Custom USB tyre pressure monitoring interface - Page 12

fabi1 · 12-01-2007, 06:27 AM

a little old post, but could be interesting:
http://www.gadgetlounge.net/archives...or-your-tyres/

Didn't find any dealer yet though...

Ruffy · 12-02-2007, 09:36 PM

sign me up as interested.

Dont need it in my 300M seeing as it has its own TPS system.

But in the Mazda6....

mnwcsult · 12-10-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by _Dejan_

I have builded few boards

With PIC, with all components without PIC, or only board... So if there is some interest to have it contact me

My builded TPMS work I hope(on device manager recognite it)

How do I order? Paypal is my friend.

mnwcsult · 12-10-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Robby BMW

I've just checked it with the online traking service and seems that the parcel is on the way.

I am nearly finished with the installation of my carputer, and then I see this. There are really smart people on this globe and you are truly one of them.

Gleaning through all the posts, one fellow has prefabricated boards with PIC, you have done the plugin, with PIC programming, another may have a vendor for just the reciever and sensors.

Am I missing anything? Using RR with DigitalFX 2.0.

Anyone with new information and what I need to do to join in the fun please chime in.

This is too exciting.

mnwcsult · 12-11-2007, 09:59 AM

Mr McBean Have you gotten a response from your guy in Taiwan?

LYHTSPD · 12-11-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by richyrich

There are a few places in europe that do the kit yes. Im waiting for a supplier for China to get back to me with there finished product, apparently out end of this month.

Any further word on this?

allypally · 12-12-2007, 05:17 AM

This paper might be useful for your project

mnwcsult · 12-14-2007, 12:11 PM

I am almost in the game using the excellant work of Robby BMW who created this thread.

Along with the work of the two forum members

who have added greatly to the project. First _Dejan_ and juve021 offer boards, also juve021 who contacted the vendor of the 3rd Eye TPMS system and procurred a 10% discount. It's not that much but it is something.

Just an observation carcomputing is not necessarily cheap, but it is useful to remember "that whoever dies with the most toys wins".

Progress todate:

Using juve021's 10% I have ordered the TPMS form vivaperformance $237. and change.

From _Dejan_ (on the other side of the world, I am in Maryland) I ordered the board with PIC with shipping 79.00 USD (53.00 EU). And shout out to _Dejan_ for rushing from work to Post Office to get this out today. We used PayPal.

See these links and contact them for support.

_Dejan_
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/1142779-post144.html

juve021
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/1139615-post122.html

Ordered from vivaperformance Wednesday night, should arrive Monday.

My car shop, Jr's in Laurel, MD has quoted me 15.00 USD / wheel which would consist of unmount wheel, remove tires, install sensors, reinstall tires on rims, check for leaks, balance and remount on car.

So another 60.00 USD. So total will be 237 + 79 + 60 = 376.

I am handy with the electronics, so finishing it on this end should be a breeze, probably not likely to get this completed before new year as my car guy is closing up for the holidays on the last week of the year.

Is it worth it, depends my 1997 VW Passat, original owner, totally revamped, all new electronics, is riding on Toyo Proxes4 and DeCorses rims, keeping them properly inflated will extend their useful life. Also keeps the gas mileage up, properly inflated tires really do contribute to fuel efficiency.

See my VW:

http://www.c3cars.com/index.cfm?M=1&...iew&CarID=5933
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2742632

For me though this has been an ultra cool project and the TPMS just adds to it.

Next step, tie in ODBC USING VAG-COM, also USB-UIRT to control the headunit.

mrbean_phillip · 12-14-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Mr McBean Have you gotten a response from your guy in Taiwan?

To expensive at Euro 180

Will prolly get this kit from juve's contact...

juve021 · 12-15-2007, 09:20 AM

And just to let everyone know, the coupon code I originally sent to alot of you is still valid! If you don't have it yet, email me or pm me and I'll send it over!

inh · 12-15-2007, 09:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by juve021

And just to let everyone know, the coupon code I originally sent to alot of you is still valid! If you don't have it yet, email me or pm me and I'll send it over!

Yes it is! I just checked last night =] Now that I got paid, I may order it finally. There are other car parts on the list too though, along with the infamous credit card payment =p

I just ordered a board and case from dejan. Thanks man! Almost got everythign needed for the TPMS setup..

Im going to look in to modifying the software and adding an inflation alert, so that once the tire reaches a specified pressure, it will beep and you can stop adding air

lez · 12-15-2007, 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by inh

it will beep and you can stop adding air

dont think the sensors send data at that speed, you would need say 2 times a second.

richyrich · 12-16-2007, 06:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LYHTSPD

Any further word on this?

I have heard back from them yes... 100 Dollars per unit (so a full kit!) although i have to order a minimum of 200 which is a bit of a pain... Trying to sort out some cash for this!

vicky_obee · 12-16-2007, 07:04 AM

Sounds good, Count me in

ccsnet · 12-16-2007, 04:52 PM

Well done.... looks great Robby - I bet there are a few PMs from suppliers in your box - and well deserved too.

Terran