Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch

eflyguy · 10-20-2013, 04:29 PM

I'd like to eliminate the lever under the seat and change to a switch on the dash. As the great big lever just activates two reed switches, I wouldn't think this would be difficult. Before I engineer my own solution, are there any kits out there that do this?
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yurtle · 10-20-2013, 04:47 PM

Do you have a series or sepex?

10-20-2013, 05:15 PM

link ---> http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Reversing_Contactors.html

Marathon Man · 10-20-2013, 05:17 PM

Him saying two reed switches most likely mean it's a dcs which is sepex

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sportcoupe · 10-20-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

link ---> http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Reversing_Contactors.html

Not needed for a DCS cart

yurtle · 10-20-2013, 05:52 PM

Concur. That's why I asked. Likely he has "micro-switches" not "reed switches".

yurtle · 10-20-2013, 05:54 PM

Of course, if you really wanted to, there's no reason you can't replace a microswitch with a contactor.

If it ain't broke, it just don't have enough features.

scottyb · 10-20-2013, 06:33 PM

For your DCS cart all you need is a DPDT rocker switch. You can use a PDS in dash set up or a down by your knee CC set up.

eflyguy · 10-20-2013, 09:08 PM

Sorry, it's DCS. Two micro-switches activated by an over-sized mechanical lever..

So no kits, just wire my own DPDT switch?

I want to set it up so there's a blinking LED when in reverse. I have disconnected the "reverse warning sounder"..
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yurtle · 10-21-2013, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eflyguy

I want to set it up so there's a blinking LED when in reverse. I have disconnected the "reverse warning sounder"..
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I reconnected my backup beeper after a "not-near" miss (crash). You can mute it. Of course, you can have an "idiot light". not sure how to make it blink, but that's where Google is your friend.

10-20-2013, 04:29 PM	#1
eflyguy Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marietta, GA (USA) Posts: 368	Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch I'd like to eliminate the lever under the seat and change to a switch on the dash. As the great big lever just activates two reed switches, I wouldn't think this would be difficult. Before I engineer my own solution, are there any kits out there that do this? ..a

10-20-2013, 04:47 PM	#2
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch Do you have a series or sepex?

10-20-2013, 05:15 PM	#3
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch link ---> http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Reversing_Contactors.html
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10-20-2013, 05:52 PM	#6
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch Concur. That's why I asked. Likely he has "micro-switches" not "reed switches".

10-20-2013, 05:54 PM	#7
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch Of course, if you really wanted to, there's no reason you can't replace a microswitch with a contactor. If it ain't broke, it just don't have enough features.

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10-20-2013, 05:17 PM	#4
Marathon Man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: brooksville fl Posts: 412	Him saying two reed switches most likely mean it's a dcs which is sepex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

10-20-2013, 06:33 PM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch For your DCS cart all you need is a DPDT rocker switch. You can use a PDS in dash set up or a down by your knee CC set up.

10-20-2013, 09:08 PM	#9
eflyguy Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marietta, GA (USA) Posts: 368	Re: Getting rid of mechanical F/R switch Sorry, it's DCS. Two micro-switches activated by an over-sized mechanical lever.. So no kits, just wire my own DPDT switch? I want to set it up so there's a blinking LED when in reverse. I have disconnected the "reverse warning sounder".. ..a

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