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Smart Brake Module - Cormanus - 08-19-2019
I read this morning of a module that can detect engine braking and convert it into a signal to activate your brake light. Looked pretty interesting. See, https://motorbikewriter.com/brake-light-save-life/
The outfit that makes them (https://safer-turn.com/) also makes a similar module to make turn signals self-cancelling.
I have no interest—financial or otherwise—in the company.
RE: Smart Brake Model - GoldOxide_imp - 08-19-2019
From the safety aspect, sounds sensible, and it won't wear brake pads.
RE: Smart Brake Model - Rod 1975_imp - 08-19-2019
(08-19-2019, 12:26 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: From the safety aspect, sounds sensible, and it won't wear brake pads.Specially for the new electric motorcycles that have a huge motor braking effect
RE: Smart Brake Module - KiowaEagle_imp - 08-19-2019
I was looking at that product before. It also acts as a brake light modulator.
RE: Smart Brake Module - Cormanus - 08-20-2019
(08-19-2019, 11:33 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: I was looking at that product before. It also acts as a brake light modulator.
Yes, although I think it may modulate only when it detects engine braking. Don't hold me to that, though.
RE: Smart Brake Module - KiowaEagle_imp - 08-20-2019
(08-20-2019, 10:55 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote:(08-19-2019, 11:33 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: I was looking at that product before. It also acts as a brake light modulator.
Yes, although I think it may modulate only when it detects engine braking. Don't hold me to that, though.
Yes, on closer inspection I believe you're right Cormanus. Still an interesting idea though.
I was reading the comments and apparently the way you switch between modulating and non-modulating is to install it right side up or upside down....strange. I wonder what happens if you install it sideways?
RE: Smart Brake Module - GoldOxide_imp - 08-21-2019
(08-20-2019, 10:44 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote:(08-20-2019, 10:55 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote:(08-19-2019, 11:33 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: I was looking at that product before. It also acts as a brake light modulator.
Yes, although I think it may modulate only when it detects engine braking. Don't hold me to that, though.
Yes, on closer inspection I believe you're right Cormanus. Still an interesting idea though.
I was reading the comments and apparently the way you switch between modulating and non-modulating is to install it right side up or upside down....strange. I wonder what happens if you install it sideways?
Yes, on closer inspection I believe you're right Cormanus. Still an interesting idea though.
I was reading the comments and apparently the way you switch between modulating and non-modulating is to install it right side up or upside down....strange. I wonder what happens if you install it sideways?
Sounds like the manufacture is using technology (e.g. maybe some MEMs devices) that leverage gravity for some of its configuration at boot-up (power-up). No doubt there is an embedded inertial measurement unit to help manage the module's normal behaviour.