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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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^^^ Great, if you get a shopping list together I'd like to build one as well.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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absolutely. i'll post the list and diagram after i'm done, to sort out any problems
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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You mentioned you need to find a location, how much space will you need? And if sense the hi and lo speed power, will you need two separate units.

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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two separate circuits, yes. the "location" i'm looking for is for where to mount the led's in the cab. i don't want to just drill a hole anywhere, so i'm going to see if there's an open indication slot on the gauge cluster. the size of the sensor is tiny, and mounted on the fan cord, it's only about an inch in every direction.

there are basically 5 parts to this circuit: sensor, pull-up resistor, led, ferrite choke, and wire. nothing else
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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you could find a location for the LED that will light an area indirectly, like under the dash aimed at your feet. I say this because you don't want an LED focused at your face, it will be annoying. For now mine lives under my radio, and illuminates the floor, and filler panel that is perforated aluminum and lexan. I sanded the lexan to give it a frosted appearance , but still let light thru. I'd like to use two different color LED for hi and lo speed, so it would be easy to see the difference.
I was going to drill a hole, but the LED kicking on and off is distracting, the LED is simply for glancing at to make sure it's kicking on when it should, after a while i don't even realize its on.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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i'm one of those wierd people that likes the indication where it's front and center. also, i'll be able to see it in daylight. and i can always find another location if need be
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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just searched around a bit, and found a way to make a common cathode (most common) into a common anode (less common). and better yet, i have all the parts at home
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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awesome, but you say you have all the parts, you mean just for the anode cathode swap? Not the switch..
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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right. i still need the sensor, choke, actual led, and a few resistors. but i could have it done in a week or two. i'm going through the mouser catalog now
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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build two! haha, let me know what i owe you..
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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actually, it should be cheaper that way. i'll order 5 of everything (4 individual circuits and 1 spare).

now the big question: what type/color led's do you want?
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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You choose, as long as it's two colors, i don't care

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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do you want 2 individual or 1 bi-colored?
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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Makes no difference to me, i was going to get a single bi, but i am actually running two LEDs cuz i couldn't find the bi i bought.

I can paypal you, just let me know.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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cool. i should have the total by tomorrow, but the final cost should be less than $8 a circuit, with shipping and all
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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total cost of the circuit will be less than the shipping to get it

here's the parts list:
Originally Posted by Mouser
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Mouser #: 660-MOS1CT52R751J
Mfr. #: MOS1CT52R751J
Manufacturer: KOA Speer
Desc.: Metal Oxide Resistors 1W 750 5%

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Mouser #: 660-MOS1CT52R561J
Mfr. #: MOS1CT52R561J
Manufacturer: KOA Speer
Desc.: Metal Oxide Resistors RSS1 560 5%TR

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Mouser #: 604-WP7113SRC/DU
Mfr. #: WP7113SRC/DU
Manufacturer: Kingbright
Desc.: Standard LED - Through Hole RED WATER CLEAR

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Mouser #: 859-LTL2H3KSK
Mfr. #: LTL2H3KSK
Manufacturer: Lite-On
Desc.: Standard LED - Through Hole Yellow Clear 587nm

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Mouser #: 785-SS451A
Mfr. #: SS451A
Manufacturer: Honeywell
Desc.: Board Mount Hall Effect / Magnetic Sensors FLAT TO-92 3.0V 24VDC

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Mouser #: 623-0443625006
Mfr. #: 0443625006
Manufacturer: Fair-Rite
Desc.: EMI/RFI Suppressors & Ferrites RD Z=113 OHM 100 MHz

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MERCHANDISE TOTAL: $2.53 (USD)
i have wire at home, i'll check to see if i have enough. otherwise, it's pretty cheap.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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Wow that's cheap. What other stuff could a load sensing circuit control?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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custom ammeter, light-out indicator, security system, and i'm sure there's more

one thing i realized with the circuit: if the fan kicks on while driving down the freeway, but the air is already turning the fan, this circuit might not sense it. i'll play around with that.

aaand the price up there is too high, actually. i have 2 led's in there for one circuit, so the cost should be $2.25
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Thanks Ian
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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parts are ordered

here's the circuit. told ya it was simple

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