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Old 03-25-2011, 09:19 AM   #1
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Default Switching PDS drive modes

I don't recall where on here that I read someone that used an external switch to change Controller program modes on a PDS cart???

Anyone here do this? Can these modes be switched on the fly so to speak?

It would be nice if I could have the "Freedom" mode and the wife a slower mode with regen......

I've got the whole cart apart and now would be the time to do this.

A switch on the dash?
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Old 03-25-2011, 09:41 AM   #2
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Default Re: Switching PDS drive modes

Member Andy4639 sells a switchable setup for PDS carts.
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Old 03-25-2011, 09:56 AM   #3
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Member Andy4639 sells a switchable setup for PDS carts.
Thanks Gorno but really wasn't looking to buy anything as I'm quite savvy when it comes to electrical "stuff".

I was just wondering if the program modes can be switched on the "fly" or if they only take effect after a power down, then power up of the controller.

I have ample "stuff" to implement this if need be depending on how many modes I wish to employ. I know the wiring of the "chip" and can work as many combo's as I feel practical. Some I'll likely never use so I won't bother, or not....depends.
Maybe use a BCD switch on the dash.....or just a simple rocker, or two...

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Old 03-25-2011, 10:27 AM   #4
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Default Re: Switching PDS drive modes

I am considering setting my cart up with a simple run/tow switch and a freedom chip. Sort of a 'high/low' switch. A run/tow switch is a 2 pole switch so the freedom 2 wire chip can be interrupted on the fly.... as you say. Maybe Andy will give us some in site here on how these work?
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Old 03-26-2011, 09:25 AM   #5
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I am considering setting my cart up with a simple run/tow switch and a freedom chip. Sort of a 'high/low' switch. A run/tow switch is a 2 pole switch so the freedom 2 wire chip can be interrupted on the fly.... as you say. Maybe Andy will give us some in site here on how these work?
This is what I came up with. I hope the schematic is readable. I opted for just a rocker to make "MILD HILL" active for the wife and "FREEDOM" for me....
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Old 03-26-2011, 10:23 AM   #6
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Default Re: Switching PDS drive modes

Are you going to tag the switch 'his' & 'hers' ?

I am thinking 'Hi ~ Low' on mine ...
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Are you going to tag the switch 'his' & 'hers' ?

I am thinking 'Hi ~ Low' on mine ...
Wouldn't matter as she'll find a way to get it in the wrong position anyways...
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Default Re: Switching PDS drive modes

My understanding of the PDS system is the controller must power down to make the switch. You stop, switch to TOW, select your PDS profile, switch back to Run, and carry on driving.
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My understanding of the PDS system is the controller must power down to make the switch. You stop, switch to TOW, select your PDS profile, switch back to Run, and carry on driving.
Hmm, if so then I need to rethink how I'm going to do this.....Maybe a momentary on the dash for RUN/TOW (default to RUN on NC contacts) switch modes while depressing switch in, then release.......I suppose I could automate the process too but I have a lot of irons in the fire right now....time is a problem in the short term....

Don't want to have to remember to go under the seat everytime she drives the cart though.
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Old 03-27-2011, 09:26 AM   #10
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I have had some owner sware they can switch between mods but my 04 has to be cut off before it will change. Not neccsary to put in tow but the factory says so in the manual. Move the tow switch to dash as my harnes does. I have one ready to ship if you want one.
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