Re: (ET) Solid state controls

["SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

The LCD readout is on my 'to-do' list.  Actually what I want to do is have
numeric readout of battery voltage and current (same as analog gauges, but
with real numbers). Since I would probably make it microprocessor 
controlled
I would also store the data and be able to upload it to a computer to see
long term trends, etc. Don't ask why, it just interests me...I would keep
the analog gauges as they are a better human interface than digital gauges.
I would replace the removeable 'kick' panel with a new panel holding the 
new
gauges (pointing up) along with a 12VDC accessory plug and maybe some other
things. This way the tractor can be put back to original if I want.

- Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: <wilbett earthlink net>
To: "elek-trac Discussion group" <>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:57 PM
Subject: (ET) Solid state controls


> Here's a request to all who may have some information on it. I want to
make some
> electrical improvements to my E12 which I think most Elek-trac owners
would also
> want. These are things GE would probably have done if they'd had today's
> technology in 1970:
>
> 1. A solid state speed control. This could supply 3 discrete speeds as
now, or
> with more extensive wiring changes it could give smooth continuous
infinitely
> variable speed change. Relays could be eliminated.
>
> 2. LCD voltage readouts (bar type, where the length of the bar is
proportional to
> volts) for each battery. One cheap variety is used on the packaging of
small
> throw-a-way batteries ( sizes D, AAA, etc.). I envision a small 6-bar
array on
> the dash. It would supply a lot of info: individual battery voltage in
comparison
> with the other 5, load and no-load and during charging. A 7th could
indicate
> total voltage of the six batteries. Bad cables and terminal connections
would be
> more obvious. These could be always connected since very little current 
> is
drawn.
> It would replace the so-called fuel gage.
>
> I'd like to hear some thoughts and suggestions and parts source
references.
>
> Thanks.....Bill Alburty
>
>