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Dan posted:

With this project now nearing completion I will be looking for willing BETA testers for this ULA replacement module.

By requesting to enroll in the BETA program you agree to the following:

1. You understand this is a module still in the testing process and that it may or may not function as specified.

2. Using this module in your C5 is entirely at your own risk. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the module works as specified, C5owners.com will not be held responsible for your use of this module in your C5.

BETA SOFTWARE DISCLAIMER
THE BETA SOFTWARE LICENSED HEREUNDER, PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS BETA TESTING LICENSE IS TO OBTAIN FEEDBACK ON SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF DEFECTS. THE LICENSEE IS ADVISED TO USE CAUTION AND NOT TO RELY IN ANY WAY ON THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS.

Please read the project documentation before continuing further.

If you agree to the above and want to participate then register your interest below.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 22/04/2013 18:52:12

mobo posted:

Count me in Dan, I've been waiting for ages for something like this. what do I need to do?
posted on: 22/04/2013 19:55:43

Dan posted:

Count me in Dan, I've been waiting for ages for something like this. what do I need to do?

No probs mate, just send me your address in a PM and I'll post one out to you.

What you will need to do is purchase an Arduino Nano V3 which are usually about £11 on ebay, download the software (which I'll post a link to shortly) and using the Arduino development environment (free from arduino.cc), compile and upload it to you're Arduino.

Follow the instructions here for uploading the software to the Nano and installing the module in the C5 POD.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 23/04/2013 07:35:11

Dan posted:

2 boards left, register your interest below if you're interested.
posted on: 23/04/2013 07:40:17

dave posted:

ill have the other two plz dan ill send 1 two my mate save you posting cheers
posted on: 23/04/2013 08:18:03

Dan posted:

Hi Dave,

ill have the other two plz dan ill send 1 two my mate save you posting cheers

Sorry, only 1 per member, I'll get one posted out to you if you can PM me your address again?


Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 23/04/2013 12:07:42

Dan posted:

Thanks Dave/Mobo, will get these posted off to you today/tomorrow.

Remember when you receive them to follow the instructions on the project page and feedback your experiences here.

JUST 1 LEFT, APPLY BELOW

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 23/04/2013 12:24:43

dave posted:

What could go wrong ?
posted on: 24/04/2013 07:53:19

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi there Dan if you have any ULAs for testing please keep me in mind (C5 enthusiest restorer) Thanks Chas
posted on: 24/04/2013 08:09:40

Dan posted:

What could go wrong ?

It's been tested in one 12V C5 and works fine, however for different C5s of different configurations it should also be fine but as I cant verify every possible configuration myself...

Like I say in the documentation page, if you follow the instructions correctly, install the arduino/adapter correctly and have the drive wheel off the ground when you first install it/test it you will be fine.

Part of the joys of being a BETA tester


Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 24/04/2013 08:12:36

Dan posted:

Hello there Chas,

please keep me in mind (C5 enthusiest restorer) Thanks Chas

Sure, if you can send me your address in a PM and I'll get one made up and posted to you probably tomorrow or Friday.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 24/04/2013 08:24:16

Dan posted:

Just to ensure those testing this board understand what I will be providing. I will be posting out the custom PCB with resistors, header pins soldered ready to go.

I will not be including the Arduino, these must be purchased separately and added to the PCB when you receive it. The Arduino Nano can be purchased for about £11 from Ebay.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 24/04/2013 08:34:24

dave posted:

Cheers dan I'll get 1 ordered
posted on: 24/04/2013 11:40:35

dave posted:

Is this the one on ebay 161013230069
posted on: 24/04/2013 11:53:22

Dan posted:

Is this the one on ebay 161013230069

Yes that's the one, good find, it's cheaper than the one I found

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161013230069
posted on: 24/04/2013 15:13:46

Dan posted:

Right then, that's all 3 boards taken. Mobo, Dave & Sinclair C5 Chas
posted on: 24/04/2013 15:48:15

mobo posted:

Right then, that's all 3 boards taken. Mobo, Dave & Sinclair C5 Chas

thanks dan, can't wait to test it. Have got the arduino on order.
posted on: 24/04/2013 15:55:21

Guest posted:

Hi, if there are any more to come can you put me down for one. Beta or V1. taa.
posted on: 24/04/2013 18:19:59

Dan posted:

Hi Marra,

put me down for one. Beta or V1. taa.

Yeah it will be V1 I'm afraid, the test boards are all taken. For anyone else interested in the final product can you register your interest here so I have an idea of how many boards to order when the time comes?


Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 24/04/2013 18:28:14

Guest posted:

I will likely to have 2 .. yep, greedy I know.
posted on: 24/04/2013 18:45:08

dave posted:

Hey marra is. That my turnip I see ?
posted on: 24/04/2013 23:25:46

Guest posted:

Hey marra is. That my turnip I see ?



You need to word things more clearly as folk will wonder . Yep the guts from 'MY' Turnip will be sent to you of course, you can have the slower version of whats to come. Anyway its late so get to bed you tart.
posted on: 24/04/2013 23:31:32

Dan posted:

Boards, with the necessary header pins/resistors soldered on I'll be selling for £10 each.

That will be the board only (including resistors/header pins etc), no Arduino Nano.

Or for those posting informative and detailed projects in the Your Projects section on the forum I'll dish them out (fully assembled) for free

I will likely to have 2 .. yep, greedy I know.

You can have has many as you like mate I'm not sure how much interest there will be.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 25/04/2013 05:17:15

dave posted:

Thanks marra I'm waiting to put the gear in the black c5 I've got wot I'm using at a flower pot at the moment and I'm not joking the boss hates it lol
posted on: 25/04/2013 18:11:43

dave posted:

Were do you download the codes for the nano chip plz dan had a look cant find it ?
posted on: 26/04/2013 13:03:29

Dan posted:

Were do you download the codes for the nano chip plz dan had a look cant find it ?

Sorry yeah just uploaded it to the site now. Click below to download.
posted on: 26/04/2013 15:05:31

Dan posted:

Let us know if you need any info. on how to upload the program to Arduino.

Follow the steps here to get started:

http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage

Then try to run the "Blink" sample program that comes with Arduino, this switches the Arduino LED on/off in a loop and allows you to actually see that everything is okay with your Arduino.

When you receive the board follow the instructions here and slot the Arduino into the top of the board.

It can be a tight fit when trying to put the POD lid back on and on my Nano I have cut off the 6 ICSP pins as they're not needed for this project.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 26/04/2013 15:16:17

dave posted:

Thanks for that mate waiting for nano chip to come
posted on: 26/04/2013 15:25:38

dave posted:

The postie just drop the board off mate its a work of art but he didn't drop the nano off can't wait to give it a try
posted on: 27/04/2013 10:09:38

Dan posted:

The postie just drop the board off mate its a work of art

Cool, glad it got there in one piece The board itself is quite simple, its the Arduino that makes the whole thing work, you'll have to let us know when you get the nano.
posted on: 27/04/2013 10:19:45

dave posted:

The nano is on its way ordered it thurday will let you now if you do a touch beta board for testing put me down for one
posted on: 27/04/2013 10:39:35

Dan posted:

The nano is on its way ordered it thurday will let you now if you do a touch beta board for testing put me down for one


I think I'll be re-designing the C5 touch, not sure about it's suitability as a beta project as it will involve stripping out all the original wiring and putting in a lot of new stuff.

I'll create a new thread for it when I'm in a position to, there's a long way to go before then.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 28/04/2013 19:16:13

dave posted:

Just got in from work nano is here
posted on: 29/04/2013 15:53:52

dave posted:

Done the nano got compiling errors think its done it now try it tomorrow afterwork its in the pod fingers crossed
posted on: 29/04/2013 19:23:58

Dan posted:

Done the nano got compiling errors think its done it now try it tomorrow afterwork its in the pod fingers crossed


Yeah there shouldn't be any compiler errors. Just ensure you select Tools->Board->Arduino Nano w/ ATMega328 and the correct COM port and it will compile and upload fine.

What version of the Arduino compiler are you using? V1.0.1 is the one I'm using, I don't think it will work on versions < V1.0.0.
posted on: 29/04/2013 19:36:27

dave posted:

Did it a couple of times at the end it said upload complete I'll try after work if it won't work I'll try that version you said let you no tomorrow mate gettin late and up. Athalf 4 lol
posted on: 29/04/2013 19:45:43

dave posted:

Right dan had it on the c 5 mate and guess what it works only trouble I've got is I've got 1 green block on motor side and the two on the outside battery side works what do we do now ? Had motor spinning for over 3 mins and motor temp moved up
posted on: 30/04/2013 16:51:02

Dan posted:

Hi Dave,

I've got 1 green block on motor side

So that's the left side? That's now the temp gauge, should be 2 green bars when its cold and then change to a single green, then yellow, then red etc as the temperature goes up. Did you see that happen when you had the motor engaged?

two on the outside battery side works
Does the right side (battery level) work then, do you get a full display of LEDs if your battery is full?

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 30/04/2013 18:12:54

dave posted:

Battery side fine motor side both leds on both ends light up and 1 green to the left
posted on: 30/04/2013 19:01:14

Dan posted:

both leds on both ends light up and 1 green to the left

Ah that's fine then, the 2 LEDs on both ends (yellow) are always on anyway on the C5, the module only has control of the inner 5 LEDs (2 green, 1 middle yellow, 2 red).
posted on: 30/04/2013 19:13:27

dave posted:

So wot do you want me to do now ? If you want me to take for a spin I'll av to used my 24 v one and put a control box and pod on so it will be weekend before I can rebuild it the 1 I put on is the one if chas was interested in doing up got indicators and mirrors on don't fancy messing about with it lol
posted on: 30/04/2013 19:28:36

Dan posted:

I'll av to used my 24 v one

Yep by all means take it for a spin though I doubt it will work with 24v. On a 24v C5 does the pod still receive 12v?

posted on: 01/05/2013 05:11:32

dave posted:

how's the other 2 getting on any news ? Wot happens now ?
posted on: 01/05/2013 16:15:07

Dan posted:

how's the other 2 getting on any news ? Wot happens now ?


Not heard anything yet from mobo/chas.

As for what happens now, nothing, that's it (until you're able to take it for a spin in a c5). Use it when a ULA goes bang. I'll give you a BETA tester medal.

Thanks for the info you've posted so far. I'm going to go ahead and get some more made up and sell them on this site.
posted on: 01/05/2013 17:00:47

dave posted:

That's funny dan I'll take the 24v kit off and put it back two 12 v and take for a spin if it gos bang I'll av the touch c5 lol email marra texted him last nite said great I'll have 2 and I'll have 1 mate
posted on: 01/05/2013 18:30:00

Dan posted:

said great I'll have 2 and I'll have 1 mate

That's great when the boards turn up (sometime next week hopefully) I'll build them and then let you know.
posted on: 03/05/2013 17:14:51

dave posted:

Cheers mate keep up the good work
posted on: 03/05/2013 20:20:59

Dan posted:

I managed to get out on the C5 with the POD ULA mod and did about 6 miles with it with the motor pretty much constantly on and it all seemed to work fine.

The only thing that let me down was the chain tensioner constantly falling off, I can't wait to get chas's tensioner on there

I managed to get the left display (which now measures motor temperature) into the middle (yellow) LED so it did get warm on-top of the fact it was quite a warm day here on the south coast

By the end of the trip the battery was getting flat and the right-LED display started dropping which all seems good.

Here's a pic from the Isle of Portland, Dorset:

posted on: 06/05/2013 19:19:21

dave posted:

Looks. Like you you live in a nice bit of england mate

posted on: 06/05/2013 20:08:41

Dan posted:

Looks. Like you you live in a nice bit of england mate

Yep its great for interesting C5 shots, and the visiting tourists seem to like taking pictures of it when I'm out and about

These ula pod boards are ready now, I sent you a PM if you still need one.

For anyone else who wants one, the price is £10 for the board (not including the Arduino), though for £22 I'll buy an Arduino, upload the program to it and send it to you with the board, all ready to go.

Thanks!

Dan
posted on: 07/05/2013 18:12:05

dave posted:

Are you putting them on ebay ?
posted on: 09/05/2013 06:53:58

Dan posted:

Are you putting them on ebay ?


Hi Dave,

The remainder may end up on ebay at some point, but for now I'm keeping hold of them for my own C5's.

Thanks,

Dan
posted on: 09/05/2013 12:16:11

dave posted:

Good luck with the sale on ebay mate
posted on: 11/05/2013 16:19:45

dave posted:

I think they are I've 2 and work fine
posted on: 14/05/2013 20:41:51

dave posted:

Did you hear off chas and mobo did they get there's up and running ?
posted on: 17/05/2013 19:51:37

Dan posted:

Did you hear off chas and mobo did they get there's up and running ?

No not yet. TBH think its been tested plenty and works well. I just wanted feedback from other users C5's
posted on: 18/05/2013 06:11:05

Dan posted:

[quote=radiomarty;1134]Hi Dan - Are these still available ? - I have four working PODS with duff ULA chips - love to try one of these out -Marty[/quote]

Ah sorry, Chas took the last 4 of these boards off me the other week. I haven't got any left, maybe someone out there will part with theirs or you can contact Chas, though I think he's got just as many broken ULA chips as you

I may get another batch of the boards ordered in the future, it's just the cost of printing the pcb's is too high for small batches.
posted on: 21/09/2013 17:29:48

dave posted:

Marty I've a spare board but you will have to get a nano
posted on: 21/09/2013 18:08:04
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