A New Interface for the Super Unimatic 2.0

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In the famous words of Gansky1...

...you just ain't right. LOL...

I think it's all been said. I'm speechless. You are the automatic washer guru. Bravo! Bravo! I can't wait to see this in action.

And, I'm so excited to find a fellow "Bewitched" fan-atic. Hmmmm.... the Super Unimatic 2.0 and Bewitched... is there a connection? Because, it appears that you are a wizard.... I used to feel the strongest bond with Samantha. But, the older I get, the more I can relate to Endora... lol...

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Samantha:

Y R U not *writing* cycles/programs for today's modern(Sh**ty) computerized washer?

Lawd knows some of the cycle sequences given are bizarre,and written by those that have NO insight/clue as to how to do laundry.
 
Cool washer Robert! Will the Super Unimatic 2.0 have sound effects and ring tones?

Unbalanced load = Whoooop Whoooop "RED ALERT" "RED ALERT"

Jim
 
Y R U not *writing* cycles/programs for today's modern(Sh**ty) computerized washer?
Now that would be a fun job! Although I would only do it if I didn't have to leave Minnie. Who am I kidding, not only would I have to leave Minneapolis, I would have to leave the US to do it LOL.

Cool washer Robert! Will the Super Unimatic 2.0 have sound effects and ring tones? Unbalanced load = Whoooop Whoooop "RED ALERT" "RED ALERT"
It already does :)

The next step in the ever changing SU 2.0 is installing a Fabric Softener Dispenser. I've made the decision to use the Asko Softener Dispenser over the Kelvinator version. I'm going to mount the Asko Dispenser under the top and drill a 1.75 inch hole to pour in the liquid. I'm going to insert a small fill tube through the sides of the dispener that will overflow the softener onto a rubber slide that will dump the liquid into the pulsating wash tub from the 4:00 position. Next stop my Ace Hardware Store to pick up the necessary hoses and stainless steel hardware.
 
Will Big red from the Coronado fit in the super unimatic? That should make for a spalshy wash. If you ever do a video of the 57 Speed Queen I hope you use Big Red for that!
 
a gift for Roberto Clemente

You want the incoming hot water , reallyhot . How about getting the wash tub and the agitator hot, too, for your Hot Sudsy Towels?
So, instead of just flushing the water line, use the DivJet with the pulsator on for 30, to heat and wet the tub, then spin for 30 . Yes? simultaneously with your outer tub maneuver.

About 'CLEAR AS MUD' : I got it and I'm a bit of a technotard. It's just this short sequence that i don't fully "get" :

"Water Drain", "Drain Cabinet", 10, DPump + Solenoid)
Call CreateCycle("Suds Kill Expel Wash Water", "Expel Wash Water from Tub", 10, DPump + Solenoid + Motor)
Call CreateCycle("Suds Kill", "Suds Kill Drain", 89, DPump)
Call CreateCycle("Wait", "Gently Engage Spin Solenoid", 1, Solenoid + DPump)
Call CreateCycle("Spin", "Wash Water Spin Off", 42, Motor + Solenoid + DPump

Looks like you're throwing the water twice: Expel,10....Spin off 42, WHY, Buddy?
 
washed in space

Totally groovy washer Robert,you're brilliant! BTW,having the robot's voice from Lost in Space "Danger!Warning,Danger" as an unbalanced load alert,would that not be fab-u-lous?
 
Suds Kill sequence...

Mickeyd, Robert has explained the purpose of these program lines in post no. 225808 of this thread. They are necessary to cope with the large amounts of suds that are produced when using non HE detergents in his Super Unimatic. (Robert, please correct me when I'm wrong.)
 
So, instead of just flushing the water line, use the DivJet with the pulsator on for 30, to heat and wet the tub, then spin for 30 . Yes?

I was thinking of spraying the clothes with the hot water line flush water, but I don't know about pulsating them without any water in the tub Mike, it might cause problems.

Suds Kill Segment:
I have found that if I have filled at least 1/2 of the outer washer cabinet with suds (from the recirculation) when the machine goes into spin, in will whip those suds around and create even more in the outer cabinet. What happens is then once the tub gets up to full speed the suds start pouring from the outer tub back into the spinning wash tub. So a draining the wash tub in two short bursts seems to stop this from happening completely.
 
"pulsating them without any water in the tub."

I do the tub heat-up/ line flush BEFORE adding the clothes, Robert, an old habit I picked up using the the Easy, the Hoover and the Wringers.

Been keeping a secret: two weeks ago today, I flew to Boston, rented a truck, drove to Worcester, where the wonderful and generous Greg gave me a '62 Frigidiare which I had working by 5 o'clock that afternoon, and have been playing with exclusively ever since, learning of its wonders one by one. I have not used any of my other machines since, and am too gaga to talk about how much I love this Frigidaire.

For the flush/heat protocol, I turn the dial to the overflow wash, with the rinse selector on warm but I switch off the cold on the Multi-tap valve. Thus the hot water enters as the pulsator splashes, and as soon as the water is hot and steamy and everything is wet, including my mug, I click to spin, then proceed to our regularly scheduled program. Pure Bliss!

One month ago today, you gave birth to your living photo series. Happy Anniversary, Robert ! ; D

I wonder what is next! I'm sure the club can hardly wait.
 
Hey Congratulations Mike!!!!!

Been keeping a secret: two weeks ago today, I flew to Boston, rented a truck, drove to Worcester, where the wonderful and generous Greg gave me a '62 Frigidiare which I had working by 5 o'clock that afternoon, and have been playing with exclusively ever since, learning of its wonders one by one. I have not used any of my other machines since, and am too gaga to talk about how much I love this Frigidaire.
UMMM, what's up with the secret! Well where are some pictures Mister!

For the flush/heat protocol, I turn the dial to the overflow wash, with the rinse selector on warm but I switch off the cold on the Multi-tap valve. Thus the hot water enters as the pulsator splashes, and as soon as the water is hot and steamy and everything is wet, including my mug, I click to spin, then proceed to our regularly scheduled program. Pure Bliss!
Ah I see what you mean Mike a "clothes-free" (dare I say naked) pre-heat. Oh now that sounds fun!

I've installed a new part in the Super Unimatic, I was going to give it a test run last night but I was too traumatized. But I'll be ready tonight, pictures to come later.
 
Well, where are some pictures, Mister?

They're coming, Sister Mary Robert. Keep your shirt on. Well-llllllllllll, on second thought, maybe not, speaking of naked washer tricks.

I'm so glad you're alive, Robert!!!!! HONEST.
 
Robert,

What do you need for a PC, I have a number of great condition Pentium 4 XP boxes that are on the pile to go to recycle. I'd gladly clean one up to donate to the project if it helps. It was so cool to see it running!

Of course it would be cool with a new Arduino or Raspberry Pi controller too ;)

Phil
 
Thanks Phil, actually I want to convert it from a parrallel port communication system to a USB system, so I'm planning on running it on a small but new notebook. I don't have the time now to work on it, probably in a year or two, so I'm going to hold off on deciding on what exactly I'm going to use.
 
why don't you make a simple control box for it ?

If you don't want to wait for the computer to start up, why don't you make a a simple control box where you have all the control switches like motor, heater, drain pump,etc? that way it will be easier to operate [to me].
Cheers!
 
Video???

Why don't you make an unedited video of each of the cycles so the people that can't see it can at least see a video of it! You can post it on YouTube or something.
 

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