My build is taking longer than I would like BUT I am enjoying it so whats it matter

I see little things that I think 'could I do better' and if the answer is yes then I do. 6 weeks ago I got an indicator controller (self-cancels for my steering wheel mounted buttons) and a stop/start/ immobiliser module and thought 'I could mount them together and build my own CCU box (Chassis Control Unit)' and so I did

Designed a board to go in a Cinch ModICE enclosure, had some boards made (£80 for 5) and just put it all together today. Now one loom connector will link up indicator buttons, indicators, side repeaters, hazard light switch, stop/start switch and RFID key


CCU

The same module will give me 3 different switched feeds (not tested it yet but should be 40 amp combined from all 3) for other car functions such as ECU, Dash2 Pro, driving lights etc.

Its cost twice as much as just using the two modules 'as supplied' but they are now in a sealed container made for the job

Same sealed container that Canems use BTW

Very nice! who makes the immobiliser unit?

James

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Originally posted by cloudy
Very nice! who makes the immobiliser unit?

James

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Have you de-cased it then? guessing it's the orange PCB?

Had three steering columns in mine (and before any smart rrses ask if they were all in at the same time, NO) First was Mk2 Escort, second Allegro then Sierra. Yes, if you are totally self building its a development process but it never ends so I recon you never actually complete the build!!! Stiil to do for me, full hood and side screens.

smart work, lets hope the electronics dont fail on the cheap circuits. . .

Have you got a build log?

You sound like me! I'm currently modifying a Sony mechless stereo to give compact mp3 player for my Striker!

I looked at those RFID immobilisers, I may try one later, so please do keep us up to date with your progress
I did think that I'd probably keep my original lock behind the dash as a back up

Not that the immobiliser has anything to do yet Pete.....

Has your Mrs not finished your engine yet?

Yes its the red PCB taken out of the non-sealed box it came in. The quality of the board and the assembly are better than I thought. If I have any doubts about the longevity I will make a loom bypass for that bit later and design and build my own from scratch to replace it

My next task is to build a test harness and load it to full power in the environmental test chamber and then check for any thermal hot spots with a Flir camera I might as well use the kit I have

The Mrs says the engine is ready Jeff, odd that I can still see the cams and the water pump is still in its box!

She can come round and do mine (engine !)

She is very expensive (well she costs me a fortune anyway)

(I hope she doesn't read this bit!!)

doomed !

Have you got the details of the indicator canceler? Does this cancel on angle or does it set a time to the flash?

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Originally posted by loggyboy
Have you got the details of the indicator canceler? Does this cancel on angle or does it set a time to the flash?

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