2026-08-29 14:59 UTC
@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social @BrianSmith950@mas.to @hollowman@fosstodon.org Check the sockets can't be switched to permanent live by moving a fuse. That's a thing on some cars. (Though sadly not ours, which considers fuse replacement to be a workshop item. I stuck an Anderson connector on the battery, so I could use it with an inverter for eBike charging or powering the BHPC timing system, but discovered that the 'ignition' times out after 20 minutes without touching the driving controls so it's much less useful than expected.)
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social 2026-08-29 17:16
@kim@fedi.social We found out about the timer on the ignition. While charging we wanted to sit with music, aircon, and lunch. Part way through lunch the car shut down and I had to restart it. I'd just connect and Anderson plug straight to the battery, via a big fuse. The car can't shut off a length of 35sq mm welding cable. @BrianSmith950@mas.to @hollowman@fosstodon.org