R52 New Easy-Up circuit for Cabrios!
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New Easy-Up circuit for Cabrios!
Well, it's actually an easy up / easy down circuit for the R52. We'd had some requests for a control module to make the operation of the convertable top on the R52 easier. Well, we did it.
It goes up behind the header electronics and hooks to both the top and window switches there.
And about 20 seconds of button pushing is replaced by 3 quick taps to close everything up.
A single tap on the appropriate button will stop motion of the top or the windows.
Retail will be $69.95 plus tax, shipping and handling. Put a $69.95 deposit down via PayPal to sales@fes-auto.com and we'll cover shipping and sales tax (for CA residents). We're looking at about 4 weeks till shipments. We have to make the daugter boards for the switches.
When we're in production, the deal is off and it will be back at retail.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!
Matt
It goes up behind the header electronics and hooks to both the top and window switches there.
- A quick double tap on the top open button fully opens the top.
- A quick single tap on the window open button fully opens the windows.
- A quick double tap on the top close button fully closes the top.
- A quick single tap on the window close button fully closes the windows.
And about 20 seconds of button pushing is replaced by 3 quick taps to close everything up.
A single tap on the appropriate button will stop motion of the top or the windows.
Retail will be $69.95 plus tax, shipping and handling. Put a $69.95 deposit down via PayPal to sales@fes-auto.com and we'll cover shipping and sales tax (for CA residents). We're looking at about 4 weeks till shipments. We have to make the daugter boards for the switches.
When we're in production, the deal is off and it will be back at retail.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!
Matt
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Sounding good!
Now my '05 already drops all windows with a single tap but doesn't do any other of the functions your's does. But as awsome as that is, do you think it would be an easy mod of it to get a single tap of top to put it into "sunroof" mode.
* Single tap on top open would be "sunroof" open.
* Double tap on top open would be "full" top down.
Or first double tap "sunroof" then the next double tap would be "full" top.
Or is that how it is working and I'm missreading.
Now my '05 already drops all windows with a single tap but doesn't do any other of the functions your's does. But as awsome as that is, do you think it would be an easy mod of it to get a single tap of top to put it into "sunroof" mode.
* Single tap on top open would be "sunroof" open.
* Double tap on top open would be "full" top down.
Or first double tap "sunroof" then the next double tap would be "full" top.
Or is that how it is working and I'm missreading.
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It's something to think about...
at the company I used to work at, I did a lot of the relationship building with our clients (companies like Intel, Lam, Applied Materials). They'd always want something a bit different than what we were offering. I'd just say "I'll check into it, after all, it's only software!" then I go craap all over the roadmaps of the product groups! I'd tell them "it's only software, what are you biatching about? Don't you want customers?" the person who would complain the most was the product manager of the data connectivity group. He's now my business partner! I'll see what he say....
And Ian, thanks for the comment. We wouldn't have had the opportunity without you letting us do your Auto-Up... Taught us a lot!
Matt
And Ian, thanks for the comment. We wouldn't have had the opportunity without you letting us do your Auto-Up... Taught us a lot!
Matt
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Thanks for letting me input. And I know what you mean about "it's only a software fix" or can't you tweek this to do that; and everyone's idea of how an interface should work is different. I've been a flight simulator tech for 21 years now and from computers to hydraulics to visual systems there's always a another way of getting a task done.
BTW, I am totaly on board with this and very glad you're bringing it.
I'm going to see if I have space where the board will go (I removed my rear view mirror to get rid of front blind spot and put the remote board up in that area).
And a BIG THANKS to all the info you bring to this site. I am truly greatfull for for all the knowledge shared by you and others.
BTW, I am totaly on board with this and very glad you're bringing it.
I'm going to see if I have space where the board will go (I removed my rear view mirror to get rid of front blind spot and put the remote board up in that area).
And a BIG THANKS to all the info you bring to this site. I am truly greatfull for for all the knowledge shared by you and others.
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Talked to the firmware expert...
and yes, it's no problem to make it One Click for the sunroof, next click for the top (or do them both together and have it just do everything at once!).
And you're welcome for all the info! Best way to show appreciation? Order stuff from FES!
Also, these things are really, really small. The brains are based on the Auto Sportplus but there are two really small daughter boards hanging off it to go to the switches....
That should give you an idea of size... There's on of the 5 wire headers as well. We tap into a power line with a Posi-Tap, and the two daughter board go between the switches and the wiring harness. This will take almost no room.
Matt
And you're welcome for all the info! Best way to show appreciation? Order stuff from FES!
Also, these things are really, really small. The brains are based on the Auto Sportplus but there are two really small daughter boards hanging off it to go to the switches....
That should give you an idea of size... There's on of the 5 wire headers as well. We tap into a power line with a Posi-Tap, and the two daughter board go between the switches and the wiring harness. This will take almost no room.
Matt
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Oh, and install
this is a rough outline...
Use a credit card or something else thin and stiff to pry up the edge of the switch module and pop it out.
Unplug harness from top, hook up circuit to switch, plug in harness
Unplug harness for windows, hook up circuit to switch, plug in harness
Use Posi-Tap connector for power.
Use 2 sided high strength sticky tape to hold circuit in place.
Put switch module back.
test it out and live an easier life! (yeah, every one promises that, but FES really delivers!)
Matt
Use a credit card or something else thin and stiff to pry up the edge of the switch module and pop it out.
Unplug harness from top, hook up circuit to switch, plug in harness
Unplug harness for windows, hook up circuit to switch, plug in harness
Use Posi-Tap connector for power.
Use 2 sided high strength sticky tape to hold circuit in place.
Put switch module back.
test it out and live an easier life! (yeah, every one promises that, but FES really delivers!)
Matt
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Some answers...
I'm in. Thanks Ian and Dr. O!!!
If you haven't "hacked" the key/remote part yet, will their be a trade in program when you do, or do you anticipate that being a completely seperate circuit?
I guess we can use this as an "auto up" by tapping the all-window button, so that's cool.
If you haven't "hacked" the key/remote part yet, will their be a trade in program when you do, or do you anticipate that being a completely seperate circuit?
I guess we can use this as an "auto up" by tapping the all-window button, so that's cool.
If anyone has any more questions, feel free to post away or PM me. Or if you want, you can e-mail me at mattr@fes-auto.com
Matt
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Interesting idea. What about stopping the top from going down or up at some point during the cycle? This is an absolute necessity from a safety standpoint as little children or your dog might get in the way during lowering or raising. And, of course, you might forget you put something tall in the back seat and wouldn't want to close on it and damage either the item or the top.
So, can automated top/window down and up be interupted?
So, can automated top/window down and up be interupted?
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Interested, since I had hoped someone to come up with it.
Sounds like a easy mod, once the party is in hand.
Just worried that I need international shipping to Korea and won't have anyone to consult, if I go blank on the installation.
Could you actually show us the installation in pix?
Even a simple "installated" shot would help to encourage me to get one, for the sake of trying.
Sounds like a easy mod, once the party is in hand.
Just worried that I need international shipping to Korea and won't have anyone to consult, if I go blank on the installation.
Could you actually show us the installation in pix?
Even a simple "installated" shot would help to encourage me to get one, for the sake of trying.
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Zustin,
NAM is here for you. If you have any trouble, there will be somebody here to help you. I've pre-ordered, so I'll be one of the first guinnea pigs. If you have trouble with yours, I might be able to help. Of course, Dr O has been around here for a long time, and I'm sure he'll give you whatever help you need.
NAM is here for you. If you have any trouble, there will be somebody here to help you. I've pre-ordered, so I'll be one of the first guinnea pigs. If you have trouble with yours, I might be able to help. Of course, Dr O has been around here for a long time, and I'm sure he'll give you whatever help you need.