Instrumentation anywhere you wanted
11-30-2012, 04:03 PM
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Something like this is probably the easiest to adapt.
I need stroke range, probably need a custom cable so it is long enough to get to a junction box.
But it is a start
http://www.celesco.com/_datasheets/mlp.pdf
11-30-2012, 04:07 PM
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Great thread!!
C-Spray has a great idea! I am actually building something similar because I am tired of the cable driven indicators. This system will have short cables coming into the engine compartment where they will attach to the linear pots. The pot position will then be translated by an Ardruino board and displayed on the LCD screen. This will display both drive and tab positions. I hope to have to installed in my scarab in the next couple months!
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i4...b/b150a36b.mp4
With regards to other ideas. What about a gas gauge that was ale to display accurate fuel level regardless of boat attitude! I think it can be done with three senders in the tank (one at the front, one in the middle and one at the back). With a little bit of math the program should be able to calculate the exact fluid level in the tank by averaging the three senders and displaying that level on the gauge!
C-Spray has a great idea! I am actually building something similar because I am tired of the cable driven indicators. This system will have short cables coming into the engine compartment where they will attach to the linear pots. The pot position will then be translated by an Ardruino board and displayed on the LCD screen. This will display both drive and tab positions. I hope to have to installed in my scarab in the next couple months!
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i4...b/b150a36b.mp4
With regards to other ideas. What about a gas gauge that was ale to display accurate fuel level regardless of boat attitude! I think it can be done with three senders in the tank (one at the front, one in the middle and one at the back). With a little bit of math the program should be able to calculate the exact fluid level in the tank by averaging the three senders and displaying that level on the gauge!
These measure down to an inch or less of fluid all the way to thousands of feet deep.
http://www.pmc1.com/Capability.asp?C...1149&Cat1ID=79
11-30-2012, 04:08 PM
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Chip detector for your outdrive oil, and engine oil. We run them in the airplanes, they save lots of money and in some cases lives.
http://www.allenaircraft.com/product...detectors.html
Heres one that could be adapted for boating:
http://www.allenaircraft.com/racing/index.html
http://www.allenaircraft.com/product...detectors.html
Heres one that could be adapted for boating:
http://www.allenaircraft.com/racing/index.html
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11-30-2012, 04:14 PM
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water in exhaust sensor for owners of headers? Can this be done, like relative humidity or something?
Why not add AFR as well? I think someone should make an O2 sensor bung in a dry joint clam strap that adds an inch to total exhaust length, no welding. You could do that and add a relative humidity sensor for water in the same strap
Why not add AFR as well? I think someone should make an O2 sensor bung in a dry joint clam strap that adds an inch to total exhaust length, no welding. You could do that and add a relative humidity sensor for water in the same strap
11-30-2012, 04:16 PM
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Chip dectector for your outdrive oil, and engine oil. We run them in the airplanes, they save lots of money and in some cases lives.
http://www.allenaircraft.com/product...detectors.html
Heres one that could be adapted for boating:
http://www.allenaircraft.com/racing/index.html
http://www.allenaircraft.com/product...detectors.html
Heres one that could be adapted for boating:
http://www.allenaircraft.com/racing/index.html
11-30-2012, 04:19 PM
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It could also be linked to the ignition so that if the circuit is closed, ignition to the engine is cut instantaneously. Just like an oil pressure switch. I think these would be VERY effective at saving people lots of money with a gear failure in your outdrive.
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11-30-2012, 04:42 PM
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Any of these signals can be linked to guages or simple digital displays, but they would fill up the dash.
The idea is to use ruggedized 19" touch screen HMI's and program them with virtual guages to show read outs of everything being monitored
The idea is to use ruggedized 19" touch screen HMI's and program them with virtual guages to show read outs of everything being monitored
11-30-2012, 05:26 PM
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I have been watching these guys for a couple years now! Some neat products and they support NMEA!!
http://www.seagauge.com/
http://www.seagauge.com/
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I am not familiar with NMEA2000 - compatible, but I can research it
Something like this is probably the easiest to adapt.
I need stroke range, probably need a custom cable so it is long enough to get to a junction box.
But it is a start
http://www.celesco.com/_datasheets/mlp.pdf
Something like this is probably the easiest to adapt.
I need stroke range, probably need a custom cable so it is long enough to get to a junction box.
But it is a start
http://www.celesco.com/_datasheets/mlp.pdf
