CNC Ashtray switch cover!

[asdasc]

It's funny, I was trying to also figure out what switches I would need. I can't think of one. Maybe if we all installed power windows and locks? It is easy to do from my end to build up one prototype and test out, I could even use a cardboard cover short term. I can do it one of two ways:
1: include the relays on the PC board and mount them under the cover
or
2: just put the relay drivers on the PCB and provide those wires out and you can wire them into your own relays.

Is 4 the right number? I can add as many as you want, but 4 is nice and easy.
How do you want to actuate them? with a magnet or with a piece of metal? I like the idea of using a magnet to actuate it, but then you have the concern of losing the magnet. Another easy way to do it on my end would be to actuate it with a steel piece. Put the steel piece over the sensor and the relay turns on (or off, just as easy), pull the steel away and it turns off.
Where these are usually used is for like door handle latches, or also it is commonly used for wheel speed sensors for ABS, camshaft, crank shaft, transmission speed sensors, the PRNDL position sensors for automatics, etc.

[baronbors]

Originally Posted by GT Tim Asdacs that sounds interesting.I would do it just to have it.I don't have a clue what I need switches for but I am sure I can figure something out.Thanks Tim

A couple that come to mind- how about a ignition cut off switch on a relay- magnet over the switch- ignition works, no magnet no start. I would probably use a switch like that for my GT

[asdasc]

Interesting, sort of a hidden security feature?
I am having difficulty trying to figure out mechanically we would set it up so that whatever is there won't fall on the floor when you go around a fast corner or stop fast, in turn shutting off all the relays. One nice thing about a toggle switch, you always know where it is.
I always had hoped to use it to 'shave' the door handles off a car. Put a magnet in the right place and a solonoid would magically unlatch the door. You could keep a magnet on your key chain.

[wrangler]

Originally Posted by asdasc I always had hoped to use it to 'shave' the door handles off a car. Put a magnet in the right place and a solonoid would magically unlatch the door. You could keep a magnet on your key chain.

But if you're going to add a shave kit, why not just use the key chain remote that comes with it? Press a button as you walk up to your car and it's open and waiting for you.

[asdasc]

True. So, anybody got any ideas on how to make this work? Or better yet, why? Maybe I got things off thread with the hidden switches idea. It was going pretty well with conventional toggle switchs.

[Tru-Craft]

Originally Posted by baronbors A couple that come to mind- how about a ignition cut off switch on a relay- magnet over the switch- ignition works, no magnet no start. I would probably use a switch like that for my GT

Hey, thats a great idea! Hidden security switch is always a good way to slow the car theives down!
What else can we magically turn on and off?
I don't want power windows or locks on my GT, but there has to be something.
Lyle

[GT Tim]

Lyle I was wondering if you ever came up with something?

[Tru-Craft]

Originally Posted by GT Tim Lyle I was wondering if you ever came up with something?

I have it drawn in ACAD. Not sure what to do with it!?
Only a few people are interested, so wont be worth making.