[Serf27]

Originally Posted by NoGuru

There are a couple of EKP fixes on the market now that look promising if you do a little searching.

I’ll probably add a fan and some heat sinks as seen here.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1737938

[iqraceworks]

I wish I could remember company.....but someone online is making new updated internals for the EKP. Just use the factory EKP cover but replace all the guys. Supposed to have better board components that can handle the extra load and heat. Speedsty Motorsports maybe??

[Serf27]

I saw someone on the n54 Facebook group post something similar to what you’re talking about, maybe it was that company.
A tech buddy said the chips they were using looked cheap, but I’m not sure about the quality.

[kylerwinters]

There is nothing low quality to the Speedsty EKPM Upgrade board. I have spent a lot of time developing the hardware and firmware on the upgrade board. Yes, we are using a low-cost AVR-based chip; However, that was only used as it is a readily available chip. The relays, PCB, and MCU power supply components were overdesigned with higher limits than what is remotely needed. If anyone experiences any issues, I will swap it out at no charge. I stand behind my products, unlike some vendors. We have seen zero failures with 50+ units shipped.

We are working on a custom CNC enclosure to ship these boards out as completed modules.

If you have any questions, shoot.

[titan.n54]

Originally Posted by kylerwinters

There is nothing low quality to the Speedsty EKPM Upgrade board. I have spent a lot of time developing the hardware and firmware on the upgrade board. Yes, we are using a low-cost AVR-based chip; However, that was only used as it is a readily available chip. The relays, PCB, and MCU power supply components were overdesigned with higher limits than what is remotely needed. If anyone experiences any issues, I will swap it out at no charge. I stand behind my products, unlike some vendors. We have seen zero failures with 50+ units shipped.

We are working on a custom CNC enclosure to ship these boards out as completed modules.

If you have any questions, shoot.

Active cooling/fan is needed in this EKPM?

[konstat]

Reviving an old thread here but I came up with a passively cooled heatsink design to cool the EKPM. I'm not sure if anyone has run into reliability issues with their actively cooled EKPM solutions (fan dying out) but this design eliminates the need for a fan since it cools the EKPM components by Natural Convection (as opposed to Forced Convection with a fan). There is a thermal interface material (not pictured) between the heatsink and EKPM components.

This solution is approximately 5x better than the OEM cooling solution (cast aluminum base) and about 2x better than the active cooling solutions on the market.

This heatsink uses 3D printed clips to attach onto the existing mounting tabs on the EKPM base. The clips also serve as the EKPM enclosure.

If people are interested in a passive cooling solution for their EKPM I can purchase more of these heatsinks and thermal interface material.

[eastsidaz]

Originally Posted by konstat

Reviving an old thread here but I came up with a passively cooled heatsink design to cool the EKPM. I'm not sure if anyone has run into reliability issues with their actively cooled EKPM solutions (fan dying out) but this design eliminates the need for a fan since it cools the EKPM components by Natural Convection (as opposed to Forced Convection with a fan). There is a thermal interface material (not pictured) between the heatsink and EKPM components.

This solution is approximately 5x better than the OEM cooling solution (cast aluminum base) and about 2x better than the active cooling solutions on the market.

This heatsink uses 3D printed clips to attach onto the existing mounting tabs on the EKPM base. The clips also serve as the EKPM enclosure.

If people are interested in a passive cooling solution for their EKPM I can purchase more of these heatsinks and thermal interface material.

Props mate! This is some nice engineering work.

[konstat]

Originally Posted by eastsidaz

Props mate! This is some nice engineering work.

Thanks man I appreciate it . Also helps that I worked in the electronics cooling industry as a thermal engineer for part of my career

[oVeRdOsE.]

very cool work !

the most reliable solution for sure.


Ive simply use a fan and heatsinks from an old GPU, solder the wires directly inside the EKP and it works super fine. 0$ mod.

[konstat]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

very cool work !

the most reliable solution for sure.


Ive simply use a fan and heatsinks from an old GPU, solder the wires directly inside the EKP and it works super fine. 0$ mod.

Thanks man. I like how you used existing components, where’d you solder for power?

[Richm240xi]

Hey I love the passive setup you came up with. How much were you selling these for? And does the rear seat bolster still fit over the new bigger base?

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by konstat

Thanks man. I like how you used existing components, where’d you solder for power?

on the terminal inside . pump 12v+

ive also added thermal paste on the EKP back to the car bracket.

[konstat]

Originally Posted by Richm240xi

Hey I love the passive setup you came up with. How much were you selling these for? And does the rear seat bolster still fit over the new bigger base?

I could sell them for $159 shipped, assuming you’re in the US. Lead time is about 3 weeks to your door.

The rear seat bolster fits over the new EKPM assembly. The heatsink assembly height is only 0.1” taller than the oem plastic housing and there is plenty of clearance behind there for the extended length. I have it installed in my e82.

PM for more info if you’re interested