Trip / MPG Computer

[wmax351]

Enclosure: I don't have a link but somebody over on ADV found a site where you can CAD your design online and they make it for you.

Ive seen some of those. Looked into it, but most are not waterproof. More expensive too.

[wmax351]

The last parts are ordered for the enclosures. They are getting pretty close to being done.

[wmax351]

Here is the draft of the installation instructions. Feel free to peruse, and comment on clarity. The actual numbers may be subject to change.

[Rick G]

If n yo aint a eghed ven ya dunt ned instruchtns

[mystic red]

Guess I'm an egghead cause I read past the egghead section and found the pretty pictures that explained it on my level.

[wmax351]

Update on the Manufacturing Front!

I just finished machining the faces of the devices. Lots and lots of holes. But the final product is getting very close. I will have one assembled, except for the cable gland/protector tomorrow.

[Lawrence]

I was just thinking about your project yesterday... good to read you're making progress. 
Thanks for keeping us informed. 

[sh00ter]

Here is the draft of the installation instructions. Feel free to peruse, and comment on clarity. The actual numbers may be subject to change.

Hey Man,

all in all these look really great.  If you're really looking for feedback on clarity (especially if you sell these to complete k-noobs, making it super easy) read on: if not that's cool too!  These are just my thoughts

I'd avoid giving any directions on how to get at the relay box, that's well documented elsewhere, just link to it or tell people to look it up
there are a few relays in the box; in order to not confuse them, maybe a photo of the flasher relay?  Any considerations for signalminder folks?
Where you've marked the connections as RED/GREEN, etc.  Maybe use the common wire colors instead?  So the 'blue wire' isn't confused with the 'blue mark'

that's it .. just nitpicks... super excited to try the finished product!!!!

[wmax351]

Here is the draft of the installation instructions. Feel free to peruse, and comment on clarity. The actual numbers may be subject to change.

Hey Man,

all in all these look really great.  If you're really looking for feedback on clarity (especially if you sell these to complete k-noobs, making it super easy) read on: if not that's cool too!  These are just my thoughts

I'd avoid giving any directions on how to get at the relay box, that's well documented elsewhere, just link to it or tell people to look it up
there are a few relays in the box; in order to not confuse them, maybe a photo of the flasher relay?  Any considerations for signalminder folks?
Where you've marked the connections as RED/GREEN, etc.  Maybe use the common wire colors instead?  So the 'blue wire' isn't confused with the 'blue mark'

that's it .. just nitpicks... super excited to try the finished product!!!!

Great thoughts. I will make those changes. Thanks.

[frankenduck]

I think you should send free ones to all of the admins here and get their opinions.

(Not that I'm biased or anything.)

[wmax351]

All the chips are programmed. Now gotta coat the boards with enamel, add wires, put them in the enclosures, and send them out. I'm planning to have them ready to ship on August 10th.

I am going to price this first batch of 25 (minus one for me) for 125 dollars each, or $225 for two, plus shipping.

[Duc750]

I'm in for one out of the first batch for sure. Maybe a second but I can only cope with taking one bike apart at a time at the moment !

[frankenduck]

Any pics of the finished product?

[wmax351]

Any pics of the finished product?

Not finished yet :P

I've been doing assembly line production, doing one step at a time. I soldered 700 pins in a row for the 28 pin main processor. Then did 25 of each other component.

I'll make a mockup tonight and post a pic.

[wmax351]

Here's a picture. Not the best pic, but this is what the device will look like. There will be a cable coming out of the top, and the lcd screen will be clearer (the protective film is still on this one).

[frankenduck]

Looks pretty good.  How about a YouTube demo vid? (When you have time.)

[TimTyler]

Send one to Touratech so they can manufacture a locking handlebar mount!  :giggles

[wmax351]

Send one to Touratech so they can manufacture a locking handlebar mount!  :giggles

You could mount with internal screws, and glue it shut.

Looks pretty good.  How about a YouTube demo vid? (When you have time.)

I'll try to get one soon. The functionality is mostly the same as my earlier video, albeit in a nice package, with buttons that have nice tactile feedback.

[CubPilot]

All the chips are programmed. Now gotta coat the boards with enamel, add wires, put them in the enclosures, and send them out. I'm planning to have them ready to ship on August 10th.

I am going to price this first batch of 25 (minus one for me) for 125 dollars each, or $225 for two, plus shipping.

Where and how do you want my money??

[wmax351]

All the chips are programmed. Now gotta coat the boards with enamel, add wires, put them in the enclosures, and send them out. I'm planning to have them ready to ship on August 10th.

I am going to price this first batch of 25 (minus one for me) for 125 dollars each, or $225 for two, plus shipping.

Where and how do you want my money??

I will be doing paypal, as it is easiest. Shipping will be finalized once I get them assembled, and can figure out how much it would cost to ship.

[Rick G]

You can put me down for one.  You will need to tell me how to change it to real measurements not those prehistoric gallon thingies. :laugh

[frankenduck]

I'd use Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Boxes. The USPS will deliver the boxes to your house.

[wmax351]

I'd use Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Boxes. The USPS will deliver the boxes to your house.

I'm inclined to use those, but figure it will cost an extra 5 bucks a box. It doesn't fit in a small flat rate box. Too narrow. Next size up it 12 bucks.

So it looks like it will be about 8 bucks for shipping to the Continental US, boxes, and bubble wrap.

So the price is $125 + $8 Shipping + Handling. $225 + $8 for 2 of them.

If you want to reserve one, PM me. When I finish them, you will have one guaranteed.

[frankenduck]

I'd use Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Boxes. The USPS will deliver the boxes to your house.

I'm inclined to use those, but figure it will cost an extra 5 bucks a box. It doesn't fit in a small flat rate box. Too narrow. Next size up it 12 bucks.

So it looks like it will be about 8 bucks for shipping to the Continental US, boxes, and bubble wrap.

So the price is $125 + $8 Shipping + Handling. $225 + $8 for 2 of them.

If you want to reserve one, PM me. When I finish them, you will have one guaranteed.

You can always ship PM by weight. It will most definitely in either a O-1096L box or an O-BOX4.

[wmax351]

I'd use Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Boxes. The USPS will deliver the boxes to your house.

I'm inclined to use those, but figure it will cost an extra 5 bucks a box. It doesn't fit in a small flat rate box. Too narrow. Next size up it 12 bucks.

So it looks like it will be about 8 bucks for shipping to the Continental US, boxes, and bubble wrap.

So the price is $125 + $8 Shipping + Handling. $225 + $8 for 2 of them.

If you want to reserve one, PM me. When I finish them, you will have one guaranteed.

You can always ship PM by weight. It will most definitely in either a O-1096L box or an O-BOX4.

That's perfect. Free too (for the boxes). Ordered 25 sheets of labels, and 25 of the O-Box 4's.