MS3 case - sneak preview
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MS3 case - sneak preview
Here's a couple of photos that should be representative of what the MS3 + V3.57 + MS3X will look like:
Lower connector is standard DB37, upper connector is MS3X. Map sensor port in hole at bottom.
Serial port, USB connection, SDcard in slot and 'spare' DB15.
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Lower connector is standard DB37, upper connector is MS3X. Map sensor port in hole at bottom.
Serial port, USB connection, SDcard in slot and 'spare' DB15.
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Here's an internal view of a V3.57 with just the MS3 card installed.
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I looks like the taller case is obtained through a couple of rails, one on each side. Is it a temporary solution with a one piece replacement top case half coming later or is it the final solution? Or am I not seeing it correctly?
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You are looking too hard! Yeah, this is only a "representative" case I put together. The expectation is that taller extrusions will be used when the MS3 goes on sale.racingmini_mtl wrote:I looks like the taller case is obtained through a couple of rails, one on each side. Is it a temporary solution with a one piece replacement top case half coming later or is it the final solution? Or am I not seeing it correctly?Jean
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GAH i can feel a custom case comming on.. I can just squeeze the current size one in.. That will be... A hassle.. Saying that, for 99.99% of installs, its the best method possible.
Ill just machine up a new one. no big deal.
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Does it really need to be twice as tall? I realise that surface mount boards, and trying to maintain backwards compatibility makes things difficult, but that is huge compared to an AEM, OMEX, Pectel etc.
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The case I made there is about 12mm taller, that's all.
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I used cases from extruded aluminum, black anodised, for different customer specific products.Una wrote:I love it. Just so long as it comes in black.
After a while, I checked that scratches in the surface are *much* more disturbing looking.
So I changed to uncoloured anodisation - and am happy with it ...
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James:
Do you think in a case about that size you can fit in 8 fuel (high imp) and 8 ign (led style low power) drivers?
Do you think in a case about that size you can fit in 8 fuel (high imp) and 8 ign (led style low power) drivers?
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The MS3X board (the upper DB37) will provide just that. 8x injector drive and 8x logic spark drive (plus 6 medium current drive, 3 analogue inputs, 4 switch inputs.)
See also http://www.ms3efi.com/doc/hardware.html for a table of inputs/outputs and some example wiring diagrams (scroll down)
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See also http://www.ms3efi.com/doc/hardware.html for a table of inputs/outputs and some example wiring diagrams (scroll down)
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We'll most likely give you both options when we tool up for cases.lumpensack2003 wrote:I used cases from extruded aluminum, black anodised, for different customer specific products.Una wrote:I love it. Just so long as it comes in black.
After a while, I checked that scratches in the surface are *much* more disturbing looking.
So I changed to uncoloured anodisation - and am happy with it ...
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Nice! When can I have one?!Matt Cramer wrote:lumpensack2003 wrote:We'll most likely give you both options when we tool up for cases.Una wrote:I love it. Just so long as it comes in black.
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I'll let you know - got a lot of things going on right now but we plan to order the cases with plenty of time before the production version is released.
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I could really use a case! <please?>
Otherwise I'm going to have to order a EAF400 case and hack it up. . . .
Otherwise I'm going to have to order a EAF400 case and hack it up. . . .
--'98 Dodge Neon ACR Turbo - MS3 beta test car - Sold
--'97 BMW 540i/6spd - Single Front/Top Mount Turbo 550+ HP - MS3+MS3X V3.0 - Sold but ripping in Vegas
--'97 BMW 328i 5.3 L33/TH400 Swapped drift car - MS3+MS3X V3.0 Full Sequential - Turbos And Radiator In the Trunk 9.6@144 on a 1.55 60ft
--'97 BMW 540i/6spd - Single Front/Top Mount Turbo 550+ HP - MS3+MS3X V3.0 - Sold but ripping in Vegas
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I'm running on my rx7 now without the front plate or top of the case. Works fine though, I just cover it up with the carpet
Even when I have a case that fits I run like that half the time because of the testing for one thing or another that I happen to be doing.
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Even when I have a case that fits I run like that half the time because of the testing for one thing or another that I happen to be doing.
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Matt,
Did you guys have any idea of the time frame you might be looking at, even roughly? I think the MS3 has a pretty much permanent home in my car at this point until such time as it might get "called back home" or something , and I'd kind of like to give it a proper case. I'm following Ken's program currently, but I'm waaaaay to prone to just doing stuff like that indefinitely, so I try to prod myself to neaten up a bit as I go.
Thanks,
Thad
Did you guys have any idea of the time frame you might be looking at, even roughly? I think the MS3 has a pretty much permanent home in my car at this point until such time as it might get "called back home" or something , and I'd kind of like to give it a proper case. I'm following Ken's program currently, but I'm waaaaay to prone to just doing stuff like that indefinitely, so I try to prod myself to neaten up a bit as I go.
Thanks,
Thad
--'98 Dodge Neon ACR Turbo - MS3 beta test car - Sold
--'97 BMW 540i/6spd - Single Front/Top Mount Turbo 550+ HP - MS3+MS3X V3.0 - Sold but ripping in Vegas
--'97 BMW 328i 5.3 L33/TH400 Swapped drift car - MS3+MS3X V3.0 Full Sequential - Turbos And Radiator In the Trunk 9.6@144 on a 1.55 60ft
--'97 BMW 540i/6spd - Single Front/Top Mount Turbo 550+ HP - MS3+MS3X V3.0 - Sold but ripping in Vegas
--'97 BMW 328i 5.3 L33/TH400 Swapped drift car - MS3+MS3X V3.0 Full Sequential - Turbos And Radiator In the Trunk 9.6@144 on a 1.55 60ft