Adding an LED voltmeter to my Kioti DK35se

[k0ua]

Yes, the green stands out and is really visible. I don't why the camera would not pick it up. I tried with and without the lights on in the pole barn.

Maybe the segments in the display are strobed by the display driver. Of course our eyes would integrate that and look continuous in the way a movie looks like continuous action when it is really just 24 frames a second stop motion.

 

[Xfaxman]

------ I have attached pics although I am not sure why the camera did not pick up the voltage when on.-----------------------------

The camera did pick it up, it also got the other segments, maybe due to reflected light.

I see 12.5, the ones that are lit show up slightly wider.

 

[k0ua]

The camera did pick it up, it also got the other segments, maybe due to reflected light.

I see 12.5, the ones that are lit show up slightly wider.

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On my picture, which shows up a little better, I "doctored" the picture, trying different filters and contrast controls until I got tired of playing with the picture and just posted it.

 

[murphy1244]

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I added one to my Branson 2400h. It is round, though works great. Tied it into the cruise control fuse so it is only on when the tractor is on. I have attached pics although I am not sure why the camera did not pick up the voltage when on. Also added a 12v outlet, which is tied to a fuse block attached to the battery.

Where did you get the gage? Nice job too!

 

[ecbaatz]

Where did you get the gage? Nice job too!

Thanks for the compliment. I took my time and made sure I had clearance behind the panel. I was nervous as if I screwed up I would have a nice hole to figure out how to fix.

I used a hole saw and drilled a hole in a piece of wood first to ensure that I had the correct size, after all wood is cheap.

I got it at Amazon.com


Coromose 12V-24V Car Motorcycle LED DC Digital Display Voltmeter Waterproof Meter (Green) $4.95 plus $1.00 shipping. Of course it is a long ship time but for the price.

They have it in blue as well. I thought the green would stand out more.

Eric

 

[ecbaatz]

The camera did pick it up, it also got the other segments, maybe due to reflected light.

I see 12.5, the ones that are lit show up slightly wider.

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Yes I can see it now. Thanks.

 

[varmint]

I like the round style- would be easier to install than the rectangular ones I have put in. Installing them is an easy and cheap mod that is potentially very useful.

 

[ecbaatz]

Oh, and after looking at the blue one, I decided to buy it as a backup. At the price why not?

 

[DK35vince]

Here is the one I added a while back.

 

[k0ua]

Here is the one I added a while back.
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Looks great!.. Oil pressure too.

 

[brenth561]

After reading this thread I decided to pick on of these meters up myself. Would it be a big drain on the battery if it is connected to always be on? These meters can be picked up on ebay or aliexpress for $3 or less shipped.

 

[k0ua]

After reading this thread I decided to pick on of these meters up myself. Would it be a big drain on the battery if it is connected to always be on? These meters can be picked up on ebay or aliexpress for $3 or less shipped.

I am not sure how much current it draws, but I would think it would drain the battery down in less than a week. It sure needs to be put on a key switched power source in my opinion.

 

[Coyote machine]

I am not sure how much current it draws, but I would think it would drain the battery down in less than a week. It sure needs to be put on a key switched power source in my opinion.

Agreed; any current draw will drain your battery down to nothing, eventually. Not good for the battery to go below 80% of full charge regularly, it will kill the life of your battery by a significant amount.

 

[dickfoster]

I agree with the others, connect it to a switched supply to prevent parasitic battery drain. Always try to avoid constant battery drains. However small they may be, they do add up over time and will lead to shorter battery life. If you must connect it directly to the battery, add a push button switch in series as you probably don't need a constant voltage reading.

 

[brenth561]

I agree with the others, connect it to a switched supply to prevent parasitic battery drain. Always try to avoid constant battery drains. However small they may be, they do add up over time and will lead to shorter battery life. If you must connect it directly to the battery, add a push button switch in series as you probably don't need a constant voltage reading.

Thanks for the advice. I am using a marine rocker switch for my LED lights. I believe I should be able to connect to the switch and have it power on the voltage display when the switch is in the on position.

 

[k0ua]

Thanks for the advice. I am using a marine rocker switch for my LED lights. I believe I should be able to connect to the switch and have it power on the voltage display when the switch is in the on position.

Please don't accidently leave the rocker switch in the on position as you take your key and get off of the tractor. I suppose if your LED lights are also on you would notice it.

 

[tjkubota93]

Here's my copy of your voltmeter on my kubota bx1860. hard to see from the seat, but easy standing next to the tractor.
Tied into a wire in the blinker switch by removing the pin from the connector and soldering a wire on, then putting it back in. So I could remove it without leaving skint wires.

 

[tjkubota93]

 

[tjkubota93]

Changed it to look a little better

 

[MesaAZguy]

Here's my install of an oil pressure gauge and volt meter on my little Yanmar. Voltmeter is connected to key power so it goes off when key is turned off.