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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #690 on: May 25, 2017, 09:23:52 AM »
Let me know if you want me to design it up for you
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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #691 on: May 25, 2017, 01:29:57 PM »
Thanks for the offer Steve but I can knock something up and get it printed locally.
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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #692 on: May 25, 2017, 05:03:28 PM »
Pic of the monitoring/charging panel.  All working on the bench, I'll just put it in place for this weekends show.   I might replace the panel itself over the winter with a properly engraved one.

Only two bits left to do.
Firstly to figure out how to hold it in place rather than just wedging it in place.
Name "BURK" to go across the top.
I've also got to make a cradle to hold the torch in place in front of the panel.   Yes the torch charging part of the BURK works.

Just notice I've chopped off the voltmeters in the picture.
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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #693 on: May 27, 2017, 10:06:44 AM »
Change of plan.  Rather than having a new engraved panel made at vast expense I'm talking to a couple of companies about some vinyl stickers made to replace the tricky-tacky labels I've used on the prototype.
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« Reply #694 on: May 27, 2017, 10:11:35 AM »
Far better idea.
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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #695 on: May 27, 2017, 11:41:36 AM »
send over what you want ill do it for you Mick FOC
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« Reply #696 on: May 28, 2017, 08:59:36 AM »
Cheers Roland.  As soon as I get back from Ragley.

Can you PM me your address so I can send the template.
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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #697 on: May 30, 2017, 09:47:04 AM »
A weekend of running the BURK has shown a few design mods are required.

The main relay gets warm so I'm going to fit a heat sink.  This relay is engaged all the time the service battery is above 12 volt.  The mod will include a current sensor on the Anderson plug charging circuit so that as soon as the charger plug is plugged in and the battery is taking charge from the trickle charger the sensor detects this and drops out the main relay.  The sensor only draws 10mA so very little heat generated.  Using a current sensor rather than a switch means you can't forget to switch the relay back into circuit and because it doesn't disconnect the battery you don't loose your radio and other settings.

Seriph is right.  Perpetual Prototyping.
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« Reply #698 on: May 31, 2017, 10:31:25 AM »
The best layed plans etc.  The current sensor I was going to use will work down to trickle charge current I expect but will only stand 5Amp.   This is OK if the charger goes straight on to maintain the battery but if it's a bit flat then the charging rate will exceed this.  For now I think I'll just fil a switch next to the Anderson plug and I'll worry about an automatic system later.
I suppose I could fit a microswitch that the body of the plug trips as it's put into place.
(Just had a shower, which I use as think tank, and an idea came to me).   I'll try a reed switch and a magnet bonded to the Anderson plug.  This uses no power in use, produces to heat and I already have all the bits.

Unless anybody else has a good idea.
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« Reply #699 on: June 24, 2017, 11:59:52 AM »
One job leads to another.

Some time ago I fitted LEDs to the inside of the boot lid, both as a boot light and as additional hazard lights when the boot lid was open.  These were controlled by a tip switch but the system packed up after about six months.

Installing the BURK requires removing some of the boot trim.  As the trim has to be removed I thought I'd have a look at the boot lid lights at the same time.  Soon found the problem.  The tip switches were made of Chinesium and had failed.  So at the same time as installing the looms for the BURK I'm putting in new wiring for the boot lid lights but the system has expanded. ( as you would expect).

I now need an acronym ( like the BURK) for a system that controls the boot interior LED lights, the load cover lid LED lights, the sequential indicator lights on the inside of the boot lid and the number plate lights ( I'm thinking about having them change to red under braking.)    Anybody any ideas?
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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #700 on: June 24, 2017, 07:45:17 PM »
BLOAT

Boot Light and Other Associated Things
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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #701 on: June 24, 2017, 07:49:31 PM »
BLOB

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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #702 on: June 24, 2017, 07:52:25 PM »
BLOATER

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Re: Furrari build
« Reply #703 on: June 24, 2017, 07:53:19 PM »
You have probably noticed I am bored  :-\
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« Reply #704 on: June 24, 2017, 11:17:12 PM »
Keep them coming folks.

I won't finish this bit before Doncaster this weekend but I will have parts of the BURK working.

Sir P.  I like the ideas, based on your ideas I'm working towards

Indicator
Diagnostics
Including (or involving)
Other
Things


There are no diagnostic involved so this is just an idea.

As it compliments the BURK.

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