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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-04-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,768
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
How long do you let your car sit before draining...

How long do you let your car sit before draining the oil? Seriously, if a minute or two of sitting with the engine off causes wear issues from oil drain back then the engine must be nearly at the...
Forum: The Lounge 03-21-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,319
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Ditto for our 2 Lexus hybrids and Gen 3 Prius....

Ditto for our 2 Lexus hybrids and Gen 3 Prius. Eco mode dulls down the initial throttle response as well as being less aggressive with the air conditioning, allows a bit more deviation from the set...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-21-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,381
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
One potentially fatal flaw - unless you keep all...

One potentially fatal flaw - unless you keep all of the parts including the injector above boiling point the steam will condense into water...

Simon
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2017, 02:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,218
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Hey Daniel, hang in there - there is a lot of...

Hey Daniel, hang in there - there is a lot of moral support for you here. Even if you don't get another vehicle immediately, staying on EcoModder will keep the brain active and hopefully help you get...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-10-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,976
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I would think that the "air fitting" is to fill...

I would think that the "air fitting" is to fill the engine / exhaust with inert gas to prevent corrosion while stored. It looks removable to me.

Simon
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-16-2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,228
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
One other thing to consider is that the Prius is...

One other thing to consider is that the Prius is highly optimised for the "average" commute - lower speeds and stop-start traffic. Think about the physics of it.

Highway driving - constant, higher...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,292
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
The issues that I foresee based upon my...

The issues that I foresee based upon my experience with reversing cameras are:

Total lack of depth perception due to the loss of stereo vision.
Your eye's focusing accommodation time when...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-13-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 154,879
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
post up a sketch of how it is wired. sounds like...

post up a sketch of how it is wired. sounds like the ground that you are using for power to the Link 10 has some ground offset from the negative side of the main battery. Just for giggles, can you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,619
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
That is why the heated seats and a hybrid that...

That is why the heated seats and a hybrid that heats up within 2 minutes works well.

Simon
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-09-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,510
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Stop wasting time hacking around with crap. Look...

Stop wasting time hacking around with crap. Look at the Gen3 Prius or 2010 on Lexus hybrids. They have a purpose built device to do this. It also has a valve for bypass to reduce flow resistance at...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-09-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,619
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I have to ask how much electricity is used for a...

I have to ask how much electricity is used for a very small fuel saving? Can somebody quantify this?

Simon
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-07-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,462
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I thought that a badly tuned Geo Metro was a 3...

I thought that a badly tuned Geo Metro was a 3 cylinder with cylinder de-activation (albeit randomly due to misfires) :rolleyes:

Jokes aside, that is how I would do it - randomly miss an injection...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-05-2016, 03:54 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,101
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I have only one question - WHY? Why would...

I have only one question - WHY?

Why would you use a filthy and inefficient ancient diesel to augment an electric car? It seems so wrong!

I have a 9" chop saw but I don't think it is the correct...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-02-2016, 04:19 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,322
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Glad you liked it. Coding won't be too hard. Look...

Glad you liked it. Coding won't be too hard. Look over the obduino code and there will be a main loop. I would stuff your bits in at the bottom. Look at which variables you want to use for the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,322
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Only one word - OBDuino. Implement and...

Only one word - OBDuino.

Implement and *******ise the code with your addons for grille control. Opens up a plethora of variables to use such as opening under prolonged high load, closing if idling...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-30-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 51,354
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Only one word - OBDuino. Implement and...

Only one word - OBDuino.

Implement and *******ise the code with your addons for grille control. Opens up a plethora of variables to use such as opening under prolonged high load, closing if idling...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-27-2016, 03:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 18,612
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I would forget the carby and ancient ignition....

I would forget the carby and ancient ignition. Why don't you go for a tunable injection setup. Being GM based I would look at a hacked Delco ECU and GM bits. Www.pcmhacking.net is where I would look....
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-24-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,050
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Referring to Lord Google tells me that the vacuum...

Referring to Lord Google tells me that the vacuum is used to move a small valve that changes the vibration damping characteristics of the engine mount. As far as I can tell, under low throttle...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-22-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,322
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Yep, just a cheap thermistor in a hunk of brass....

Yep, just a cheap thermistor in a hunk of brass. I have used the Dallaqs 1 wire sensors inserted into the casing of an old sensor that did not work. This eliminates the possibility of interfering...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-22-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,322
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Few hints for the coding: Make sure you...

Few hints for the coding:

Make sure you program in hysteresis so it does not try to open and close rapidly.
Most sensors for the ECU are 0-5V - use a multimeter on the coolant sensor wire.
You...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-21-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,322
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Don't forget that these servos are designed for...

Don't forget that these servos are designed for model planes that fly quite fast and have large aerodynamic forces on the control surfaces. They still move very quickly in that use case.

I reckon...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-19-2016, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Stuff it in the boot with a magnetic based...

Stuff it in the boot with a magnetic based antenna and deploy if/when needed. Stuff all weight penalty and no drag.

Simon
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-19-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,322
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Most servos have plain spur gears but the ratio...

Most servos have plain spur gears but the ratio is quite high, resulting in a significant torque required to move them without power. There is no power used by the servo motor when in position, but...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-17-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 31,322
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
A few gotchas for you to watch out for: The...

A few gotchas for you to watch out for:

The arduino reg generates a lot of heat and may not like extended periods at 14V. Might be better to have a pre-regulator to knock it down to 8-9V and kill...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-16-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 16,834
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I meant that the autonomous mode was designed to...

I meant that the autonomous mode was designed to drive the car with humanoid oversight. It was never intended to mollycoddle a movie-watching imbecile.

Simon
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