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Title: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on January 24, 2014, 03:57:34 am
As before, this is where I am keeping the list of members that would like one of my kits\parts
New posts about round two will start at post #2 here


Full kit list
Names in Green are from the last list.

1.  Vern Houseman
2.  NCSU_racer ~ confirmed interest
3.  AKRACER
4. RacerRon ~ confirmed  interest
5. rickmiller48
6.
7.
8.

vince6b
dirtracer68
canabl


Sending unit only

1.rickmiller48
2.svtmatt ~ confirmed interest
3.

 chris mckinney

Gauge only

1. s10custom ~ confirmed interest


Shipped

1.  vern houseman      <.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.> shipped 2 pre-production kits (in talks for a third kit)
2. Guy from Washington @nationals ( Dennis I think  ???) <.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.> First round production kit

3. Legends16                 <.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.> First round production kit
4. N4Racing                   <.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.> First round production kit (W\ 7th hole pluged)
5. VMS Motorsports  <.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.> First round production kit
6. Shane Chippindale <.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.> First round production kit (sent to the land down under)

Install Info


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_z-RbT1F5xWX2F2Q3lNaURCcVE/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_z-RbT1F5xWX2F2Q3lNaURCcVE/edit?usp=sharing)


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_z-RbT1F5xWODRyd2NXT0NYNW8/edit?usp=sharing


Link to first round thread

http://www.legendsracer.com/index.php?topic=2945.0 (http://www.legendsracer.com/index.php?topic=2945.0)
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on January 24, 2014, 03:58:03 am
Got a chance to start machining on the round 2 sending units. Starting with 12 this time.
 
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140124_011717_zpsr9rwkcag.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140124_011717_zpsr9rwkcag.jpg.html)

So my plan it to get these  12 sending units completed and sell them as a replacement to the plastic one from that other company.  Then depending on demand I'll start making some of the gauges to sell as a full kit.

As before, you can post here or PM me to get your name on the list. No moneys down required to get on the list.

Andrew
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on January 24, 2014, 01:16:36 pm
Well..... looks I forgot to list my projected prices  ::)

Just the sending unit should be $125.00 shipped in the lower 48

The whole kit should be $200.00 shipped in the lower 48

Prices may change depending on how things go during "production".

Andrew
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: racerron on January 24, 2014, 04:03:53 pm
In my advanced age, I cannot seem to get a PM to go thru. I would like a complete kit.    racerron@fairpoint.net       Thanks
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: s10custom on January 26, 2014, 10:10:16 am
Is just the gauge available? Is it compatible the "other" sending unit? What's the cost?

Thanks,
Robert
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on January 27, 2014, 09:39:55 am
In my advanced age, I cannot seem to get a PM to go thru. I would like a complete kit.    racerron@fairpoint.net       Thanks

Got the PM and added you to the list.

Is just the gauge available? Is it compatible the "other" sending unit? What's the cost?

Thanks,
Robert

Once I start making them, sure  ;D It should work with the "other" brands sending unit, Given they don't change the pin order in the connector. I remember someone had that issue, but can't remember who?  I would also need to make an extension to go between my gauge and their sending unit. My gauge is smaller so it won't fit in the same hole in the dash.

As far as price... I never really gave it much thought. But the kit is $200, sending unit is $125, so $75 sounds good to me  ;D

Andrew
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: s10custom on January 27, 2014, 03:45:51 pm
I had an issue with a different pin configuration, I believe someone else did that. Not sure what the length of your cable is but surely it be close and the I have is more then enough. As for the hole size, that can be made to work or cut another hole.. I'd like to have one when you get one.

Robert
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on February 08, 2014, 07:41:45 am
I had an issue with a different pin configuration, I believe someone else did that. Not sure what the length of your cable is but surely it be close and the I have is more then enough. As for the hole size, that can be made to work or cut another hole.. I'd like to have one when you get one.

Robert

The lead length of my gauge is only about 7" long.  I think the "other" brand has about 24" of length.

 The prototype sending unit I made for my dad has the same length lead as the original unit and it just made it through firewall.

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20130917_013039_zpscfcd22dd.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20130917_013039_zpscfcd22dd.jpg.html)

Andrew
Title: Update & Round 2 Preview of the sending unit
Post by: WIGGLES84 on February 08, 2014, 09:07:35 am
I've been working ways to decrease the time on making these so I can keep the prices where I've projected them. At this point it looks like I'll be able to keep the prices the same.

I've also been collecting the different materials to assemble everything. I put together a sending unit to show some of the changes I've made.

Side by side comparison of run 1 & 2 sending unit

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054536_zps7ohczbew.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054536_zps7ohczbew.jpg.html)

Run 2 Wire side of sending unit

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054656_zpsyk3dxwep.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054656_zpsyk3dxwep.jpg.html)

Run 1 Wire side of sending unit

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054706_zpslx1ckydv.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054706_zpslx1ckydv.jpg.html)

Connector, found a supplier to get red, black or blue connectors. ( I know I'm probably going overboard on the color scheme, But I like the look  ::) )


(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054755_zpsxstp6g2o.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140208_054755_zpsxstp6g2o.jpg.html)

I haven't had a chance to do any work on the gauges yet, but there maybe a few changes coming to those as well.

Andrew
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on April 15, 2014, 04:01:06 am
Well I finally got the 2nd round of kits completed. The gauges did not turn out 100%. the epoxy I use to seal the digital readout into the housing seeped down the side of the pocket to the outer edge of the readout. In no way does this affect the gauge from working, it's just not as nice looking as I was shooting for.

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140409_105427_zpskcckbjmv.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140409_105427_zpskcckbjmv.jpg.html)

Prices are the same as before:

I have 9 full kits ready, 5 of them are potentially spoken for,  one sending unit and one gauge as well to two different members here.

So that leaves 3 kits up for grab. It will be a first come first serve basis based on when I receive interest in them. it can be either a PM or a post in this thread. the time stamp will be the final call.

Thanks
Andrew 
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: Legends16 on April 15, 2014, 12:10:44 pm
Good kit here guys! I bought one over the winter, installed it and ran it for the first time Sunday. It worked great and looks great!

Eric Williams
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: racerron on April 15, 2014, 10:21:06 pm
looking forward to a complete kit. please let us know about the best way for payment. Paypal, check etc. Thanks Ron B.
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on April 16, 2014, 12:39:59 pm
OK........

I think i got to ever one that pm'd me! Seemed like 10's of messages  ;D

Andrew
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on June 02, 2014, 03:51:11 am
Well........ It's been over a month since I've heard anything from anyone  ???

Is this project dead in the water?

I'm not the quickest at getting these ready for sale and I'm mad that interest has died down for the moment. I know that most of you guys are hobbyist racers and the budget is tight.

I'm just looking at where I should be focusing my "free time" as it comes available.


Andrew 
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: racerron on June 05, 2014, 12:19:17 am
Andrew, I have installed my kit and it is great. I highly recommend buying this unit. In the past, I have always had a leak at the engine unit. His unit is a great fit with no leaks. We should support anyone that makes a better product at a reasonable price. Thanks for your efforts and workmanship. Ron B.
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on June 05, 2014, 04:18:57 am
Andrew, I have installed my kit and it is great. I highly recommend buying this unit. In the past, I have always had a leak at the engine unit. His unit is a great fit with no leaks. We should support anyone that makes a better product at a reasonable price. Thanks for your efforts and workmanship. Ron B.

Glad to hear it's working and your happy with it!

If any issues pop up feel free to let me know and I'll help trouble shoot.

Thanks,
Andrew
Title: Hardware update!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on June 25, 2014, 03:33:18 am
I have gotten a few emails / messages here and there since I started selling these about the solder joint coming loose between the wires and the contact points. Everyone has been understanding and went about re-soldering  it back together but wanted to let me know for future improvement.

To be honest this is the weakest link on my assembly, and probably the strongest on the USLC unit ;D

So I went out into cyber space for a stroll and found another piece of hardware to try out 

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140625_015458_zps5bt5e1tx.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140625_015458_zps5bt5e1tx.jpg.html)(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140625_015424_zpsazpe0bzn.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140625_015424_zpsazpe0bzn.jpg.html)

These have a threaded hole at one end and should make for a much stronger solder joint then the smooth hole that I have been soldering into in the screws \ set screws of the last parts.

I do have to turn down at least one of them because of how close three of the contacts are. This will more then likely be the best solution short of ordering custom hardware with some absurd minimum order quantity.

I haven't had a chance to solder wires into them yet, hopefully at some point today?

Andrew 
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on July 10, 2014, 03:00:58 am
Found a way to make more time in the day.................. insomnia   :-\ !!!


So with my new ability to not sleep I had a chance to get one of my sending units disassembled and then reassembled with the new hardware.

Here it is next to an assembled one using the previous hareware as well as the others ready for the new hardware:
 (http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n589/wiggles84/GIP%20Pics/20140709_194925_zpslzlcgmcw.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/wiggles84/media/GIP%20Pics/20140709_194925_zpslzlcgmcw.jpg.html)

Takes a bit more solder but should be bullet proof now!

Andrew



Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: xfire62 on July 10, 2014, 08:54:17 pm
Andrew,
Please put me on the list for the sending unit and let me know when it will be available to ship

 Bill at car62@optonline.net
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: fordracer on August 22, 2014, 03:33:38 pm
Andrew, sent you a pm for a full kit.  Cale
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: fordracer on August 28, 2014, 08:45:14 pm
Andrew, need your Paypal address to send money for the kit!      Cale
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: johnny5014485 on September 25, 2014, 12:40:19 pm
Do you still have full kits available?
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: WIGGLES84 on October 06, 2014, 03:49:26 am
Do you still have full kits available?

Sent you  a PM

Andrew
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: afsracing12 on December 17, 2014, 08:21:38 am
Andrew,
What is the availability of a full kit?
thanks,
Bob
Title: Re: Digital Gear Indicator (DGI) Kit...... Round 2!
Post by: Buckshot_24 on March 02, 2015, 06:29:33 pm
Andrew

Sent you pm.

Shaun