auto-mate progress update
Auto-mate progress update
Last weekend OJ and I spent half the day and evening testing and fine tuning auto-mate gear shift points. Gear changes are now much smoother.
We also took the opportunity to conduct towing tests. auto-mate performed very well, and we confirmed the gear shift profile works equally well regardless of having a tow load or not.
We also did a test up the South East freeway in Adelaide with a heavy trailer. This is a 7km steep and steady climb.
Great results! I've attached the test report. The same results can be expected with lockup-mate and auto-mate.
The remaining work to complete auto-mate is:
1. low-range 4WD performance testing
2. Switching between SPORT and DRIVE modes when using paddle shift or selecting SPORT on the shift lever. When in SPORT mode it operates the same as lockup-mate.
3. Finalise for production - installation manuals etc.
Yes - it's taking a bit longer than we'd hoped but good progress is being made.
The plan is to sell 5 or so units as a beta release to solicit feedback and confirm consistent operation in a variety of cars followed a bit later by the full release.
Let me know if you're interest in the beta release program. I'm after a variety of vehicle setups, from stock to modified. Prefer Adelaide based, but not essential.
Auto-mate progress update
Last weekend OJ and I spent half the day and evening testing and fine tuning auto-mate gear shift points. Gear changes are now much smoother.
We also took the opportunity to conduct towing tests. auto-mate performed very well, and we confirmed the gear shift profile works equally well regardless of having a tow load or not.
We also did a test up the South East freeway in Adelaide with a heavy trailer. This is a 7km steep and steady climb.
Great results! I've attached the test report. The same results can be expected with lockup-mate and auto-mate.
The remaining work to complete auto-mate is:
1. low-range 4WD performance testing
2. Switching between SPORT and DRIVE modes when using paddle shift or selecting SPORT on the shift lever. When in SPORT mode it operates the same as lockup-mate.
3. Finalise for production - installation manuals etc.
Yes - it's taking a bit longer than we'd hoped but good progress is being made.
The plan is to sell 5 or so units as a beta release to solicit feedback and confirm consistent operation in a variety of cars followed a bit later by the full release.
Let me know if you're interest in the beta release program. I'm after a variety of vehicle setups, from stock to modified. Prefer Adelaide based, but not essential.
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