[taffy]

Hi, does anyone know how to build a homemade adjustable shiftlight? I can't imagine that it would be that difficult if you have some electronics knowledge,I believe it's only a basic RPM sensing circuit/switch. I would appreciate any help,thanks.

[PentastarTurbo]

Id recommend something that plugs into a power source and reads voltage.. Ive see some shift lights that plug into the ciggerete lighter and you adjust it to your shift point I believe its called a Pivot shift light.. like 65 bucks here at our local ricer shop.. no hardwiring needed and very stealthy.. blinks a red LED light hats very focused and it attaches with double side tape. tiny
take care.

*Chris

[Junorr]

This schematic is the base for most tach/shiftlights. I am currently working on a complete schematic and project and will post it as soon as it is complete and tested. I also am looking for more information on this subject so anyone with a complete schematic for an shift light plewase contact me.

[docvette]

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I've never done it, But it would seem logical to be a simple Comparator Linear I.C Circuit, off pin 8 of the Frequency to Voltage Controlled oscillator, using a Pot From the + and Minus offsets of the Comparator Chip to adjust the Shift points.

You Could use a Buffered Bright L.E.D. (S) for shift points.

Get an old tach, and a Comparator and mock up a circuit, try it out!

Look under Linear I.C. Spec sheets on any Semi conductor manufacturing website for specific Information.

Or you could go low tech, and try a series of 4 or 5 zenier diodes at the appropriate Voltage thresholds off pin 8 to light the L.E.D.s only they will light in steps and stay lit until the threshold drops below forward bias on each LED...

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