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MagTech
02-03-2007, 05:13 PM
Title: DIY AIR/FUEL RATIO Meter


What: This is a poor man's narrow band A/F Ratio Meter. It cost me less than $10 and 3 hrs of my time.
I'm expecting that this little box will provide me also a little information about air and fuel mixture of my engine.


You'll need: Vehicle Voltage Monitor (from Dick Smith) Special Price $7.49
Zippy Box (from Dick Smith) $2.50

This kit can also be used as Battery voltage monitor, Air Flow Meter or Air/Fuel Ratio Meter. But at this point I intend to use it a AFR Meter


Difficulty: If you have a little background in soldering, this kit will be very easy to build. The kit comes with an instruction and parts references.


ETA: How long does it take for a novice? 1-3 hrs
Instructions: I will not include the instructions anymore on how I build this project since the kit comes with it.
So what I will just show you are some photos during the construction and the finished project.

Kit and zippy box
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o21.jpg

All parts layed up for checking if complete before starting.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o22.jpg

In-process of soldering the parts.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o23.jpg

All soldering were done, just needed to sit the IC.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o24.jpg

MagTech
02-03-2007, 05:14 PM
This is how I soldered and connected all the parts.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o25.jpg

This is how I fitted the pcb inside the box, little mod in the box and the pcb.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o26.jpg

Box with $0.20
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o27.jpg

Now ready for installation
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/o28.jpg


Reference: Autospeed also made article on how to build a similar gauge. http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_0217/article.html

Sorry for typo error: Ration=Ratio
Can somebody correct the title please. Thanks

Shawn
29-12-2008, 08:22 PM
thats cool, i like those dick smith kits. i made an electronic dice once.

anyway, will there be a follow up on this, how and where to wire it to the car...

Mr_Roberto
29-12-2008, 09:11 PM
dig much?

Shawn
30-12-2008, 05:55 AM
oh yeah, sorry bout digging up old posts...

Ers
30-12-2008, 05:58 AM
dig much?

Yeah :gtfo: why not just start 30 threads on the same topic.......

Oh wait.....