AeroElectric-List Digest Archive

Wed 01/27/10


Total Messages Posted: 7



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     1. 04:59 AM - Re: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking. (D)
     2. 05:40 AM - Re: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking. (Jared Yates)
     3. 06:30 AM - Re: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking. (GERRY VAN%20DYK)
     4. 01:56 PM - Re: Battery replacement philosophies . . . (John Burnaby)
     5. 03:41 PM - Re: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking. (Dennis Haverlah)
     6. 04:02 PM - Re: Battery replacement philosophies . . . (James Robinson)
     7. 09:41 PM - LV Sensor (Jay Hyde)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:59:41 AM PST US
    From: D <dfritzj@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking.
    My old 2000 Jetta had a similar arrangement. It was a cartridge about 3/4 inch tall that lived right above the radio. I bet you could find on at an auto recycler (junk yard...) Dan


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    Time: 05:40:44 AM PST US
    From: "Jared Yates" <junk@jaredyates.com>
    Subject: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking.
    Check out the VW Jetta from the early 2000s. There is a double cup holder just above the radio that might also serve your needs. It retracts to about 3/4" thickness and when extended, it can accommodate a wide range of cup diameters. You could probably get one from a junkyard pretty cheap, and you may also find it in other VW cars. -----Original Message----- From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Pereira Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:27 AM Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking. <mjpereira68@gmail.com> Hi Ron, My 2000 Subaru Imprezza had a dash board retractable cup holder. Quite a bit lighter than any cd-rom i've come across. Keep in mind that IT support folks generally *learn* about these little stories *after* the abused computer item fails in it's non-intended role. It's not the misuse that makes these on-the-job stories funny, it's the indignation of the person demanding why the cup holder broke after just 3 weeks that makes it difficult not to laugh. Oh, the Subaru part actually does a decent job. They are probably cheap if you're willing to go to a breaker's yard and work out some stress extricating it. Ummm.. I'm not sure my sube was a 2000 model though, sorry about that. c'ya, Michael On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 8:57 PM, <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us> wrote: > Has anyone converted a CD ROM to a retractable cup holder for use in their > aeroplane? > Details would be appreciated. > I just spent the last week hanging instrument module on my Europa XS and > need to mutilate it a bit with an access panel. There is a place where a > retractable cup holder would be a nice feature so a little more mutilation > would not be a problem.I am thinking a gutted and mutilated CD ROM would > not be too heavy and way kool. > > Thx. > Ron Parigoris > >


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    Time: 06:30:49 AM PST US
    From: GERRY VAN%20DYK <gerry.vandyk@shaw.ca>
    Subject: Re: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking.
    Here's a thought... http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/bevholder.php I'm not necessarily suggesting buying one of these but the picture should give one enough to build one yourself. If you can build an airplane you should be able to build a cupholder. ;^) Gerry ----- Original Message ----- From: D <dfritzj@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking. > > My old 2000 Jetta had a similar arrangement. It was a cartridge > about > 3/4 inch tall that lived right above the radio. I bet you could > find > on at an auto recycler (junk yard...) > > Dan > > > > > > > > AeroElectric-List Email Forum - > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List > _- > = - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - > _- > = - List Contribution Web Site - > _- > = -Matt Dralle, List Admin. > > > >


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    Time: 01:56:04 PM PST US
    From: "John Burnaby" <jonlaury@impulse.net>
    Subject: Re: Battery replacement philosophies . . .
    Bob, You said: ...your choices now are very clear. (1) Shoulder the costs of NOT KNOWING just how good or bad your battery might be in terms of meeting battery-only design goals . . . and swap 'em out. OR . . . (2) Acquire tools and adopt a program that replaces the convenience of yearly swap-out with a performance assurance plan. ...... But if it were my airplane, I'd opt for the yearly swap-out of inexpensive batteries . . . but that's because I have better things to do with my time than pray over batteries. Bob . . . I have no desire to "pray" over batteries or buy expensive ones. At your suggestion, that an Odyssey PC680 would happily crank my 350 in 6 cyl Franklin, I opted for that single battery over a pair of PC310's of dubious ability to crank the Franklin. I would much rather buy a less expensive battery and replace it bi-annually if it would crank the engine. I've looked at a few other 17AH batts. The price ranges from $30 to Odyssey prices and some don't list crank amps or reserve capacity. PowerSonic has the most information, besides Odyssey, and is about 1/2 the price ($55) for an 18AH (PS-12180 NB) that seems like it would do the job. But any suggestions for brands and models that you or anybody else has would be much appreciated. Thanks, John


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    Time: 03:41:04 PM PST US
    From: Dennis Haverlah <clouduster@austin.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: CD ROM as a cup holder, no joking.
    I cut off a plastic soda bottle about 2 1/2 inches from the bottom and put velcro on the bottom. This is attached to the wing spar just in front of my control stick on my RV-7. A canned drink fits snugly inside the plastic soda container. Real cheap and it works. Dennis H. >


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    Time: 04:02:38 PM PST US
    From: James Robinson <jbr79r@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Battery replacement philosophies . . .
    I use Panasonic 18AH batteries. 2 batteries in my Glasair lll with IO540 hi compression pistons. I am wired with Bob's 2 batteries, 2 alternators system and I never have problems starting. ( batteries x tie to start) I think I get them from DigiKey for under $50 ea. I rotate them at annual. I have replaced both at the same time,but Bob 's suggestion was replace 1 at each annual. Your call James Robinson Glasair lll N79R Spanish Fork UT U77 ________________________________ From: John Burnaby <jonlaury@impulse.net> Sent: Wed, January 27, 2010 2:35:32 PM Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Battery replacement philosophies . . . Bob, You said: ...your choices now are very clear. (1) Shoulder the costs of NOT KNOWING just how good or bad your battery might be in terms of meeting battery-only design goals . . . and swap 'em out. OR . . . (2) Acquire tools and adopt a program that replaces the convenience of yearly swap-out with a performance assurance plan. ...... But if it were my airplane, I'd opt for the yearly swap-out of inexpensive batteries . . . but that's because I have better things to do with my time than pray over batteries. Bob . . . I have no desire to "pray" over batteries or buy expensive ones. At your suggestion, that an Odyssey PC680 would happily crank my 350 in 6 cyl Franklin, I opted for that single battery over a pair of PC310's of dubious ability to crank the Franklin. I would much rather buy a less expensive battery and replace it bi-annually if it would crank the engine. I've looked at a few other 17AH batts. The price ranges from $30 to Odyssey prices and some don't list crank amps or reserve capacity. PowerSonic has the most information, besides Odyssey, and is about 1/2 the price ($55) for an 18AH (PS-12180 NB) that seems like it would do the job. But any suggestions for brands and models that you or anybody else has would be much appreciated. Thanks, John


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    Time: 09:41:39 PM PST US
    From: "Jay Hyde" <jay@horriblehyde.com>
    Subject: LV Sensor
    I think that this has come up a while ago but I cannot find it in the archives; I see that the LV module offered by B&C does not have a relay switching contact as the AEC9005-101 shown in Z-19 has. Do I have to make my own LV module or is someone else offering these for sale? Jay




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