Document Purpose

This document exists as a living document to describe the tasks that need to be pferomred for the conversion of a 1986 Honda Accord LXi (code name 'Quantum Mechanic') to electric operation.

Tasks that can be performed offline are tasks that do not have to happen in EV220/the shop, and Sheer will perform as many of these as possible. Tasks marked online will have to be performed in EV220 at the shop - many of them require assistance from the Prof.

Note that many of these steps require measurements. A list of required measurements is available, along with measured values and scans

TaskDependancyCan be performed offline?Completed?
Complete preliminary schematics and mechanical drawings of vehicle systemsNoneNoYes
Remove dashboard assembly for modifcationNoneNo
Bleed ACnoneYes
Bleed P/SnoneNo
Locate fake outer CV assemblies in case it is neccesary to pull trannyLoren?Yes
Build foamcore replicata of Zebra battery packBuy foamcoreYes
Determine best mounting location and technique for Zebra packMay require that car is drivable to test weight distNo
Remove Enginebleed fluidsNo
Complete UI modulenoneYes
Complete Comm modulenoneYes
Complete Main ModulenoneYes
Complete Climate Control ModulenoneYes
Complete Measurement ModulenoneYes
Modify dash assembly to be driven by UI moduleRemove dashYes
Complete Peltier Arraymeasure old radiator, Locate machinist to drill heatsink, locate materials for mounting + insulation, locate 2:1 XFMRYes
Purchase Adapter Plateget transmission measurements (may require transmission removal)Yes
Remove transmissionRemove engineNo
Assemble TPS mountRemove engine,measure TPS,procure metal and bend per requirements,procure hose clampsNo
Mate TPS to old throttle spooling assemblyRemove engine, remove throttle spool from PGM-Fi assemblyNo
Write display interface daemon for main computerComplete comm module and UI moduleYes
Write mpeg player application daemon for main computerComplete display interface daemonYes
Write data aquisition and storage daemon for main computerComplete comm module and measurement moduleYes
Build brackets for water pumps(2)Aquire water pumps from Brusa, remove engine, determine where water pumps should be placedYes
Build brakcets for vac pumpRemove engine, determine where vac pump should be placedYes
Build brackets for p/s pumpRemove engine, determine where P/S pump should be placedYes
Obtain high pressure hose for P/s pumpRemove engine, determine where P/S pump should be placedYes
Build power switching box for p/s pumpLocate high amperage low voltage relays for P/S pumpYes
Obtain Vac resREmove engine, determine proper location for vac resYes
Obtain high reliability hose and tees for Vac systemDetermine placement for vac system componentsYes
Obtain high reliabiliuty hose, clamps, and tee for climate control water system and cooling water systemDetermine placement and mount all water-system connected componentsYes
Determine proper mounting location for inverterRemove engine, measure and lay out engine compartmentYes
Build mounting brackets for vac resObtain vac resYes
Install Vac resBuild bracketsNo
Connect up vac systemInstall vac resNo
Connect up climate control water cycleInstall peltier array
Connect up cooling water cycleInstall pump,inverter,motor,solenoid valvesNo
Build mounting brackets for inverterDetermine proper mounting location for inverterYes
Mount inverterBuild mounting bracketsNo
Build motor mountsobtain adapter and determine precise dimensions for motor locationYes
Mount motorGet adapter and motor supports machinedNo
Build anti-torque bar for motorMount motorYes
Build wood box for temporary battery packNoneYes
Assemble and bench-test inverter and drive subsystemFind some way to secure motorNo
Mount TPSDetermine proper location, build mountsNo
Obtain service disconnect + fuses for HV/traction systemLocate company that sellsYes
Obtain proper guage wire for wiring HV/traction systemDetermine what guage is required for 400A 300VYes
Build mounts for service disconnectobtain service disconnectYes
Install service disconnectInstall HV/traction wiring conduitNo
Build brackets for mounting HV conduitDetermine temp and final battery pack mounting locationsYes
Determine path for HV conduitEyeball engineering, will probebly follow old exhaust systemNo
Install HV/traction conduitBuild brackets and determine path for HV conduitNo
Obtain small radiator (try bike junkyard? Loren?)NoneYes
Design and build mounts for radiatorObtain radiatorYes
Install radiator + Fan assembly (note that fan will probebly be a pull from old radiator, and control assembly is part of climate control power switching assy)Build moutnsNo
Cut holes in firewall for HV conduit to service disconnect(to junction boxDetermine HV conduit pathNo
Obtain fittings for HV/traction system wiringObtain proper guage wire for HV/tractionYes
Obtain shuntLocate source of 500A (max) shuntYes
Build housing for shuntObtain shuntyes
Build mounts for shunt housingBuild housing for shuntYes
Mount shuntComplete mounts and housingNo
Obtain Analog AmmeterMust mate with shunt aboveYes
Build mount for analog ammeterDetermine location for ammeteryes
Mount ammeterbuild mountYes
Determine mounting locations for LCD panels + NES controllerEyeball Engineering - get Prof's inputNo
Mount LCD readouts(2)determine mounting locationsNo
Connect LV subsystemsComplete and install main moduleNo
Determine best way to build BPS (brake position sensorProf?No
Build BPSDetermine how to buildYes
Install BPSBuild BPSNo
Complete HV/traction wiringAll conduits must be in placeNo
Reinstall dash assemblyAll HV wiring should be completedNo
Program inverterHV, motor, inverter all onlineNo
If possible change final drive of tranny to 4.30Locate trans shop to do work, pull transmissionNo
Design climate control potboxDetermine throw of CC cableYes
INstall climate control moduleCOmplete CC moduleNo
Complete climate control power stageDesign CC power stageYes
Install climate control systemComplete power stageNo
Complete master CO 12V bus boxNoneYes
Build mounts for CO 12V busNoneNo
Mount CO 12V bus boxBuild mounts and boxNo
Mount master computerDetermine best location (eyeball engineering again)No
Mount Zebra batterySave up $14,000, buy battery, design mountsNo
Complete final system checklistEverythingYes
Perform final checkoutComplete checklistNo