Rotus Project Build

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Grant Monkhouse

Heater controls? Pah, window up window down, jumper on jumper off is enough to control temperature

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Jamie R

Quote from: Grant Monkhouse on March 13, 2021, 03:20:43 PM
Heater controls? Pah, window up window down, jumper on jumper off is enough to control temperature

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Lol more for demisting haha.

My windows won't budge, I'm going with polycarbonate and you can't get manual winders for the plus 2 Elan

Stock electric windows is 1970s tech and weighs loads


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boosted

Quote from: Jamie R on March 13, 2021, 02:15:32 PM
Wires wires wires wires !

I love electrics !

Glad there are some helpful peeps in this world.

So a clue to the next masterpiece puzzle part of this rotus jigsaw.

This is a concept test bed which will be tested in the car tomorrow.

Jon you cant let the cat out the bag what it is, but i applaud you for your help n support, we still got a long way to go yet.
Hot tub time machine turbo encabulator...yes i can clearly see the dingle arm.

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92 FD rx7 Twins 13.5psi.  EX Track car
EAT SLEEP ROTOR REPEAT.

Casey

Quote from: Jamie R on March 13, 2021, 02:15:32 PM
Wires wires wires wires !

I love electrics !

Glad there are some helpful peeps in this world.

So a clue to the next masterpiece puzzle part of this rotus jigsaw.

This is a concept test bed which will be tested in the car tomorrow.

Jon you cant let the cat out the bag what it is, but i applaud you for your help n support, we still got a long way to go yet.

:eek: wow, I'm very impressed! Is that your handiwork???

I recognise an Arduino controller of some sort and other modules. Only just started to play with an Arduino controller last year. Part way through designing a wireless central heating controller.
RX-8 230 Bridgeported: Racing Brake Disks & 4 pot front calipers,Full Racing Beat (RB) SS Exhaust system,RB ARB's F & R,RB REVI intake,Tein MonoFlex Coilovers & front strut brace.
RX-7, KIMI 1, 1st Gen S2, Silver,1983 - SORN
RX-7, KIMI 2,^^Ditto - now sold
RX-7, KIMI 3, 1st Gen S3, Red,1984

Jamie R

Quote from: Casey on March 13, 2021, 05:39:27 PM
Quote from: Jamie R on March 13, 2021, 02:15:32 PM
Wires wires wires wires !

I love electrics !

Glad there are some helpful peeps in this world.

So a clue to the next masterpiece puzzle part of this rotus jigsaw.

This is a concept test bed which will be tested in the car tomorrow.

Jon you cant let the cat out the bag what it is, but i applaud you for your help n support, we still got a long way to go yet.

:eek: wow, I'm very impressed! Is that your handiwork???

I recognise an Arduino controller of some sort and other modules. Only just started to play with an Arduino controller last year. Part way through designing a wireless central heating controller.
Let's make one thing clear lol

This definitely isn't me.

My mate Richard is a techy freak and used to be our old IT manager

I got him on board


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Jamie R

Quote from: Jamie R on March 13, 2021, 06:49:48 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 13, 2021, 05:39:27 PM
Quote from: Jamie R on March 13, 2021, 02:15:32 PM
Wires wires wires wires !

I love electrics !

Glad there are some helpful peeps in this world.

So a clue to the next masterpiece puzzle part of this rotus jigsaw.

This is a concept test bed which will be tested in the car tomorrow.

Jon you cant let the cat out the bag what it is, but i applaud you for your help n support, we still got a long way to go yet.

:eek: wow, I'm very impressed! Is that your handiwork???

I recognise an Arduino controller of some sort and other modules. Only just started to play with an Arduino controller last year. Part way through designing a wireless central heating controller.
Let's make one thing clear lol

This definitely isn't me.

My mate Richard is a techy freak and used to be our old IT manager

I got him on board


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Lol

The bread board !


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Casey

Ha-ha, I didn't think it was you breadboarding  ;)  seriously impressed if it was  :icon_thumleft:

Arduino controllers are really cheap and powerful little toys.
RX-8 230 Bridgeported: Racing Brake Disks & 4 pot front calipers,Full Racing Beat (RB) SS Exhaust system,RB ARB's F & R,RB REVI intake,Tein MonoFlex Coilovers & front strut brace.
RX-7, KIMI 1, 1st Gen S2, Silver,1983 - SORN
RX-7, KIMI 2,^^Ditto - now sold
RX-7, KIMI 3, 1st Gen S3, Red,1984

Jamie R

Quote from: Casey on March 13, 2021, 08:46:27 PM
Ha-ha, I didn't think it was you breadboarding  ;)  seriously impressed if it was  :icon_thumleft:

Arduino controllers are really cheap and powerful little toys.
Nope not touched a breadboard since college

Madness !!!

But just in case you thought my grp days were over .....




Back on it this morning


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Jamie R

Hahahaha

after malcolm poked me at my electronic knowledge. I just found my old college memory stick.

My control technology assignment. I dont even remember typing this out let alone remembering the content hahahaha
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Eccentric shaft

Not just any heater controls, CORTINA heater comtrols!  :great:
Hmmmmmm over braps

Jamie R

Quote from: Casey on March 13, 2021, 08:46:27 PM
Ha-ha, I didn't think it was you breadboarding  ;)  seriously impressed if it was  :icon_thumleft:

Arduino controllers are really cheap and powerful little toys.
Apparently the ESP32 is a better option.... 8 times more powerful than an arduino and only $7 each


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More vents going in to cool the sump n gearbox


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Casey

RX-8 230 Bridgeported: Racing Brake Disks & 4 pot front calipers,Full Racing Beat (RB) SS Exhaust system,RB ARB's F & R,RB REVI intake,Tein MonoFlex Coilovers & front strut brace.
RX-7, KIMI 1, 1st Gen S2, Silver,1983 - SORN
RX-7, KIMI 2,^^Ditto - now sold
RX-7, KIMI 3, 1st Gen S3, Red,1984

MattScott

He can't help himself

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RX-7, FD S2, JDM, White, 1994

Jamie R



First bit of the sump almost fits

3 holes to fettle

Not bad considering I photocopied the old sump and drew over the picture...... in two halves, and tried to join the photos.

Boss wasn't happy I got oil over the glass.

I tried to explain it stops it going rusty but hey ho


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