03-22-2015, 12:43 AM
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Automated Grille Shutters
Still some work to do, I'll post these for now....
All 6061-T6 aluminum with brass friction points. Will use a solenoid and fan controller for automation.
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03-22-2015, 04:59 PM
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That looks really good!
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03-22-2015, 08:45 PM
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I'm not seeing any photos. Tried this in three browsers.
[Edit]: There they are, now.
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03-23-2015, 12:41 AM
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Looks pretty cool, what will send the signal to activate the louvers? Will the relay close automatically?
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03-23-2015, 12:48 AM
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Looks pretty cool, what will send the signal to activate the louvers? Will the relay close automatically?
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Right now im planning to use an ordinary fan controller to control the on/off point. By default it will be on when the key is on and when the controller reads a set temperature it will "turn on" and break the circuit for the solenoid which will cause the louvers to open.
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03-23-2015, 01:06 AM
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04-05-2015, 12:43 AM
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Out of curiosity, how much would anyone be willing to pay for a custom fit set of these? Working of course.
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04-05-2015, 01:54 AM
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Out of curiosity, how much would anyone be willing to pay for a custom fit set of these? Working of course.
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That's a good question but I would keep in mind that you are on a forum full of *cough* frugal people.
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04-05-2015, 11:20 AM
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Quote:
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Out of curiosity, how much would anyone be willing to pay for a custom fit set of these? Working of course.
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between 100$ and 200$ depending on the final result
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04-05-2015, 01:17 PM
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The VW e-Golf has thermally controlled shutters on the lower grill. I'll post a picture.
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