DIY S-pod

Black Bear Diner steak over here: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/traveller-4-way-wireless-remote-control-system

 

That looks pretty cool actually. If only it were water resistant.

 

It might fit in a box like this:

$22 Bud Industries CU-3285 Plastic Style A Utility Box 8.25" L x 5.15" W x 3.12" H, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T5A28...olid=3VBF1PFTA1XF1&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

We're discussing it in the show us your aux fuse panels! thread over here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/show-off-your-aux-fuse-panels.308677/page-53#post-22552474

 

It depends on what you want out of your project.
If you enjoy building things yourself (takes more time) and enjoy holding onto money diy is the way to go. If you enjoy plugging things in (takes less time) and not holding onto money having someone else do it is the way to go.

Saying it's safer and works better is assuming a lot of things you probably aren't considering. Mostly the skills of the DIYer.

 

It's safer and works better for me. I was tagged, I gave my opinion. I'm sorry so many people get offended when the topic of spending money comes up. Relays take up a lot of space. 8 relays take up a ton of space. I have yet to see a DIY deployment work better than a sPod deployment.

I'm sure you won't be the last to be offended by my recommendation that people consider buying the proper equipment for the intended task.

 

All I'm seeing here is that nobody wants to be compared to Golden Corral

 

It's all good. I'm not offended. You make valid points. Some people take more of a built not bought approach, that's all. There's really nothing wrong with either. There are pros and cons to both.

 

Yeah I understand that but no one builds their own relays or spade connectors...or copper wire...

If someone pays a shop to install a sPod along with all of their accessories then I'd agree with you from that point of view. There are two things I've ever paid anyone to do on my truck. First was to help install my lift (and they fucked it up), second was a CMC since I can't weld. I don't view buying an sPod as buying their way out of working on their truck.

 

Hey fuck you

 

HAHAHAHA I knew that'd pull you out.

 

I put together something similar. I used a bussman box and a fenix controller. It makes it pretty easy to add new accessories. Its still a work in progress but it suits my needs for the moment.

 

I thought I’d weigh in. Long time DIY’er. Built all my own fuse block panels etc on my boats and first trucks. It was fun to build, inexpensive to a degree and I knew the system in and out.

to say you get the same function from a SPOD that you do a DIY fuse block is simply not true. UNLESS you are purchasing that simple 6 gang Carling switch that is linked above, the more expensive SPODS have so much additional functionality that you could never get with a DIY set up.

Simply put-some people are going to value the ease, safety, simplicity, tech support, warranty, blue tooth connectivity, solid state technology, aesthetics, industry proven etc etc more than others. Some people are gonna say “you’re crazy for spending 800$ on that” too. To each their own ya know. So dowhat’s right for you.

my .02 do it once and do it right, if you’re looking for all of those things above.

 

100% agree

 

I agree with the basic premise, if you want to buy it then do it. If you want to build it then do it. I prefer to build it, as it brings a greater understanding of what’s going on under the hood, and behind the panel. It seems that high tech is pervasive and like a Subaru is great when it works, and can be wicked expensive to fix when it doesn’t.
From my perspective the more I know about the nuts and bolts of the truck, the better I can understand and utilize it’s capabilities. Plus if something goes south, you know who to blame and hopefully can effect repairs in a timely manner. The perception that having it done provides some guarantees and competence in installation, is a variable- Hopefully that is the case.
I have spent many hours replacing parts with a lifetime guarantee, more than a few times. You decide how your time and effort is best spent.
Off road driving is a lot like rock climbing, it can be the ultimate problem solving exercise, while better equipment can contribute, in the end it’s you that makes it work or has to get bailed out.

 

Fancy Goodies for those that can`t build there own.

Make it fancy they will come with open wallets

 

I'd be willing to bet you can't build your own sPod. You might be able to build a relay bank with a bunch of parts you bought.

 

You need to entertain yourself in isolation better. May I suggest building an spod?

 

This has to be the most narrow minded response I’ve ever read (today). Go read about John and his story and tell me he’s a “make fancy goodies and they will come” kinda guy. I don’t know him but I’ve read about his story. Shit was born out of necessity honestly.

 

Sure you can.

I wheeled with a guy in Arkansas in 2013 that built his own. It was pretty sweet. It had a remote you could activate any of the functions from about a hundred feet away. This was probably before sPOd. He's an engineer. I'll see if I can remember his username.

With sPod you can use your phone, right? Probably doesn't have the range as the guy I'm talking about. But having it on your phone is pretty slick.

I was talking to a buddy about this. He's a software engineer at Apple and he likes to build electronics in his spare time. He was saying making something similar with the same functions wouldn't be hard and not expensive. Just build the electronics and write the code for your own app. I think it would be time consuming for someone without pre-existing skills though. Probably time consuming enough to just buy the thing, right? Or choose another route all together.

 

I've been thinking about this. It's not technically difficult - could be done wirelessly without writing a single line of code (without a phone app). But, making it neat and making it nice and reliable takes some experience and know how. Thats why the spod people get the price they do - they know how to make it good and easy to use, even though there's probably <$100 worth parts in it.