TOD controller - knob, wheel, or buttons?

[twistedsymphony]

I lost interest in this when I decided that I'm going to do a 5-speed swap in the spring... in doing so I'll be losing the TOD system.. and gaining real 2WD and 4WD in the process

it will still be interesting to see how this turns out though.

[taylorRichie]

Hey I've been thinking about this thread for the past two months...

I hate the fact that it's "Done" but I'm not the capable party to finish it... so it's in my brother's hands.

And now with me going in to surgery this week... I don't know when I'll be able to help him wrap it up. Maybe a more realistic timeframe is a Moab 2009 Release But it's honestly an afternoons work (for him) then getting the circuit printed, housings ordered, and building up a few.



I'll try to put a fire under him now.

did I tell you I'm starting a Diesel engine swap and a 5 speed conversion

(just playin' of course, just another over promised under delivered claim)

[twistedsymphony]

hey the only reason I'm not doing the 5-speed swap right now is because My garage (not to mention my wallet) is currently tied up with this project



You know, I need at least ONE car on the road at a time.
5 speed swap is cheap money compared to this project.

[taylorRichie]

New strategy developed on the TOD Over-ride...

Brother has to finish a couple projects before we can focus on this one. He wouldn't make any promises to me.

[Ldub]

New strategy developed on the TOD Over-ride...

Brother has to finish a couple projects before we can focus on this one. He wouldn't make any promises to me.

Awl rahght thayen...we'll just-a-wait owver here...

[taylorRichie]

We've come up with a simpler idea, it's going to be a 6 position dial, all the way left is off, one click, is "simulated Two wheel drive" next click 25% front, next 50%, next 75%, next 100% or (50/50 split between front and rear, "true 4 hi"

The dial will just require you to drill a small hole where ever you'd like to mount it, and then attach a nut and knob. You'll still have to install the small TOD Override box under your seat, and splice in several wires.

Your position on the knob will also be indicated on your TOD Christmas Tree. First click, no bars, second 1 bar, third 2, fourth 3, fifth 4 (there are four lights correct?)

Sorry it's taking so long, If I knew what I was doing I'd have it done, and if my brother bought a Vehicross he'd probably have it done the first night, but since he doesn't have anything driving him ('cept me) it's taking a bit longer.

[ZEUS]

Rich, that is so cool you guys are taking this over - I was so ansy to have this mod when mbeach first mentioned it! It's good to know there is still hope. Tell Justin (if that is the brother doing this) that since I spotted his H3 over so many obstacles, we can call it even IF he finishes by December!

[twistedsymphony]

(there are four lights correct?)

only 3 unfortunately

[VehiGAZ]

Make it 3 selections, then.

("Off" means normal ToD operation, right?)

[taylorRichie]

("Off" means normal ToD operation, right?)

Correct So it'll be 5 Posltion

1: OFF (TOD operates as normal)
2: 0% (simulated 2WD) | No lights
3: 33% | 1 Bar on dash
4: 66% | 2 Bars on Dash
5: 100% (50/50 split standard 4hi) | 3 Bars on dash

only 3 unfortunately

Guess I need to drive the VX more often

[VehiGAZ]

PERFECT!!

Now git yer brother to git 'er done! Winter is coming...

[taylorRichie]

Rich, that is so cool you guys are taking this over - I was so ansy to have this mod when mbeach first mentioned it! It's good to know there is still hope. Tell Justin (if that is the brother doing this) that since I spotted his H3 over so many obstacles, we can call it even IF he finishes by December!

Unfortunately not Justin... It's my older Brother, with a family, a business of his own, as well as working for another company. I'll keep prodding him We'll see how receptive he is.

[Octamog]

Is it possible when (or should I say "if", considering how long this has been a topic) that the TOD controller could be used as a dedicated TOD controller for a possible 5-speed swap?

As I understand it, the TOD controller gets feedback from the ABS system which reverts the TOD to the minimum torque transfer during ABS braking. I'm not sure why this is desired or necessary, but would this TOD controller allow for such behavior?

[taylorRichie]

I don't think the unit will work with a 5 speed swap, but I'm not sure... All we're doing is emulating the signals that are sent to the TOD unit, making it think it needs to send "X" power to the front wheels. We're not manipulating any input signals, only sending our own output signals. If that makes sense.

So maybe it's possible... I don't know.

[Shawn Seeback]

Hey guys are you still working on this development? well sounds great so count me in aswell!! If not i will be soon starting on my own desighn.