Range Finder With Remote Wire Complete!
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Range Finder With Remote Wire Complete!
Hey guys; I know it's not as aesthetically pleasing as Greywolf's Predator Exocet, but it's 100% functional! I'm pretty excited to try it out.
I started by soldering wires to the circuit board, on the legs of the push button. I then drilled a hole out the side, and trailed the wires out. Keep in mind that now to operate the RF I can either push the button on the RF, OR touch the protruding wires. both give the same result.
I bought a sturdy wire connector. It's bulkier than I wanted, but being so strong, I have peace of mind that it won't fail me when I need it the most.
I then attached the wires protruding from the RF to one end of the connector, and electrical taped the wires together.
Then I took a TINY momentary button switch, (from a laser pointer) and firmly attached it to the safety switch of the bow. I figure that's somewhere I KNOW my thumb will be before a shot. Can't get more convenient than that. I double checked that the safety still functioned as designed.
Then I trimmed the connector wires, ensuring the fit will be ideal. here they are before soldering.
I soldered the wires together, and taped them as one. i them Ziptied the wires to the scope to keep everything from flopping around. Here is the finished product.
SO handy. now I can fully operate the RF as I pop the safety off. If I ever want to remove the RF, I simply open the connector wire; like so:
And peel the RF off the velcro provided with the RF mount.
Keep in mind, when removed from the bow, the RF is still fully functional by operating it with the factory button.
I started by soldering wires to the circuit board, on the legs of the push button. I then drilled a hole out the side, and trailed the wires out. Keep in mind that now to operate the RF I can either push the button on the RF, OR touch the protruding wires. both give the same result.
I bought a sturdy wire connector. It's bulkier than I wanted, but being so strong, I have peace of mind that it won't fail me when I need it the most.
I then attached the wires protruding from the RF to one end of the connector, and electrical taped the wires together.
Then I took a TINY momentary button switch, (from a laser pointer) and firmly attached it to the safety switch of the bow. I figure that's somewhere I KNOW my thumb will be before a shot. Can't get more convenient than that. I double checked that the safety still functioned as designed.
Then I trimmed the connector wires, ensuring the fit will be ideal. here they are before soldering.
I soldered the wires together, and taped them as one. i them Ziptied the wires to the scope to keep everything from flopping around. Here is the finished product.
SO handy. now I can fully operate the RF as I pop the safety off. If I ever want to remove the RF, I simply open the connector wire; like so:
And peel the RF off the velcro provided with the RF mount.
Keep in mind, when removed from the bow, the RF is still fully functional by operating it with the factory button.
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Nice work. You done good.
However, when you find a way to do this "wireless" with a button on the fore-stock, sign me up.
John
However, when you find a way to do this "wireless" with a button on the fore-stock, sign me up.
John
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I'd love to take all the credit, but Pydpiper gave me the idea....... or infact, I stole it!
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... ge&start=0
Thanks for the ideas, and input Pydpiper.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... ge&start=0
Thanks for the ideas, and input Pydpiper.
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