Newbie making an ignition timer

[c_moore]

Hi enauman,

I would be curious of how you make out with this. I am trying to do something similar with gas model airplane engines. So far I have some code that works,but I think it could be better.

[enauman]

Hi Charlie,

I have a couple of questions for you. What type of encoder are you using? Are you planning on making the advance dynamic or static? Didi you do your coding in PIC basic or assembly? Would you be willing to share your code with me? My interest is purely academic and not commercial.

Ed

[ChrisHelvey]

Hello Enauman,

No, I never finished this project and it was a simple Magneto type lawn mower engine. The necessary inputs for an engine with dynamically changing loads and speeds would be overwhelming to me AND I found that commercial engine management systems on the market have caught up to the tech and can do just about anything. More expensive, yes, but much less time investment. I am talking about MSD products and their accessories.

In any case, about your code, there was a gentleman on this list who DID successfully create a PIC based ignition system for an airplane (full sized.) It was quite impressive but WAY over my head. Do a search on my threads and I think he posted. I'll see if I can find him.

Good luck with this, I wish you well.

Chris