CCS-100 Alternative to stock control panel

[Brave Salmon]

Although the stock CCS100 panel works fine, I decided to eliminate it in favor of a more custom approach. Thanks to Tim Oakes for the wiring diagram which was all it took to encourage me to do this. I used two micro mini switches and a diode which I mounted in the right throttle housing above the start switch. It took a while to get it right but it's done and works great. I highly recommend this solution if you are worried about the moisture problems with CCS version or just want something a little more cool...

[Fred D]

Very nice! Is the brightness of the diode bothersome?

Radio Shack or similar for the switches?

(ps to Chuck Henderson, this mod may fall right in line with our discussion of re-positioning switches for ease of engagement. How brave are you? )

[Mark]

Nice looking job Fish,

Now I have to figure out if Chris would like it...

It looks like you completely eliminated the small gray CCS controller? Am I right?

Thanks,
Mark

[Blrfl]

Nice looking installation there.

Did you install a resistor to limit how much current passes through the LED?

--Mark

[Toaksy]

Originally Posted by Blrfl

Nice looking installation there. Did you install a resistor to limit how much current passes through the LED? --Mark

You can get a LED that is Rated for 12 Volts DC then You wouldn't need to put a resistor in.

[Brave Salmon]

The led I used calls for a 680 resistor. It is not very bright at night due to being sandwiched between the switches yet is visible during the day. Really, there is no reason to have the light since the left hand switch is up when on and down when off. The right switch is center off and up for set and down for resume functions. This eliminates the gray control panel completely but uses the same wiring harness. There are LEDs with built-in resistors but they seemed too long to fit the housing. The switches are mini-micros from the local electronics store. The thumbnail here shows the specifics if you're interested.

[Fred D]

Originally Posted by Brave Salmon

snipped.....mini-micros from the local electronics store. The thumbnail here shows the specifics if you're interested.

Thanks, appreciate the work you've done, and the sharing. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"

[RideCoach]

Although the stock CCS100 panel works fine,

Hey guys it looks great, but please forgive my ignorance but what is a CCS 100?
Thanks

[Fred D]

Originally Posted by RideCoach

Although the stock CCS100 panel works fine, Hey guys it looks great, but please forgive my ignorance but what is a CCS 100? Thanks

No problem, CCS 100 is model designation for the Audiovox cruise control that many have installed (or will be installing )

[ChucksKLRST]

Originally Posted by Fred D

Very nice! Is the brightness of the diode bothersome? Radio Shack or similar for the switches? (ps to Chuck Henderson, this mod may fall right in line with our discussion of re-positioning switches for ease of engagement. How brave are you? )

Sounds like the next time I have the panels off for a valve check this might be a reason for you to ride to WF and give me a hand relocating the switches. Looks good