My new AW shifter

R.DesJardin · 08-25-2008, 05:41 PM

Needed a way to shift my AW, didn't want to buy what was available so I made my own. The first one was using a Omron PLC(Programmable Logic Controller) it worked great, I had switches mounted on the steering wheel.
I got to thinking that since you are only controlling two solenoids the PLC seemed overkill. My first thought was a lever that had notches on a radius to turn micro switches on and off at the right time. Lots of machine time involved with that idea so I moved onto a rod with notches for the micro switches, two aluminum blocks machined that fit together with a Z/S gate pattern on the top. Tada shifter, finished size is 3/4" x 2" x3" long.
Mounted in the center console area. Added a separate switch for TC lock up and now no computer needed. Simple and easy to make.

Hayes · 08-25-2008, 05:51 PM

where do you connect it to? What was the total cost? How much would you sell one for?

Godzilla · 08-25-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayes

where do you connect it to? What was the total cost? How much would you sell one for?

http://radesignsproducts.com/default.aspx

yotasavg · 08-25-2008, 06:29 PM

that's really cool. so you can basically control an A340 much like a tip-tronic setup?

R.DesJardin · 08-26-2008, 12:25 PM

Yes you can shift your auto, 1-4 with just this unit connected to solenoid wiring from transmission. Very simple and didn't cost a lot to make.

Hayes · 08-26-2008, 02:35 PM

I didn't see a cost...

Godzilla · 08-26-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayes

I didn't see a cost...

I think it is the 80.00 in red lettering

Hayes · 08-26-2008, 08:17 PM

yeah, I missed that completely on the first round.

Hayes · 09-15-2008, 03:59 PM

can someone please explain TC lockup to me?

Godzilla · 09-15-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayes

can someone please explain TC lockup to me?

I searched for this ages ago and I cant remember the results in detail enough to comment on, but there is tonnes of readings and explanations on when to use TC lockup with your overdrive button and such. Use the search words ECT and overdrive ..you should get plenty of reading.

R.DesJardin · 09-15-2008, 09:26 PM

Let me try and feel free to correct me. Readers Digest version: The lockup is the torque converter actually locking directly to the trans thus eliminating slippage and lowering engine rpm. If you could stop with converter locked the engine would stall.

08-25-2008, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
R.DesJardin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Wash. Posts: 33	My new AW shifter Needed a way to shift my AW, didn't want to buy what was available so I made my own. The first one was using a Omron PLC(Programmable Logic Controller) it worked great, I had switches mounted on the steering wheel. I got to thinking that since you are only controlling two solenoids the PLC seemed overkill. My first thought was a lever that had notches on a radius to turn micro switches on and off at the right time. Lots of machine time involved with that idea so I moved onto a rod with notches for the micro switches, two aluminum blocks machined that fit together with a Z/S gate pattern on the top. Tada shifter, finished size is 3/4" x 2" x3" long. Mounted in the center console area. Added a separate switch for TC lock up and now no computer needed. Simple and easy to make. __________________ R.DesJardin http://www.radesignsproducts.com "I shift because I can!"

08-25-2008, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,462	where do you connect it to? What was the total cost? How much would you sell one for? __________________ -Hayes

08-25-2008, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
yotasavg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chico Republic, NOR*CAL Posts: 1,527	that's really cool. so you can basically control an A340 much like a tip-tronic setup? __________________ -Andrew 94 4Runner 3.0 Auto. I got mods

08-26-2008, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
R.DesJardin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Wash. Posts: 33	Rail Shifter Yes you can shift your auto, 1-4 with just this unit connected to solenoid wiring from transmission. Very simple and didn't cost a lot to make. __________________ R.DesJardin http://www.radesignsproducts.com "I shift because I can!"

08-26-2008, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,462	I didn't see a cost... __________________ -Hayes

08-26-2008, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,462	yeah, I missed that completely on the first round. __________________ -Hayes

09-15-2008, 03:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,462	can someone please explain TC lockup to me? __________________ -Hayes

09-15-2008, 09:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
R.DesJardin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Wash. Posts: 33	Lockup Let me try and feel free to correct me. Readers Digest version: The lockup is the torque converter actually locking directly to the trans thus eliminating slippage and lowering engine rpm. If you could stop with converter locked the engine would stall. __________________ R.DesJardin http://www.radesignsproducts.com "I shift because I can!"

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