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- Tue 28 Jun 2016, 13:10
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Speedometer tinkering
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6055
Re: Speedometer tinkering
The stepper motor does not live 'outside' - you make a stubby link from the stepper to the speedo. Can be directly on the back of the speedo, in the dash, or in the engine bay. nema 17(R152 no vat) at the moment vs arduino GPS module(R81.99 no vat) You are into classic cars and you are quibbling ab...
- Mon 27 Jun 2016, 18:02
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Speedometer tinkering
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6055
Re: Speedometer tinkering
Possibly a simpler way: ● Pulses from gearbox into Arduino (or other small microcontroller) ● Arduino does some sums based on a calibration coefficient ● Arduino outputs suitable stepper pulses to a stepper motor ● Stepper motor drives the existing speedo via normal speedo cable input, in other wor...
- Sun 26 Jun 2016, 20:30
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Speedometer tinkering
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6055
Re: Speedometer tinkering
It is all open source and there is a wealth of information all over the net. RS Components stock all the parts and some literature on it, but you would be better off just ordering from eBay. A board from RS can cost 3 to 400 and the equivalent from eBay around R25 with free shipping. I am looking in...
- Fri 24 Jun 2016, 18:08
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Speedometer tinkering
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6055
- Mon 02 May 2016, 19:29
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Was My Face Red!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2356
Re: Was My Face Red!!
People see tupperware every day, but the oldies always gets the attention!
- Sat 30 Apr 2016, 18:44
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: What is the english common name for a "tor"?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3406
Re: What is the english common name for a "tor"?
When it hits you windscreen, it is a "faktor"!
- Thu 28 Apr 2016, 19:04
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Spraypainting advice needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3206
Re: Spraypainting advice needed
If the car is just a solid white, 2K should be more than ample and allot simpler if you want to attempt this at home. Duco has a short life span. Base coat clear coat shows up imperfections quite aggressively. Also like brennan said, use a good degreaser. Have allot of clean rags that doesn't give o...
- Tue 26 Apr 2016, 21:08
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Rust Issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3526
Re: Rust Issues
The windscreen rubber can only go in one way, so the rust is not due to incorrect fitment. Chances are there was an open seem or even a small bare spot. You will always have water stuck in there. Bare spots form over time as your car flexes and eventually rubs through the paint. Also be very aware o...
- Tue 22 Mar 2016, 21:52
- Forum: Post your ride
- Topic: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILLYBOB
- Replies: 1170
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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILL
You'll know it's there!Grizz wrote:
Lot of effort for something that will not be seen.
- Mon 21 Mar 2016, 08:56
- Forum: Post your ride
- Topic: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILLYBOB
- Replies: 1170
- Views: 318695
Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILL
Loving that filler cap! Want to try and replicate something similar with the 3d printer and then casting it.