Flatshifter Strain Gauged Gear Knob
Talk to us first before purchasing if you are unsure about which of the amplifier module options you need.
This is a state of the art Strain Gauge Shift Knob that we use on our own drag car. Simply install this shift knob, wire in the power, ground, and signal wires, and setup the input in your standalone EMS system to trigger an ignition cut for easy, seamless full throttle clutchless up shifting!
This system works great for either rod or cable actuated shifters such as your common Honda/Acura B-Series or K-Series drag cars. We use the 2.5V Reference Amplifier Module option as most EMS will easily accept a 0-5V trigger range.
See the manufacturer’s description below:
The Flatshifter ‘shift’ is a shear beam force sensor strain gauge gear knob (load cell) which is designed to replace any OEM gear shifter knobs on a sequential gearbox to enable clutchless up and/ or down shifting using our patented Flatshifter systems or any other makers clutchless gear shifting system, or ECU ignition-cut and throttle blip functions. This load cell gear knob utilizes the latest full bridge strain gauged shear beam load cell that causes the force applied to the gear knob cover to act at the instantaneous center of rotation of the gear lever making the device insensitive to hand position, unlike similar sensors that use bending beam load cells.
The device is supplied complete with cover, cable and connector. An amplifier module is supplied to excite the bridge and amplify the bridge output. Several amplifier options are available to suit individual applications.
• Force Range Bi- directional 1–12Kg (10–120N).
• Gauge resistance 350 Ohms.
• Excitation voltage 5 Volts
• Temperature range -10 – +50 deg. C.
• Max overload 150% FS.
• Tightening torque 16 Nm.
• Attachment Thread M10 x 1.5 or 1/2inch dia. for Quaife gearboxes.
• Cable. 1 meter four core shielded cable fitted with Binder IP40 conn.
• Weight. 168 Grams.
Flatshshifter Amplifier Module Options - Advise us of your requirement when ordering
1. Flatshifter Amplifier Module. This version connects the gear knob to the Flatshifter shifter system as a clutchless shifting alternative to the shift rod. The trigger level is set via the adjusting knob on the amplifier module. (Compatible with Hondata, Cobb, Neptune, etc.)
2. Ref. 2.5 volts Amplifier Module. This version gives a 2.5 volt output with no load on the load cell with the voltage rising above or falling below 2.5 volts depending on if the gear knob is pushed or pulled. (Compatible with AEM, Haltech, Motec, etc.)
3. Ref 0 volts Amplifier Module. This gives 0 volts output with no load on the load cell and gives a positive or negative output depending on if the gear knob is pushed or pulled.
NOTE: These are imported to order - allow up to 3 weeks (typically 2).