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07-21-2006, 11:27 AM
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Constant Bitrate
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what to do w/ serial relay
there are a ton of threds 30 pages long about how to make a serial relay, and this might belong in the software forum if so please move it, but what does every one do WITH their relays, i recently got 8 relay serial card and wrote a java app to control it, but i cant come up w/ things to do w/ it other then door locks ... so what are you doing with you computer controled relay
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07-21-2006, 11:52 AM
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FLAC
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people use their relays for tons of stuff
lighting/hydraulics/doors/windows.. those are the only ones that come to my mind at the moment
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07-21-2006, 11:52 AM
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Raw Wave
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A/C controls...
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07-21-2006, 11:55 AM
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FLAC
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Powering AMPS, Backup cameras or other switched devices. Headlights...
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07-21-2006, 02:26 PM
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My Village Called
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Amps! To get rid of the annoying POP.
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07-21-2006, 05:25 PM
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Constant Bitrate
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well those are some good idea's ... i think im gunna need a bigger rely board ...
it requires 8 relays to open and close 4 windows! 
my little app looks like this as of now ... or last night im sure tonight it will be different ..
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Last edited by red_parchel : 07-21-2006 at 05:30 PM.
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07-21-2006, 05:31 PM
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Raw Wave
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Quote: Originally Posted by red_parchel
it requires 8 relays to open and close 4 windows!
Man, good thing I have just a 2 door...  |
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07-22-2006, 03:02 PM
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Constant Bitrate
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do a lot of people use the serial relays AND the factory equipment for the same devices? like for head lights .. would it be a problem having two head light controls [the relay and stock]?
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Last edited by red_parchel : 07-22-2006 at 10:58 PM.
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07-25-2006, 11:40 AM
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Constant Bitrate
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any one?
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07-25-2006, 11:43 AM
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I plan on using both. I don't always have my computer on, so having the factory switches diabled would be a bad idea.
For the one I'm trying to finish, I'm thinking an off-board remote would be a nice idea too. That way, I could always control the relay board, even if I don't have the computer on.
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07-25-2006, 11:45 AM
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Constant Bitrate
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Quote: Originally Posted by kiltjim
I'm thinking an off-board remote would be a nice idea too.
thats good! real good, you COULD then get rid of factory equipment [if you wanted] i like the look of factory, but i was thinking of doing that as well, of course i didnt get a board that had inputs, but hey live and learn ..
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07-25-2006, 04:36 PM
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I'll use both.
It also depend on how headlights are wire on OEM, but most of them are wire in such that a switch (-ve)(on the sterring or wherever) switch the relay which turn on the headlights.
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07-25-2006, 11:36 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
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pardon noob,
but what software would you guys recommend to utilize such awesome resource
Yev
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07-26-2006, 08:03 AM
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Constant Bitrate
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i wrote my own in java, as most people write thier own using what ever lang. they know best, i personally do not know of any software that would be universal to said hardware
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07-27-2006, 12:48 AM
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Low Bitrate
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Phidgetsusa.com has a relay board that is controlled with the USB port. Their API for all of their stuff lets you program it in VB.
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