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04-21-2007, 02:14 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster  Wouldn't it be easier to hack the connectors on the sensors and outputs to be right angle female connectors, so the pins on the PCB are straight, and the female connectors are right angle. That way no soldering to the board, just some wire chopping. 
I think it would be easier to have the pins at 90 degrees in the production model and not to worry about it in the beta models
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04-21-2007, 02:52 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster Wouldn't it be easier to hack the connectors on the sensors and outputs to be right angle female connectors, so the pins on the PCB are straight, and the female connectors are right angle. That way no soldering to the board, just some wire chopping.
Easier for who? 
If it came with 90 headers, kind of like a car alarm module, and all I had to do was plug in some straight connectors on the side, that would be easiest for me. If I found some 90 plugs or made some up, that would be easier for you. But either way, really. Straight connectors going up in the 'z' direction tend to make the component have a considerably larger "installed volume".
Edit: Funny thing, I just realized I was (probably subconciously) trying to encourage you guys to make your product look like that other inferior, overpriced box of transistors mentioned earlier. I don't know, I'm sure you guys will make the final product clean and functional, so no gripes, just an idea...albeit unoriginal.
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04-21-2007, 05:37 AM
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For the temp sensors, will their be a standard rating on them? What is(are) the rating(s) for the temp sensor(s)? I don't really know how useful they would be if they are maxed out by a blow dryer... plus I don't think it would be a good idea to hard code temp settings into the software in case some one like me wants to hack his engine temp sensors into this board.
Also for the relays will you be offering high amp versions as well?
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04-21-2007, 11:20 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by P3D4T0R For the temp sensors, will their be a standard rating on them? What is(are) the rating(s) for the temp sensor(s)? I don't really know how useful they would be if they are maxed out by a blow dryer... plus I don't think it would be a good idea to hard code temp settings into the software in case some one like me wants to hack his engine temp sensors into this board.
Also for the relays will you be offering high amp versions as well?
It's not really a blowdryer. It's a heatgun. And "maxed out" was 225degC, which is 437 degF. Only your exhaust manifold might get hotter than that. They are rated for about 150degC, but worked fine up until 225, at which point they could not read any higher, due to the scaling... they'd reached full scale.
We sell 25amp relays... what do you mean by "high amp", and what are you looking to control? 25 amps is enough for just about anything but an engine starter, and it's plenty for the starter solenoid.
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04-21-2007, 01:08 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
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Quote: Originally Posted by P3D4T0R For the temp sensors, will their be a standard rating on them? What is(are) the rating(s) for the temp sensor(s)? I don't really know how useful they would be if they are maxed out by a blow dryer... plus I don't think it would be a good idea to hard code temp settings into the software in case some one like me wants to hack his engine temp sensors into this board.
Also for the relays will you be offering high amp versions as well?
And there will be a way to use custom functions as well. 
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04-21-2007, 05:26 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
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All beta boards were shipped today via Priority Mail. You should have them by Wednesday.
I included 1 relay and 1 temp sensor in both.
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04-21-2007, 06:28 PM
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FLAC is for flaccid
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Dang it...I've spent too much time in the SD thread lately, and I didn't even know this was going on. Nice work, fellas.
I'll probably be buying the SD bluetooth dongle first, but you guys have the next bit of cash I can find to throw at the carpc.
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04-21-2007, 08:27 PM
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Variable Bitrate
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Quote: Originally Posted by parksgm Dang it...I've spent too much time in the SD thread lately, and I didn't even know this was going on. Nice work, fellas.
I'll probably be buying the SD bluetooth dongle first, but you guys have the next bit of cash I can find to throw at the carpc.
That's what you get for not paying attention :P
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04-21-2007, 10:50 PM
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Hey guys.
We need some feedback on what you guys would like to see in the way of accessories.
Fusion 25A Relay Packs
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Photosensor
Volume Control
Servo Control
What else?
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04-21-2007, 10:53 PM
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Variable Bitrate
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Quote: Originally Posted by greenman100 Hey guys.
We need some feedback on what you guys would like to see in the way of accessories.
Fusion 25A Relay Packs
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Photosensor
Volume Control
What else?
Tire pressure
Ill post more here as I think of them
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04-21-2007, 11:06 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
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Quote: Originally Posted by P3D4T0R Tire pressure
Ill post more here as I think of them
tire pressure? haha, I'll look into it but that is pretty complicated... there's a reason it's a $600 feature
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04-21-2007, 11:07 PM
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Variable Bitrate
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Quote: Originally Posted by greenman100 tire pressure? haha, I'll look into it but that is pretty complicated... there's a reason it's a $600 feature
I know but you can always hope
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04-21-2007, 11:29 PM
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Super Moderator. If my typing sucks it's probably because I'm driving....
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tire presure would be insane... my caddy has transmitters in the wheels that transmit there own unique identifier code along with a preasure reading whenever they spin & transmit all throughout the driving time & stay on for a while after you stop, you can see the actual preasure, that would be really cool,I would definatley want to do this in my montana if this is possible, I think all 4 transmitters cost me around $175 though wholesale, & I don't know what would be needed as a reciever or software wise, but this would be a hit for sure, considering the pro rv systems are over $300
servo's, although you did say that's later, would be awsome too.
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04-21-2007, 11:32 PM
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the hardware side of tpm would be the easier part I think, the software would have to be a lot....
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04-21-2007, 11:36 PM
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Super Moderator. If my typing sucks it's probably because I'm driving....
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as far as accessories, one that comes to mind is a current flow reading device, IE a shunt... you could use 25 amp & 50 amp modules, these could go in line with the desired device that you want to monitor
just a thought...
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