Ford F6 Tornado Project Log - Page 10

BiGGy · 02-02-2008, 06:33 PM

yeah, nice write up.

bes51659 · 02-06-2008, 07:32 AM

I've just subscribed. My kind of build.

Searched the thread for info about your shutdown contoller as I've just built my own not knowing there was such a thing to buy.

What is it you are using and where did you get it?

BR, B-O

Edit: Sorry. Found it. Carnetix! A USB controlled powersupply.

mrbean_phillip · 02-07-2008, 05:16 AM

Hello Guys,
Just a quick feedback on the TPMS system - I had the pressure transducers fitted, and trained the RF Receiver to the sensors......and guess what?

It's alive - yeay.

Looking pretty good, sensor 1 = LF, 2=RF, 3=RR, 4=LR and 5=Spare. Temperatures, as well as pressures are spot-on, there's a little bug in the software incorrectly detecting sensor 3's battery status, as the original display shows that as full.

Well, we're making good progress here, another guy on Fluxmedia is developing the plugin for CentraFuse, and there is an existing plugin for RoadRunner. This is an excellent musthave for your car, and the way I have now made my unit is to display on the old, original LCD, as well as sending data to the carputer via the USB interface- for comparison.

Of course, both methods can be used simultaneously, and permanently, if so desired.

I am off to Finland till next Sunday (17th Feb), but will provide more feedback then on progress. I will be departing Friday afternoon.

Let me know what you guys think.

Kind regards,
MrBean

bes51659 · 02-07-2008, 05:33 AM

I will definitely add this to my system, but I have not had the time to fully investigate where to find the kit and who in the comunity that has the pcb adapter for sale. Or wherefrom to download sw.

Talking about Finland. Up north we have spiked wheels in the winter. Its by law acctually. I hope that I can get extra sensors for the extra set of wheels.

It would be nice to be spoon feed... :-) If you (someone) do(es) I'll put up the cash.

For now; great work mrB!

Jasonsherwood · 02-27-2008, 12:16 AM

hey from what i saw up there, i don't think that i would work.. but are you able to get a bigger screen, like a 7" or 8" screen?
also how did you do the Stock screen in the tissue place... that looks really really good...

you ride looks alot like what i was plaing on doing... lol now i'll have to do some thing else...

mrbean_phillip · 02-27-2008, 02:45 AM

You can buy extra sensors, no worries

And it will work just fine, we just need to ask Robby to change his pic routine to allow for the max of 9 sensors the PIC can handle then.

Otherwise, easy enough to do, and all the links to software et al in Robby's TPMS thread under hardware section.

Enjoy, thanx for the feedback.

frankwhite · 03-22-2008, 09:25 PM

The truck is very eye catching.
At first I was thinking why in GODS creation is that guy head under the hood during the mean roar.
I guess the specialized ear muff blocks 200db plus .
LOOKS GOOD DUDE.

mrbean_phillip · 03-23-2008, 06:17 AM

Hehe - thanx Frank

Dave (the tuner) is listening for detonation.....that's why the muffs....

Creative0Mind · 03-23-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by meddler

hey mrbean_phillip,

Can you give us any more details on the the above. I am interested in a TPMS system that I can source locally and also the dead reckoning system. pm me if need be.

meddler

I too am interested in #3) Deadreckoning GPS system, using Gyro and GPS input.

Thanks!!

Matt_971 · 05-31-2008, 07:24 PM

Awesome build.

I have been a reader on these forums and signed up (cant remember when) and my first post is saying GREAT JOB.

I cant believe how you have jumped in and done it so quick. Awesome work to the car mechanically AND as for mutlimedia setup. DAMN lol.

Just aquired myself a VERY nice BA MkII XR6t with permo sound.

Was looking at a carPC for my old car. Have some parts built up but never actually got it in the car.

Problems i had were finding decent GPS software with updated maps.
I was using Roadrunner with Mapmonkey i think it was. It used Destinator as a backing but it used the old version5 maps i think which are pre 2000 i pretty sure.

So as you know half of melbourne isnt even on the map lol.

As for monitoring the engien etc it was in a skyline and i found a very nice program to monitor anything it comes back with. There are quite a few free programs for the jap imports like this

But now i back to AUSSIE POWER haha.

Anyways I might be over your way tuesday night and would LOVE to check it out. Picking up new car then so be over to show a few mates that way.

Cheers
Matt

Matt_971 · 05-31-2008, 08:28 PM

very interested in progress of this

have recently got myself a BA MkII XR6t and will be doing carpc or ssomething along those lines to it

Was planning it for a skyline but have since got the xr6t and decided it a much better car for long term.

Looking forward to more updates.

Wilko_54 · 07-18-2008, 08:35 AM

Hows it all going?

JohnnyT · 09-19-2008, 02:37 PM

Any Updates?

mrbean_phillip · 09-20-2008, 07:02 PM

I am busy developing (open-source) an emulator to completely replace the integrated HVAC control unit on this car - it's a CAN-based interface that will initially allow control of the ICC, and then later, both manual inputs and ones from the Carputer.

Lot's to do.

markr · 09-21-2008, 06:28 AM

How did you find the VGA to CGA converter you where going to try on the Mac mini?

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