According to the Owner's Manual, idiot light comes up once oil temperature is above a preset level. No Celsius or Fahrenheit degrees mentioned, just that it might come on in you're stopped too long (no air moving around). Advice is to turn off the engine and let it cool a bit.
Thinking of a new gadget...
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GoldOxide_imp
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lol - I think in all my life I have never seen an oil indicator light up during routine machine operation. I had a Pontiac Sunbird which its dash oil indicator routinely lit, especially in the summer. I had an '84 Nighthawk 750SC that should have had its oil indicator light up when the hydraulic clutch over-heated, but it did not (stuck idle toooooo long in hot, humid summer city traffic).Csory_imp said:
Ok, one more thing I learned today: ambient temperature sensor is very sensitive to sunlight. Will move the sensor into the wiring harness (i.e. hide within it, to end up somewhere under the headlight). Also, oil temp sensor will need a better mounting method - been fiddling with it but still not happy with the responsiveness. And be prepared for a v2 mockup that goes directly over the small Honda-logo, as per Baz's request 
It's still in its infancy, but I'm already a fan of it 
It's still in its infancy, but I'm already a fan of it GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Great Csory! Never was a fan of headstock logos. Do you need to be reminded what you are riding? Also, they tend to weather, fade and dry up.Csory_imp said:Ok, one more thing I learned today: ambient temperature sensor is very sensitive to sunlight. Will move the sensor into the wiring harness (i.e. hide within it, to end up somewhere under the headlight). Also, oil temp sensor will need a better mounting method - been fiddling with it but still not happy with the responsiveness. And be prepared for a v2 mockup that goes directly over the small Honda-logo, as per Baz's request
Bazbro_imp
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That's great, Csory.
A use for that "hole in the dash", other than for advertising!
A use for that "hole in the dash", other than for advertising!
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
I have one of those dash logos. You can order them. Can't remember if its glue in or self stick. I'll have to check. Heck, I even have some of the little logos that are on the keys.
A feature-related question: would adding (a) a re-settable and (b) a total engine hours / startup counter be useful? Most maintenance instructions refer to mileage, while hours (as used in stationary engines) might come in handy. Or would I just let in the feature creep monster to this project?!
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Interesting Csory. For those who double the CB for driving farm equipment, that would indeed be of value.Csory_imp said:
I like the idea and maybe an initial a Forum "Poll" could be used to get a feel for this [CB] market. However, a wider bike market (not just the CB1100 Forum) would give you a better feel for demand.
Nevertheless, put that as a Jira story (or similar) for a future teaser feature if the overall market says "maybe later". The good thing is you are not in production, so slipping it in would be likely low pain in that regard.
jtopiso_imp
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Hi:
(Let's see if attaching a picture works)
I think this would be a less intrusive location for the gadget. Also, a new modified "facsia" -same concept as the silver mask included on the 17 models- could be made to integrate the gadget in a clean manner (draft profile shown in red).
Also, a secondary display could be added on the left side, with additional functions.
Just an idea...
(Let's see if attaching a picture works)
I think this would be a less intrusive location for the gadget. Also, a new modified "facsia" -same concept as the silver mask included on the 17 models- could be made to integrate the gadget in a clean manner (draft profile shown in red).
Also, a secondary display could be added on the left side, with additional functions.
Just an idea...
jtopiso: thanks for the tip. I'm working on a heavily modified "Mark II" version now, will post pictures soon. The new display would be placed over the small Honda logo, and built as flat as possible (5.2mm total), with a tiny secondary electronics box on the underside of the instrument panel (out of sight, out of mind ) Basically, it will be a tiny flat "stick on" display right over the logo...
Something along these lines... Have the housing and display finalized, now trying to squeeze in the code. Might have to switch over to a larger controller though.
) Basically, it will be a tiny flat "stick on" display right over the logo...Something along these lines... Have the housing and display finalized, now trying to squeeze in the code. Might have to switch over to a larger controller though.
jtopiso_imp
Been there
Looking forward to seeing that version.Csory_imp said:jtopiso: thanks for the tip. I'm working on a heavily modified "Mark II" version now, will post pictures soon. The new display would be placed over the small Honda logo, and built as flat as possible (5.2mm total), with a tiny secondary electronics box on the underside of the instrument panel (out of sight, out of mind
Something along these lines... Have the housing and display finalized, now trying to squeeze in the code. Might have to switch over to a larger controller though.
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Now that DOES look good - unobtrusive, clear display, right where you can see it, looks like an original fitment. Superb.Csory_imp said:jtopiso: thanks for the tip. I'm working on a heavily modified "Mark II" version now, will post pictures soon. The new display would be placed over the small Honda logo, and built as flat as possible (5.2mm total), with a tiny secondary electronics box on the underside of the instrument panel (out of sight, out of mind
Something along these lines... Have the housing and display finalized, now trying to squeeze in the code. Might have to switch over to a larger controller though.
peterbaron
Road warrior
Csory, very good news with fantastic look... keep up good work with successful finish.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Very encouraging new prototype design. You really know how to iterate well.
This version will have a graphical display. Just to see if the extra screen real estate (or rather resolution) worth it Another option is to go with an ultra-slim smd led chip, but that would be a 4-digit 7-segment one, pretty much the same as it was until now, plus one more digit. More pics soon...
Another option is to go with an ultra-slim smd led chip, but that would be a 4-digit 7-segment one, pretty much the same as it was until now, plus one more digit. More pics soon...jtopiso_imp
Been there
Now I see it. It looks great!jtopiso_imp said:Looking forward to seeing that version.Csory_imp said:jtopiso: thanks for the tip. I'm working on a heavily modified "Mark II" version now, will post pictures soon. The new display would be placed over the small Honda logo, and built as flat as possible (5.2mm total), with a tiny secondary electronics box on the underside of the instrument panel (out of sight, out of mind
Something along these lines... Have the housing and display finalized, now trying to squeeze in the code. Might have to switch over to a larger controller though.
jitaylor_imp
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mad skills ese
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Csory: If you are considering a universal core module, you may wish to consider adapting some sort of widely available vehicle wiring harness. This would allow your core to bring the I/O to a header and not fuss with cables.
GoldOxide: Was thinking about it for a while. Adding a water/dustproof connector would be rather hard (at least for me). Having it manufactured professionally (I mean the harness) would be prohibitively expensive (unless there will be orders on the magnitude of hundreds - but at that point this would turn into a totally different story ). As of now, I envision a harness custom tailored for each specific order, with blank ending and plenty of slack to allow for adjustment.
Current status: waiting for PCB's to be manufactured for the new superflat display module...
). As of now, I envision a harness custom tailored for each specific order, with blank ending and plenty of slack to allow for adjustment.Current status: waiting for PCB's to be manufactured for the new superflat display module...
