Salvagedcircuit Posted April 14, 2024 Share Posted April 14, 2024 On 4/12/2024 at 5:54 PM, The86manche said: There's actually a little electronics store an old gent runs a few towns over who carries EVERY different kind of resistor and capacitor I could ask for and more. I was just there today to get a few that I needed. I like supporting the small businesses when I can. That's genuinely cool. I wish there were still stores near me that carried electrical components :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted April 15, 2024 Share Posted April 15, 2024 22 hours ago, Salvagedcircuit said: That's genuinely cool. I wish there were still stores near me that carried electrical components :/ Yeah they really are getting scares. Online shopping, and the pandemic really did a lot of those small shops in. If there's any little electical dufangles or duvisators that you need just let me know. I can always run over and pick it up from the guy and send it your way. Providing he has what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted April 17, 2024 Share Posted April 17, 2024 by far the only and worst one I've seen in the pile. None come close. This one had to have been submerged for a while... beyond saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 18, 2024 Author Share Posted April 18, 2024 one of mine shook like a baby rattler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted April 18, 2024 Share Posted April 18, 2024 12 hours ago, Pete M said: one of mine shook like a baby rattler. Something might be broken in there then haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted April 18, 2024 Share Posted April 18, 2024 Thus the reason for conformal coating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted April 19, 2024 Share Posted April 19, 2024 22 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: Thus the reason for conformal coating I keep meaning to look into that. But also I haven't had anyone willing to help me test them so that I can go forward with something like that and sealing them up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 20, 2024 Author Share Posted April 20, 2024 18 hours ago, The86manche said: I keep meaning to look into that. But also I haven't had anyone willing to help me test them so that I can go forward with something like that and sealing them up again. I've got a guinea pig in my driveway if you want to box 'em up. you might even get a few extra on the return trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted April 23, 2024 Share Posted April 23, 2024 On 4/20/2024 at 7:27 AM, Pete M said: I've got a guinea pig in my driveway if you want to box 'em up. you might even get a few extra on the return trip. Let me find a suitable box and I'll get them ready for shipping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted April 24, 2024 Share Posted April 24, 2024 Alright, ive got 10 of them heading petes way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1989 Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 how did the testing go? I need a new module. Mine is in good shape (took it apart to look) but intermittent does not work and hi/lo is the same speed. Found one at local pull apart but it did not work either. eBay has some for $70ish but how do I know they will work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 11 hours ago, Mikey1989 said: how did the testing go? I need a new module. Mine is in good shape (took it apart to look) but intermittent does not work and hi/lo is the same speed. Found one at local pull apart but it did not work either. eBay has some for $70ish but how do I know they will work? it did not go as well as expected. he repaired a bunch, but only a couple were fully functional afterward. and there's no way to know if an ebay unit will work or not. I wouldn't buy unless they have a rock-solid return policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 8 hours ago, Pete M said: it did not go as well as expected. he repaired a bunch, but only a couple were fully functional afterward. and there's no way to know if an ebay unit will work or not. I wouldn't buy unless they have a rock-solid return policy. Yeah but I have not given up on this! I've got a bunch of ideas and things I want to try or look into. But right now kind of on the back burner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted December 23, 2024 Share Posted December 23, 2024 I just picked up a nos module. Wondering if it will work correctly . Any idea to keep a good one from failing? Does it need to stay cooler? Or is moisture killing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted December 23, 2024 Share Posted December 23, 2024 5 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: I just picked up a nos module. Wondering if it will work correctly . Any idea to keep a good one from failing? Does it need to stay cooler? Or is moisture killing them? Moisture doesn't exactly help them but I'd argue not the big issue with them. The boards are loaded with resistors and capacitors and unfortunately over time they wear out/ dry up and will no longer hold/ control voltage. Which causes them to lose their function. So no, there's really no way to make them last forever. You can replace the capacitors though. Which is what I've been trying to do but I have to get more in depth with my testing to find where each weak link is in each board. I want to design a new board that either doesn't need capacitors anymore or is just.. New. instead of refurbished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 On 12/23/2024 at 11:41 AM, The86manche said: Moisture doesn't exactly help them but I'd argue not the big issue with them. The boards are loaded with resistors and capacitors and unfortunately over time they wear out/ dry up and will no longer hold/ control voltage. Which causes them to lose their function. So no, there's really no way to make them last forever. You can replace the capacitors though. Which is what I've been trying to do but I have to get more in depth with my testing to find where each weak link is in each board. I want to design a new board that either doesn't need capacitors anymore or is just.. New. instead of refurbished. If you can figure this out for all models that use this module (GM stuff) and market it properly, you'd have a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 5 hours ago, A-man930 said: If you can figure this out for all models that use this module (GM stuff) and market it properly, you'd have a winner. If i can get it, my main focus would primarily be the xj/mj community. But it is definitely a goal to figure this out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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