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I managed to get the part, attach the connectors, but the car did not recognize the new hardware, even with a full power off removing the 12 volt battery. I just got a software update today, so I'm gonna plug the motors in and do the update. Maybe the car will detect the motors then, otherwise it's a flag they have to set.anyone else recently try to get a retrofit?
Any part # or motor specs shown on them we can use to try to order them or find the manufacturer?I managed to get the part, attach the connectors, but the car did not recognize the new hardware, even with a full power off removing the 12 volt battery. I just got a software update today, so I'm gonna plug the motors in and do the update. Maybe the car will detect the motors then, otherwise it's a flag they have to set.
Pretty sure I could control these motors with an arduino, but I've no clue as to the specs or even the type of the motor. Messing around willy nilly will just result in me frying the things, so not really sure how to move forward on that front.
I have the part, installed it, and of course software didn't recognize it. Unfortunately these motors are not so simple. They have 4 contacts, 2 for power, 2 for something I can't figure out as I'm not too experience with electric motors.Any part # or motor specs shown on them we can use to try to order them or find the manufacturer?
I expect they are just 12v DC motors and should be able to just supply voltage one direction to move one way and reverse voltage to go the other direction. Should be easy to control with momentary switches for a very manual operation or as you mentioned, an Arduino if we wanted to preset stop locations.
Where did you source the part from?I managed to get the part, attach the connectors, but the car did not recognize the new hardware, even with a full power off removing the 12 volt battery. I just got a software update today, so I'm gonna plug the motors in and do the update. Maybe the car will detect the motors then, otherwise it's a flag they have to set.
Pretty sure I could control these motors with an arduino, but I've no clue as to the specs or even the type of the motor. Messing around willy nilly will just result in me frying the things, so not really sure how to move forward on that front.
That would be a stepper motor.I have the part, installed it, and of course software didn't recognize it. Unfortunately these motors are not so simple. They have 4 contacts, 2 for power, 2 for something I can't figure out as I'm not too experience with electric motors.
You can order it directly from the parts department at a Tesla Service Center.Where did you source the part from?
It's part number 1607360-00-G. You can just ask the service center for that part and it will be ready in some time. Took them 2 weeks and I just went and picked it up. The part cost me $95 total.Where did you source the part from?
Okay this is perfect! Another thing I'm kinda worried about is the connector, although I might just cut the one I got out of my car for science, I'm hesitant as maybe they'll allow us to modify the gateway ourselves one day?That would be a stepper motor.
Connecting DC to the two power wires most likely will not damage it (though its always possible without knowing the specs so hesitation is warranted) but unfortunately my thought of just connecting power and it moving is very unlikely.
Stepping motors are used in cases where you need precise locationing / positioning and / or want to control the speed more granular than a simple DC motor would. They use phase windings that are energized in steps to put the output shaft in a known position.
Stepping motor controllers are readily available though, so that may be a simpler solution over programming an Arduino? Honestly not sure, its been 20+ years since I had projects including steppers (beyond just replacing like for like) and since then the small programmable controller options have grown tremendously.
All About Stepper Motors
Stepper motors are the motor of choice for many precision motion control applications. Stepper motors come in many different sizes and styles and electrical characteristics. This guide details what you need to know to pick the right motor for the job.learn.adafruit.com
You can just ask tesla for part number 1607360-00-G. They had it ready for me in a couple of weeks.ehi @Blakesplay will you sell me your assembly with motors?
How is that working for you?You can just ask tesla for part number 1607360-00-G. They had it ready for me in a couple of weeks.
It’s configurable in the mcu but the guy I asked about it never responded. I’ve seen one case of it being successfully retrofitted but lack the ability to change the vehicle config myself.How is that working for you?