Relay Activated Power Bus

Discussion in 'Audio, Video & Electronic Modifications' started by RobAGD, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. RobAGD

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    Ok, I have been hunting for something like this for a while. I have afew people helping me look for bits but so far no luck.

    This is a relay activated powered bus, for hooking say Fuel Pressure Guages, AF controlers and data loggers for 12v +

    What baffles me is that gadget guy or car audiophiles something like this should be around already.

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    Do you know of something like this ? BTW this image would be what I am thinking of at a single complete unit, not a hobbled together project.

    I made this one to have both power and ground for a bit cleaner set up, I have seen some of the power bus for AMPS and the like but they are not switched power like what I am looking for.

    Links ? Product suggestions ? ideas ?

    -Robert
     
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    Thanks for the info Rob. Greatly appreciated
     
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    First unit done, Working on a few more bits for it. The 5v Daughter cards will sit on teh stand offs, and will regulate its own power from a supplied 12v Feed.

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    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    Ruler in the pic please.
     
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    It looks great!

    Here is my suggestion...

    I would like to see it more protected. Kind of in a box or somthing.
    I would also like to see a header and plug for inputs.

    Just my .02

    PS I want one! LOL:grin:
     
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    RobAGD Cranky Wanker

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    ED- He is working on a "project" box for it

    I think that for shops this thing will rock for setting up guages and dataloggers. Way less setup time, and way less hack and slash on the factory wires.

    I am going to show these to the local Tuner shop and see what they thing about it.

    -R
     
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    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    PLCman does great work...no doubt.
    Just give him an electronics control challenge.
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