Update On My PDM60 Install Disaster & The New Amplink Install R3T

[Bedifferent]

Howdy All...I have no shame so I thought I would do an update on my PDM60 Power Distribution Module Installation. My previously posted link, provided below, turned out to be a total disaster. I thought I had things all measured and figured out, but my assumption that all the crap hanging down from the seat would clear the bracket I made was WRONG!. Well that didn't happen! (You all know what assumptions are?? The mother of all ....ups.

Anyway, I started all over again and here is a post of the final bracket drawing and a picture of the install tucked neatly away between the battery and the fender. In the end, I sold my PDM60 on Ebay and bought the latest version of the power distribution module from Rowe Electronics. The latest version is called the “Amplink”. They still offer the PDM60 which is less money. The Amplink has the same exact footprint as the PDM60, a lot more features and it can be programmed with an app on my phone using a Bluetooth link instead of a USB cable and a laptop.

Basically, you can now set power delay on and off times for each of the 6 individual circuits. There is a dedicated always powered "on" wire for hooking up to a small charger to charge your battery. They have added two more trigger wires for a total of three that can be used to switch circuits on or off using either positive power or a ground switch. No more LED circuit lights on the device (except for the Bluetooth “on” indicator) You can now see which circuits are active on the phone app. That is just a little bit about it.

FYI..The drawing of the bracket I uploaded here is a “.jpg” and will be difficult to duplicate full size. The important measurement is the 3 ½" between centers of the module holes. If that distance is correct on a printout, then the template will be the proper size “assuming” (there is that word again) you have maintained the proper aspect ratio of the drawing on your printout. If you are interested in making the bracket, then email me at.... winddeflectors@charter.net and I will email you a “.pdf “ file that will print out the correct size without any fuss or issues. The forum does not allow uploading and posting of “.pdf” files or I would have posted it here.

My original old disaster link if interested ...

PDM60 Installation Location and Electric Gear Outlet R3T

Edit...By the way, I had to fabricate a special nut for lower stud sticking through the bracket. I used a coupling nut I cut in half and filed the end down. I finished the shoulder and made it round on my drill press. Pictured

 

[scot in exile]

Nice neat work two thumbs up from me

 

[Claviger]

Very nice

 

[barbagris]

That is tidy. - You have a PM on its way.

 

[barbagris]

@Bedifferent I was all keyed up to start hacking Stainless and today a mate gave me a bit of aluminium/plastic sandwich board, which is a **** sight easier to work with. Actually it may prove too soft - - it's stiff but the plastic is bit wishy-washy. 'tis early days but ......

Very tempted to try and make a a keyless ignition. But with close contact RFID - no reason why - just tempted.

btw @DEcosse - ever seen the PDM60 plastic top decal/cover crack?. If you look at the antenna bit of the logo - you can see them.

 

[1olbull]

Cris,
You sat on the sucker?

 

[barbagris]

Cris,
You sat on the sucker?

Sat? - No!. - Trod? - it is possible! - Allowed to fall of benches? . Erm .
But I do know it has not been driven or ridden over.

 

[1olbull]

Sat? - No!. - Trod? - it is possible! - Allowed to fall of benches? . Erm .
But I do know it has not been driven or ridden over.

A touch silicon for safe measure?
Been a few years now and I'm sure pleased with my PDM60 and Ken's Keyless.

 

[barbagris]

A touch silicon for safe measure?
Been a few years now and I'm sure pleased with my PDM60 and Ken's Keyless.

Silicon - not during R&D. Kens new solution is well in advance of what I have planned. But requires the transmitters to be stored at a distance from the bike. And other than knocking down a wall or two - that won't happen. Jacket, lid etc all sit on the bike. I really fancy trying an ibutton solution. I have other for the R&D work - but the 1-wire system is pretty much hack proof.

I really must get my act together. Right now I am unable to focus on to many things at once. And as Rob has proffered help - I want to take advantage whilst he has no parts to assemble.

Right - beddy byes time.

 

[rocketjohn]

If only I could draft designs and cut clean lines!