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Auto Clutch and Idle Controller

**as of 11/1/2024 - the starter module side is not working, clutch still works fine - fixing, I believe this is something to do with the RPM**

Can be used from the start of career mode.
This micro controller (MC) will allow for auto idling and automatic control a clutch, it is designed for a small to medium engine but should in theory work on large engines with a bit of tweaking (it will just tested it no tweaking needed), I would be happy to look into this if you have any designs let me know and I will help you with the micro controller adjustments.

Characteristics:
*Starter will only engage below 2 RPS, anything below 2 RPS and the small engine will not recover, this prevents over cranking the starter and draining battery, however you may have to wait for the engine to slow down enough if you do stall above 2RPS (am yet to see this happen).
*Clutch engages slowly to prevent stalling
*Clutch engages at 0.15% throttle
*Idles between 7 and 8 RPS, pulls less fuel through but may literally rock the boat


What you need:
Toggle Switch - Labelled Ignition - Connect to ignition switch on MC
Push Switch - Labelled Starter - Connect to Starter in on MC
Throttle - Connect this to Throttle In - *set minimum value to 0.13
(optional) Indicator Light - connect to clutch engaged light

*optional but causes the throttle to have less of a deadzone

Other Inputs:
Engine RPS to RPS in (if you are running multiple engines, connect only one to the RPS in)
Outputs:
Starter Out: Connect this to the On/Off input of all engines
Clutch Out: Goes to the Clutch Pressure input on all clutches you which to control
RPM out: simple RPM conversion if you fancy RPM rather than RPS

Final tips:
If you are finding you stall a lot, this may be because of your gearing, increase throttle to 20%-100% until the clutch engages and then lower the throttle to desired speed, either lower your first gear or adjust your final drive. (Automatic Gearbox coming in the future)

Let me know if I've missed anything!
Update: Will work on Small, Medium and Large engines, in theory should work with anything just don't hold me to that.


Thanks
Spoon. :)