Wiring Diagram / Schematic
OwnerJohn
LocationBelchertown, Massachusetts US map
Vehicle1986 Nissan King Cab
MotorAdvanced DC Series Wound DC
9 inch
DrivetrainElectroAuto adapter to stock 5 speed manual transmission
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K
Batteries24 Interstate U2400 Workaholic, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
'L' type terminals

251 Ah at 20hr rate
154 minutes at 75 amps
70 lbs

Manufactured by US Battery, same as US145
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-30
Heater1,500 watt ceramic heater in place of stock heater core
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-55/IQ4
Not yet installed.

I've given up on the CC Power unit that was blowing fuses. If a co-worker is able to trouble-shoot and fix it, I guess I'll have a backup.
Instrumentation0-1000 amp ammeter
6-16 v accessory system voltmeter
115-175 v traction pack voltmeter
Hairball check engine lamp
Hairball battery lamp
AccelerationPoor at the moment.
Still working out Zilla settings and possible mechanical issues with drive line and brakes.
RangeHoping for 50 miles
EV Miles
Start:143,912 Miles (231,554 Kilometers)
Current:143,947 Miles (231,610 Kilometers)
Total:35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
 
    As of 5/25/2008
Conversion Time4 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Additional FeaturesUpgraded to heavy duty springs from SpringWorks (www.springworks.com) to restore stock ride height with 21 batteries in bed. (Photo shows original springs with no batteries in bed)

Street Legal 5/22/08.

Phase I of project has plywood boxes for batteries and enclosures for the zilla, main contactor, hairball and other relays.

code by jerry