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Charging indicators

Discussion in 'Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications' started by adric22, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. adric22

    adric22 Ev and Hybrid Enthusiast

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    I was pondering some way to make the charging LEDs visible from outside of the car. Obviously, i could disassemble the charger and solder to the board where the LEDs go. But the main issue is figuring out where and how to display them. Ideas I've had:
    • Putting some panel-mount LEDs in the bumper next to the charge port
    • putting them inside the tail-light
    • putting them in so they can be seen through the rear window.

    Any thoughts on this?
     
    #1 adric22, Feb 25, 2010
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  2. Daox

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    I'd be more concerned about the pack overcharging than the charger thinking the pack is fully charged.
     
    #2 Daox, Feb 25, 2010
  3. dan2l

    dan2l 2014 Prius v wagon

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    Hi Adric22,
    Yes, I can see the value in seeing at least the red light that truns green without opening the back.

    The lights are very bright. Could we set up a light pipe to be visible through the tail light or through the back window?

    Thanks,
    Dan
     
    #3 dan2l, Feb 26, 2010
  4. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    Of your three choices,the most versatile will be inside the tail-light, it's weather protected and visible, and it has been done by others PHEV's for almost the same applications.
     
    #4 mrbigh, Feb 26, 2010
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