Champagne

Yes they are. The light angle makes the tactile option stand out more than it does in real life. The tactile pads do change the texture of the face, but the overall look is quite attractive.

Paul

Bill51sdr

hans14914

That is correct. I wasnt originally planning to run it this way, but the DEI modules can be configured to run from the negative pulse by telling the 530T that is a "B-type" configuration, and the 529t is an "A-type" but you short the switch feeds (brown and white wires) to a permanent ground.

Anyhow, negative trigger seems to work well for most things, so we are going to go that route. The panel is still run in a positive mode for the 90+ and the customers who are not ordering a plug-and-play harness can configure it any way they want.

I will also be posting instructions in a future (but soon) thread for installing the 530t and 529t modules in the 928 for use with stock or aftermarket switches.

Thanks,
Hans

hans14914

Still at the office with no end in sight. Pictures of the harness may not make it online tonight. Harnesses will still be shipping out to Paul this week, but pictures *may* not make it up till tomorrow.

I am thinking that I may have to take a "sick day" tomorrow afternoon to make up for all this unpaid overtime for the past couple weeks.

Thanks everyone (both for letting me vent and putting up with my work situation "with" me.)

Hope to have an update for you guys tonight

Hans

jeff spahn

Hans, your hard work it greatly appreciated. It'll get done when it gets done man.

rayfinkel

Hans,
Take your time! I am in no rush and love all the innovative ideas your coming up with.
Allen T.

hans14914

Couldnt get the harness finished up last night, didnt get home till after 9:30 - another not great day.

However, I escaped tonight and now have the 89 and older plug-and-play harness shortened down and routed for easy install. I am attaching some photographic evidence. Not a great picture, but my camera is at work. This harness will be coming back apart for the jig/template for the production harnesses starting tomorrow.

You can see the connector that attaches to the new switch, as well as the power feed for the LED towards the bottom of the picture, it then connects to the plug for the wiper, a ground terminal which attaches at the climate vacuum solenoids, the green wire is for the "bonus" button so is left long and unterminated, and then it routes over to the 529 and 530 modules, and out the factory connectors.

The power is sourced from the connectors themselves, and the high-current ground is as well. The smaller ground wires that attach to the solenoid bus are for the pulsed output of the switch assembly and for the LED.

The 530t fits on the passenger side of the console where there is a gap large enough to just insert in the console. The 529t is now cleverly held in the dead space above the molded air-guide for the footwell vents on the passenger parcel shelf. This keeps both modules on the passenger side of the console where it is easier to work (no steering wheel in the way).

Thanks,
Hans

hans14914

PCB's are in for the 90+ switches. Will be assembling them tomorrow. It will be a busy weekend, but I should have all the harnesses done to ship out first thing monday morning.

Thanks
Hans

Bill51sdr

Hans, take your time! Thanks to you and Paul for all the hard work on this. I am sure we will all find this device well worth the wait.

Stephencs601

Well I see my board right under Rogers. I can not wait. Hurry up Paul, tax season is almost taking over my life.

928mac

Yes, I am getting excited as well.
At least you guys can see yours.
Mine should have the ejector seat and rocket and target icons

Want to be

Hans,

This might be a little corny, but here is a picture idea for your kickdown button. Not sure if anyone will like it.

jwillman

So does this mean there will be lots of power window switches for sale. I could use a set for my 79 that have readable decals

Bill51sdr

Probably so. I have always found that my switches are not the problem, rather it is that section of the console that starts breaking or sagging, thus hindering the operation of the switches. I have often thought of ways to reinforce that area and reduce my frustration. Paul and Hans' solution is much more elegant!

pcar928fan

Brian, you can buy just the decals bro... Call Nicole at Hooked on Cars, she probably has them on hand! They are cheap too! Used them in my '81! Work great!