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by Kermit
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...
by Kermit
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...
by Kermit
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...
by Kermit
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! ;)
by Kermit
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"!
by Kermit
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...
by Kermit
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...
by Kermit
Tue 22 Mar 2016, 21:52
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

Grizz wrote:
Lot of effort for something that will not be seen.
You'll know it's there! ;)
by Kermit
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.