Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 05, 2022 9:55 PM
When will these ba available again for the 85 E28?
I'd guess before December but I'm not sure - depends on how hard fixing the robot is.
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Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 06, 2022 2:20 PM
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 15, 2022 9:15 PM
Thanks and please let me know and ill order one.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 24, 2022 2:07 AM
Small update: I passed my PhD Qualifying Exam!
Also I've started fixing the robot, see the repair thread here if you're interested.
Also I've started fixing the robot, see the repair thread here if you're interested.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 24, 2022 6:19 AM
Congratulations!
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 24, 2022 9:02 AM
Congrats!!
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 24, 2022 9:05 AM
Congrats on the PhD!
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 24, 2022 10:06 AM
Oh I haven't gotten there yet, still have the dissertation to do haha! I just passed the part that allows me to actually do a dissertation
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 24, 2022 10:08 AM
Oh yes, you are correct. The wife had 2 more courses to do just before the same point and then we got transferred due to my work. Unfortunate as she was killing it (she has a master in counseling and was going for her PhD)
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 24, 2022 10:10 AM
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Oct 26, 2022 8:01 AM
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 04, 2022 9:03 PM
Congrats! Quick question - I'm looking to purchase one of these and was wondering if a "fuse tap" would work/fit with your board installed? The radio wiring in my car was destroyed so I ended up having to run a power wire directly to the fuse box, the "fuse tap" with this style board would be a better solution than my current soldering job. Please let me know. Thanks!
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 05, 2022 2:32 PM
So, now the REAL work begins... Good Luck, Sir Galahad.
You may commence to Piling, High AND Deep!
:]
Andy
You may commence to Piling, High AND Deep!
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Andy
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 05, 2022 8:58 PM
It would work and I have used them in the past, but those aren't generally very good solutions. I can get you a blade fuse insert for the accessory fuse box if you're interested.EIP11 wrote: Nov 04, 2022 9:03 PMCongrats! Quick question - I'm looking to purchase one of these and was wondering if a "fuse tap" would work/fit with your board installed? The radio wiring in my car was destroyed so I ended up having to run a power wire directly to the fuse box, the "fuse tap" with this style board would be a better solution than my current soldering job. Please let me know. Thanks!
Thanks!MisterFixit wrote: Nov 05, 2022 2:32 PM So, now the REAL work begins... Good Luck, Sir Galahad.
You may commence to Piling, High AND Deep!
:]
Andy
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 11, 2022 1:04 PM
That would be great, I'll send you a PM. Thanks!Galahad wrote: Nov 05, 2022 8:58 PMIt would work and I have used them in the past, but those aren't generally very good solutions. I can get you a blade fuse insert for the accessory fuse box if you're interested.EIP11 wrote: Nov 04, 2022 9:03 PMCongrats! Quick question - I'm looking to purchase one of these and was wondering if a "fuse tap" would work/fit with your board installed? The radio wiring in my car was destroyed so I ended up having to run a power wire directly to the fuse box, the "fuse tap" with this style board would be a better solution than my current soldering job. Please let me know. Thanks!
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 11, 2022 1:10 PM
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 11, 2022 10:23 PM
Open question: Who would want a Mini-Box Upgrade Kit?
No LEDs, just two blade fuse holders. Pic of the prototype:
Mini box by Holy Grail Labs, on Flickr
No LEDs, just two blade fuse holders. Pic of the prototype:
Mini box by Holy Grail Labs, on FlickrRe: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 12, 2022 1:21 AM
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 12, 2022 1:43 AM
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 12, 2022 3:54 AM
I would! If both fuse boxes are upgraded, this would obviate the need to carry different types of spares.Galahad wrote: Nov 11, 2022 10:23 PM Open question: Who would want a Mini-Box Upgrade Kit?
No LEDs, just two blade fuse holders.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 12, 2022 8:23 PM
In for mini as well.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 12, 2022 8:58 PM
I guess it depends on the price! But I'd be in for one for the same reason as Shawn describes.Galahad wrote: Nov 11, 2022 10:23 PM Open question: Who would want a Mini-Box Upgrade Kit?
No LEDs, just two blade fuse holders. Pic of the prototype:
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 21, 2022 11:51 PM
I would like one
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Nov 28, 2022 11:21 AM
Short update on manufacturing:
All the first round of parts arrived, unfortunately I got part-way through assembly and realized the wires I specced (18ga) wouldn't fit the displayport connectors so I had to design and order adapter boards (which will make my life easier in the long run at least). I'm expecting those to arrive some time this week, hopefully everything goes smoothly and I'll be able to start shipping the backlog this weekend.
All the first round of parts arrived, unfortunately I got part-way through assembly and realized the wires I specced (18ga) wouldn't fit the displayport connectors so I had to design and order adapter boards (which will make my life easier in the long run at least). I'm expecting those to arrive some time this week, hopefully everything goes smoothly and I'll be able to start shipping the backlog this weekend.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Dec 08, 2022 9:44 PM
Quick update: I have the parts to temporarily fix the robot but I am going to be out of town this weekend for a family funeral and next week is finals week. I will have current orders shipped by the end of the calendar year. If you're looking to order between now and January, both Angry Ass (USA) and Ivo Christov (e28.nl, EU) have a limited number in stock.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Dec 11, 2022 9:17 PM
Better late than sorry, bought mine a looong time ago, and only just got around to install it.
Small comment, i'd bought another fusebox, and did the "destroying" on that one. It's not so bad to depin the relays and swap the fusebox, only thing is, I tried swapping one wire at a time, both fuseboxes side by side, and I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's a lot harder than just yanking all and connecting from 0.
Thanks Galahad!! Awesome product.
Small comment, i'd bought another fusebox, and did the "destroying" on that one. It's not so bad to depin the relays and swap the fusebox, only thing is, I tried swapping one wire at a time, both fuseboxes side by side, and I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's a lot harder than just yanking all and connecting from 0.
Thanks Galahad!! Awesome product.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Dec 11, 2022 9:35 PM
You're welcome! Always happy to see successful installs!Ju@n wrote: Dec 11, 2022 9:17 PM Better late than sorry, bought mine a looong time ago, and only just got around to install it.
Small comment, i'd bought another fusebox, and did the "destroying" on that one. It's not so bad to depin the relays and swap the fusebox, only thing is, I tried swapping one wire at a time, both fuseboxes side by side, and I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's a lot harder than just yanking all and connecting from 0.
Thanks Galahad!! Awesome product.
We're trying to come up with ways to make installation easier but there's not much short of making entire replacement boxes...
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Dec 11, 2022 10:33 PM
Agree, it's not that hard of a thing to install, but I was a bit wary of the destruction part, it was much better out of the car, but you then introduce the depin. So I guess it's one or the other haha.
It's a pitty the fusebox did not come as a pluggable part of the car on our e28s.
It's a pitty the fusebox did not come as a pluggable part of the car on our e28s.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Dec 11, 2022 11:04 PM
Porsche 928s have fuse / relay panels that are all done with plugs, easy swap. Problem is the engineers were on drugs and made all but about 5 of the 200+ wires gray so I wouldn't call it an improvement hahaJu@n wrote: Dec 11, 2022 10:33 PM Agree, it's not that hard of a thing to install, but I was a bit wary of the destruction part, it was much better out of the car, but you then introduce the depin. So I guess it's one or the other haha.
It's a pitty the fusebox did not come as a pluggable part of the car on our e28s.
Re: Holy Grail Labs - Blade Fuse Upgrade Kits
Posted: Dec 12, 2022 8:41 AM
Hahaha that sounds like aircraft wiringGalahad wrote: Dec 11, 2022 11:04 PMPorsche 928s have fuse / relay panels that are all done with plugs, easy swap. Problem is the engineers were on drugs and made all but about 5 of the 200+ wires gray so I wouldn't call it an improvement hahaJu@n wrote: Dec 11, 2022 10:33 PM Agree, it's not that hard of a thing to install, but I was a bit wary of the destruction part, it was much better out of the car, but you then introduce the depin. So I guess it's one or the other haha.
It's a pitty the fusebox did not come as a pluggable part of the car on our e28s.