Wireless Thermometer?
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Wireless Thermometer?
I've had my 2012 Xterra Pro-4X for a couple of weeks now, and I really miss the outdoor thermometer.
I have the dimming rear view, with compass - but no outdoor temp.
When driving on wet roads in the winter, it's nice to know if I could be driving on ice or not.
I've grown lazy over the past decade or so, and I'm no longer as enthusiastic about running wires for a temperature sensor through the dash, firewall, and engine compartment - like I did on my '01.
Technology has come a long way since '01.
Does anyone have experience with or recommendations for wireless automotive thermometers?
I'm looking for something simple, that I could maybe stick on the blank space where the trip computer would have gone.
Thanks very much.
I have the dimming rear view, with compass - but no outdoor temp.
When driving on wet roads in the winter, it's nice to know if I could be driving on ice or not.
I've grown lazy over the past decade or so, and I'm no longer as enthusiastic about running wires for a temperature sensor through the dash, firewall, and engine compartment - like I did on my '01.
Technology has come a long way since '01.
Does anyone have experience with or recommendations for wireless automotive thermometers?
I'm looking for something simple, that I could maybe stick on the blank space where the trip computer would have gone.
Thanks very much.
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Re: Wireless Thermometer?
You'll still have to run wires for the power unless you want to run off of batteries
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Re: Wireless Thermometer?
True, but it's not THAT hard to rig up a converter. I've got all the bits for a 12v - 5v converter for a discrete USB power circuit. Cost me all of $20, I just need to build the damn thing... Moral, one could be smacked together from a feed off the cigarette lighter plug to supply 3v (which is 2 AA, and I assume that's what the receiver would use), and another right from the battery for another 3v for the thermometer/transmitter. I'm not saying it's the best way to go, but it WOULD cut down wire routing substantially. At least, IMHO. Then again, I'm a little off, so it might just be CRAZYNd4SpdSe wrote:You'll still have to run wires for the power unless you want to run off of batteries
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Re: Wireless Thermometer?
Also: I found this on Amazon.com, but it doesn't seem to be easy to find in Canada
http://www.amazon.com/SainSpeed-7045V-C ... 01-2240022
http://www.amazon.com/SainSpeed-7045V-C ... 01-2240022
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Oh, i'm not saying you can't do that, but if you gotta run power (one way or another) than why not just run the wire for the temp sensor toobuttsy wrote:True, but it's not THAT hard to rig up a converter. I've got all the bits for a 12v - 5v converter for a discrete USB power circuit. Cost me all of $20, I just need to build the damn thing... Moral, one could be smacked together from a feed off the cigarette lighter plug to supply 3v (which is 2 AA, and I assume that's what the receiver would use), and another right from the battery for another 3v for the thermometer/transmitter. I'm not saying it's the best way to go, but it WOULD cut down wire routing substantially. At least, IMHO. Then again, I'm a little off, so it might just be CRAZYNd4SpdSe wrote:You'll still have to run wires for the power unless you want to run off of batteries
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Re: Wireless Thermometer?
And that is a very good point... I need a vacation me thinks...
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