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Old 04-03-2011, 09:42 AM   #161 (permalink)
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I got my LCD mounted in the dash today. It is working now. Thank You Chris.
It seems like it was an "ancient version of firmware in the controller". Thank You Adam. Her are some pics.

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A little bit of customization I see. Display of "Tbat" is now "Tcab". You just connect the thermistor directly onto terminal block TB1 or have it in another location in the cabin?

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Old 04-03-2011, 04:55 PM   #162 (permalink)
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Latest Firmware version 1.2 and revised BOM

OK gentlemen, I addressed the issues identified thusfar and would like to call this my final contribution. I updated the BOM to show note2 this time (R20 selection) and changed J1 header to a 2-pin terminal block like jackbauer used. Also indicate 411systems as alternate source for LCD.

Firmware changes as follows:
- Oversampling for 11-bit resolution on pack and accessory voltages. This doubles the resolution of these voltages, but is really not 11bit. I'd call it 10-1/2 for accuracy

- Implement 3x transmit of profile parameter values to ensure accepting. I had tried disabling controller with rtd-period=0 first, but even having it accept this was hit or miss! It seems the brute force method works best- just retransmit profile 2 more times and it took all parameters every time!

- Fix fuel gage PWM bug (remove the rogue line of code).

- Extend MTE/KTE display to 3 digits

For this firmware update I only included the ASM files (a for PIC18F2420 and b for PIC18F2480). Just replace the existing 1.1 ASM files in the project with these and recompile.

Hopefully sawickm can get these up on the portal.

It was really cool seeing jackbauer and apowers versions installed & working. I have ideas for tracking charge current, reading a speed sensor and even monitoring and displaying brake vacuum using a freescale MPXV6115VC6U (latter two require the PIC18F2420). If I get them working I will certainly post them along with code. They'll probably be summer projects.
I'm sure others will do the same.
Good luck everyone
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Old 04-04-2011, 02:15 AM   #163 (permalink)
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More LCD Display PCBs coming

To anyone that missed out on getting one of the last batch of boards.
I am getting a new batch made & I expect that they will arrive in about 2 weeks.
These ones should have the top & bottom silk screen layers printed OK.
PM me if you are interested in getting one (or more).
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PCB board

I am in for one.
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Old 04-04-2011, 12:16 PM   #165 (permalink)
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Hopefully sawickm can get these up on the portal.
Hi Chris,

I'll update the wiki tomorrow with those new files.

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Bit of a weird one today. Looks like i have taken out the rs232 transciever. I swapped out the micro for one with the modded software with the fuel driver bug removed. Adjusted pot with no results so looks like reverse pwm may be required. Then when i went to test the unit was not displaying data from the controller. Checked with a laptop and controller all ok. Connections ok , so its most likely the transciever. I'll swap it out tomorrow and report back.
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Quick update. Back up and running today. Looking increasingly like R32 (1k) in the rs232 circuit was either faulty or i screwed up the soldering.
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New batch of COUGAR Instrumentation LCD pcbs have arrived

The boards have arrived & they look 100% including the component silk screen & the underside silk screen.
Cost includes padded bag & postage worldwide by regular air mail.
AU$20 for 1 pcb
AU$35 for 2 pcbs
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The boards have arrived & they look 100% including the component silk screen & the underside silk screen.
Cost includes padded bag & postage worldwide by regular air mail.
AU$20 for 1 pcb
AU$35 for 2 pcbs
Payment can be made via my paypal account.
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Good one Ian. Sorry your original board went astray in the mail, but the up side is you wouldn't have done it if it hadn't!

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