Healtech Electronics go the extra mile

[imdying]

if the healer modifies the pulses from the speed sensor it would

Yep, that's what it does... read the speedo sensor generated waveform in, adjusts it for the correction factor, and then sends the newly generated one out.

[slofox]

Why not just buy a GPS - two jobs in one machine

Dearer...by a lot. See next entry...but I still want a GPS - a zumo 220 I think...

Where'd u buy your speedohealer from, Slofox? Emma Chizzit? I see it records your maximum speed - that could be dangerous

Got it from AMC in OZ. Approx $A153.00 including shipping ($A22 ish).

You don't have to plug the max speed reader in if you don't want. Or you can hide the button deep down on the inside there somewhere...besides, that 156km/hr reading was achieved on the test bed yer onner...

[imdying]

It would be good also to have a small LCD mounted higher up or inside the helmet so you don't have to look down to check speed.

Is this something you might have the expertise to construct?

[Juzz976]

Some work differently, a friend of mine has the speedo signal from the ECU, it comes out in a 0-10V signal which I used a 4-20mA transducer and an LCD from a refrigeration switchboard to make his new cluster.

The transducer is a data logging programmable via USB and can set alarms, the display has its own alarm settings as its a refrigeration controller.

When someone else rides it you can set a lower speed cut, we set for a soft limiter with some other electrickery at 120kph

[notme]

....So, having made the speedo read lower, the odo now under-reads as well, yes?

Have thought about this in the past - if it was my design, I would have the option to put the under - read miles back onto the odometer if the user wishes. Something like a jumper tucked away that you can short and it increases the odo reading by whatever miles were "lost" since last time you did this procedure. Either it's an original idea (another one :-)) or the speedohealer type companies have conducted market research and decided people don't want it. Then again, come resale time some might value the lower miles more than the honesty factor!

[slofox]

Have thought about this in the past - if it was my design, I would have the option to put the under - read miles back onto the odometer if the user wishes. Something like a jumper tucked away that you can short and it increases the odo reading by whatever miles were "lost" since last time you did this procedure. Either it's an original idea (another one :-)) or the speedohealer type companies have conducted market research and decided people don't want it. Then again, come resale time some might value the lower miles more than the honesty factor!

Well, nah, they wouldn't want it would they? Makes it look as though the bike has travelled less than it actually has...EDIT: OOps didn't read your last sentence...

[Juzz976]

Is this something you might have the expertise to construct?

I have been known to construct similar devices, I use an inverted LCD on my car dashboard which gives speed readout reflected on the windscreen.

Very handy, has helped with corner entry speeds.

[imdying]

I have been known to construct similar devices, I use an inverted LCD on my car dashboard which gives speed readout reflected on the windscreen.

Very handy, has helped with corner entry speeds.

Now we're talking. All I want is a wireless RF link that blinks a small LED in my vision when my indicators have been on for more than say 10 seconds. That LED needs to use an LDR so that it's not too bright at night.

[notme]

Now we're talking. All I want is a wireless RF link that blinks a small LED in my vision when my indicators have been on for more than say 10 seconds. That LED needs to use an LDR so that it's not too bright at night.

Interesting.....why? Reminder that they are on? Why wireless, is it for in your helmet?

[Juzz976]

Now we're talking. All I want is a wireless RF link that blinks a small LED in my vision when my indicators have been on for more than say 10 seconds. That LED needs to use an LDR so that it's not too bright at night.

oh yup, u can

1. Delay On Relay to auto turn off indicators after set time.
2. Delay On timer to activate Lamp/Sound to alert you. (not wireless)
3. Do the Delay timer + Wireless - not hard but PITA with mounting batteries ect in helmet.

Should start a new thread really....

[imdying]

Interesting.....why? Reminder that they are on? Why wireless, is it for in your helmet?

Yeah as a reminder, and yeah wireless for the helmet.

[notme]

Are you absolutely against a small, easy to plug/unplug (with gloves on) wire?

If you go wired, you are looking at a few dollars and a very simple circuit. Basically a LED fed from the indicator circuit. It could be exceedingly simple i.e. 3 parts if you don;t mind it flashing whenever the indicators are on, and only a bit more complex if the 10 second delay really is important.

Wireless however, means a transmitter unit on the bike, receiver and batteries at the helmet end, some sort of encoding on the wireless link, lots more bits and in general a very complex way to light an LED....

By the way this is getting a bit OT....don't want to detract from the OP's message!

[imdying]

oh yup, u can

1. Delay On Relay to auto turn off indicators after set time.
2. Delay On timer to activate Lamp/Sound to alert you. (not wireless)
3. Do the Delay timer + Wireless - not hard but PITA with mounting batteries ect in helmet.

Should start a new thread really....

Don't want to change the wiring on the bike at all, just use a factory male and female plug to reversibly splice into the indicator wiring. Don't need anything to actually control the indicators, just a simple reminder. Yes, would be better in another thread.

Are you absolutely against a small, easy to plug/unplug (with gloves on) wire?

Absolutely.

If you go wired, you are looking at a few dollars and a very simple circuit. Basically a LED fed from the indicator circuit. It could be exceedingly simple i.e. 3 parts if you don;t mind it flashing whenever the indicators are on, and only a bit more complex if the 10 second delay really is important.

Of course, but this is 2010, I can cobble an RF serial link together for a few dollars.

Wireless however, means a transmitter unit on the bike, receiver and batteries at the helmet end, some sort of encoding on the wireless link, lots more bits and in general a very complex way to light an LED....

Very true, but it lays the groundwork for ever more interesting projects...

[slofox]

By the way this is getting a bit OT....don't want to detract from the OP's message!

Doesn't really worry me allun...but you might want to be aware that I have supplied HealTech with a link to this post...you might be giving them free ideas!

[imdying]

Doesn't really worry me allun...but you might want to be aware that I have supplied HealTech with a link to this post...you might be giving them free ideas!

HealTech, if you're reading this, I'll give you cash today for a box that sits under my rear seat, that takes 3-4 "digital" (i.e. just on or off) 12v signals in, and transmits them wireless to a small gadget I can velcro to my helmet with 4 LEDs in it. As for what those LEDs end up doing, I can handle that (but lets say indicator reminder, neutral, top gear, shift light for arguments sake).