OT-- need plans for a wireless switch

From: Paul Braun <nerdware_at_ctgonline.org>
Date: Mon Jul 21 13:15:17 2003

> Why not just put a foortwitch on the floor - allowing hands-free
> operation with no wire mess and trying to press a button and turn a
> corner at the same time....
>
Thought about that, but with the manual gearbox, the left foot gets
a workout as well. Plus, I have reasonably large feet, so the room
up there is minimal. I have a footswitch I can try for a while, to see
if I can work it.
 
> Of course if you have a manual transmission this might be slightly
> less
> than optimal, but I've done it many times with several vehicles -
> never had a problem.
>
However, my main goal was to be able to talk while shifting, which
requires my left hand to be on the wheel, my right hand on the
shifter, and the left foot on the clutch....

I may not be able to make that happen. The more I think about it,
the IR or RF options have their own set of problems. The hard-
wired, wheel-mounted switch works fine in race cars because they
never have to go more than one turn lock-to-lock or so, therefore
don't have to worry about the cable tangling. Other option I just
thought about is to put the switch on the column, on the left side,
with a paddle that's wide enough to keep my finger on it while I'm
making a mild turn. If I need to make larger steering inputs, I can
stop talking and concentrate on not hitting someone...


> Cheers
>
> John KB6SCO

73,

Paul WD9GCO




Paul Braun WD9GCO
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