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Originally Posted by epapp
I wouldn't necessarily need to force engine failure, I just would like to test with more than one engine. Only testing the system on my bearing will still show the health of my bearing, no other information needed. My system will not rely on known failure modes to function properly.
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Coming from a GP paddock in Superbike racing, from what's left to me to tell publically is the LN Guardian idea is already widely utilized by all manufacturers doing r&d protoyping and race-ready machinery. A tad bit more advanced however! Real-time oil analysis and monitoring have been necessary for more than two decade already. Today tho... many "commercial" and "cheap" sensors are already able to trigger based on detection of oxidation, additives, thermal changes and various other physical or chemical properties. This technology was possibly coming from your (great phd) professor team (thank you) of course but sadly for you it can already be found in today's commercial shelves everywhere.
So please, don't make us wait for the 986 "adapted" kit!
A PIC programed based microcomputer (or an open sourced Arduino?!), a simple modern sensor with a 14*1mm threaded end, and 3.3v, is what you simply need to put together for your super "Porsche Complete Real-Time (all) Fluid Monitoring System". Oil, coolant, you could also sensor'ed the windows washer fluid.
And what else... oh yea; FAK sensors - they are often stupid! I'd rather just have my $3k backup 986 engine sitting in my garage
and I think I also have about 7 other backup motors meant for both my race-ready superbike and practice track bike.