Loadmaster '47 COE

[47 Fasttoys]

Thank you, this weekend I,m going to try to build a jig of sorts to mount it to including a weighted arm and I may look for a different switch. All the components I'm buying here are dirt cheep but the quality is also dirt. So far I,m under $200 in the whole project. After playing with the actuator it's got me thinking of other applications like lifting rams for the bed.
Rob

[mr incredible]

updates?

[47 Fasttoys]

Well I have been working on the shifter project. I'm on my third attempt on the circuit layout and function. I have added a manual control mode in case the control board fails (which it has). With the manual mode I can control the position of the actuator and the signal from the trans switch to tell me what gear I'm in. I also added LEDs to indicate which gear I have selected. You can see the pictures below and the circuit I came up with. The company I have purchased the actuator and control board from (Firgelli Technologies) has been very good about helping with the issues with the board and are sending me a new one free of charge. Keep in mind right now I'm still just tinkering with this to see is it's a viable solution for an electric shifter. From the testing I have done to this point, I would say yes. Anyone is welcome to my drawings or designs. This is just something I'm doing for my truck and wanted to share. I'm sure there are better ways to do this. I'm not an EE so if of you are and have comments please share.
Rob

[dug224]

Love the concept and attention to detail. Keep the photos coming.

[47 Fasttoys]

Thanks, when I come up with a final design and prove it will be viable long term, say 3 months of normal use, I can build a new package at about 1/4 of the size. Overall, I have proven to this point it can be done and at a reasonable cost. Under $200 for sure. For most it is not really needed but for my application it looks to be the best solution, it also adds a bit of "what the heck" factor. The limit switch shown is just used to simulate the travel of the transmission shift arm.
Rob

[mr incredible]

sweet, love the schematics

[47 Fasttoys]

Now we're cooking with grease!! Got the new control card in today, replaced the diode I burned up (they don't like 5 volts), wired in the new card and presto we have correct operation. One more thing crossed off the build list. Have a look see at the video and you get an idea of how it works.

Rob

[Billys68SS]

Very nice!

[Kim57]

That was real slick.
Kim

[47 Fasttoys]

Well, no new updates on the truck but....I gotta date, after 3 + years working my ass off in China I will be done here at the end of October. Yes, the wife and I are happy campers. And due to this news I have a prediction: I will drive my C.O.E. before the end of May 2015.
Rob

[Kim57]

Glad to hear that.
Kim

[99 to Life]

thats really nice to hear. congrats, can't wait to see this finished.

[Advanced Design]

Good for you guys! Looking forward to more build progress this fall.

[47 Fasttoys]

OK, so a bit off topic here, but I get a call at 4:30 AM (South Carolina time) my daughter tells me a branch has broken off the tree in front of the house, landed on the peak of the front. Tree 1, house 0. Damage is minor and insurance will cover most of it. I just had to vent.
Rob

[Advanced Design]

Glad the house doesn't have much damage. We had a similar issue last year and were lucky with only a bent gutter.

Difficult being far from home....and dealing with maintenance.

[Billys68SS]

Yeah, it's some weird weather we are having here this year. Glad only minimal damage.

[mud.man.rj]

Don't get this forum at times, I post a pic of my Chevelle when asked and get in trouble but a house can be posted...Weird. Sorry about the house though.

[Billys68SS]

Mud.man, don't know why anyone on this forum would give you grief about posting pic of your Chevelle! A lot of us have posted pics and stuff about our other tinkerings. It'd be different if you posted a thread about it in the truck section, but just a pic... Idk. I sure wouldn't and most of the guys I follow here have done the same.

[mud.man.rj]

It's all good Billy, not a big deal, life goes on, at least i hv a kicka$$ Chevelle SS.

[Billys68SS]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

It's all good Billy, not a big deal, life goes on, at least i hv a kicka$$ Chevelle SS.

I'm with ya! I have a Chevelle SS. It ain't kick ass YET, but I got one. Lol
Between my 68 and my brothers 71 we have the 2 and our family has owned well over 10. I've had 7 myself.

[mud.man.rj]

Nice, cool to have more than 1 in the family. Just love mine, especially the 4 link. Fun all day.

[Billys68SS]

Awe man... A 68! I would love to see a better pic of it. Sorry for high jacking your thread Rob!

[mud.man.rj]

Gonna get me kicked of the site yet..

[mud.man.rj]

Sent you a pm.

[47 Fasttoys]

It's all good, there is life other then hot rods..... it's just not as important. I wish I had more to report about the COE. In time my friends, in time.
Rob