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Hi guys
Funny you should mention it as I've been following this thread with interest too.
There appears to be a couple of drawbacks with this design which I'm sure the designer could 'jiggle' - (not wishing to criticise in anyway)
1. Older MBs don't have alarm systems that flash indicators
2. Install complexity - although this is my impression from the post and I have seen no instruction.
For this design I suspect you need just a couple of inputs and outputs which can all be controlled by a simple uC.
I/P
Alarm RX o/p
Soft-top position
soft-top error? - the flashing red lamp in the soft-top push switch
rain sensor? - maybe a little dangerous and probably the reason why MB didn't include it!
O/P
Soft-top control - close/open
Fault indicator
Of course we all understand that businesses like to make a little profit, but I agree with bobterry99 that part cost is potentially rather low as with many electronic modules - the labour in fitting will significantly it.
Any more thoughts on I/Ps and O/Ps bobterry99? Without investigation I'm not sure of what's available.
BTW - other handy electronic gadgets for the R129 would include:
auto partial window down - to assist in door closing (for elder cars)
auto windows up (for elder cars)
Any further thoughts?
Lea
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