REBOOTING REBECCA EP 7 - TESTING THE INVERTER (AGAIN)

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This episode of Rebooting Rebecca focuses on troubleshooting and testing an open inverter board, likely from a Toyota Prius Gen 3. Host Kate Walton-Elliott details her methodical approach to diagnosing a fault, initially suspecting a reversed connector on the board itself. After attempting to create a workaround ribbon cable which proved unsuccessful, she shifts to testing with an IDC connector. Initial tests reveal current limiting issues, attributed to insufficient voltage from her bench supply and 12V batteries. The core problem appears to be the inability to adequately charge the inverter's capacitors due to low voltage. The video concludes with the arrival of a new, higher voltage power supply, promising future testing. While the inverter and board are confirmed to be functional at a basic level, the lack of sufficient voltage remains the primary obstacle. The host also notes the need to address the connector issue on the board itself once the main functionality is confirmed.