Electrical mods - ideas wanted

[fastdruid]

If you use CANBus[1] then you might be able to buy bits intended for cars and modify them (eg take the gubbins out of a car tail light).

Good luck though and keep us updated!

Druid

[1] I believe the modern ducati's use it.

[Mr Speirs]

You should have a test mode that you could switch on where it will randomly flash multiple lights to create a Vegas like light show. Utterly useless but it would be a good way to show people what you have done with all this technology without going into too much detail.

Originally Posted by fastdruid

If you use CANBus[1] then you might be able to buy bits intended for cars and modify them (eg take the gubbins out of a car tail light).

I've used to work with cars using CANbus, and for this project it will be more work using CANbus and hacking existing parts than making it from scratch. The Arduino boards are extremely easy to work with, and I only need a few external parts (a few MOSFETs basically) to interface with the lights on my SV.

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

You should have a test mode that you could switch on where it will randomly flash multiple lights to create a Vegas like light show. Utterly useless but it would be a good way to show people what you have done with all this technology without going into too much detail.

Indeed In fact, this was the first thing I did, although with more emphasis on testing than on show-off. Doesn't look too impressive with the puny red LEDs I'm using for the prototype though!

[fastdruid]

Originally Posted by skumlerud

I've used to work with cars using CANbus, and for this project it will be more work using CANbus and hacking existing parts than making it from scratch. The Arduino boards are extremely easy to work with, and I only need a few external parts (a few MOSFETs basically) to interface with the lights on my SV.

I thought as much but thought it was worth mentioning in case.

Druid

[Nicky S]

this sounds well gd m8 well lik the idea my m8s got a LED panel under his number plate that he can put msages on

One thing you could do if you integrated a speed sensor would be auto-cancelling indicators. Turn 'em off after, say, 10secs unless you're stationary at a junction.

Hope you get better soon.

[Sid Squid]

My ancient GT550s had self cancelling indicators, an electromechanical system of course with a link to the speedo.

Interesting project - keep us posted.

A small speaker and the night rider (kit) voice would be quiet cool and funny

Originally Posted by vjones777

One thing you could do if you integrated a speed sensor would be auto-cancelling indicators. Turn 'em off after, say, 10secs unless you're stationary at a junction.

I've already implemented auto-canceling indicators, but I only use a timer so they turn off even when stationary. I never thought of using a speed sensor to avoid this, a clever idea! I might tap into the Vapor speed sensor, that should work.

Originally Posted by vjones777

Hope you get better soon.

In a couple of weeks I'll be able to exercise again, hopefully that will speed things up. I probably won't be able to ride my SV anymore this year though. With some luck I can ride my wife's ER-5 (a very comfy and relaxing bike, atleast compared to my SV) before winter kicks in!