garygid
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Perhaps I can help them a bit?
garygid said:Perhaps I can help them a bit?
Thanks, Gary!! I am getting my SOC meter back today--I lent it to a fellow SF BayLEAF for a couple weeks. It was a great confidence builder for him. He was able to make 2 trips to SFO to pick up and drop off guests, while getting an hour charge each time. Made it home with 6 miles to spare (but he didn't say what %charge, LOL). Hopefully I can get some time to install the connector in the next 2 weeks.garygid said:The Logging port can be added to an SOC-Meter. I did mine like this:
(assuming you have the needed hardware)
1. Remove the "lid" (back)
2. un-plug the AVR-CAN board (3 places) and set it safely aside.
3. use the newest Hole Template and mark the 6 holes on the Right End of the box with a awl.
4. carefully drill 1/8 inch holes at the six indicated locations, then drill about nine more near the edges of the "D" slot, to aid in cutting out the slot.
5. using an eXacto knife (or similar), cut the plastic to fit the solder-side of the D-connector.
6. solder the 3 wires (one end on each) as shown in the Logging Port Assembly Instructions (posted on-line)
7. shape the wires
8. get all the plastic "chips" out of the box
9. install the D-connector (2 screws and nuts)
10. re-connect the AVR-CAN board
11. insert the 3 Logging Port wires (as shown)
12. check connections, re-insert the AVR-CAN board into the box, and check connections again
13. re-install the lid
14. test the SOC-Meter, then test Logging
15. some UB-to-RS232 adapters will not work well. A GOOD adapter will not produce "garbage" messages.
garygid said:Perhaps I can help them a bit?
Brightonuk said:I would hope that if they do inlist the help of Garygid they may be inclined to offer a discount to members of this forum?
Exactly! That's why I got mine back. I want to log a 100 mile trip (including hills and bridges) in 3 weeks time. So, I've got to knuckle down and get the connector mod done because I'm not going to have the board out of the case while on the road.garygid said:I am trying to encourage LLLs (Local LEAF Loggers) who will be able to help other Loggers in their area, and gather more helpful data under conditions I do not have available here.
Yes, we are just beginning a bumpy hundred-year journey!
Welcome Aboard.
gascant said:Let us know what features they have (aside from the LCD screen).
Is that a new technical term "gids" ?? We'll have to add that to Wikipediagarygid said:So, for now, I will assume that the 300 "gids" equals 100% is what they are doing, and thus LEAFfan's somewhat low "soc%" readings are explained.
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