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Re: Taxi!!!!
Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 10:12 pm
by badpenny
The purpose of the Extras button is to clock how many bags you've got with you …. Paul
Re: Taxi!!!!
Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 12:54 pm
by john t peterson
Are you referring to my wife as a "BAG??"
Didn't you mean "HAG???"
J Peterson
Running scared in America
Re: Taxi!!!!
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:02 am
by coppinpr
Ill tell her you said that!!
you just take care none of that 220v power in those UK machines doesn't "leak" onto the coin entry one day
Taxi meter
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:55 am
by geofflove
Topic moved & merged - Site Admin.
This prob isn’t the right forum for this but I know you lot are into all sorts and to be honest I’m not sure where else to ask so forgive me…..
I’ve just acquired this Halda taxi meter. A cute little thing and seems to be working and ticking and the meter progresses with time. etc. There are some cut wires which will need replacing. I’d love to see it operational but being that I don’t own a taxi I’m seeking some info on how these were wired with a view to building some electronics to provide the pulses to make it work. I’ve searched online and can find nothing in terms of old manuals, info, or anything at all really.
Does anyone here know anything useful or of other forums where I might find stuff?
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Thanks
Re: Taxi meter
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:35 pm
by geofflove
Actually on second look I believe it’s a physical connection in the base. I guess I need a motor to drive that. Would be interesting to know how many turns/speed needed to make a difference…. If anyone knows approximate gearing etc.
Re: Taxi meter
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:00 pm
by aristomatic
I've looked at these in the past.
They are great items, take up not a lot of space too....!
Re: Taxi meter
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:03 pm
by arrgee
geofflove wrote:I believe it’s a physical connection in the base
Geoff, I think I have found the unit to physically connect the base to, it is the far right hand rectangular aperture on the metal trunk in the photos below - good luck with it, you will have limited time once you start.
Re: Taxi meter
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:18 pm
by badpenny
I too found the insert for the mechanical drive, and by twiddling it with my fingers I realised it was a light drive that turned easily.
Through eBay I purchased a 12 volt dc motor with a step down gearbox attached, it gave 3rpm at the output.
That was 4 years ago, and it's still trundling along merrily.
BP
Re: Taxi meter
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:01 pm
by geofflove
Well if I don’t succeed I think you’ll all know about it according to the pic above!
Yes I was looking at synchronous motors on eBay. Quite cheap and hopefully powerful enough. I tried with an electric screwdriver and it ticks over very nicely. I wasn’t sure the 4 rpm would be fast enough but obvs works for you.
I had a look for a roof light for a London taxi but can’t find any apart from a £219 new one! Will have to think of something else.
I’ll prob end up doing similar to you. Be nice to see it ticking again!
Cheers for suggestions.
Re: Taxi!!!!
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:20 pm
by badpenny
Re: Taxi!!!!
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:30 pm
by geofflove
Thanks - might be the answer!