diy-wb, Turbo Sunbird, and wb-lcd

[Bill Shaw]

I sent this last Sunday,  but it didn't make it due to the
server outage,  so here we go again....


I powered up my diy-wb board for the first time yesterday,
using a 5711 bulb to simulate the heater load.  At first it
powered up,  gradually increasing voltage to the heater
until it reached full power,  then remained at full power
for about 15 seconds before shutting down.  It tripped the
thermal overload in the regulator. (This is normal,
right?).  I added a heat sink to the regulator and got it to
power up continuously.  Boy,  does that regulator get hot!

I went to the junkyard to get the connector for the wb-o2
sensor yesterday morning and found them in older Hondas,  '88s
and '89s,  near the brake booster as suggested on the list.
Different models may have them in different places,  I found
one on the firewall on the passenger's side,  so look
around,  they're there.  I may be able to light up the
diy-wb with a real sensor today!

While at the yard I found a Turbo Sunbird convertible that
seems to be complete.  I asked about taking parts but the
guy said he would only sell it complete for $500.  It's a
bit rough,  with rust here and there and the top's a bit
ragged.  The yard dude said it was there because it blew the
head gasket. East Coast Salvage in Haddam,  CT if anyone's
interested.

I've ordered prototype PCBs for the wb-lcd,  and parts will
be ordered tonight.  They should be in next week,  I'll 
keep you posted.

bs
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