Re: 46RE standalone controller (I think I'll design one)
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looking around, apparently Powertrain Control Solutions can reprogram their controller to work with the 545rfe, but that thread was from a couple years ago.
It looks like the 545rfe has 7 solenoids to control, which makes it that much more complicated. Again, looks like someone is working on a MS solution, but then you'd have to piece together MS hardware and find the right software.
I'll probably start with the RE, and see if there's enough demand after that.
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Re: 46RE standalone controller (I think I'll design one)
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It seems that TransGo had some problems with raised line pressure when they introduced their kit for the RE and supplied a resistor to fool the factory controller but a programable custom unit probably won't have the same problem.
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Re: 46RE standalone controller (I think I'll design one)
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Alrighty, finally got through to the parts department at the local dealership and got some part numbers for the connectors. They are available, even if they're not terribly inexpensive.
RE 8 Pin - 5183475AB ~$45 online RFE 23 Pin - 5102403AA ~$100 online
Another question: How would you like to have control over the governor pressure? I could use a 12x12 table with Speed and Load as inputs, and the governor pressure as the output. Then, at higher loads the governor pressure can be increased to raise the shift points. At lower loads the pressure is lower allowing shifts sooner. Then you just tweak the values in the table to suit your needs.
Or, I could have a simple mapping of speed to governor pressure.
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Re: 46RE standalone controller (I think I'll design one)
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Re: 46RE standalone controller (I think I'll design one)
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The update is... nothing new to report. A month ago another client hit me with 3 good sized projects they want done yesterday I'd still like some more feedback on controlling the governor pressure. I also realized the Throttle Lever will do some of that anyway; at higher throttle positions/load, it will raise the shift points. Makes me wonder if just a simple user adjustable speed->governor pressure table would work. Then possibly 2 or 3 of those tables that are selectable for normal driving, towing, etc.
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Re: 46RE standalone controller (I think I'll design one)
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I have the basic block design done and most of the components chosen, just haven't had time to put it all together. Trying to get another product done and out the door.
I'm also working on an RH controller. I'm thinking instead of adding an external pressure sensor to detect speed, it'll be easier (and cheaper) to add an inline sensor to the speedometer cable. Between that and a vacuum sensor, it would have customizable shift/unshift points. And it's basically a subset of the RE controller, so not really any additional work on my part.
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Re: 46RE standalone controller (I think I'll design one)
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I have the basic block design done and most of the components chosen, just haven't had time to put it all together. Trying to get another product done and out the door.
I'm also working on an RH controller. I'm thinking instead of adding an external pressure sensor to detect speed, it'll be easier (and cheaper) to add an inline sensor to the speedometer cable. Between that and a vacuum sensor, it would have customizable shift/unshift points. And it's basically a subset of the RE controller, so not really any additional work on my part.
You may have already looked at it, but Gear Vendors uses a speed sensor in the speedo cable with their units. Since the speedo cable needs to be lengthened for an RH transmission, it might be a good fit.
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