Can-View / Prius PHEV Conversion Question

I recently wrote on this topic here:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=1...pin&st=258#

Basically, "ICE Spin" is the >42mph equivalent of "Stealth" mode.
So, if you're seeing "ICE Spin" while above ~40mph it's all normal.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cheap! @ Dec 5 2006, 10:48 AM) [snapback]357714[/snapback]</div>

We, in Japan, are playing a game how long one can drive without the engine spinning, usually on downhill.
My best is 26.35 km without engine spinning.
I have my tacho-meter and CAN message display device.

Ken@Japan

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Dec 4 2006, 06:14 PM) [snapback]357730[/snapback]</div>

Ken is that at all speed related?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cheap! @ Dec 4 2006, 05:48 PM) [snapback]357714[/snapback]</div>

I have not seen it but I will look for it. I updated late because I was out of town.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hdrygas @ Dec 5 2006, 12:33 PM) [snapback]357763[/snapback]</div>

Of course, it was below 42 mph.
My case was between 0 and 60 km/h, average speed was 29 km/h.

Ken@Japan

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cheap! @ Dec 5 2006, 01:05 PM) [snapback]357782[/snapback]</div>

Prius Mileage Supervisor
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=20117&hl=
http://khb00465.atnifty.com/ms-1.html
(Japanese only)

Prius CAN Monitor
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=25759&hl=

SuperMID T-1 : Tacho and temp gauge
SuperMID M-1 : Mileage meter
SuperMID C-1 : CAN message decoder
http://priusdiy.fc2web.com/
(Japanese only)

Ken@Japan

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cheap! @ Dec 4 2006, 05:48 PM) [snapback]357714[/snapback]</div>

I have an additional question related to CAN-View. I haven't read all the way through the CAN-View downloads thread, so guessed someone here can answer.

I have a 2005 with package #5 (which includes NAV) and wanted to know exactly which items I need to order.

I know it's the CAN-View V3 and that I'll need the relay board for the PHEV conversion (which I wouldn't do for several years, but want the CAN-View now). What other cabling, etc. is needed?

I know that you can email eflier to order, but what is the ordering process after knowing exactly what I want. Can everything be done via email, or can I make a phone call when I get to the state where I actually order.

Thanks for any info.

Dave M.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dmckinstry @ Dec 9 2006, 08:36 AM) [snapback]359723[/snapback]</div>

I've already replied to Dave's email, (and he has now ordered one) so this is just for the benefit of others reading this thread who might have a similar question. I do everything on my CAN-view hobby project by email, as it typically takes several back-and-forth question-and-answer emails before a customer makes a decision. I also make each one to order. CAN-views are designs aimed at a very small niche market, often in response to new requests, especially on the plug-in conversion interface side, so it can't be handled like a conventional product that is frozen at the point of production, where you just look at an advertisment for a mass-produced product and then click to buy.

Apart from continuing interest in seeing more Prius data displayed, which at present outnumbers requests for relay versions about 3:1, I have seen increasing interest in possible plug-in conversions. I believe that, largely due to the work of www.calcars.org, we are a lot closer now to seeing a complete do-it-yourself kit being offered early next year and I am gratified that CAN-view will be a (small) part of this.

I have my own private 'beef' in that while there is a lot of information about prototype plug-in conversions and how, if you drive real, real, careful, you can get XXX mpg, but its hard to find details on what you can expect from such a conversion if you just get in and drive without any thought to keeping the speed under 32mph, or the throttle under 60% or whatever, just get in and enjoy the Prius drive. And I also can't understand people arguing about cost benefits (or lack of any) for such conversions. Who really bought a Prius to save money?

Once these kits become available, the biggest hurdle will probably be people saying "i'm just going to wait till next year when Toyota will have a fully warrantied plug-in hybrid without any hassles." I think that while Toyota may now have its own Lithium technology working, it will want to wait several years to compile real-world figures for reliability before it unleashes hundreds of thousands of plug-in Prii on the world, with it being responsible for warranty cost for maybe 8 years.

So I may be opening a can of worms here, but in my opinion, don't expect to buy a Toyota plug-in Prius this decade. (Ends posting and waits for howls of outrage)

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eflier @ Dec 11 2006, 09:42 AM) [snapback]360397[/snapback]</div>

So Toyota will let us so some of it's R&D for them? Sign me up! :lol:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eflier @ Dec 11 2006, 09:42 AM) [snapback]360397[/snapback]</div>

No outrage from me. It's to be expected. Their approach is at least better than companies like Enron, etc.
They eventually will provide a product that people want. After all, they're doing so now.

Dave M.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cheap! @ Dec 4 2006, 08:48 PM) [snapback]357714[/snapback]</div>

Now that "eflier" has implemented some software changes and everybody can see it, if you're in EV mode at low speed, the engine will "spin" for a necessary splash of lubricants when needed.

Have you people lately checked Hybridinterfaces for the last code versions?