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* [https://www.printables.com/model/7349-lycoming-oil-dipstick-adapter-plug/files 3D-printed oil plug adapter] | * [https://www.printables.com/model/7349-lycoming-oil-dipstick-adapter-plug/files 3D-printed oil plug adapter] | ||
* [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/28e162780853ae01d2449fc7/w/77b48e08ba9e75cb5a2f2404/e/5defbb712e11954dd46be040?renderMode=0&uiState=65701d7093369b20157bb23c another 3D-printed oil plug adapter, CAD source] | * [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/28e162780853ae01d2449fc7/w/77b48e08ba9e75cb5a2f2404/e/5defbb712e11954dd46be040?renderMode=0&uiState=65701d7093369b20157bb23c another 3D-printed oil plug adapter, CAD source] | ||
* [http://home.pcisys.net/~ronlee/EngineDryer.pdf Dave Barker's instructions] | * [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEZVNRY 1 1/8 - 12 thread repair die for 3D-printed oil plugs] | ||
* [http://home.pcisys.net/~ronlee/EngineDryer.pdf Dave Barker's DIY desiccant based instructions] | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6805473036240404/ FB thread with pictures from David C. on his DIY solution.] | |||
== Fully automatic Dehydration == | == Fully automatic Dehydration == | ||
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** [https://www.lascarelectronics.com/data-loggers/temperature-humidity Lascar] | ** [https://www.lascarelectronics.com/data-loggers/temperature-humidity Lascar] | ||
* BuildFlyGo's Temperature / Humidity Logging Project<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-11-13 at 4.36.16 PM.png|300x300px]]<br>This project allows logging temperature and humidity at four places. The data is sent via Wifi to a site that allows viewing the data as graphs remotely.<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh2ZEOab918 YouTube Video]<br>[https://io.adafruit.com/figgyb/dashboards/humidity1?kiosk=true Live Day Graph]<br>[https://io.adafruit.com/figgyb/dashboards/engine-humidity-weekly?kiosk=true Live Weekly Graph] | * BuildFlyGo's Temperature / Humidity Logging Project<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-11-13 at 4.36.16 PM.png|300x300px]]<br>This project allows logging temperature and humidity at four places. The data is sent via Wifi to a site that allows viewing the data as graphs remotely.<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh2ZEOab918 YouTube Video]<br>[https://io.adafruit.com/figgyb/dashboards/humidity1?kiosk=true Live Day Graph]<br>[https://io.adafruit.com/figgyb/dashboards/engine-humidity-weekly?kiosk=true Live Weekly Graph] | ||
* Martin's Temperature / Humidity Logging Project<br>[[File:2023-11-13 08-11-43.jpg|300px]]<br>This project allows logging temperature and humidity at two places. The data along with the time is written to a .csv file on an SD-card. The temperature is +/- 0. | * Martin's Temperature / Humidity Logging Project<br>[[File:2023-11-13 08-11-43.jpg|300px]]<br>This project allows logging temperature and humidity at two places plus the temperature of the engine dryer's Peltier element. The data along with the time is written to a .csv file on an SD-card. The temperature is +/- 0.4C, the humidity is +/- 3%. The microprocessor does have Wifi on board but the software isn't making anything available online right now.<br>The microprocessor uses the standard I2C port for one of the sensors and the realtime clock. A secondary I2C port is used for the second sensor. The standard SPI port is used internally by the display. A secondary SPI port is used to talk to the SD-card. The split allows faster communication. The microprocessor's pins in use are therefore: 2 pins for power, 2 pins each for I2C 1 and 2, and 4 pins for SPI2. Additionally, analog input A6 is used for the Peltier temperature sensor (Im61). | ||
** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5300 Microprocessor ESP32-S2 Feather with TFT] | ** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5300 Microprocessor ESP32-S2 Feather with TFT] | ||
** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/2922 SD-Card / Realtime clock] | ** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/2922 SD-Card / Realtime clock] | ||
** [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797NRXZY?th=1 CR1220 Coin Battery for clock] (hard to get locally) | ** [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797NRXZY?th=1 CR1220 Coin Battery for clock] (hard to get locally) | ||
** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/3251 Si7021 Temperature / Humidity Sensor] | |||
** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/3251 Si7021 Temperature / Humidity Sensor] | ** [[Media:Engine_Dryer_schematic_v3.pdf|Schematic V3 (pdf)]] | ||
** [[ | ** [[Media:Engine_Dryer_Monitorv3.ino|Software]] | ||
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* Desiccant Plugs | * Desiccant Plugs | ||
** [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/dehydrplugs.php?clickkey=6642 Spruce Desiccant Plugs] (change desiccant to orange type before use) | ** [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/dehydrplugs.php?clickkey=6642 Spruce Desiccant Plugs] (change desiccant to orange type before use) | ||
Latest revision as of 05:26, 9 December 2023
Hints for building an engine dehydration solution
- VAF Discussion
- YouTube Video of making a solution
- 3D-printed oil plug adapter
- another 3D-printed oil plug adapter, CAD source
- 1 1/8 - 12 thread repair die for 3D-printed oil plugs
- Dave Barker's DIY desiccant based instructions
- FB thread with pictures from David C. on his DIY solution.
Fully automatic Dehydration
Accessories
- Inline Humidity Measurement
- Commercial temperature / humidity sensors
- BuildFlyGo's Temperature / Humidity Logging Project
This project allows logging temperature and humidity at four places. The data is sent via Wifi to a site that allows viewing the data as graphs remotely.
YouTube Video
Live Day Graph
Live Weekly Graph - Martin's Temperature / Humidity Logging Project
This project allows logging temperature and humidity at two places plus the temperature of the engine dryer's Peltier element. The data along with the time is written to a .csv file on an SD-card. The temperature is +/- 0.4C, the humidity is +/- 3%. The microprocessor does have Wifi on board but the software isn't making anything available online right now.
The microprocessor uses the standard I2C port for one of the sensors and the realtime clock. A secondary I2C port is used for the second sensor. The standard SPI port is used internally by the display. A secondary SPI port is used to talk to the SD-card. The split allows faster communication. The microprocessor's pins in use are therefore: 2 pins for power, 2 pins each for I2C 1 and 2, and 4 pins for SPI2. Additionally, analog input A6 is used for the Peltier temperature sensor (Im61). - Desiccant Plugs
- Spruce Desiccant Plugs (change desiccant to orange type before use)
- Desiccant, white with orange indicator beads (blue desiccant is very poisonous)
- 18mm die (Plastic threads of Spruce desiccant plugs are not conformant, makes it very hard to screw into engine, this die allows fixing the threads)
- Toaster Oven for drying desiccant ($30, works great on lowest temperature setting, however only a 15 min timer, needs to be jammed to stop turning)
