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RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - GoldOxide_imp - 03-14-2019
Csory: You must have an Electrical Engineering background? Nice!
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - Csory_imp - 03-14-2019
(...part 2/2)
The black "shield" glued in place with quick-setting epoxy. This part is meant to center and hold the display in place (and prevent potting silicone from getting to the front glass) and is not visible from the outside.
...and fitted into the housing. Went with the original idea - 3d printed ABS, epoxy lacquered and matte black painted.
This is what the new color looks. It is much better in real life
Once installed on the bike will post a video too, that will give it justice 
..and thanks for reading all this and following my project
GoldOxide: Thank you. /personal mode ON/Actually, I'm a mechanical engineer by education, computer programmer by profession, serial entrepreneur by career, and love (among many other things) electronics as a hobby... A mile wide, an inch deep - and truly enjoying every minute of being like this
/personal mode OFF/
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - peterbaron - 03-14-2019
Thank you for sharing your project with us and congratulations for achieving your goal. Well done
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - GoldOxide_imp - 03-14-2019
Csory: I think a link to a product demo video would be delightful.
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - Csory_imp - 03-14-2019
(03-14-2019, 12:35 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Csory: I think a link to a product demo video would be delightful.
Sure - but first thing first, will have to shoot that video before posting a link to it
Will do it next week (weather permits...)
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - GoldOxide_imp - 03-14-2019
(03-14-2019, 08:54 PM)Csory_imp Wrote:(03-14-2019, 12:35 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Csory: I think a link to a product demo video would be delightful.
Sure - but first thing first, will have to shoot that video before posting a link to it
Sure - but first thing first, will have to shoot that video before posting a link to it
Will do it next week (weather permits...) Absolutely.
Showcase the product in the best situation possible.
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - Bazbro_imp - 03-18-2019
Gadget freak here, anxiously waiting for this to become available.
Many congratulations, Csory, for your skill and determination. You really deserve to succeed in all you do. Good luck!
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - Rocky_imp - 03-18-2019
I admire people who have this kind of talent
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - Csory_imp - 03-18-2019
Just found the post that inspired the "lowest cranking voltage" feature: it was [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=4724]Max from Auckland. Credit goes to him.
A quick question regarding Celsius/Fahrenheit switching: found two ways to do it without having an actual button.
(a) switch ignition on and off 2 or 3 times within (say) 5 sec, that would toggle the setting. Advantages: easy to do. Disadvantages: puts some strain on electrical system (AC, relays etc) and the keylock assembly itself.
(b) using a flashlight (or phone), flash the underside of the instrument two or three times within the first 15 or so seconds after switching on ignition. This would utilize the ambient light sensor as a "switch".
The first one is more "instinctive". The second one is less intrusive. Or should I just ditch the idea, because no one ever would want to change from F to C or vice versa? It is always an option to hardcode one in and stick with it
RE: Thinking of a new gadget... - Bazbro_imp - 03-18-2019
(03-18-2019, 07:42 PM)Csory_imp Wrote: Just found the post that inspired the "lowest cranking voltage" feature: it was [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=4724]Max from Auckland. Credit goes to him.
A quick question regarding Celsius/Fahrenheit switching: found two ways to do it without having an actual button.
(a) switch ignition on and off 2 or 3 times within (say) 5 sec, that would toggle the setting. Advantages: easy to do. Disadvantages: puts some strain on electrical system (AC, relays etc) and the keylock assembly itself.
(b) using a flashlight (or phone), flash the underside of the instrument two or three times within the first 15 or so seconds after switching on ignition. This would utilize the ambient light sensor as a "switch".
The first one is more "instinctive". The second one is less intrusive. Or should I just ditch the idea, because no one ever would want to change from F to C or vice versa? It is always an option to hardcode one in and stick with it
My thought - if it's something that barely costs, then do it to "future proof" the product. You could sell it in any market then. By restricting yourself to F or C you're restricting usage.