Prodigy Question - Diesel Forum

Rick M · 08-22-2005, 09:12 PM

How does the Prodigy controller determine the level of "stop" needed? Does it have a pendulum mechanism like the Voyager and most other progressive controllers or is it something else? The reason I ask is that if it uses a pendulum then it would probably be just as likely to react to the jerking effect of my front rotors as what the current unit whereas something more exotic might have a self dampening effect. The rotors are not usually a problem, but they did induce a rough bout of jerking by getting the pendulum bouncing during a hard stop a couple of weeks ago. Never want to have that happen again, but am trying to not have to buy new rotors.

thefermanator · 08-22-2005, 10:17 PM

It doesn't use a pendulum, it has an accelerometer in it that sends a signal to the computer in it and based on your max adjustment and boost setting determines votage to the trailer. I love mine, would never go back to one of the old ones after using this one. It just works so smooth, you don't even think about the trailer back there.

JimmyDee · 08-22-2005, 10:27 PM

Mine has always given me a good smooth stop but will act very aggressive if you need to stop fast. I like mine better than any I ever had. I never touch the manual activating lever like I did on my old ones.
Once it is set, I don't touch it again.
Jim

Rick M · 08-22-2005, 10:47 PM

Thanks guys, I guess the accelerometer would not be as susceptible to the bouncing/rocking effect of the less than perfect rotors.

Mwheeler · 08-23-2005, 12:18 AM

I can't even use mine as of now. Pop's trailer that I pull indicates short or overload when I plug it in. Of course the fact that he beats it up and wires are hanging underneath doesn't help matters either. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

His 24' though is in much better shape and I think it won't read a short if I ever get the chance to pull it.

thefermanator · 08-23-2005, 01:50 AM

Yeah I've had similar problems with mine reading problems with the trailer, the computer in it is very sensitive to the trailer brake system circuit. On mine though it was just dirt and grease in the plug(99 f-250 the factory plug had dielectric grease in it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img])

Mwheeler · 08-23-2005, 08:37 AM

I have to use an adaptor to make our 6 round plug fit the factory 7 round. I don't know if that could be the culprit, as I tried to map it out with a schematic and correct the wire routing in the adapter for my old truck.

greyf150 · 08-23-2005, 03:02 PM

The problem is not your controller, you need new rotors.

Rick M · 08-23-2005, 10:53 PM

Yeah, I know, just hoping to work around that.