***update on my MAZDA flip key FOB mod. alternative to nissan key fob.
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Well I am getting my hands on a mazda key fob. Couple questions:
What did you guys cut the board with? Dremel?
Also are there any simple instructions for opening the G35 fob? I don't wanna break anything in the process.
Finally did you guys figure out the solution to the antenna range? How bad is it if you don't add in any wire?
Thanks alot. I will be taking pictures as I do. Hopefully fob will show up next week!!!
What did you guys cut the board with? Dremel?
Also are there any simple instructions for opening the G35 fob? I don't wanna break anything in the process.
Finally did you guys figure out the solution to the antenna range? How bad is it if you don't add in any wire?
Thanks alot. I will be taking pictures as I do. Hopefully fob will show up next week!!!
#78
Originally Posted by samualcc
Well I am getting my hands on a mazda key fob. Couple questions:
What did you guys cut the board with? Dremel?
Also are there any simple instructions for opening the G35 fob? I don't wanna break anything in the process.
Finally did you guys figure out the solution to the antenna range? How bad is it if you don't add in any wire?
Thanks alot. I will be taking pictures as I do. Hopefully fob will show up next week!!!
What did you guys cut the board with? Dremel?
Also are there any simple instructions for opening the G35 fob? I don't wanna break anything in the process.
Finally did you guys figure out the solution to the antenna range? How bad is it if you don't add in any wire?
Thanks alot. I will be taking pictures as I do. Hopefully fob will show up next week!!!
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Hmm there are few enough parts on the Nissan PCB that it may be worthwhile to make a new PCB designed specifically for using the Nissan parts in the Mazda FOB. You would just transfer over the parts from the Nissan and Mazda boards as needed, possibily sourcing the generic components separately so you only need to transfer the special keyed components. Hmm.
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Originally Posted by MechEE
Hmm there are few enough parts on the Nissan PCB that it may be worthwhile to make a new PCB designed specifically for using the Nissan parts in the Mazda FOB. You would just transfer over the parts from the Nissan and Mazda boards as needed, possibily sourcing the generic components separately so you only need to transfer the special keyed components. Hmm.
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so i measured the original key fob antenna, it's about 2 3/4 inches long. my original was about 2inches. so the distance is better by a tab bit. only a couple feet more maybe. i'm ok with the range, wish it could be longer, but it's cool. maybe the wire i'm using isn't the right type. it's basically a normal insulated wire (silver color conductor, but i doubt it's actual silver). same wire i used to attach the micro switches.
as for the l.e.d., i was gonna do it but i got lazy...hahaha
as for the l.e.d., i was gonna do it but i got lazy...hahaha
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Originally Posted by accordfreak
nice job osc. How did you go about routing the antenna? around the board?
#88
Originally Posted by Powashiftin
are there any final pics on this?
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