Re: RE: Modifing pulses and analog signals to the PCM

From: WOT or waiting at a Red (dakatack@home.com)
Date: Thu Mar 01 2001 - 12:22:54 EST


Yes but the drive can't make real time changes.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 9:08 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Modifing pulses and analog signals to the PCM

> That's what the Jet chip attempts to do.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of WOT or waiting at a
> Red
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 8:55 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Modifing pulses and analog signals to the PCM
>
>
> I've been reading all the post, current and archive, to try to understand
> the PCM in my Dak better. The reason I am interested is I have been
> considering the possibility of using a small PLC (programmable logic
> controller) to interface key sensors to the PCM. Coupled with a simple OI
> (operator interface) you could take the incoming signals, buffer them
(read
> change them) and send them on there way to the PCM.
>
> This would allow real time in the cab tweaks!
>
> I need to make a list of the sensors that would be desirable for this to
> work on. Also need the parameters of the sensors outputs, voltage,
> frequency, resistance, what ever that sensor does.
>
> A simple PLC and OI with programming software would be in the neighborhood
> of $350.00. Could be tons of fun. Anyone interested in helping me collect
> the data and determine the variables and limits?
>
> My interest is in the 4.7L but once this is done, the process would
directly
> translate to other PCM controlled Daks.
>
>
> Patrick O'Day
> 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
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