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by novocaine
Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: Off Message
Topic: Temperature Sensing using DS18B20 Digital Sensors
Replies: 11
Views: 4235

Re: Temperature Sensing using DS18B20 Digital Sensors

voltage spike. try changing from pin 2 to pin 3 and altering the sketch, you may have fried a track. :)
can you not reach the plug to debug on a laptop?
by novocaine
Thu Aug 20, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: North West
Topic: Looking for a kind soul to give us a guided tour?
Replies: 27
Views: 14324

Re: Looking for a kind soul to give us a guided tour?

group meet mike? I'm sure a few of us could be convinced to meet at lymm truck stop on the M56/M6 junction so you can have a look round and a chat to a few owners. :)
by novocaine
Tue Aug 18, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Dual Voltmeter pimp
Replies: 14
Views: 4496

Re: Dual Voltmeter pimp

I have a single unit fitted in the same location and a switch by the steering wheel to flick between LB and SB. it is wired to an ignition live on the SB so it is only on when the engine is running for the SB and a flick of the switch changes it to LB which is perm live. it also does head temp and t...
by novocaine
Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Wood burning stove and USB charger
Replies: 20
Views: 8099

Re: Wood burning stove and USB charger

I have an addiction to classic stoves (I.e. parrifin, petrol, alcohol) that I have managed to control to some extent. the missus still despairs. lol. I have a chinese MSI copy that lives in a box in the van with a kettle 2 cups and a bottle of water. I've also got an old RM and the SVEA you see abov...
by novocaine
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Wood burning stove and USB charger
Replies: 20
Views: 8099

Re: Wood burning stove and USB charger

hmmmm. think for the money I'll have one of these with a big bottle of petrol. :) http://www.skylandequipment.com/optimus-svea-liquid-fuel-stove.html oh wait, I already have one. or one of these http://evaq8.co.uk/Adventurer-Ghillie-Kettle-1.5L-Hard-Anodised.html?gclid=CJ6Itbbe_8YCFe7KtAodVHECKg wit...
by novocaine
Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Flight-case Kitchen
Replies: 8
Views: 3636

Re: Flight-case Kitchen

I've been looking for something like this for a while, think I'm going to have to make something though. good job.
by novocaine
Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Remote cental locking
Replies: 6
Views: 2617

Re: Remote cental locking

nope, no solenoid in the drivers door just a switch to tell the doors what to do. yes you need a single solenoid kit. yes you can make the power fold work from the remote, just need to tie in to the control line, it's only a positive feed from the switch on the dash. you need a timed relay as the re...
by novocaine
Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Seen at The Bash: Tailgate awning, reversible seat etc.
Replies: 28
Views: 10546

Re: Seen at The Bash: Tailgate awning, reversible seat etc.

no reason for it to fail an MOT. if it doesn't wobble around like a sailor and the seat belt works then it will pass.

if it meets construction requirements is a different matter, but I very much dowt it is outside the law there either.

both look interesting, thanks for posting.
by novocaine
Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Outback Conversion Problems
Replies: 14
Views: 5556

Re: Outback Conversion Problems

pictures please.

might be that the seats were not turned around originally so the backs folded the other way.. (or you might have a swivel seat if it's a real northstar outback).
by novocaine
Mon May 18, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: wheel hub covers
Replies: 8
Views: 3483

Re: wheel hub covers

and if that doesn't work then make your own with cardboard and sticky back plastic. :D

for all other styles have a look at eurocarparts, they have a massive range.
by novocaine
Fri May 01, 2015 10:52 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: rusted side panel - north west garage
Replies: 9
Views: 3112

Re: rusted side panel - north west garage

I'd go with Ian Taylor in stoke (jap imports).
he has a body shop, it's his bread and butter and they work they do is rather good.
by novocaine
Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Battery charger.
Replies: 11
Views: 2622

Re: Battery charger.

sorry but it sounds like the unit hasn't been installed correctly to be drawing that sort of current when not in use. to be drawing that sort of current suggests there is an amplifier (quit likely with something designed for a motorhome) which isn't being switched off. fix the problem, don't find a ...
by novocaine
Thu Apr 02, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: North West
Topic: Newbie Bongo Owner from Cheshire
Replies: 11
Views: 7195

Re: Newbie Bongo Owner from Cheshire

hi from another Cheshire owner (sort of). heading to the peaks next week via macc so I'll wave on my way through. 8)
by novocaine
Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:26 am
Forum: Off Message
Topic: Dodgy Bristol Bongo seller - several aliases?
Replies: 189
Views: 66253

Re: Mr HAYAT-Dodgy Bristol Bongo seller

Problem is that most of his auctions are hidden bids so it is very hard to trace who bought what when. If the van goes to the shill bid he will either offer to the second chance bidder (although he doesn't do this very often as it is an obvious sign of shill bidding) or let the transaction be marked...

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