Your Vmax accessory control center!

[gamorg02]

I figured. I already started looking for them on ebay so I could just send a "fresh" one to you for the work and get it done without any down time.

i'm sure sean could help.

 

[88vmx12]

i'm sure sean could help.

I will be buying some of his cores up, not too sure how many at this point :confused2: I was going to feel out the situation to make sure. At the very Least I might put a few on flea bay.

G

 

[88vmx12]

Well guys another move in the right direction! The sacrificial door opener LOL. G

 

[PATMAX]

Just thinking out loud from a Powdercoaters viewpoint. I would only buy a handful of these initially with the long term program be "exchange only" for the main body. No down time for customers and no hassle for you to continuously be looking for cores. Previously refinished cores IS a good idea as there may be clearance issues with PC probably being the thickest coating. Obvious a caveat to customers that finish may be at risk during assembly. Maybe a customer installed kit is an option to avoid that. Obviously they are gonna have to be responsible for the final install. I've seen several micro sized garage openers but do not know of a cheap and readily available source especially rolling code capable ones. Still love the idea and progress.

 

[88vmx12]

Things are getting exciting! Chrome shop has the riser and said they plan on getting it back to me right away. Misc parts are coming in and other items ordered. Just an FYI I bought an AZZ load of wire that I will sell through my website, however it was this project that got me to get off my duff and buy it

G

 

[88vmx12]

Just thinking out loud from a Powdercoaters viewpoint. I would only buy a handful of these initially with the long term program be "exchange only" for the main body. No down time for customers and no hassle for you to continuously be looking for cores. Previously refinished cores IS a good idea as there may be clearance issues with PC probably being the thickest coating. Obvious a caveat to customers that finish may be at risk during assembly. Maybe a customer installed kit is an option to avoid that. Obviously they are gonna have to be responsible for the final install. I've seen several micro sized garage openers but do not know of a cheap and readily available source especially rolling code capable ones. Still love the idea and progress.

I might do a few chrome ones with 1 door opener and 3 accessory circuits or maybe just 2 accessory circuits then from there the other coatings will be up to them! I can send out a core that has the holes in it and they will have to have it finished then return to me for assembly. Once the assembled unit is back in there hands there will be an alotted amount of time to return their core otherwise it is theirs and the core fee stays with me. It is harsh to say that but I have dealt with people that get too busy to assemble their project , then months later they want their money back. That makes it a true pain in the *** when you are trying to budget funds.

This door remote was suggested by a guy that I have dealt with for years in the garage door industry when I built steel buildings. He stated that this was the most universal one made at this time. The downside to the thing is it is a bit bulky in my opinion. So far the boxes that will be used if I can find them, will be: 3"x2"x 1/2" (opener) not located yet 3"x2"x1" ( relay box ) located!

G

 

[PaulVmax]

Looks amazing G i take it your the electric whizz kid !!!!!!

 

[88vmx12]

Looks amazing G i take it your the electric whizz kid !!!!!!

:rofl_200:no not really. I am a steel fabricator by trade and always have had a knack for electrical stuff. I am living in my own hell! I am a perfectionist and am working on not being such a pain in the *** to others and myself. :worthy: Plus I always have liked challenges and when being told that you cannot do it , I have to try it! However that only is true if I am interested in what it is. If someone told me that I couldn't knit a bra or knickers I would probably comment "yeah I am sure that is true" So don't expect me to try to make some knickers :rofl_200:. I would do tons more stuff if I was at home close to a milling machine or a lath, then things get happening unk:

G

 

[88vmx12]

Received a phone call from the chrome shop yesterday letting me know the riser was done! However it will have to wait since I am on vacation. I am guessing you will see some pics around the 2nd week in August.

G

 

[88vmx12]

UPDATE!!!

Ok I received the riser today and started to get a few things going. I came back from vacation and found out a few things that now have become snags in the road. i.e. 1. I still have not see the electronic potting epoxy for the components to be encased in. I have an email into the company and still no response after a day. 2. The wire that I ordered for the project is a gauge smaller than I ordered, email into the supplier and still no response! 3. I thought I had ordered the enclosure for the relays and didn't for some dumb *** reason ugh! The pictures that you see below I have some different LEDs I tried out thinking I could make it better..... NOT
#1 From left to right... clear domed Red LED , Red domed LED "original", Flat/ flush Blue LED.

#2 OK OK damn that blue one is so cool because it was flush and clear and blended right in with the chrome but it is way too damn bright!

#3 Now the left Red LED is clear , blends into the chrome however it is a little too tall and still way too damn bright. The pictures do not do it any justice.

#4 Back to the original and I do like the fact the it is diffused and perfect in brightness, it is the perfect height just barely comes up through the riser.


Let me know what you guys think.. Thanks G

 

[CrackerRican]

I agree the first two LEDs are to brite.

This is a great mod your doing, very sharp. I can't wait for the end results. Im definitely gonna purchase one from you.

 

[PATMAX]

I find it amazing that your pictures match your descriptions to a T. Initial thoughts are, I don't mind them all being the same color, is blue too bright just at night or daytime too?, the red IS just right as far as bright enough to grab your attention but not distractingly bright. The chrome buttons are just killer and trick as **** to me. Are they waterproof ?
I thought there was just a regular epoxy you could mix and pour into an assembly to make them shock/vibration and water tight like are regulators/rectifiers?

 

[88vmx12]

I find it amazing that your pictures match your descriptions to a T. Initial thoughts are, I don't mind them all being the same color, is blue too bright just at night or daytime too?, the red IS just right as far as bright enough to grab your attention but not distractingly bright. The chrome buttons are just killer and trick as **** to me. Are they waterproof ?
I thought there was just a regular epoxy you could mix and pour into an assembly to make them shock/vibration and water tight like are regulators/rectifiers?

LOL I have to write detailed yet simple instructions or emails at work and give instruction to others, so I try to do my best. Now as far as the installation manual for this I have had a few ideas running through my head since the first few will be custom order yet I need to make it a universal install manual. So it might be a *****!

The blue LED would be ok during the daytime ,but still pretty damn bright! The buttons are claimed to be water proof but I am nervous to find out LOL! As far as the epoxy they have rated epoxy for heat and insulating properties for electronics, so that is why I went that way. If I knew for sure that the regular epoxy was rated for it then I would go that way for sure. unk: But I don't know so I am not going to risk it.

G

 

[88vmx12]

ok I am still waiting for the epoxy and nothing after one month or responce from the company I purchased it from. So I purchased some more from another supplier and it is on its way!

G

 

[Blurr]

I love this, I only want one button, for the fuel reserve. I'm going to be running some different handlebar controls so the reserve has been a stumbling block. The latching circuit would solve it nicely. What diameter are the buttons? for the sake of uniformity it would be nice to have them all the same size, here is what I have currently:

Dia of Switch Head - 0.47" (12mm)

Height of Switch Head - 0.2" (5mm)

Diameter of Switch Body - 0.28"(7mm)

Length of switch body - .47" (12mm)

Overall Length - .67" (17mm)

Thread 5/16-24

Lead wires - 24" of 20 gauge wire

Max Amperage - 1 amp at 12V volts

 

[Diablotin]

I love this, I only want one button, for the fuel reserve. I'm going to be running some different handlebar controls so the reserve has been a stumbling block. The latching circuit would solve it nicely. What diameter are the buttons? for the sake of uniformity it would be nice to have them all the same size, here is what I have currently:

Dia of Switch Head - 0.47" (12mm)

Height of Switch Head - 0.2" (5mm)

Diameter of Switch Body - 0.28"(7mm)

Length of switch body - .47" (12mm)

Overall Length - .67" (17mm)

Thread 5/16-24

Lead wires - 24" of 20 gauge wire

Max Amperage - 1 amp at 12V volts

Those button switches are sweet

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[88vmx12]

I love this, I only want one button, for the fuel reserve. I'm going to be running some different handlebar controls so the reserve has been a stumbling block. The latching circuit would solve it nicely. What diameter are the buttons? for the sake of uniformity it would be nice to have them all the same size, here is what I have currently:

Dia of Switch Head - 0.47" (12mm)

Height of Switch Head - 0.2" (5mm)

Diameter of Switch Body - 0.28"(7mm)

Length of switch body - .47" (12mm)

Overall Length - .67" (17mm)

Thread 5/16-24

Lead wires - 24" of 20 gauge wire

Max Amperage - 1 amp at 12V volts

Those look identical, The deal is since you need a latching circuit you would also need a relay. The latching circuit I am using actually has a power output. Then I use it to trigger a relay, the relay you can use as your switch. How much are the buttons that you found $15-22 ea ?

Thanks G

 

[Blurr]

I've only bought 1 and it was 15$ plus shipping. Bit it isn't latching. Hence why I like your LED setup (looks clean, trick, and professional). Finding a latching switch not made of cheap plastic is damn near impossible!

 

[88vmx12]

Get this remember that I was having trouble getting the potting epoxy.... I purchased it off of Ebay from a large company or appears to be one LOL. I had first correspondance asking when it would ship, they replied with in the next 4 days.... I go on vacation and nothing there when I get back. I asked for a tracking number several times and no responce. So now a month has gone by and I already put in a complaint with Ebay asking for a full refund. I even called the phone number that was listed on their product page trying to get my epoxy. Looked on the internet and found the company and it was the same number. I called for several days leaving messages on the phone, tried numerous extensions i.e. sales, technical support etc. and not one time did anyone pick up. Now all of a sudden I get a reply from the supplier stating that they are sorry and for some reason their has been a delay between them and Ebay on messages. For my inconvienience they are giving me a full refund and are shipping the epoxy free of charge! Now all I can say is WTF? I had early communication with them and they told me that iwas going to ship in the next 4 days.... Now they basically tell me that they never got any messages from Ebay.... I did look in my Paypal and the funds have been refunded... F'n weird is all I have to say! Now lets see if it actually arrives LOL The thing that pisses me off about it is I had already ordered more epoxy and WTF am I going to do with 180 oz of Epoxy! Another thing is he gave me his direct phone number? Also told me that he recieved 20 message sfrom ebay all at once! WTF does he plan on sending 20 free to these people.... I tell you people are F'n weird these days!

G

 

[davesax36]

Maybe you'll have more orders than anticipated... Or you can prank a LOT of people with stuck locks, pennies on the sidewalk, and other fun things.

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