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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero App update
« on: September 29, 2017, 06:50:29 AM »
Quote from: Jorg on September 29, 2017, 02:53:14 AM
On my 2017 DS, the app now says that my firmware is out of date, and I need to go see my dealer. Before the new app, I had the newest firmware. Makes me wonder if the app is a little buggy. I thought I was supposed to be able to update FW with the app?

https://puu.sh/xLf5w/65144924b3.png

Same here. 2017 DSR reporting.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Making the Tesla Wall Connector v2 work with the DigiNow Tesla to J1772 adapter
« on: September 13, 2017, 07:47:04 AM »
Very nice. Do you still have any left from your four working models or are they all spoken for? Easier to snag one of yours than try building my own.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Making the Tesla Wall Connector v2 work with the DigiNow Tesla to J1772 adapter
« on: September 08, 2017, 02:20:48 AM »
Quote from: togo on September 07, 2017, 09:53:29 AM
Quote from: Wolfsbane on September 06, 2017, 09:34:20 PM
As those of us who have the Tesla adapter for the J1772 modular connector from DigiNow are probably aware, the adapter doesn't work on the new version of the Tesla wall connector. Apparently, Tesla incorporated some kind of authentication protocol or "handshake" into v2 of the wall connector. Fortunately, there is a way around this. Unfortunately, it requires you to kill power from the breaker to the wall connector and take the wall connector apart with security torx screws. Anyway, inside the HPWC (high power wall connector) are two small dip switches. The switch on the left is to choose between a 240v and greater line to neutral installation or a 240v and less line to line installation. Although the installation manual doesn't tell you this, the dip switch on the right is for the electronic "handshake". Simply flip the switch to the down position and the wall connector will act like any normal charger allowing you to use a J1772 adapter to run your DigiNow Supercharger and fast charge your Zero!

I recognize that this is not an ideal fix for being able to access all the Tesla HPWC's in the wild as tampering with property that doesn't belong to you is generally frowned upon in polite society, but it a solution for those who are hoping to use the Tesla HPWC at home to charge both their current or future Tesla vehicles and their Zero or other EVs.

Do you have the 3-pin connector on your T-inlet?

If so, I'll send you one of the potted circuits I've been making to test for the cost of shipping.

Indeed mine is a 3-pin. I'd be interested to try your solution.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Making the Tesla Wall Connector v2 work with the DigiNow Tesla to J1772 adapter
« on: September 07, 2017, 08:18:30 AM »
Quote from: MrDude_1 on September 07, 2017, 08:09:21 AM

Currently... you could just set the NEW tesla station to work on all devices.

It's a shame Tesla doesn't even give that option in the installation manual. It only states that the second dip switch should ALWAYS be in the up position. I would have tried it sooner, in fact my electrician wanted to, but I was afraid of harming the wall connector by defying the instructions. So much for a company that loves to boast about its commitment to advancing sustainable transport for everyone and "open patents". 🙄

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Making the Tesla Wall Connector v2 work with the DigiNow Tesla to J1772 adapter
« on: September 07, 2017, 08:11:15 AM »
Quote from: mistasam on September 07, 2017, 07:54:16 AM
Isn't the handshake built into the DigiNow adapter?



Or was this the v1 charger?

It isn't. And yes, that's a v1 charger.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Making the Tesla Wall Connector v2 work with the DigiNow Tesla to J1772 adapter
« on: September 07, 2017, 07:24:56 AM »
Quote from: mistasam on September 07, 2017, 03:31:49 AM
Good to know, thanks for the info.  So we'd need some kind of proprietary Tesla handshake to use the new destination chargers?

Unless you can flip that second dip switch down, unfortunately the answer is yes. If you ask sweetly maybe the owner of the destination charger would let you open it up to access the switch, but that's a big IF and you'd have to have the security torx heads with you. You'd also need to be able to kill power to the destination charger before tinkering around in there.

It might be easier if one of our more resourceful members could figure out a way to emulate the handshake.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Making the Tesla Wall Connector v2 work with the DigiNow Tesla to J1772 adapter
« on: September 07, 2017, 02:10:05 AM »
In my case I wanted to take advantage of the HPWC's 80amp delivery on a 100amp circuit and load sharing ability for multiple Teslas.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Making the Tesla Wall Connector v2 work with the DigiNow Tesla to J1772 adapter
« on: September 06, 2017, 09:34:20 PM »
As those of us who have the Tesla adapter for the J1772 modular connector from DigiNow are probably aware, the adapter doesn't work on the new version of the Tesla wall connector. Apparently, Tesla incorporated some kind of authentication protocol or "handshake" into v2 of the wall connector. Fortunately, there is a way around this. Unfortunately, it requires you to kill power from the breaker to the wall connector and take the wall connector apart with security torx screws. Anyway, inside the HPWC (high power wall connector) are two small dip switches. The switch on the left is to choose between a 240v and greater line to neutral installation or a 240v and less line to line installation. Although the installation manual doesn't tell you this, the dip switch on the right is for the electronic "handshake". Simply flip the switch to the down position and the wall connector will act like any normal charger allowing you to use a J1772 adapter to run your DigiNow Supercharger and fast charge your Zero!

I recognize that this is not an ideal fix for being able to access all the Tesla HPWC's in the wild as tampering with property that doesn't belong to you is generally frowned upon in polite society, but it a solution for those who are hoping to use the Tesla HPWC at home to charge both their current or future Tesla vehicles and their Zero or other EVs.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Onboard charger overheating battery
« on: September 06, 2017, 09:10:11 PM »
I have the same issue on my 2017 DSR. Interestingly, fast charging with the DigiNow Supercharger solves the problem. The bike is fully charged before the onboard charger heats the battery up too much.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: AIMExpo just about sold out
« on: August 02, 2017, 04:13:40 PM »
The AIMExpo is kind of meh imo. Lots of big names aren't in attendance including Ducati, BMW, Triumph, Aprilia, etc. If you live relatively nearby, as I did when it was in Orlando, it's worth going, but nothing I would travel for.


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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Alarm/Security for your Zero recommendations
« on: June 29, 2017, 06:27:48 AM »
Quote from: ZeroPointZero on June 29, 2017, 04:11:53 AM
I'm wondering if this bully lock with pager is any good. 

http://www.motosport.com/Bully-Alarm-Lock-With-Pager

Yup. I used one for several years on my old bike, and bicycle too actually. It works well, very sensitive though, which can be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Compact lightweight 3.3kW fast charger for USD700
« on: May 30, 2017, 04:56:34 AM »
How well does the charger tolerate vibration?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Whiter - Brighter & Safer Headlights For Your Zero
« on: May 23, 2017, 12:24:35 PM »
Quote from: Doug S on March 09, 2017, 02:45:36 AM
I went with LED because I wanted lower current draw (not that it's really draining the battery down much slower, but every little bit helps!) and longer life. But these are a great choice as well.

But then you added weight with your led setup vs. the stock bulb so there's your efficiency gain neutralized! Now, someone do a comprehensive analysis of the range gained over stock by the more energy efficient LED against the range lost by the additional weight. Report back to us with your findings. [emoji12]


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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Front brake upgrade?
« on: May 17, 2017, 01:04:16 AM »
Yeah, after looking closely at my Multistrada, I'm pretty sure getting a stopping solution I would be happy with would require changing the entire front end on the Zero - forks, wheel, rotors, and calipers. Not an inexpensive proposition I'm sure. Ideally, I'd like to use the Zero on occasional track days and the stock setup just doesn't look like it would cut it.

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General Discussion / Re: 'Back Roads' for Zero Riding Near Jacksonville FL
« on: May 15, 2017, 08:03:48 PM »
For fun riding in Florida I have only two words to offer you: track days

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