- Joined
- Nov 3, 2019
- Messages
- 2,232
- RV Year
- 2022
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- London Aire 4551
- RV Length
- 45
- Chassis
- Spartan
- TOW/TOAD
- 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
As I plan to take delivery of my 2022 London Aire very soon, I decided it was time to build by Def Sensor simulator.
The instructions I followed where the original from the quick build (DEF Sensor Simulator – Quick Build – DEF Sensor Simulator)
I had purchased all of the components many months ago, and played a lot with the simulator on a simulated network, but never built one that was designed for the actual production use.
When I went to assemble the arduino DUE to the case, I discovered a problem with the fit. I assume that most people would use some 2 sided tape to get the due to hold in place, which would be fine.
Since I have several projects that will be using the DUE, including my new and improved RV-C control system for lights, shades, tank sensors, and tank flush, I decided that I would take the time design a platform that was purpose built for the case.
This is a view of the case with the weather-proof cable pass thru.
This shows the platform installed.
You will see that the platform is secured to the case with 2 screws.
The platform has 6 stands to keep the DUE board from touching the screws. 2 of those are threaded with a M3 thread to secure the board to the platform.
This shows the DUE screwed to the platform.
I also applied some silicon around each of the wires so that the strands wouldn't work their way loose and become a short circuit. I used a very thick wire (14 awg) which was overkill for the application. Next time I will use a 18awg.
This is the kit ready to be installed as soon as the summer heat kills my DEF head.
The instructions I followed where the original from the quick build (DEF Sensor Simulator – Quick Build – DEF Sensor Simulator)
I had purchased all of the components many months ago, and played a lot with the simulator on a simulated network, but never built one that was designed for the actual production use.
When I went to assemble the arduino DUE to the case, I discovered a problem with the fit. I assume that most people would use some 2 sided tape to get the due to hold in place, which would be fine.
Since I have several projects that will be using the DUE, including my new and improved RV-C control system for lights, shades, tank sensors, and tank flush, I decided that I would take the time design a platform that was purpose built for the case.
This is a view of the case with the weather-proof cable pass thru.
This shows the platform installed.
You will see that the platform is secured to the case with 2 screws.
The platform has 6 stands to keep the DUE board from touching the screws. 2 of those are threaded with a M3 thread to secure the board to the platform.
This shows the DUE screwed to the platform.
I also applied some silicon around each of the wires so that the strands wouldn't work their way loose and become a short circuit. I used a very thick wire (14 awg) which was overkill for the application. Next time I will use a 18awg.
This is the kit ready to be installed as soon as the summer heat kills my DEF head.