket where the original fuel filled was, or is that space already taken?

Have you seen this Ali?

Nodge68 said:

Can you not put the Chademo socket where the original fuel filled was, or is that space already taken?

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My ac charger is in the old fuel filler hole. It gets used frequently and fits nicely so I'll keep it there. I've already made a bracket for the Chademo socket to bolt it to the inverter.


Just needs a drop of paint.


The leads for it are very short so it's handy to have it beside the HV junction box.
As far as I know I just need to add two contactors to make it work with the Zombieverter which arrived today.

Nodge68 said:

Have you seen this Ali?

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I've been aware of this adapter for a few months but I don't think I would get one. There are other ways of getting CCS charging that would cost a similar amount but should be more reliable.

Some copycats out there ! Best form of flattery !!