Who would like to beta test one of my new voltage regulators?

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I'm interested in one with the battery Sense line vs sensing voltage via the ignition switch.


Honestly, the amphenol is Overkill for me, I'd prefer pigtails and I can put a deustch connector on it, I use them all over the place in my harness
 
TurboGLH said:
I'm interested in one with the battery Sense line vs sensing voltage via the ignition switch.


Honestly, the amphenol is Overkill for me, I'd prefer pigtails and I can put a deustch connector on it, I use them all over the place in my harness
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First out the door is going to be a stock replacement at this point, but I can come back to the improved version if there's enough demand.

Paperwork is getting more and more complicated. Getting an LLC set up was an easy fill in the blank deal and $100. The IRS was pretty straightforward to contact, along with the state department of revenue. But local business licensing has required more paperwork than everything else put together, and I still haven't finished.
 
MadScientistMat said:
First out the door is going to be a stock replacement at this point, but I can come back to the improved version if there's enough demand.

Paperwork is getting more and more complicated. Getting an LLC set up was an easy fill in the blank deal and $100. The IRS was pretty straightforward to contact, along with the state department of revenue. But local business licensing has required more paperwork than everything else put together, and I still haven't finished.
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I'd also be interested in a kit of parts or a PCB and BOM that I assemble myself. I have pretty bad voltage drop between the battery, ign switch and the VR currently.

If you're interested in a low run of just PCBs or want to sell a dev. PCB let me know, I'll pay whatever a fair price is.
 
I still have two of the AT connector regulators assembled. If you're OK with the problems with the potting compound (keep it away from water; I'm pretty sure it will leak!) and want to test it, PM me with your address and I'll send you one of them.
 
The local zoning board does not like the idea of making electronics for sale at home. It appears that having them made at a local contract manufacturer may work but would force this project to start a couple steps further along than I originally planned. Looking into this further...
 
MadScientistMat said:
The local zoning board does not like the idea of making electronics for sale at home. It appears that having them made at a local contract manufacturer may work but would force this project to start a couple steps further along than I originally planned. Looking into this further...
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How did you find that out?
 
Applying for a business license. Interestingly they didn't reject the application and instead asked me to make corrections and resubmit it.
 
Bringing this thread back from the dead because I have a new batch of regulator to test. These are direct fit (although not stock appearing) adjustable replacements for the factory regulator used with dual field alternators. PM me if you are interested.
 

I'd like to test one for one of my 67 Barracudas. I have a dual field alternator already so it should be easy. I worked as a microchip engineer for 35 years so I can give you proper feedback. I should have no problem wiring it in.
 
I was the very first to say I'd try one. No answer, no response. No nuthin. Mine works good anyway.
 
My apologies - this project had a lot of twists and turns, and I wasn't sure who was initially interested still was at a good point to test one. If you still want one, PM me your address and I'll get one out to you.
 
Here's a picture of the new batch. The production ones will look slightly different - the red part will be black, the connector will be molded instead of 3d printed, and the potting will be black instead of clear. But I hope to use this same overall design, including printing the circuit traces directly on aluminum for heat sinking.

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Wow, WELL DONE! Sorry I didn't go back and re-read. That appears to be 70 and up style? For elec ignition?
I'm your huckleberry :thumbsup:
 
Correct, it's the 1970 and later style. Right now I have the last one reserved, but there may be a few more prototypes made. I'm working with the contract manufacturer to resolve a few questions about how some of the features in the prototype may need to change to be more practical in mass production.
 
Designed for elec ign?
MadScientistMat said:
Correct, it's the 1970 and later style. Right now I have the last one reserved, but there may be a few more prototypes made. I'm working with the contract manufacturer to resolve a few questions about how some of the features in the prototype may need to change to be more practical in mass production.
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It holds voltage in a very narrow band and will work with virtually any ignition system you want. I'm running the first prototype on my EFI installation and have been recording my battery voltage.
 
Update: These are green lit for production and should be ready to ship sometime in June!
 
Is the "race" version still in the works Matt?
 
Yes. The race version and the early single field regulators are planned.
 
Pawned said:
I would be willing to test one for you. But it will need to handle ambient temperatures of as high as 125° F.
a 1971 Duster 318-4
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I am pretty sure I told you I would be interested, or are my temperatures too hot for it
 
Pawned said:
I am pretty sure I told you I would be interested, or are my temperatures too hot for it
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Sorry I missed that one. The preproduction prototypes were indeed rated for that temperature with the 3d printed connector being the limit on upper temperature. Production ones will be rated for more than 250 degrees.
 
So you do have plans for the early A regulators?
 
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