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    Arduino Glow-plug Controller, Build & Walk-through

    After reading some of the other feedback I decided to use the INA226 to measure current draw over the glow-plug circuit. Once I'm done breadboarding the circuit, it will be integrated into a pcb along with the power delivery, and breakouts for sensor input. also added a mosfet to trigger the gp...
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    Arduino Glow-plug Controller, Build & Walk-through

    I'll be taking that into account yes, all of these extra little circuits involved will be included in the schematic that is soon to be added to the /docs folder in the github repo. Along with adding all the resistors, fuses, relays, etc to the parts-list. My truck Cheech is going to serve as a...
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    Arduino Glow-plug Controller, Build & Walk-through

    Thanks for the feedback, I know things look loose at the moment, but I addressed a few of these hurdles last night while designing the schematic. * this will be controlled buy a gsv-1 relay between the Arduino and The main GlowPlug Relay (which has flyback protection) and a NPN Transistor to...
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    Arduino Glow-plug Controller, Build & Walk-through

    I have started a Github Repository (fancy page for sharing code) here: https://github.com/skippinmudkipz/THH-Truck-Mods[/URL] This is where I will be uploading all the code required for this project, among others. You will also be able to find diagrams, schematics, and printable guides...
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    Introducing Cheech, My 6.9 IDI with an attitude problem.

    this post was ment for a different thread
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    Arduino Glow-plug Controller, Build & Walk-through

    Thanks! I always take the nerd jab as a compliment. :cheers: It's getting cold out, so I should have the rest of this project done shortly with the Instructions coming out as I go. Should have the wiring schematic and some diagrams up soon.
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    Arduino Glow-plug Controller, Build & Walk-through

    For anyone who's inclined, I had ChatGPT spit out some sample code in C++ to share as a brief example of what t would look like, and to tease a couple of the other circuts I'm adding in the mix. This is an untested example, and not the code i will be using in the project. For those of you who...
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    Arduino Glow-plug Controller, Build & Walk-through

    Hi everyone, I'm starting this thread to help anyone who wants to build a glowplug controller from scratch. Personally I couldn't justify spending money on the 7.3 controller, when you can get similar results with a $10 arduino and a bit of wire. Currently I have a push button to run what plugs...
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    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    This old ferd is affectionately named Cheech, my $500 6.9 idi on life support. It's an 85 F-250HD with a T19 and 4x4, and the only creature comforts are power steering, and cruise control. I picked it up in the spring of '23, and resurrected it after she sat at a farm for 20 years. So far I've...
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    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the arduino. I'm planning on using one as a glow-plug controller, among others in the build for controlling boost and other shenanigans.
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    Introducing Cheech, My 6.9 IDI with an attitude problem.

    Thanks! Thanks, she's a little rough around the edges. Sat at a farm for 20 years, but it's coming together pretty well. I'll be spinning up a new thread soon with more pictures of the build so far, and some more info on the glow-plug controller I'm working on. I'm taking the time to make the...
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    Introducing Cheech, My 6.9 IDI with an attitude problem.

    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and forums in general. I've been a lurker here for a few years, but today I'm finally making an account to share my endeavors and aneurysms with the world. I'm a tech nerd as my name suggests, and love convincing computers to operate in ways unintended by the...
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