Hardwyre Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 The magnetic kill switches are done. Youtube screwed up the wiring images at the end of the video, but this gives you an idea. I'm planning on ordering one of DatsunDave's DZ push button ignitions, and I think the DZ and the Gremlin will work excellent together since there wouldn't be a physical switch for someone to find. Though it would probably have to be wired up in manual arming only mode since I think the lock function on the DZ doesn't let you go into accessory mode without unlock it first. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msBzJSy69As Kit includes: 1x "Gremlin" control module 1x 40 amp standard relay 1x Status LED 1x NC Pushbutton 1x Magnetic switch 1x 1/4" magnet 1x Black LED holder 1x Chrome LED holder The systems are $30 shipped to most of the US. I currently have 9 kits ready. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Can these be used behind metal?? Im not understanding what the push button is for...Over ride?? Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I couldn`t turn sound up enough to hear it was to turn it on.....( the push button ),,,but obviously i did now. .will it work without led ?? cuz my car sits for long periods of time Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I couldn`t turn sound up enough to hear it was to turn it on.....( the push button ) .will it work without led ?? cuz my car sits for long periods of time My guess would be the button would turn it on and off. LEDs don't use a lot of power, but I could be wrong on that fact. EDIT I guess I should have watched the video first, it only turns it on. So does this mean you still use your key, and this is just to supply power to the ignition? What would keep anybody from just making a jumper wire like they did on the 510 that was stolen in portland recently? I bet I need more info to understand this system. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 The push button arms the system. To disarm it, you need the magnet. It won't work behind metal since metal blocks most of the mag field. The push button also works as a panic button to rapidly arm the system in the event of, say, a car jacking. Depending on what you have it interrupting, it can kill the engine immediately. The LED is entirely optional. The system will work just the same without it as it will with it. As for the battery drain, I imagine that it uses a few milliamps at any point, so I'd imagine it shouldn't drain the battery by any concerning amount, but I've never done a longevity test with one of these and a car battery. Wayno, regarding the jumper; there's probably not a whole lot that can stop that from happening, short of having a locking and armored hood latch cable and keeping them from getting to the engine bay in the first place. With a carbed engine that's running points, there's not a whole lot of places to interrupt sadly. Now if it was an electronic ignition, the relay could be used to interrupt the distributor's pick up or some other part, so even if they did jumper the coil, the distributor shouldn't fire. Now for a computer controlled vehicle, you could interrupt a lot of things: injectors, fuel pump, ignition, CAS, etc. In an average setup that I'm picturing, you'd use it like a regular kill switch, essentially. You'd still use your key to crank the car, etc. Depending on what mode (auto/manual, auto) you set it up for, you would turn the key to accessory to supply switched power to the module, sweep the magnet over the sensor, then fire up the car. If you set it up as manual only (12v constant and 12v switched at both wired to a constant source), then you can disarm the system without having to turn the key to accessory first. 1 Quote Link to comment
brodster Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I don't know the exact internals of the module, but yes, standard LEDs typically only draw a few millamps. You could always wire a really small switch in series with that LED if you are letting your vehicle sit for extremely long periods of time. Hardwyre brings up a good point I have been thinking about a lot: Points and a carb, unfortunately make a much easier setup to jumper and steal. On the contrary, the more electronic items you have (like EFI, etc.) the more interrupt points you can make (electronically anyways). Good work on the kit. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hardwyre: Thanks that`s what i thought about being behind metal ,,,but you never know that`s why i asked. .....and like i said i earlier i turned up sound and your explanation of what the button did was clear...I was trying to get little boys to sleep and had sound turned way down the first few times i viewed it..........hence the stupid question about button. . Quote Link to comment
azcarbum Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hey Hardwyr, Can I get one of the magnetic system from you? Brian Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hey Hardwyr, Can I get one of the magnetic system from you? Brian Sure. I have them boxed up somewhere at the moment. Want to send me a PM with your address? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 woah woah woah..... you are still alive? Sure. I have them boxed up somewhere at the moment. Want to send me a PM with your address? Quote Link to comment
Camtron Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Here's an I think this is a cool idea and have ordered one BUMP Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 woah woah woah..... you are still alive? Yep. Computer went down and I was house shopping and working so I had side lined a few things; but all the sudden a was getting a resurgence of interest in this. I'm going to redesign the board to be simpler to put together, and I would imagine simpler to install (thinking of eliminating the tiny screw terminals which may be a pain in the ass trying to articulate under a dash and instead just use straight wiring to the board). 1 Quote Link to comment
rdc386 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hardwyre do you have anymore Gremlins for sale? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Click on his user name and send a private message. He visited end of April but hasn't posted for a while. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Jesus I need to stop stop coming here. Stupid house and all its damn maintenance and people and stuff. HI! 2 Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 How strong is the magnet? I would imagine you would probably keep it on your keys in your pocket, right next to your cell phone. Would it be strong enough to cause damage? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 My theft prevention..deflate air bags = frame on ground = truck not moving. 2 Quote Link to comment
Zeusimo Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 ^^^ That Also Doubles For An Emergency Brake Quote Link to comment
mytmouse Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Hardwyre , You still have these available ? Can I get one of the magnetic system from you? This seems to be JUST what I NEED on my project - wired to auto arm .... - Tom Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 He was last here Aug 22 2014 so..... Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Send him a PM , it was hooked to his e-mail , last time i wanted to get ahold of him it worked.. I have had one of these in a newer daily driver car for a few years now and it still works great.. Quote Link to comment
mytmouse Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Send him a PM , it was hooked to his e-mail , last time i wanted to get ahold of him it worked.. I have had one of these in a newer daily driver car for a few years now and it still works great.. Thanks I will try that ... Edit: I did "Send Me A Message" from clicking on the user name Hardwyre ... Fingers crossed Hope he replies . I could REALLY use this as a theft deterrent system for a Classic truck I'm restoring... Nice clean system, nicely laid out.... I desperately want this system.... Quote Link to comment
505plus5 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 That sounds like a great thing to have! Quote Link to comment
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