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Probably not a kit. If anyone wants to tackle this project, I'll be happy to help.
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Controlling Cruise Control Module
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I've watched the vid. Wow, your a total geek Tim 
So how are you going to arm and disarm the system. I never knew the actuator had a clutch, but makes sense. I'm sure the clutch is disengaged when you turn off the main switch too, it feels like you get that same instant drop. So what about incorporating the clutch circuit into whatever kind of switch youll use to power it up just to simplify things? Where will you mount the controls?
So how are you going to arm and disarm the system. I never knew the actuator had a clutch, but makes sense. I'm sure the clutch is disengaged when you turn off the main switch too, it feels like you get that same instant drop. So what about incorporating the clutch circuit into whatever kind of switch youll use to power it up just to simplify things? Where will you mount the controls?
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Forgot to update this thread! I finished the controller project, and packaged the electronics into a small project box from Radioshack. It works great. The main rocker switch arms the system, and the clutch engagement is tied into the potentiometer (which also has a built-in on-off switch). I added a couple LEDs for status lights. I just leave the potentiometer set at a ~1500rpm idle, and activate with the rocker switch. You can infinitely adjust the idle speed by twisting the pot, if you need to.
So far, I've used it when running the winch, and also when sitting parked while using the A/C. With the A/C going, that modded fan clutch (15k fluid) really roars at ~1200-1300rpm and keeps the inside ice cold.
Mounted it just in front of the "useless" cupholder, below the dash.
So far, I've used it when running the winch, and also when sitting parked while using the A/C. With the A/C going, that modded fan clutch (15k fluid) really roars at ~1200-1300rpm and keeps the inside ice cold.
Mounted it just in front of the "useless" cupholder, below the dash.
Very cool, Tim. I really like the use of the PID algorithm for controlling the motor. What are you using for the feedback signal? Also, I don't recognize the microcontroller. It doesn't look like a Arduino.
Tim , How is this still working and do you have a parts list and sources for them ? ps your PM is full. Thanks, Mike
Thanks for bumping this thread, I had no idea anyone tried this.
This gives me in idea.... Oh crap! here I go again.
This gives me in idea.... Oh crap! here I go again.