norris Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I am thinking of building a fuel gauge using either a panel meter or a bank of 6 or 8 led's as the indicating medium, possibly different coloured ones, maybe flashing, maybe with a push button to operate, not really decided yet, and will probably use reed switches and floating magnet to operate it but..............Pete suggested that I mention it here in case anyone is interested in buying one, it being almost as easy to make 2 (or 3) as it is to make one. If anyone is interested I would need to know what machine they use as I would supply the gauge with a new screw top for the fuel tank to avoid damaging the one in use. Regards, Norris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I would be interested in one for the Parajet compact. It would be great if the lead was long enough to stick the LED's on the had grip. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 if it can be done i would be interested Bailey v3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Me to....... Flat Top Neilzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Yep I'd definitely be interested... for a Parajet Macro Might be worth putting the gauge on the throttle cable near the throttle control so that it is effectively near your line of sight. (just a suggestion...feel free to ignore!) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 And me... Macro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 the best fuel guage you can buy is a mirror or a piece of polished stainless plate, why complicate things, you will only take a mirror with you as a back up any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Because I like to have new stuff, and it IS very useful as a permanent reminder of levels. A mirror is great if you remember to use it in time. Great for Aus or any other decent XC. Fly til your dry. SW SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilc Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 RAF Colin had a mirror fixed to the lower cage of his paramotor if I remember correctly...... A very good idea, as long as the mirror is positioned correctly and it gives a decent view...... Neil.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 mine is tucked into the gin reserve container in front of me, not something you keep getting out to look at, you should have a good idea on what fuel you have left. on an xc i think I have looked at it twice hence pointless having more crap hanging off you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touch107fm Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Would be very interested too.. I got a polini thor with PAP style frame.. Thanks Darragh (Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Norris, It looks as though you just went global with your new business mate!. Just remember who's order went in first SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 the best fuel guage you can buy is a mirror or a piece of polished stainless plate, why complicate things, you will only take a mirror with you as a back up any way Cobra-- too right! ... the simplest methods are the best.. this debate comes up every once and a while.. i usually get drawn into this argument, but keeping back this time. Usually when someone comes up with the 'next best thing', they should think, if it's so simple- why hasn't it been done before..? It has been already discussed to death on this forum alone... never mind avery other forum. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 The Americans spent over $1M designing a pen to use in space. . . . . . . . . . . The Russians used a pencil................need I say any more about mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 So why aren't we all still flying around in these then? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilc Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 So why aren't we all still flying around in these then?SW That's a nice looking bit of kit, is it in the classified ads....... Neil.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 The Americans spent over $1M designing a pen to use in space.. The Russians used a pencil................need I say any more about mirrors Interesting..... I used to laugh about this too.. until I found out the real reason they developed the pen. The Americans decided they couldn't use pencils in space because of the risk posed to electrical equipment (switches etc...) should a piece of graphite brake off the pencil during use, or sharpening... Clutch pencils were ruled out as well for the same reasons...... but why didn't they use Chinograph pencils (wax instead of graphite)?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishmotorman Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Maybe Norris will think twice the next time he plans to share a potentially interesting project and offers to help others than to mention it on the forum. So many people ready to shoot it down. Go for it Norris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 As I see it ( always look on the bright side of life ) A) it's a 90% 10% split between people wanting one and people not which is my book is a go. B) They (the 10%) are not dissing 'his' idea or 'him' at all, just the idea of anything other than a mirror. Look for the good and you will find it. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I'm not fussed about having an uncalibrated fuel meter or gauge, but I would be interested in a sngle LED for low fuel warning (to mount in or next to the throttle) - something like this, as previously discussed: http://www.paramotorclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659 It must be simpler / easier / cheaper to make, so has anyone got plans, designs or link to a commercially available sender unit that would work ? (I can manage the LED part). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 This might be interesting......? http://www.microfuelgauge.co.uk/ Expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Yeas it is but I've got one and it was most reassuring on the 808 mile marathon I did. Just my 2p Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Anyone not too keen on the gauge use a gps instead of just a map & compass, or an electric start instead of manual? Or use an engine instead of a hillside!? Just wondered! Can see the simple versus complicated argument, one can fail, two's backup! Tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendmeroundthehedge Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Flyproducts do a fuel LED in the hand throttle. http://www.americanparagliding.com/flyp ... /index.htm Good luck Norris with fitting it to your application. Keep the creative juices flowing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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