Latest posts tagged with #FrontiEV on Bluesky
Engineering Update: Relocating shocks to make room for Volts. ⚡️📦
We’ve been heads-down in CAD redesigning the FrontiEV battery enclosures. The goal? Move the batteries from the truck bed to under the frame.
#ReRidesEV #FrontiEV #EVConversion #ElectricTruck #NissanFrontier #EVDesign #HawaiiEV
While disassembling #Miata1EV, we wanted to share what worked. We reused the drive selector mechanics so that D and R were selected by new momentary push buttons. N was selected by pressing the original Leaf P.
This proved more reliable than the reed (magnetic) switches for D and R in #FrontiEV.
black Nissan Frontier on rocky shoreline with Hawaii plate "FRNT-EV"
New plates, finally! Harder than it had to be, but it always is with City and County.
What are your favorite EV plates?
#FrontiEV #FRNT-EV
black Nissan Frontier with ReRides EV ad on door
ReRides EV will be offering test drives of our #FrontiEV build this Saturday! Come join us for Drive Electric Month from 10-2 on Sep 13 at Pearlridge Center and get a FREE CONSULTATION!
www.driveelectrichi.com/driveelectri...
black Nissan Frontier with ReRides EV ad on door
ReRides EV will be offering test drives of our #FrontiEV build this Saturday! Come join us for Drive Electric Month from 10-2 on Sep 13 at Pearlridge Center and get a FREE CONSULTATION!
www.driveelectrichi.com/driveelectri...
graph plotting various gear ratios for 2000 Nissan Frontier
AI graphed some gear ratios for us. FrontiEV has 31inch tires and not expected to ever see 80 mph. These ratios seem readily available. With 200k on the trans, trying to keep RPMs below 7000. Hardbodies have 4.11 and same axle codes!
#Nissan
#Frontier
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
#OffRoad
#4x4
#Overland
It's been a while so here's an overview of where our FrontiEV build is today. The interior is buttoned up and all wire leads for Arduino control of dash and HVAC are in place. Nothing has changed in the engine bay or bed, but we take a look anyway!
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
#Nissan
#Leaf
#CustomBuild
It's been a while so here's an overview of where our FrontiEV build is today. The interior is buttoned up and all wire leads for Arduino control of dash and HVAC are in place. Nothing has changed in the engine bay or bed, but we take a look anyway!
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
#Nissan
#Leaf
#CustomBuild
About to install the Arduino and relays for testing of HVAC system. AC hoses need to be modified before getting results. Code for the AC module, heater module, and main Arduino run file are posted!
github.com/RERides-EV
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
#EVConversion
#Arduino
#BuildSomethingAwesome
#Coding
#C++
Even though the bracket has the holes slightly off, it is close enough to make it work. Pics here are 97% complete. Last step is an access door mounted to the grill.
Resolve-EV controller does not support CHAdeMO charging on the gen3 Leafs right no. We'll mount receptacle if that changes
#FrontiEV
We are coding! #FrontiEV will have an Arduino installed to control some systems and instruments. Mostly convinced this will work! Trying hard for strong object-oriented programming to allow reuse by everyone.
We are sharing code under GPL on github. Check it out!
github.com/RERides-EV/
Cooling system is complete now that I've received elbow reducer segments. The only problem is, there's a big leak in the radiator! So close!
With the charger plugged in, battery is getting a charge and water pump is cycling the water. It's a mess...
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
#KickingGas
#RadiatorLeak
I've gotten started on HVAC. The heating element is a preheated from VW Golf. It has three 12v that I will run through relays direct to the original Leaf fuses. I'm going to try and control relays from the Arduino. We'll see!
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
#Nissan
#BuildSomethingAwesome
leaf shifter from top angle showing reed switch instalation
leaf shifter from top angle showing mounting case instalation
leaf shifter from top angle showing mounting case instalation
leaf shifter from side angle showing reed switch instalation
Already posted a video, but here are still pics from the Leaf shifter mod. Reed switches and magnets are glued in place. They provide momentary contact for D and R for the Resolve-EV controller. The parking button already works for N but check which 2 of 3 wires provide continuity
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
FrontiEV successfully made it around the block. My camera did not 🤦♂️
✅️ Motor mounts installed
✅️ Engine transmission aligned and tightened
✅️ Resolve-EV controller fully wired
✅️ Battery loaded in bed
The last major step is finishing the coolant system, parts should be here soon.
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
A quick update on where we are on the 2000 Frontier electric conversion. Inverter/PDM fully installed. Vacuum pump relocated. Cooling system waiting on parts. Big block in getting battery into truck bed in one piece!
#FrontiEV
Finished mockup for motor mounts. Passenger side can actually use stock Frontier mounts (which just sit in place! 🤷♂️). Driver side will have rubber mount with studs. Thanks to @sendcutsend for the tip on PVC sheet for pickup. These are coming your way!
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
#BuildSomethingAwesome
Resolve-EV controller we will use has been on the shelf a while so it needed updated firmware. We also needed to solder a jumper on the board since we are using the Leaf accelerator pedal. This labelmaker has shrinktube cartridges, perfect for labeling wires! Ready to install!
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
The motor coupler is finished! Well, you might have assumed this from previous posts. Another Brat Industries product with final assembly by Ted's Automotive. This early version fits a little loose, so kudos to EVSwap for the tip on Loctite 660!
#FrontiEV
#EVConversion
#BuildSomethingAwesome
Details on the TRW JER107 steering pump installation. The pump will sit where the air filter was, just above steering rack. It should draw up to 80A, so wiring goes directly over to battery in front of the radiatoe. I'm using AN6 adapters to go from imperial to metric threads.
#FrontiEV
Preparation has begun for a basic tilt bed. These latching clamps will hold the front of the bed down. With the bed able to easily tilt, access and installation of battery boxes will be much easier. It also will be fun to show at Cars and Coffee. Thanks to Jimmy for the idea!
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
New part has arrived! Here's a quick unboxing of a custom mount for the TRW JER107 electric power steering pump I'll be using. From SendCutSend, it is made from 5052 aluminum with black anodized finish.
I used a this CAD file from GrabCad.
https://buff.ly/4g8JNCI
#FrontiEV
#EVSwap
Brat Industries adapter plates between Nissan Frontier transmission and Leaf 160kw motor stack
Nissan Leaf 160kw motor stack resting in Nissan Frontier engine bay
Nissan Frontier transmission and transfer case resting six inches forward of stock location
Nissan Frontier transfer case resting six inches forward of stock location
Motor and transmission are together! Not sure how long they will stay that way. Thanks to @bratindustries for the matching holes and threads on the adapter plate.
Everything is just resting in place. It's as far back as inverter/PDM allow, but 6 inches forward from proper trans mount.
#FrontiEV
