How to Tune idcmin on ZombieVerter VCU

Maximum DC regen current. Must be NEGATIVE for regen to work!

Quick Reference

Param ID

Unit

Range

-5000 — 0

Default

-5000

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📖 What Does It Do?

Maximum DC regen current. Must be NEGATIVE for regen to work!

This parameter controls an aspect of your ZombieVerter VCU's behavior. Getting it right is important for safe and reliable operation of your EV conversion.

🎯 Recommended Values

Default value: -5000

Valid range: -5000 to 0

Inverter-Specific Recommendations

Leaf Gen1/2/3 -100

GS450H -80

GS300H -80

Outlander -100

Rear Outlander -100

Prius Gen3 -80

Tuning Strategy

Start with the default value and adjust in small increments. Monitor vehicle behavior after each change before making further adjustments.

💡 Tuning Tips

⚠️ **MUST BE NEGATIVE!** If idcmin = 0 or positive, regen won't work!

Set to your battery's max charge current. For Leaf: -100 to -200A.

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🔗 Related Parameters

Other parameters in the Battery & HV category that work together with idcmin:

udcmin

Minimum DC voltage. Power is reduced below this.

udclim

Maximum DC voltage during regen. Set to your pack's max charge voltage.

idcmax

Maximum DC current draw (acceleration). Set to battery's max discharge rating.

tmphsmax

°C

Maximum heatsink temperature before power reduction.

tmpmmax

°C

Maximum motor temperature before power reduction.

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