Category: General

Multi-Purpose Buffer

I have designed a small general-purpose buffer that can be used for buffering electrical add-ons to your car from the CANBUS system, so you don’t get Fault Codes.

This buffer can turn a load on or, conversely, turn something off when something else turns on, all without the ECU or Body Module knowing anything about it. It’s simple but quite versatile. Rated at 12V and 10A. Files available in the Download section.

Rain Light Upgrade

The Prototype rain light has been working well for some time, so I have upgraded the design into its final form.

It’s still using 60 LED’s however they are now 3mm instead of 5mm so will now fit into a smaller form factor box which is easier to find. Download available in the Download section. I use PCB Way for my Circuit Boards. (# Not Sponsored)

While I was at it, a made a small adjustment to the flash timer by changing the wire to board connectors from “Push on” type headers to Screw type headers for reliability. I also sourced some .68uF capacitors so the unit now flashes at the designed rate. Download in the available in the download section. I use PCB Way for my Circuit Boards. (# Not Sponsored)

Round One NSW Supersprints

Main Straight SMSP

Round One of the NSW Supersprints was held at Sydney Motorsport Park on the Gardner GP Circuit Sunday the 12th March 2023.

It was My first time at this track in 2 years, first time on any track in 13 months.

Also, the Tyres were 2 years old and past their best, but hey, who cares right?

Well, it turns out I did when I spun on the outlap like a complete NUPTY! Anyway, the first session resulted in the blistering time of 2:02.6 which is roughly 8 seconds a lap SLOWER than my best at this Circuit. AWESOME!

So anyway, by the end I was down to a sort of respectable 1:56.5, but with 2 sessions left to run, the Tyres were completely shot, the exhaust mounts at the rear had Brocken and the pipes were sitting on the defuser and I was knackered, so we called it a day before I put the thing in the Wall.

BIG thanks to Dave from NEWCASTLE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES for prepping the car and monitoring the Tyres and the setup during the course of the day, and also to my Son Jacob for acting as camera man and scribe for Dave. Bring on Round Two ! (And New Tyres)