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That's a nice bit of kit but I dont have the equipment to make it, so i'll wait for the IR ones to arrive and test the coverage.
Re the IVA, I've only had a quick read of the manual and I saw nothing on having switches illuminated only having the correct warning lights most of which are contained in the SPA dash I'm using, and when you think about it on normal cars the stalks which control indicators lights etc aren't lit.
Phil
Re the IVA, I've only had a quick read of the manual and I saw nothing on having switches illuminated only having the correct warning lights most of which are contained in the SPA dash I'm using, and when you think about it on normal cars the stalks which control indicators lights etc aren't lit.
Phil
F.C. said:
I like that idea, are the rotating boss contacts and pick-up available commercially?
i have a spare and cnc drawings/assembly for it, if anyone is interested. The ball bearings on the pick up side are spring loaded for max contact and should last without maintenance for the mileage life. Lee Mack said:
I like the RF bit but a bit too limited in functionality with two latching and two momentary switches, a hybrid of this system and the Cartek 8 button IR would be good, the RF summit unit with the choice of latching or momentary for each button.Good for a budget build at £250 though.
F.C. said:
I like the RF bit but a bit too limited in functionality with two latching and two momentary switches, a hybrid of this system and the Cartek 8 button IR would be good, the RF summit unit with the choice of latching or momentary for each button.
Good for a budget build at £250 though.
The Summit Unit does all 3 modes. All Momentary, All Latching or 2 of each. Good for a budget build at £250 though.
Folks,
I am resurecting this topic with this. It has been redesigned from the ground up to give 8 independant channels so that you can program each button individually.
Each relay has 4 selectable modes (Momentary, Latching, Momentary Flashing and Latching Flashing).
Thoughts?
I am resurecting this topic with this. It has been redesigned from the ground up to give 8 independant channels so that you can program each button individually.
Each relay has 4 selectable modes (Momentary, Latching, Momentary Flashing and Latching Flashing).
Thoughts?
Edited by Lee Mack on Wednesday 3rd December 13:04
Yep, 10 amps continuous load on each relay (Same as the CarTek one). The connection to the receiver is made by an 18 pin Terminal Block (Similar to those used in a PC ATX Power supply). We supply the connector with 30cm flying lead as part of the kit.
You connect a 12v and GND to the receiver, then each relay has 2 dedicated wires for NO and COM connection up to 10 amps. Nice and simple.
The receiver unit is 150mm x 76mm x 48mm excluding flanged mounts.
Here's some other fun stuff that the website doesn't mention;
Each button on the Raptor can be set to either a Momentary or Latching action, the flashing mode can be set in combination with this (Momentary Flashing (headlights) or Latching Flashing (Indicators).
The Raptor button plate is an integrated circuit board, made from 3.2mm FR4 and coated in 2 layers of black resist (Not painted).
It's water, Oil and fire resistant (self extinguishing).
The rear of each button is completely covered in a resin filled platic cap, there are no wires on show at all.
All of the transmitter components are housed in the horn press area, so there's no box on the back.
It takes a 3v CR2032 Battery, which can be changed in seconds by twisting of the centre cover cap (No screwdriver involved).
It's taken 3 years of R&D to bring the Raptor to the market. It's been tested solidly on the road, track and in real racing situations. In closed cockpit cars, open cockpit cars, with all types of radio communication equipment to ensure reliability.
Here's the previous version installed into our own Demo / Endurance Race car;
Same build quality, same transmission technology but the Raptor is a bit smaller and doesn't have the box now
It's a beautiful bit of kit for the price and any alternative product is at least £150 more expensive.
Anyway, that's enough shameless plugs from me
Happy to answer any questions on it. It's available to pre-order now and the first batch of deliveries will be early August.
You connect a 12v and GND to the receiver, then each relay has 2 dedicated wires for NO and COM connection up to 10 amps. Nice and simple.
The receiver unit is 150mm x 76mm x 48mm excluding flanged mounts.
Here's some other fun stuff that the website doesn't mention;
Each button on the Raptor can be set to either a Momentary or Latching action, the flashing mode can be set in combination with this (Momentary Flashing (headlights) or Latching Flashing (Indicators).
The Raptor button plate is an integrated circuit board, made from 3.2mm FR4 and coated in 2 layers of black resist (Not painted).
It's water, Oil and fire resistant (self extinguishing).
The rear of each button is completely covered in a resin filled platic cap, there are no wires on show at all.
All of the transmitter components are housed in the horn press area, so there's no box on the back.
It takes a 3v CR2032 Battery, which can be changed in seconds by twisting of the centre cover cap (No screwdriver involved).
It's taken 3 years of R&D to bring the Raptor to the market. It's been tested solidly on the road, track and in real racing situations. In closed cockpit cars, open cockpit cars, with all types of radio communication equipment to ensure reliability.
Here's the previous version installed into our own Demo / Endurance Race car;
Same build quality, same transmission technology but the Raptor is a bit smaller and doesn't have the box now
It's a beautiful bit of kit for the price and any alternative product is at least £150 more expensive.
Anyway, that's enough shameless plugs from me
Happy to answer any questions on it. It's available to pre-order now and the first batch of deliveries will be early August.
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:11
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:12
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:13
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:16
Lee Mack said:
Yep, 10 amps continuous load on each relay (Same as the CarTek one). The connection to the receiver is made by an 18 pin Terminal Block (Similar to those used in a PC ATX Power supply). We supply the connector with 30cm flying lead as part of the kit.
You connect a 12v and GND to the receiver, then each relay has 2 dedicated wires for NO and COM connection up to 10 amps. Nice and simple.
The receiver unit is 150mm x 76mm x 48mm excluding flanged mounts.
Here's some other fun stuff that the website doesn't mention;
Each button on the Raptor can be set to either a Momentary or Latching action, the flashing mode can be set in combination with this (Momentary Flashing (headlights) or Latching Flashing (Indicators).
The Raptor button plate is an integrated circuit board, made from 3.2mm FR4 and coated in 2 layers of black resist (Not painted).
It's water, Oil and fire resistant (self extinguishing).
The rear of each button is completely covered in a resin filled platic cap, there are no wires on show at all.
All of the transmitter components are housed in the horn press area, so there's no box on the back.
It takes a 3v CR2032 Battery, which can be changed in seconds by twisting of the centre cover cap (No screwdriver involved).
It's taken 3 years of R&D to bring the Raptor to the market. It's been tested solidly on the road, track and in real racing situations. In closed cockpit cars, open cockpit cars, with all types of radio communication equipment to ensure reliability.
Here's the previous version installed into our own Demo / Endurance Race car;
Same build quality, same transmission technology but the Raptor is a bit smaller and doesn't have the box now
It's a beautiful bit of kit for the price and any alternative product is at least £150 more expensive.
Anyway, that's enough shameless plugs from me
Happy to answer any questions on it. It's available to pre-order now and the first batch of deliveries will be early August.
What happens to the outputs in the case of an RF link failure and does it warn the driver of such a failure??You connect a 12v and GND to the receiver, then each relay has 2 dedicated wires for NO and COM connection up to 10 amps. Nice and simple.
The receiver unit is 150mm x 76mm x 48mm excluding flanged mounts.
Here's some other fun stuff that the website doesn't mention;
Each button on the Raptor can be set to either a Momentary or Latching action, the flashing mode can be set in combination with this (Momentary Flashing (headlights) or Latching Flashing (Indicators).
The Raptor button plate is an integrated circuit board, made from 3.2mm FR4 and coated in 2 layers of black resist (Not painted).
It's water, Oil and fire resistant (self extinguishing).
The rear of each button is completely covered in a resin filled platic cap, there are no wires on show at all.
All of the transmitter components are housed in the horn press area, so there's no box on the back.
It takes a 3v CR2032 Battery, which can be changed in seconds by twisting of the centre cover cap (No screwdriver involved).
It's taken 3 years of R&D to bring the Raptor to the market. It's been tested solidly on the road, track and in real racing situations. In closed cockpit cars, open cockpit cars, with all types of radio communication equipment to ensure reliability.
Here's the previous version installed into our own Demo / Endurance Race car;
Same build quality, same transmission technology but the Raptor is a bit smaller and doesn't have the box now
It's a beautiful bit of kit for the price and any alternative product is at least £150 more expensive.
Anyway, that's enough shameless plugs from me
Happy to answer any questions on it. It's available to pre-order now and the first batch of deliveries will be early August.
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:11
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:12
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:13
Edited by Lee Mack on Friday 30th May 11:16
If there is an RF communication failure - Due to a dead transmitter battery or some kind of serious RF interference, the receiver maintains is current set state until the power is disconnected (Battery Master or Ignition turned off depending on how it is wired up). Once the power is cycled, it will reset to default NO (Normally Open) states on all relays.
The Transmitter has a power status LED which changes colour based on remaining battery transmitter power, so you'll know when it's time to pop another battery in The LED only comes on when a button is pressed.
The Transmitter has a power status LED which changes colour based on remaining battery transmitter power, so you'll know when it's time to pop another battery in
The LED only comes on when a button is pressed.Lee Mack said:
If there is an RF communication failure - Due to a dead transmitter battery or some kind of serious RF interference, the receiver maintains is current set state until the power is disconnected (Battery Master or Ignition turned off depending on how it is wired up). Once the power is cycled, it will reset to default NO (Normally Open) states on all relays.
The Transmitter has a power status LED which changes colour based on remaining battery transmitter power, so you'll know when it's time to pop another battery in The LED only comes on when a button is pressed.
I bet that dam power indicator LED uses more power than the sending device...... ;-)The Transmitter has a power status LED which changes colour based on remaining battery transmitter power, so you'll know when it's time to pop another battery in
The LED only comes on when a button is pressed.
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