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    Quote Originally Posted by Pommie View Post
    There is something not right here. Nothing works with a 100mV signal and so I suspect something else is wrong. When you look at the original signal do you have the existing tachometer connected? I ask as the sensor could be a simple (transistor) switch to ground that requires a pullup in order to work.

    To answer your question, no, a transistor will not be switched on by 100mV. It needs several times that voltage.

    Mike.
    Ah, I completely missed what you said about using the a pull-up resistor in order to work. I get the idea, not sure how to apply it though. You mean one of these setups?
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    If so, how do i find out if this is the case?
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    Quote Originally Posted by thekyguy11 View Post
    If so, how do i find out if this is the case?
    Connect your scope from 12V to the signal wire and see what you get. Also, while your there, have another look at what you get between 0V and the signal line.

    Mike.

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    sounds good, Ill do that and check back.

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    checked the signal wire again. It turns out I am an idiot after all! I had the leads for the scope in the wrong spot. they were in the spot for the meter function, so the 100 mv it was reading was just being picked up without a lead in the scope "input". After connecting it correctly, I saw the pulses actually go from 0v to battery voltage (~12V-14V).

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    Hi, you have a very interesting topic and i would like to build the same type of project. Can you help me with this please? I am new here and also do not have the know hows of it. Thanks

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    Well, to be honest, I am kind of at a stand still until I find some time to do some testing on the RPM input. My wife and I are searching for our first house, so this project had to take the back burner.

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    Default rpm switch

    Cool no problem i do understand, thanx for your time to reply

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    Lightbulb RPM switch

    Howzit buddy, i have found what we both are looking for, it just need a small change in parts. Send me your email then i can mail you the diagram with list of parts and assembly details. Chiao

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowkabous View Post
    Howzit buddy, i have found what we both are looking for, it just need a small change in parts. Send me your email then i can mail you the diagram with list of parts and assembly details. Chiao
    How about posting it here so everyone benefits.

    ken
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    Thomas A. Edison (1847 - 1931)

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    yea, you should post it up for sure!

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    Quote Originally Posted by KMoffett View Post
    How about posting it here so everyone benefits.

    ken
    Hi, i cant copy and paste it, send me your email to rautenbach9@gmail.com then i will mail it to you

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