Month: September 2004

A while back I built an experimental circuit for MikeyTheMini, based on the HKenabler. It provided a relay contact switch output that closed/opened to mimic the left center “dead button” on two spoke multi-function steering wheels.
More recently Eric requested that I build a similar circuit – he wanted a switch signal that he could solder to his radar detector so that he could turn it on/off using the steering wheel button. So I did a proper circuit design and built one for him:

I agreed with Eric that he will handle the tricky wiring and packaging – this circuit must be supplied with 12V/0V and connected to the MINIs “iBus” which carries digital messages between the steering wheel and head unit (and also to the HK amp and elsewhere).

Following Gabe Bridgers recent positive review on MotoringFile, and a number of positive (and much appreciated) comments from current owners, I had 28 packages to ship today!

Now I have to decide if the 42 remaining auto up window MINI circuits are enough for ever more, or if I need to order another build. I had expected the last build (mid August) to last till the end of the year … wrong! But with only 2 orders today, the “MotoringFile burst” has subsided and perhaps everyone that wants a circuit now has one …
When I built the original auto up windows circuit I never imagined I would now have shipped 300 more than that!