[DeTomaso] Interesting idea

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

I already have the Arduino controlling the Heaterbox. I am however using a
small chip to read or keep track of the wheel. The advantage is you can
adjust when the turn signal releases, there is no mechanical cam for it to
rock on and you can have it do things like shut off after a couple minutes
and control the flashers.


> Cool!  All you need is a toothed wheel, a little brain (like an
> Arduino?) and some spdt switches.  I'm still getting used to the
> electronic one in our 3 series but it's pretty cool once you figure
> out the manual cancel and it gives auto passing blinks.
>
> I was thinking about the DIY 3-d printers that you can cobble together
> for $600.  Pretty decent resolution for artwork and some parts (like
> plastic cams).  I think you could then print out parts to make a
> higher resolution printer... which kind of blew my mind.
>
> sean
>
> On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 2:22 PM,  <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:
>> Funny you should mention that. I am working on a generic turn signal
>> actuator. The actuator is basically a built in rotary encoder. No
>> mechanical parts.
>>
>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> Just thinking aloud, since I don't have enough $$$ or focus to come up
>>> with a business plan.  I was thinking about the turn signal cam
>>> naughty plastic parts and how they might be reproduced in ABS plastic.
>>>  On a 3-D printer.  Other items like bezels and scuff plates and pedal
>>> covers and bushings and...
>>>
>>> Then this http://bitser.net/talks/trilug-20130110.pdf
>>>
>>> A small cheap computer that can do anything.  UART and other pin I/O,
>>> USB, HDMI, ethernet...
>>>
>>> I see a new age in custom restorations.  I'll be mad when I see
>>> someone putting that together, but at least I'll be able to buy cool
>>> stuff for my Pantera.  I've been planning on living out my
>>> "retirement" restoring 2000 to 2020 classic BMWs and Mercedes Benzes
>>> as well as the occasional exotic using versital computers like this to
>>> simulate the original intent of our current gizmos.  I don't think
>>> there will be a 3-D printer in every home, but maybe at every
>>> Wallgreens.
>>>
>>> Forever in debt,
>>> sean
>>>
>>> --
>>> Sean Korb spkorb at spkorb.org http://www.spkorb.org
>>> '65,'68 Mustangs,'68 Cougar,'78 R100/7,'60 Metro,'59 A35,'71 Pantera
>>> #1382
>>> "The more you drive, the less intelligent you get" --Miller
>>> "Computers are useless.  They can only give you answers." -P. Picasso
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> Sean Korb spkorb at spkorb.org http://www.spkorb.org
> '65,'68 Mustangs,'68 Cougar,'78 R100/7,'60 Metro,'59 A35,'71 Pantera #1382
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