Traction Control Mod

[kenbro]

So, I got inspired by this thread over here.

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=1783.0

and decided to move my instrument cluster buttons to the handlebars, but the Traction control resetting to TC 1 every time you shut the bike off really annoyed me.
I've been playing around with micro controllers and decided to try and hook one up so it resets the traction control to what ever setting it was on when I turn the bike off.
It took me about a month of playing around with it in my free time but I finally got it working. I am trying to figure out how to post links and photos so I can do a write up here.

Ken

 

[Berg_Donk]

Sounds great, I'm keen to know more ::008::

 

[yz454]

I would sure like that , I was going to do a work around with the wheel pick up and a switch . Your way looks a lot better .

 

[~TABASCO~]

This would be cool... If you need pictures posted, just let us know... Really interested in checking this out for sure ! Nice job ! ::008::

 

[kenbro]

Here is a parts list for the project.

Adafruit Trinket - Mini Microcontroller - 5V Logic $$6.95 - http://www.adafruit.com/products/1501
DC to DC voltage converter $8.58 - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?KeyWords=945-2203-ND&WT.z_header=search_go
Momentary on push buttons X3 $6.01 - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?KeyWords=MB2011SD3W01-ND&WT.z_header=search_go
Push button boots X3 $2.93 - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?KeyWords=335-1017-ND&WT.z_header=search_go
Project Box $2.94 - http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1551FBK/HM907-ND/1090719
Molex connectors from local electronics store $5.95
Spare wire from garage $0.00
Scrap Sheet metal from garage for button bracket $0.00

I took the speedometer apart as per the directions in the above mentioned post and carefully soldered wires to the circuit board (First pic). I drilled a hole in the back of the speedometer and routed the wires through a grommet, it should be at least as water proof as the speedometer housing was before I started (Second pic). I made a bracket for the switches out of scrap sheet metal and mounted the switches to it. I wanted to be able to reach the buttons with my thumb while riding, so I mounted it to the left side switch cluster with some longer screws (Third pic). The hardest part was figuring out the logic and programming for the micro-controller. I used an arduino uno http://www.arduino.cc/ and a bread board to test my circuit and the logic. Then I had to figure out what kind of signals were generated by pushing the buttons on the bike and integrate this into my programming (Fourth pic). Once I got the logic and programming sorted I had to transfer it to the smaller controller. It took some minor tweaks to get it working on the trinket, then I mounted the electronics in the project box as you can see in the first post. Finally I sealed up the box and mounted it under the right side cowling with velcro (Fifth pic). I will try to make a video of it working and post that up here.

::022::

Ken

 

[88millimeter]

I envy people with this kind of electronic knowledge, i can turn a wrench all day but that electronic voodoo is a mystery to me. Great work.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Here is a parts list for the project.

Adafruit Trinket - Mini Microcontroller - 5V Logic $$6.95 - http://www.adafruit.com/products/1501
DC to DC voltage converter $8.58 - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?KeyWords=945-2203-ND&WT.z_header=search_go
Momentary on push buttons X3 $6.01 - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?KeyWords=MB2011SD3W01-ND&WT.z_header=search_go
Push button boots X3 $2.93 - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?KeyWords=335-1017-ND&WT.z_header=search_go
Project Box $2.94 - http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1551FBK/HM907-ND/1090719
Molex connectors from local electronics store $5.95
Spare wire from garage $0.00
Scrap Sheet metal from garage for button bracket $0.00

I took the speedometer apart as per the directions in the above mentioned post and carefully soldered wires to the circuit board (First pic). I drilled a hole in the back of the speedometer and routed the wires through a grommet, it should be at least as water proof as the speedometer housing was before I started (Second pic). I made a bracket for the switches out of scrap sheet metal and mounted the switches to it. I wanted to be able to reach the buttons with my thumb while riding, so I mounted it to the left side switch cluster with some longer screws (Third pic). The hardest part was figuring out the logic and programming for the micro-controller. I used an arduino uno http://www.arduino.cc/ and a bread board to test my circuit and the logic. Then I had to figure out what kind of signals were generated by pushing the buttons on the bike and integrate this into my programming (Fourth pic). Once I got the logic and programming sorted I had to transfer it to the smaller controller. It took some minor tweaks to get it working on the trinket, then I mounted the electronics in the project box as you can see in the first post. Finally I sealed up the box and mounted it under the right side cowling with velcro (Fifth pic). I will try to make a video of it working and post that up here.

::022::

Ken

Ken,

Will you be offering these as a plug-N-play unit ?

 

[yz454]

PLEASE

 

[simmons1]

I would be up to buy one as well.

 

[Berg_Donk]

I'll take one too, assuming the cost is not astronomical.

 

[coastie]

Wow, nice work! I'm always impressed when I see people do this stuff!

 

[Bigbore4]

I don't think it ever could be truly plug-n-play. You have to pull the display apart and solder the leads into the appropriate spots in parallel with the OE switch buttons.

Best case would be lug-n-play with the trail tech mod assuming everyone used the same wire colors for the same functions.

All that aside, that there is some really nice work Ken, well done!

 

[~TABASCO~]

I don't think it ever could be truly plug-n-play. You have to pull the display apart and solder the leads into the appropriate spots in parallel with the OE switch buttons.

Best case would be lug-n-play with the trail tech mod assuming everyone used the same wire colors for the same functions.

All that aside, that there is some really nice work Ken, well done!

Yea, I have the trail tech for the last several years........ Was wondering if he did, could, or has a plug-N-play that he might offer ? That would be great !

 

[kenbro]

Ken,

Will you be offering these as a plug-N-play unit ?

I thought about it, but would need to do some more testing before I unleash it on the community. I don't think there is a way around taking the speedometer apart to get access to the buttons. The electronics component is pretty easy to manufacture though. I'm currently looking into making it switchable while moving. Still need to do more research into that one.

Ken

 

[WRW9751]

::026::

You go Man!
I'm all in if you figure it out!

 

[tpak]

ken nice work! - care to share the source code you loaded into the micro controller? i'm assuming thats what you did after fiddling with the arduino?

 

[yz454]

As far as switching on the move I think you have disrupt the signal for front and back sensors or buy code .

 

[twinrider]

I thought about it, but would need to do some more testing before I unleash it on the community. I don't think there is a way around taking the speedometer apart to get access to the buttons. The electronics component is pretty easy to manufacture though. I'm currently looking into making it switchable while moving. Still need to do more research into that one.

Ken

That is what I really wish Yamaha had done, like Suzuki, KTM and BMW.... :

 

[dirtsailor]

I'm an Aviation Electrician and that's some great work. The only issue is that for something like this mod there is going to be some "work" on your side. If you don't have a solder gun i don;t think this can be done but radio shack is great resource real quick if you dont fell like waiting on shipping if you order from dem internets. The housing for the buttons would be my down fall since i depend on air framers for metal work. Either way fantastic innovation and original thinking. ::003::

 

[3putt]

Interesting development, on an old thread, cool!