$13 Rode Counter

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RichardW

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I finally got around to installing and wiring a rode counter this weekend after solving my problem of the rode jumping off the gypsy of my Lewmar Pro Fish 700 windlass.

The counter is a surplus 12V resettable interval counter that I bought from Skycraft Surplus in Orlando, Florida ($11). The magnetic reed switch was a left over from installing an alarm system in my house several years ago ($2). The magnet is a very strong molybdenum disk magnet that I found on line for less than $.50. It is epoxied to the outside edge of the gypsy to stay out of the path of the rode.
Once I figured out how to mount the magnet and reed switch, it did not take long to test it. One revolution of the gypsy is about 9 inches so I have a scale factor but that will not be a problem.

I posted a few photos here http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... php&page=2 and hope to add a simple schematic soon.

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RichardW-

Nice job on the rode counter! And for only $13.50!

I'm like you, I love to figure out how to do things, then figure out how to do them for less, and when I'm done feel like I've won both battles! :lol:

Your Projects and Modifications sub albums are a wealth of clever ideas and engineering feats, and I'd recommend them highly to other C-Brats shopping for ideas.

I've never seen so much organization on a 22 foot boat!

Keep up the good work!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
I see Richard is from Huntsville, AL. I'll bet he is one of those genius rocket scientists - part of the von Braun legacy - after viewing his album. Very impressive! Mortals should not attempt to do those things.
 
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