Hardware Podcasts

The non-Stinky Car

The Amp Hour · 20 Mar 2024 · 1h 06m · Episode 662

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss their experiences with electric vehicles, including Dave's Hyundai Ioniq and Chris's discontinued Chevy Bolt, focusing on charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid capabilities. They analyze the technical details of repurposing power tool batteries from DeWalt and Bosch for custom electronics projects, examining cell balancing and interface pinouts. The conversation also covers the frustration of serialized automotive components, like the ABS modulator in Dave's Nissan, and the pitfalls of built-in car firmware updates.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
DeWalt, Bosch, Sony, OpenAI
Products
Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf, V-Mount, Midjourney, Gemini

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