Red is a little distracting in the car .. Might use red one to monitor the 2 batteries in the trailer
G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
2nd Mar 2016 8:02 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Thanks all
I must say this is probably one of the best things Iv ever purchased
Iv been using it non stop
Final version of the monitor panel
Glossier than the last one
G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
2nd Mar 2016 8:05 pm
Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
Posts: 6485
I know you made two didn't you?Club Exped trailer
Club Timed Climate
Club Flappy paddle steering wheel
Club 300bhp
Club Prospeed test pilot/lab rat
Club National Luna Stella conditioner
2nd Mar 2016 8:20 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
I have a few lying around yes G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
2nd Mar 2016 8:36 pm
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
What sort of printer is required for this out of interest? And i don't mean for someone to say '3D printer'
3D is an interesting area, I'm curious on the cost to get something decent to make something like this up. Ive seen the 3D printers in M4plin and CPeeC but curious as to whether this requires serious investment or whether any machine would be useable.
Although, my design skills would see nothing work haha
2nd Mar 2016 9:34 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
How does the battery monitor work? Does it change colour dependant on voltage? It looks a very neat job you've done
2nd Mar 2016 9:40 pm
Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
Posts: 6485
Knowing Wiggs it's probably a direct connection to his cerebral cortexClub Exped trailer
Club Timed Climate
Club Flappy paddle steering wheel
Club 300bhp
Club Prospeed test pilot/lab rat
Club National Luna Stella conditioner
2nd Mar 2016 9:50 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Jack ...I purchased a Chinese copy printer as I though if it's a whim or I can't use it then Iv not lost a lot .
As it turned out ( after it it's time getting used to it and setting it up ) .. I now can't fault it and use it all the time
Tayaste ...my monitor is purely indicating which one or two batteries are connected ( ie .. When the dual battery system switches over I can see its charging the second battery)
There is an indicator light on the unit .. But that's under the bonnet
Wired in today .. Looks more at home there
G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
3rd Mar 2016 8:48 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
I put a bit more thought into my 3D Printer purchase than Adrian I think....
But to be fair did pay the very thick end of a grand for it - its a CEL Robox - took a bit of fettling to get it running reliably but I can't recommend it enough
I've used mine to make a bezel to fit two narrow Maplin switches into a blanked space on my dash
Click image to enlarge
The fun part of this is the design angle - one of the first things you need to buy is a vernier gauge for measuring bits and spaces - and then you've got to get to grips with some design software - not sure what Adrian uses but (as an iT Geek and ex-professional programmer) I'm using OpenSCAD so I can just code up the object! Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
Last edited by SN on 3rd Mar 2016 10:14 pm. Edited 1 time in total
3rd Mar 2016 10:10 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
What are these printers and software like for a novice? Do you need some 3D cad knowledge or are they relatively easy to learn?
3rd Mar 2016 10:14 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
The CEL Robox is as close to a commodity plug-and-play 3D printer as you can get
Install the software
Plug it in
Run in a reel of filament
Fire up Automaker
Run the basic calibration steps (bed and nozzle calibration)
Load in a 3D model
And press Print - and sit watching it like a kiddy as your print grows
Example....
thingiverse.com and myminifactory.com are great sources of pre-built models
Or you can design stuff in Sketchup and as I said I use OpenSCAD
The world's your oyster (as long as it'll fit in your build volume)!Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
I've used mine to make a bezel to fit two narrow Maplin switches into a blanked space on my dash
Click image to enlarge
What do you use these switches for?2016MY Discovery 4 Commercial , 3.0 SDV6 Auto, Santorini Black, side-steps, 510s.
Mods: LED interior lights. Front guard.
Soon: black grille, tinted windows.
7th Mar 2016 2:27 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
The first one tarmacs your drive and the second nicks any tools lying about DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
