so i got a basic stamp 2 microcontroller lying around collecting dust and i want to put it to good use.
the other day i was thinking about how on my first ht i had an intake leak that made it run really lean, which is bad for the engine in the long run, but made it run better for a while (no fourstroking when accelerating to full speed, and it went a bit faster)
what if i was to rig up a servo motor to the choke, and set up the carb so its really lean like when i had the leak, and then use the microcontroller to tell the servo to set the choke so its at a normal mix, but when i want that extra boost i could press a button it opens it up more so its leaner then usual. if i use this sparingly i don't think i should have any problems with overheating. once i get this first part done i could add temperature sensors on the engine and program the bs2 to adjust the choke to the temperature automatically, put an index wheel inside the throttle and fine tune the program so it makes it leaner or richer depending on how far i twist the throttle and how hot the engine is.
ive worked with this microcontroller for a good year and a half in college, so the wiring and programming wont be a problem, the thing works off a regular 9v battery and i can get all the electronics to fit in a box slightly larger than a pack of smokes.
the question is, will i be able to squeeze out a decent amount of power by doing this or will it be a waste of time?
also i haven't been riding or been on the forums since the beginning of summer, whats new in the ht scene?
the other day i was thinking about how on my first ht i had an intake leak that made it run really lean, which is bad for the engine in the long run, but made it run better for a while (no fourstroking when accelerating to full speed, and it went a bit faster)
what if i was to rig up a servo motor to the choke, and set up the carb so its really lean like when i had the leak, and then use the microcontroller to tell the servo to set the choke so its at a normal mix, but when i want that extra boost i could press a button it opens it up more so its leaner then usual. if i use this sparingly i don't think i should have any problems with overheating. once i get this first part done i could add temperature sensors on the engine and program the bs2 to adjust the choke to the temperature automatically, put an index wheel inside the throttle and fine tune the program so it makes it leaner or richer depending on how far i twist the throttle and how hot the engine is.
ive worked with this microcontroller for a good year and a half in college, so the wiring and programming wont be a problem, the thing works off a regular 9v battery and i can get all the electronics to fit in a box slightly larger than a pack of smokes.
the question is, will i be able to squeeze out a decent amount of power by doing this or will it be a waste of time?
also i haven't been riding or been on the forums since the beginning of summer, whats new in the ht scene?
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