Cookbot Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 First batch nearly done, just waiting for some more wire to come in. Quote
scubapics Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Could you post some information that lists the functionality please? I'm somewhat confused by all the emails and no longer have a clear picture of exactly what it will do. I know it automatically opens and closes the mirrors but under what circumstances? Is it only when the door lock is open and closed and with the fold switch in "neutral" or something else? Quote
Cookbot Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 The mirror switch will do nothing as this unit controls it all. It will open the mirrors when you unlock the doors and close them when you lock it. You can however lock your doors whilst the car is started and the mirrors will stay out. Quote
scubapics Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Sweet! So the switch is completely redundant once this is fitted? Toggling it will not fold/unfold the mirrors manually? Quote
Cookbot Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Yep, that switch does nothing. Just leave it in the middle and forget about it! Might bash a video up as it's easier to see what happens. Quote
scubapics Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Is there any current draw when locked and unlocked? Quote
HaydnH Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Is there a way to force the mirrors to stay out with the doors locked and the engine off? (Thinking of car shows/meets) Quote
Cookbot Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Is there a way to force the mirrors to stay out with the doors locked and the engine off? (Thinking of car shows/meets) You could leave it unlocked, but soon as its locked they will close. Not too bad if you're close by. Screwed if not! It will draw about 0.5 amp. Quote
scubapics Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 It will draw about 0.5 amp. Is that constant current draw? If constant, i.e. lock the car, windows fold, leave over night, week, etc with a constant 0.5amp draw.... flat battery? Quote
Cookbot Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Yea, I saw that when I built the first one. It's just a case of swapping the green - yellow wire and the purple - grey wire on the relay and setting the switch to push to break. the micro switch is pushed when the doors locked. this just means it draws amps when you're driving i.e 0.5 amp, who cares! lol Quote
scubapics Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Ok. So the relays are n/c or n/o when the car is locked and then energised when unlocked and ignition on. So only a current draw when engine is running? Are you going to post a parts list, circuit diagram and vero layout for those of us who can build their own? Quote
Cookbot Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Yea, I saw that when I built the first one. It's just a case of swapping the green - yellow wire and the purple - grey wire on the relay and setting the switch to push to break. the micro switch is pushed when the doors locked. this just means it draws amps when you're driving i.e 0.5 amp, who cares! lol Just head fooked my self so had to go check. It's set at push to make but isn't pushed when locked. So no amps drawn when parked. If you want the guide, have a look on at the first post. I'm just doing this for people that don't want to build there own / Can't. Bear in mind the maplin parts come to about £26 not including delivery! Quote
scubapics Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 I see. It's the same design as in the link on the first post right? Quote
chrisgunton Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Kind of annoying the switch is taken out of the equation....but still Will defo take one of these for when I open the door up to see why it rattles like a mofo with the window down. Sounds like a bag of spanners inside! Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Kind of annoying the switch is taken out of the equation....but still Will defo take one of these for when I open the door up to see why it rattles like a mofo with the window down. Sounds like a bag of spanners inside! I had that .......... simple fix once to get in there Quote
chrisgunton Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Kind of annoying the switch is taken out of the equation....but still Will defo take one of these for when I open the door up to see why it rattles like a mofo with the window down. Sounds like a bag of spanners inside! I had that .......... simple fix once to get in there What's the cause? Quote
Cookbot Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 I see. It's the same design as in the link on the first post right? Exact, but the fuse is board mounted, it's a smaller neater package and uses fatter wire (it'll handle 3 amps instead of about 1.8amps) Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Kind of annoying the switch is taken out of the equation....but still Will defo take one of these for when I open the door up to see why it rattles like a mofo with the window down. Sounds like a bag of spanners inside! I had that .......... simple fix once to get in there What's the cause? loose fixings on the window frame I think ........ just need tightening .... my body shop did it so not sure, but he didn't charge Quote
GruntBoy Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 RE the window rattle.., I'm assuming adding this box into the door won't produce a new rattling sound with the box knocking about? When do you think you'll be ready to take orders mate, as will definitely want one please. Quote
threefiftyz Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 is their any chance or option to allow the manual fold button to still function once modded? i dont know about anyone else but i'd still like to have the manual function to work Quote
HaydnH Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 is their any chance or option to allow the manual fold button to still function once modded? i dont know about anyone else but i'd still like to have the manual function to work Me to, just to be able to keep the mirrors out at meets etc. Also, does this make any noise when the key fob buttons pressed, clicking or similar? Quote
sparky370z Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 this is a cracking little project!!! nice one cookbot it does seem like a much better smaller setup than the one i have. but all in all i am happy with what i have. im sure the door switch works on mine. when the switch is in the neutral position that means its in "auto" from the fob. could be wrong. cant remember. the mirrors dont click or really make a sound other than the motors driving for about 3 secs. Quote
shieldsie Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Cookbot, when will these be ready to go/ordered. It seems that no real list has been generated, and we all just put our names down on a post!? Quote
penfolduk Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 can you add me to the list as well please Quote
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