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    Contact Us - How to contact us about this Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV) project.
    Cookie Policy - The cookie policy for this website.
    Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV)? - Why the battery electric vehicle (EV) is the future
    Funding - How we plan to fund OSSEV®.
    Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV) - Welcome to the OSSEV project.
    Research Links - Some of the interesting research and links we have compiled whilst on this journey.
    Open Source - What we mean by 'open-source' and the implications for this project.
    Privacy Policy - The privacy policy for this website.
    EV Conversion Registration - Registering an EV conversion in the UK.
    Reviews - Some interesting and relevant reviews of cars that are close to what we are planning.
    Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV)? - What makes a great sports car?
    Tools - An overview of the design tools and mechanics tools used on this project.
            Branding - The OSSEV® brand, logos, badges and registered trademarks.
            OSSEV - Costs - Our estimated and actual costs.
            Design Overview - Design and specification overview.
                    Smartphone App - The requirements for the OSSEV® smartphone app.
                    12V Battery - The 12V battery, power management and applications.
                    Battery - Battery technology, battery management and charge controller for the drive system.
                    Bodywork - The bodywork design, styling and aerodynamics.
                    Braking system - The braking system design.
                    Charging - Charging system overview and requirements.
                    Chassis - The chassis design overview.
                    Cooling System - The scope and design of the cooling systems.
                    12V Electrics Design - The 12V electrical sub-system design.
                    Contactor - Contactors in the OSSEV® electrical system design.
                    Electrical System Design - The OSSEV® electrical system design.
                    Inverter - The OSSEV® inverter design.
                    Electrical System Wiring - The OSSEV® electrical system wiring design.
                    Arduino Processor - Arduino processor in the OSSEV®.
                    Cameras - The various electronics systems in the OSSEV®.
                    Driver Control Unit (DCU) - The Driver Control Unit (DCU) in the OSSEV®.
                    Electronics - The various electronics systems in the OSSEV®.
                    Intelligent Security & Personalisation (ISP) - The Intelligent Security & Personalisation (ISP) feature in the OSSEV®.
                    Entertainment - The entertainment system.
                    HVAC - Heating, cooling and ventilation.
                    OLED Display - The OSSEV® OLED display.
                    Head Up Display - The designs for the head up display.
                    Instruments & Dash - The designs for the instruments, controls and dashboard.
                    Key - The design for the OSSEV® keys.
                    Lighting - The lighting components, layout and design.
                    Elecric Motor - The various electric motor options and layouts.
                    Roof Design - Roof design.
                    Safety - Lighting design.
                    Seats, Seat Belts & Harnesses - Seats, seat belts and harness design.
                    Security - The systems in our open-source sports EV.
                    Software - The OSSEV® software and software update model.
                    Steering Design - Steering design, including steering wheel, steering rack and steering geometry.
                    Suspension - The suspension design.
                    Transmission - The transmission design.
                    Wheels & Tyres - Wheels and tyres.
                    Windows - Roof design.
            OSSEV - Open Sourced Downloads - OSSEV designs we have made open source.
            Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV)? - Why the battery electric vehicle (EV) is the future
            Media & Press - Media, press releases and OSSEV in the news.
            Partners & Sponsors - Our partners and sponsors on this project.
            OSSEV - Progress - November 2024 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in October 2024.
                            GJD020 Passive Infra-red Motion Sensor Review - Review of the GJD020 passive infra-red motion sensor for smart home motion, occupancy and proximity detection.
                            RCWL-0516 Microwave Motion Sensor Review - Review of the RCWL-0516 microwave motion sensor for smart home motion, occupancy and proximity detection.
                            Amazon Echo Show 8 Review - A review of the Amazon Echo Show 8 and some of the things it can be used for in the smart home.
                            Drayton Wiser Smart Thermostat Review - A review of the Drayton Wiser smart thermostat.
                            OSSEV - Progress - October 2024 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in October 2024.
            OSSEV - Projects - OSSEV projects we have undertaken and are currently working on.
                    OSSEV - Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Project - Our project to add controls to the steering wheel in the MX-5e and OSSEV.
                    OSSEV - Wireless Networking & Communications System Project - Our project to add wireless networking and communications to the MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - Digital Instrument Display Project - Our project to develop the digital instrumentation display.
                    OSSEV - Smartphone Wireless Charging Tray - Our project to add a wireless smartphone wireless charging tray to our Eunos Roadster.
                    OSSEV Mazda MX-5 EV Conversion - Our project to convert a Mazda MX-5 to an EV using a Nissan Leaf motor.
                    OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Weights - MX-5e parts weights.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e LED Brake Light - Project to upgrade the rear high-level brake light on our MX-5e to LED.
                    OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Communications System Project - Our project to add wireless networking and communications to the MX-5e.
                    MX-5e Cooling System Project - The cooling system installed in our MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Limited Slip Differential Upgrade - Project to upgrade the differential on our MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Entertainment System Project - Project to develop the OSSEV entertainment system and test it in the MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Fog Light - Project to upgrade the rear fog light on our MX-5e to LED.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Heater Matrix Refurbishment & Upgrade - Project to upgrade the rear high-level brake light on our MX-5e to LED.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Tesla iBooster Installation - Project to add electrical brake assistance to our MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Indicators Upgrade - Project to update the indicator on our MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Motor & Transmission - Project to install an electric motor and upgraded transmission in our MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) - The Thunderstruck VCU in our MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e Pedals Project - Project to install a new pedal box and improved brake and throttle pedals in the MX-5e.
                    OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Steering Rack Modification - Project to modify and depower our Mazda MX-5 steering rack.
                    OSSEV - MX-5e LED Side/Indicator Light - Project to design and build our own futuristic LED side/indicator lights for our MX-5e.
                    MX-5e 12V Wiring Project - The custom wiring loom installed in our MX-5e.
                    Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV) 1 Project - An overview of our first open-source sports EV the OSSEV 1.
                    OSSEV - PWM Lighting Project - Project to develop a generic PWM module for use in the lighting of the MX-5e and the OSSEV.
                    OSSEV - Vehicle Scales Project - Project to build our own low-cost vehicle scales using open-source hardware and software.
                    Tesla Pump Speed Controller Project - A project to develop a Tesla pump speed controller.
            Shop - The OSSEV shop.
            The Team - A bit about the team behind this project.
            3D Design - How we plan to use 3D design tools to produce many of the components.
            3D Printing - How we plan to use 3D printing for design and production of components.
            3D Scanning - How we plan to use 3D scanning for design and production of components.
            CAN Bus - An overview of the CAN Bus technology.
            Technology Overview - Some of the innovative technologies we are researching and using.
            Precharge - What precharge means in an EV and why we need it.
            Tools - An overview of the design tools and mechanics tools used on this project.