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Secondary Fan Controller Replacement in the Works
14 years 2 days ago #10093
by xstepson
Secondary Fan Controller Replacement in the Works was created by xstepson
My buddy, John L. (who owns an Arctic White '88), took ownership of a problem that will strike all owners of S4's, GT's ,and GTS. Here's a crosspost from John on RL:
All, I've been working through an interesting project in our [my company's] circuit/electronics lab. Thanks to `soontobered84`, I have a nicely fried fan control module from an S4->newer 928. Thankfully, the folks are also gear heads [Cobra kit, 308 Ferrari, etc]; so they graciously reverse engineered the entire circuit board for us. Typically, owners will replace the MOSFET's [aka, "fets"] in the unit. Rather that putting together a simple fix, we decided to reverse engineer the entire circuit in order to upgrade it to modern components. In order for us to calculate the appropriate costs, I would like to gauge the community interest in buying/transferring their S4 fan control switch to a brand new circuit design [fabbed on a modern process].
I _do not_ yet have any costs. Its highly dependent upon volume. It will likely be competitive with or less than current used/refurb models.
Thoughts//Comments?
The complete thread is located here: forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/928-forum...-control-module.html
All, I've been working through an interesting project in our [my company's] circuit/electronics lab. Thanks to `soontobered84`, I have a nicely fried fan control module from an S4->newer 928. Thankfully, the folks are also gear heads [Cobra kit, 308 Ferrari, etc]; so they graciously reverse engineered the entire circuit board for us. Typically, owners will replace the MOSFET's [aka, "fets"] in the unit. Rather that putting together a simple fix, we decided to reverse engineer the entire circuit in order to upgrade it to modern components. In order for us to calculate the appropriate costs, I would like to gauge the community interest in buying/transferring their S4 fan control switch to a brand new circuit design [fabbed on a modern process].
I _do not_ yet have any costs. Its highly dependent upon volume. It will likely be competitive with or less than current used/refurb models.
Thoughts//Comments?
The complete thread is located here: forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/928-forum...-control-module.html
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14 years 2 days ago #10094
by srshaw3
Replied by srshaw3 on topic Secondary Fan Controller Replacement in the Works
What feature and functions are obtained with the upgrade?
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14 years 1 day ago #10100
by xstepson
Replied by xstepson on topic Secondary Fan Controller Replacement in the Works
Exact same features and function as original. Newer electronics generating less heat and less susceptibility to heat related problems. The goal is lower cost better reliability and availability.
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14 years 1 day ago #10101
by srshaw3
Do we know the cost?
Sounds like a great item, depending on the cost, but I am presuming the developer is hoping for preventative maintenance sales, correct?
Replied by srshaw3 on topic Secondary Fan Controller Replacement in the Works
stepson;10406 wrote: Exact same features and function as original. Newer electronics generating less heat and less susceptibility to heat related problems. The goal is lower cost better reliability and availability.
Do we know the cost?
Sounds like a great item, depending on the cost, but I am presuming the developer is hoping for preventative maintenance sales, correct?
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14 years 1 day ago #10127
by pcar928fan
James
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Replied by pcar928fan on topic Secondary Fan Controller Replacement in the Works
I sure hope this makes! Having to buy a used one (it should be here by the end of the week) and understanding that these things are failing fast has me a bit concerned! With my fleet I might need many of these expensive little parts! UGH! Thanks John for sharing this!
James
78 Silver / Black-white #295
84 Ruby Red / Black AO84
88 Dark Blue / Linen-Black
92 Polar Silver / Dark Blue 92EURO
93 Arrow Blue / Black
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14 years 1 day ago #10141
by 928mac
Replied by 928mac on topic Secondary Fan Controller Replacement in the Works
My only thoughts are easy replacement for the OEM module and cost comparison
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