Pulsar charger vs. Ford Connected charger

[alexgorod]

I'd assumed they'd use Bluetooth, but you know what they say about assumptions ;>

This one is correct.

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[generaltso]

This one is correct.

I don't think the Pulsar uses Bluetooth for power sharing. It requires separate network wiring.

@methorian posted lots of info here:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/wallbox-pulsar-plus.3071/post-106669

 

[khbkhb]

That is a great thread. Thank you!

In case anyone else cares:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...906000&usg=AFQjCNFU_gzbRMXg-CxAmbl3SkWpPBz9GQ

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...051000&usg=AFQjCNGHTqQxmgh72iozMZfZ0pvo3dVY1A

It is, as claimed, hardwired not using BT or WiFi. But while they do recommend ethernet cable, it is a CAN daisy chain, not ethernet! I don't know if those links will persist ... Wallbox support sent them to me as .HTML attachments which I've saved. But as I'm not owner of the copyright, I don't feel right about hosting them myself ;>

 

[Mach-Lee]

That is a great thread. Thank you!

In case anyone else cares:

It is, as claimed, hardwired not using BT or WiFi. But while they do recommend ethernet cable, it is a CAN daisy chain, not ethernet! I don't know if those links will persist ... Wallbox support sent them to me as .HTML attachments which I've saved. But as I'm not owner of the copyright, I don't feel right about hosting them myself ;>

Here are the best public links for those files if the other links stop working or become outdated:

https://support.wallbox.com/en/knowledge-base/installation-guide-power-sharing-smart/

https://support.wallbox.com/en/knowledge-base/installation-guides-pulsar-plus/

 

[vinny2487]

I have a Pulsar Plus installed and it has worked great for me. The reason I got it was twofold:

-ability to adjust charging amps
-ability to power share between two units

The app has been a breeze to use. Only downside is that they don't show you a graph of your charging session. Not a big deal breaker IMO.

Build quality and materials are quite good. I like how the charging handle is made of hard rubber. So if you do end up dropping it, less chance to crack something.

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