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Next Generation Dual Battery controller.

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Next Generation Dual Battery controller.
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Dimensions 85 x 56 x 30 mm
2 x 16 character LCD screen
2 Button control

It is time to upgrade the Dual Battery system to something that is more useful l.
When the vehicle is switched on it will have a welcome screen
WELCOME
MASTER
Then it must check your Dual battery system.
SYSTEM CHECK

After the system check is completed.
Main Batt 13.8V
Aux Batt 12.2V
OR
Main Batt 13.8V
Aux Batt N/C
As soon as you start the vehicle the timer will start counting backwards
Connect Aux Batt
90 sec
After timer finished the countdown it will connect the Aux Batt.
Connect Aux Batt
Connected
Screen will return to.
Main Batt 13.8V
Aux Batt 13.2V
As soon as you switch of the vehicle it will show
Connect Aux Batt
Disconnected
Followed by
GOODBYE
MASTER
If the lights are left on a buzzer will alarm and the screen will show
Turn
LIGHTS OFF

The 2 buttons will be used to adjust the time for connecting the Aux battery or to connect the Aux battery when you need to or disconnect it if you don`t need it.
Any comments or suggestions welcome Good or Bad.
Last edited by Gertc on Wed May 25, 2011 4:26 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Jeesh Gert, I've just installed and started using the excellent version 1!

On v1 the aux battery connected after 5 minutes, with the v2 I see it's 90secs... why? (plz excuse my ignorance)...

v2... I like the fact that it's got a volts display... price?
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The Idea is that you must be able to set your own time. 90 sec was just an example.
I will try and set it from 60 sec to 300 sec. The one I used in the Hilux was set at 60 sec. It worked well for me. When I go to town it took me about 6 minutes to get there and waiting 5 minutes was too long for me. So I set mine to 60 sec.

Price ????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????

Well I hope to be able to sell them for +\- R450. It is still in the design phase and I struggle to get a good neat enclosure for it.
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Brilliant Gert!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Me also thinks 5 mins is too long :thumbup:

Nice work :thumbup:
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Ek kom oor 2 weke klerkdorp toe kan jy instaleer ook ?

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Cool, on the enclosure side... is your plan to go split unit, control components in one and display in another, to keep the messy stuff out of eye view?? Will I be able to use all my present DB wiring, or will this unit require some sort of rewire?
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The idea is to keep it as compact as possible, I will try to use only one box. Modify the wiring to use a plug in system. You will still need the old wiring. Maybe just extend the aux battery pickup to be as close as possible to the aux battery so that you get an accurate voltage reading.
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bosjakkals wrote:Ek kom oor 2 weke klerkdorp toe kan jy instaleer ook ?

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Jy is so bietjie haastig. Ek soek nog na die regte boks om die ding in temount. Intalasie sal ek jou raad gee. die res sal jy maar self moet doen.
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And I have seen the prototype! ;)


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Ek weet van nog iemand wat dalk sal belang stel
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Miskien n stupid vraag.Sal dit ek dit kan gebruik op my NL portable dual battery system?
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Daai klink great Gert!!!
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One more thought Gert... yes I know this may be a long shot... any possibly to backlight/illuminate the display... would be cool for low light conditions!
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Mr_B wrote:One more thought Gert... yes I know this may be a long shot... any possibly to backlight/illuminate the display... would be cool for low light conditions!
Nice suggestion - that would be cool
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Hi Gert, as jy die wiele aan die rol het, moet jy my asb kontak sodat ek van daai units kan toets en in my winkel kry.
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Brilliant concept Gert. When you're ready to manufacture please put me on the buyer's list, Master - :taunt: :laugh2:
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Gertc wrote:The Idea is that you must be able to set your own time. 90 sec was just an example.
What about setting a personal greeting too ... ?
When the vehicle is switched on it will have a welcome screen
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Back light will be standard when any button is pressed. Or would you prefer back light work with the vehicle lights?
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Lollie wrote:Miskien n stupid vraag.Sal dit ek dit kan gebruik op my NL portable dual battery system?

Sal moet kyk maar ek glo jy sal hom saam kan gebruik.
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Gertc wrote:Back light will be standard when any button is pressed. Or would you prefer back light work with the vehicle lights?
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Gertc wrote:Back light will be standard when any button is pressed. Or would you prefer back light work with the vehicle lights?
on with vehicle lights :thumbup:
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I'll get it just to greeted as....... MASTER!!! :twisted:
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krazy_kameleon wrote:
Gertc wrote:Back light will be standard when any button is pressed. Or would you prefer back light work with the vehicle lights?
on with vehicle lights :thumbup:
So then at night you would need to switch on the cars lights just to check the voltage?
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Gert, is both not an option, when vehicle lights are on, display's backlight is on... and if vehicle is off and button is pressed, then backlight comes on and unit shows voltage, with auto-off timer... say 10 secs... best of both worlds!
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Mr_B wrote:Gert, is both not an option, when vehicle lights are on, display's backlight is on... and if vehicle is off and button is pressed, then backlight comes on and unit shows voltage, with auto-off timer... say 10 secs... best of both worlds!
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Ok seen as we are pushing our luck... integrate a small coffee maker and heating element, with temp control... don't want to burn the brew you know! With auto dispense controller...
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Get married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Problem is... I am!
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Gertc wrote:Get married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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dis n bakgat idee, net n vraagie, sal n mens dit kan maak om 2 spaar baterye apart te charge?
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truckin wrote:dis n bakgat idee, net n vraagie, sal n mens dit kan maak om 2 spaar baterye apart te charge?
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