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August 11, 2026Electric Vehicles

Programming the BAC controller is done with the ASI BACDoor PC Suite (which can be found here if you look carefully) via. a cheap CP2102 USB-TTL…

August 4, 2026Boats

If you’ve got a 3.5hp (4-stroke) Tohatsu/Mariner outboard that will not rev up after you’ve cleaned the carburettor there’s a good chance…

July 14, 2026Technology

Here is my no nonsense review of the brand new iCarSoft CR Max P which now supports DOIP More information about the…

May 9, 2026Electric Vehicles

Terminals There are 5 screw terminals on the top of the unit which are for the motor phase wires and the battery.…

May 7, 2026Technology

A pair of these packs came fitted to a non-running electric moped I purchased on a bit of a whim, I found…

May 5, 2026Technology

This post aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the 48V Bosch Mobility power system commonly found in various small electric vehicles.…