How would you use this in your RV?

[MikeIa]

Just ran across this project on Kickstarter. Combination fuse block and controller, eight 15amp circuits with a total of 100 amps per unit. On/Off or PWM dimming for LED's. Controllable and programmable over Bluetooth. 8 sensor inputs so that you can perform actions based in sensor data like On, Off or Low voltage.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craftycoder/motobrain-high-tech-automotive-power-distribution

[bsinmich]

The statement that "There is nothing like it on the market" is false. I was at a Wanderlodge Rally in Frankenmuth, MI a few weeks ago. (I had a SOB, some other brand) but was there with muy daughter & SIL who do have a Wanderlodge. There was one fellow there who does this type of work for a living and his entire Bird was controlled from his I Phone or an I Pad, whichever was convenient. He could dim lights anyplace in the RV, put down shades, play the musical horn, lock doors, etc. Look at soe of the custom units built on Prevost and they have all of that already installed from the factory. It isn't new or the only one of a kind. For money you can buy it already.

[gon2dadawgs]

X3 KISS.....Keep It Simple Stupid

Michael

[Bumpyroad]

reasley wrote:
Seems a little over the top. It would add another layer of complexity and make trouble shooting even more difficult.

x2, make a good gadget for Ipad geek users.
bumpy

[reasley]

Seems a little over the top. It would add another layer of complexity and make trouble shooting even more difficult.

[westend]

If the inventor would enable this device with a data logger, battery SOC measurement, and converter/solar controller status, it would supplant the usual Trimetric, Victron, or brand-proprietary meters that are commonly used.

I see it's greatest functionality as a remote control as it is configured and I would bet there are similar remote control devices that would be way cheaper.

[wkswenson]

Very interesting idea.

[portscanner]

Looks neat, but the question is, how much power does the controller itself draw? Remember, you got a radio and a microprocessor in there to run that thing. For those of us who camp w/o hookups, every millimap hour counts.

On a motorcycle, if you dont run it every day, depending on the load, that could kill the battery in a few days.

[BurbMan]

Would be great as an OEM option....could use your phone as a remote to turn off lights and TV etc when you are in bed. They would need to block or limit the current settings so the end user doesn't set max current above what the wire can handle, ie 20A on less than 12 ga wire.