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  • Peter KG6LSEPeter KG6LSE Posts: 1,383
    edited 2010-10-29 17:53
    P!-Ro wrote: »
    --my stove is pure mechanical and wouldn't care if it blew me up--
    I like it better that way.

    and if it Frags your SOL but so is everyone else around you .

    "tsar bomba " anyone ??
    Update ::::



    I fixed the De-fog issue with a better system to clean the visor and I am adding a "chemlight" pocket to it for visibilty .. some time I need to intergrate a better audio mix system to let me have Audio I/O and a system to mute Ipod with a phone call ( ducking) and the same if there is a person whom wants to talk to me

    duel LM 386 Intercom is on order I think ..
    I also need to make a better Comms carrier .
    I did how ever install a Backup batt system.
    the backup packis 3 LiPoly cells at 1.9 AH total at 10.8 V total . there recharable but I am useug them as a semi one time .not for day to day use .. there imbeeded in to the helemt to be safe but reliable backup for the FAN only . the pack is for life not comfort..
  • Peter KG6LSEPeter KG6LSE Posts: 1,383
    edited 2010-11-12 07:10
    OK Great news I found a COTS soution to my fan/ heater module

    CAR HEATER !! whoohoo ! the 180 watt sucker I saw at here
    http://www.amazon.com/ThermTec-Road-Worthy-Portable-Heater/dp/B000BU7BG0 with some serious down clocking might do the job . I reckon it will fit the top of the helmet just right too. Ill need to mod the case ..


    Now I know 180 W is a oven but this is where the stamp can shine !
    I can set a MAX val it will never go over .

    Loads of PWM to cut that sucker back .way back Max of maby 20W or less well see .

    but Il be keepin the fan on full tilt .

    now to find some $$$ for it ..
  • ElectricAyeElectricAye Posts: 4,561
    edited 2010-11-12 07:35
    ...
    Now I know 180 W is a oven but this is where the stamp can shine !
    I can set a MAX val it will never go over .
    .....

    Never? Well, I sure hope you're putting some fuses on these things and a quick way to disconnect it. If you have a software bug, you don't want to get fried alive in your suit or have it catch on fire.
  • Peter KG6LSEPeter KG6LSE Posts: 1,383
    edited 2010-11-12 07:51
    believe me there will be more fuses and cut outs then in a 747 .


    on the heating core a 130* coffee maker cut out ( one time )
    a 8 A fuse . so if Mr PWM Mosfet is stuck on high for more then a few sec it will blow .

    and there is a master Estop on teh suit areddy.. the cord from the batt pack .

    the only part In the suit besides me that can melt easy is the Vinil Visor .

    My main worry is if it usess a PTC Core . It it does then It will attemt to reg it self and make the PWM Stamp unhappy with the feed back loop .
    .............

    Mind I may never use the Heater Idea cause so far My system I have installed is more then enough ..

    Right now I lack the motavation to write the full BS2 code to run it .

    so its on simple fan PWM ..

    One of thease days Ill need to put on a pot of coffee and put my code idea to life .

    I need a BS2 .
    Serial P-lax LCD.
    The heater.
    and some code ..
  • Peter KG6LSEPeter KG6LSE Posts: 1,383
    edited 2010-12-19 07:19
    ITS DONE !!!

    I have not added any fancy MCU to make it display or control anything but I may never need to .
    I just don't have the time or funds right now with college in full swing ..
    just as it is 'fan on "I am reading a inside temp of 60 to 70 *F while its -10 outside .
    and Iam comfy ! VERY comfy
    this to me is a complete success ..
    VIDEO in HD
  • David GDavid G Posts: 9
    edited 2010-12-20 07:09
    Congratulations Peter. A job well done. Just in time for the big freeze.

    Dave G
  • Peter KG6LSEPeter KG6LSE Posts: 1,383
    edited 2011-05-16 09:14
    I have a Update for the ACES

    It WILL gain a parallax brain this weekend !
    Cause the Blower now draws to much current as its a HUGE blower . but I wanted a big one so I can flush the suit if need be .
    but it needs to now be PWM'ed to a resonable normal run speed so a BS1 may be a ticket to ride ..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHeLQ04lGsM Video

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    Its On it way to Ken today !
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