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Posted: 10/28/2021 9:40:52 PM EDT
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Mechanical or solid state? I have a few solid state ones but haven't yet put them into use but I'm curious how well they hold up. It seems like for such a rough environment as that they might be ideal.
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Posted: 10/28/2021 9:41:42 PM EDT
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Why not just buy a SPod and make your own interface to trigger the relays?
ETA: even something like this, then make the interface work for you. Save you a lot of screwing around. https://www.roughcountry.com/mlc6-multiple-light-controller-70962.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlOmLBhCHARIsAGiJg7nwb-BEcqaAYCHzIMJIe_HXEgKoC_n8EPRJiZaKHpQ7M8FoiVFi7SQaAr_4EALw_wcB |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 9:48:39 PM EDT
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I would prefer wire over a PCB for that amount of current. Lots of ready-made stuff out there. Just an example...
https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Salon-Mount-Power-Interface-Module/dp/B07CW961SL ETA: I would use individual relays on a DIN rail. That way, I could add more later. |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 9:53:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would prefer wire over a PCB for that amount of current. Lots of ready-made stuff out there. Just an example... https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Salon-Mount-Power-Interface-Module/dp/B07CW961SL ETA: I would use individual relays on a DIN rail. That way, I could add more later. DIN rail isn't exactly immune to vibration. |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 10:09:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DIN rail isn't exactly immune to vibration. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I would prefer wire over a PCB for that amount of current. Lots of ready-made stuff out there. Just an example... https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Salon-Mount-Power-Interface-Module/dp/B07CW961SL ETA: I would use individual relays on a DIN rail. That way, I could add more later. DIN rail isn't exactly immune to vibration. Nothing is. But if you mean that relays won't stay on a DIN rail, I disagree. |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 10:09:28 PM EDT
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I did it in my dually for accessories.
Fused terminals, relays, and a ground strap. https://youtu.be/BvFHA1xY10w My favorite reference video. Then all you need is the trigger mechanism/switch This is my build at least the older iteration https://www.caraudio.com/threads/2013-silverado-3500hd.598312/ |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 10:10:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mechanical or solid state? I have a few solid state ones but haven't yet put them into use but I'm curious how well they hold up. It seems like for such a rough environment as that they might be ideal. I would actually go solid state. Not sure if I'd use high side MOSFETs with gate drivers or fully integrated high side drivers with adjustable current output. I have to order boards 5 at a time anyway, so I'll likely make up all 5. I could carry one as a spare if I really wanted to. If I really wanted to I could put a small microcontroller in there and have single push buttons for all the circuits. |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 10:29:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nothing is. But if you mean that relays won't stay on a DIN rail, I disagree. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I would prefer wire over a PCB for that amount of current. Lots of ready-made stuff out there. Just an example... https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Salon-Mount-Power-Interface-Module/dp/B07CW961SL ETA: I would use individual relays on a DIN rail. That way, I could add more later. DIN rail isn't exactly immune to vibration. Nothing is. But if you mean that relays won't stay on a DIN rail, I disagree. Oh yeah, a relay wouldn't fall out. But I have had DIN rail terminal blocks loosen up just from 100hp motor and pump vibration. Had to remote mount the control panel. |
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Posted: 10/29/2021 11:32:41 AM EDT
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Quoted: To keep everything neat and organized, I want the wiring for accessories to have an OEM Esq style. The Honda accessory PCB only gives 5 amps per light accessory, is just for their accessories, runs power through the rocker switches, just not ideal. So I'm going to design my own. I'll have a PCB made custom, but I need input as to what circuits and how many amps I should give them. The switches will operate relays, not carry the load. Known accessories I'll have: Cab Heater Light bar forward Smaller light bars side and rear Rocker lights 2 way radio POwer port, probably Big stuff like the winch will have it's own wiring Any other thoughts? I just use 30Amp and 20Amp relays from Oriely's or Napa. In the Polaris ranger there's a couple of predrilled spots for the relays with the tabs. |
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Posted: 10/29/2021 12:46:04 PM EDT
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Looking at stuff for this, I think I'll go with a switch bank like this one:
I'll 3D print a case/mount for it to mount to the dash probably. The traditional place to put switches in the Pioneer 700 will be occupied by heater ducts. Notice the PCB relay/fuse layout in this product, this is what I'll be doing, but sized to suit my needs: |
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Posted: 11/1/2021 4:40:13 PM EDT
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My favorite high side drivers: OOS
My second favorite high side drivers: OOS My favorite PCB mount relays: OOS My favorite PCB mount wire connectors: Yup, OOS You may be seeing a pattern here... I guess waterproof relays and switch block it is 
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Posted: 11/2/2021 8:09:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My favorite high side drivers: OOS My second favorite high side drivers: OOS My favorite PCB mount relays: OOS My favorite PCB mount wire connectors: Yup, OOS You may be seeing a pattern here... I guess waterproof relays and switch block it is 
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Posted: 11/2/2021 11:54:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're overcomplicating it? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My favorite high side drivers: OOS My second favorite high side drivers: OOS My favorite PCB mount relays: OOS My favorite PCB mount wire connectors: Yup, OOS You may be seeing a pattern here... I guess waterproof relays and switch block it is  Well, yeah
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Posted: 2/22/2022 7:14:30 PM EDT
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I usually just buy a Rowe Electronics PDM60
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