alarm blipper seems random

[skunkwerks]

Has anyone tried to improve on these in any way? Mine seems to have a mind of its own, it does always work but at varing distances, positions and with varying degrees of functionality, I dont personally mind doing the "blipper morris dance" but its not really in keeping with the image.................


>> Edited by skunkwerks on Thursday 20th April 20:50

[headcase]

Put the blipper on your head then press the button, it improves the range massivly. No Im not joking, it actually works!!!

[skunkwerks]

ok that will make me look soooo much cooler, no really just want to point the damm thing in some confidence. Without waving arms, doing the rimmer salute, or bliping many times. There must be an alarm or elastctrickery wiz out there that could shed some light on this?

[ridds]

To lock you need to hold down for a second or so. Mine was tempremental but the slightly longer hold seems to cure it.

[headcase]

OK, we need to know is this a fault or are you looking at improving the original design?
Presumably its a fault as plippers are open to an amazing amount of abuse living in your pocket, getting dropped etc. Basically you are going to have to take it apart and see if there is anything obvious. The main place for a fault is where the battery connects to the circuit board you may find it will need re soldering also the button assy can become worn and intermittent, again re soldering may be required. If there isnt anything obvious then the best way to recondition a dodgy plipper is as follows,
* Check continuity of all wires/tracks with a multimeter (hairline cracks can appear in circuit boards)
* Resolder all connections on the circuit board (remove old solder first if poss)
* Replace the button (you will find a replacement at RS or CPC)
* Clean circuit board with isopropynol alcohol and a toothbrush (an old one)
* put a new battery in

This info is not just for cerb plippers but is universal advice for all types of small mobile pcb devices! Hope it helps

[skunkwerks]

dont think its an actual fault, its just seems a bit naff. As part of my job i get to drive loads of cars, and by and large all the alarm fobs seem much more responsive/reliable than mine i was just trying to see if there any way to maybe increase the power/ reception whatever. sorry if i'm not being clear this really isnt my field

>> Edited by skunkwerks on Thursday 20th April 23:43

[kevin63]

skunkwerks said:

dont think its an actual fault, its just seems a bit naff. As part of my job i get to drive loads of cars, and by and large all the alarm fobs seem much more responsive/reliable than mine i was just trying to see if there any way to maybe increase the power/ reception whatever. sorry if i'm not being clear this really isnt my field >> Edited by skunkwerks on Thursday 20th April 23:43

Andy
Welcome to Cerby Ownership.

[Captain Beaky]

If you want a nicer (more reliable, better button action, tougher) replacement fob talk to Carl Baker, 07720 723 407.

His web site at www.tvruk.tv seems to be down at the moment...

[cossiemetro]

i think if you put it in your mouth you got a better range it was on brainiac or mythbusters