Build Your Own Tesla LDU Openinverter Kit

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LDU Logic Board

The Openinverter LDU logic board allows you to control a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) for use in EV conversions and custom electric vehicles. It will NOT work in a Tesla vehicle.

All components and connectors are included. The board has been flashed with the latest firmware and parameters and has been tested. Once installed, you can access the inverter parameters via an easy-to-use web interface to tune the motor for your application.

Openinverter boards include an onboard ~5kW charging feature, so you don't need to buy and integrate a separate onboard charger if fast charging is not required. However, this advanced feature should only be implemented by trained professionals as it requires working with high voltage.

NOTE: Installation is not for beginners! It requires fundamental electronics knowledge, and soldering the surface-mount connectors requires specialized equipment like a hot air station. If you prefer, we can solder all the connectors for you for an extra fee. Choose your desired options below.

Watch this video for more information.

Fully Soldered Option

The included SMD connectors for the logic board have very small legs that should ideally be soldered using a hot air station and solder paste for the best results. If you don’t have the necessary equipment or prefer to skip this step, we can solder them for you—just select the corresponding option below!

LDU Wiring Harness Option

Fully labeled wiring harness for Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) Openinverter board. TE AMPSEAL 23-pin Connector with 4-foot (1.2 meter) pigtail made from high-quality 18 AWG silicone wire and 4-core shielded cable for the integrated encoder harness. Color-coded and explicitly labeled for Openinverter logic board pinout.

Coolant Delete Options

The LDU is awesome, but the rotor seal is notorious for failing, allowing coolant to leak into and damage the bearings, rotor, and inverter. Aftermarket hot rodders figured out how to modify the LDU to eliminate this problem and significantly improve reliability without impacting performance in all but the most extreme scenarios. This “coolant bypass/delete” mod has been so successful that even Tesla has implemented the same fix in their most recent LDU versions. Chose from:

Contactor Options

Used/refurbished Kilovac EV200AAANA high voltage contactors. These contactors feature an economizer and can handle 500 amps and up to 900vdc. Contactors show signs of use and/or refurbishment but have been tested and confirmed to be in good working condition. These units are very expensive new, so you are saving a LOT with these refurbished ones.

  • Voltage (Max) (VDC): 900

  • Coil Voltage Rating (VDC): 9 – 36

  • Coil Resistance (Ω): 3.14

  • Contact Switching Voltage (Max) : 900

  • Contact Current Rating (A): 500

Harness:
Coolant Bypass:
Contactors:
Connectors:

🇺🇸 FREE Shipping within the USA 🇺🇸

LDU Logic Board

The Openinverter LDU logic board allows you to control a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) for use in EV conversions and custom electric vehicles. It will NOT work in a Tesla vehicle.

All components and connectors are included. The board has been flashed with the latest firmware and parameters and has been tested. Once installed, you can access the inverter parameters via an easy-to-use web interface to tune the motor for your application.

Openinverter boards include an onboard ~5kW charging feature, so you don't need to buy and integrate a separate onboard charger if fast charging is not required. However, this advanced feature should only be implemented by trained professionals as it requires working with high voltage.

NOTE: Installation is not for beginners! It requires fundamental electronics knowledge, and soldering the surface-mount connectors requires specialized equipment like a hot air station. If you prefer, we can solder all the connectors for you for an extra fee. Choose your desired options below.

Watch this video for more information.

Fully Soldered Option

The included SMD connectors for the logic board have very small legs that should ideally be soldered using a hot air station and solder paste for the best results. If you don’t have the necessary equipment or prefer to skip this step, we can solder them for you—just select the corresponding option below!

LDU Wiring Harness Option

Fully labeled wiring harness for Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) Openinverter board. TE AMPSEAL 23-pin Connector with 4-foot (1.2 meter) pigtail made from high-quality 18 AWG silicone wire and 4-core shielded cable for the integrated encoder harness. Color-coded and explicitly labeled for Openinverter logic board pinout.

Coolant Delete Options

The LDU is awesome, but the rotor seal is notorious for failing, allowing coolant to leak into and damage the bearings, rotor, and inverter. Aftermarket hot rodders figured out how to modify the LDU to eliminate this problem and significantly improve reliability without impacting performance in all but the most extreme scenarios. This “coolant bypass/delete” mod has been so successful that even Tesla has implemented the same fix in their most recent LDU versions. Chose from:

Contactor Options

Used/refurbished Kilovac EV200AAANA high voltage contactors. These contactors feature an economizer and can handle 500 amps and up to 900vdc. Contactors show signs of use and/or refurbishment but have been tested and confirmed to be in good working condition. These units are very expensive new, so you are saving a LOT with these refurbished ones.

  • Voltage (Max) (VDC): 900

  • Coil Voltage Rating (VDC): 9 – 36

  • Coil Resistance (Ω): 3.14

  • Contact Switching Voltage (Max) : 900

  • Contact Current Rating (A): 500

50% of all new logic board profits go directly to the original developers. By purchasing this bundle, you're not just getting a great deal, but you're also contributing to the ongoing development and innovation of the Openinverter community. Thank you for helping support the creators who make it all possible! 🚀

All boards are verified to be working before shipping. Be sure to read the Openinverter wiki to get up-to-speed as much as possible first, but feel free to contact us for installation guidance or troubleshooting if needed. If a board is determined to have any defects or damage during shipping, we will replace it at no cost. You can also utilize the Openinverter community forums or purchase support hours via the Openinverter webshop for personalized troubleshooting specific to your project.

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