So I’ve thought of doing something similar, but I’m not willing to make a long arm like that with just a Delphi sensor, because I’m a little worried about a block of mud breaking it off. But this looks alot stronger. I’m guessing that’s a sensor mounted on that block somehow. So is that available to buy somewhere…?
It doesn`t need to be sophisticated. 2 ball bearings bolted together, an arm on one side and a rubber tube that connects end of bolt with shaft of sensor.
And some plate to hold it together.
Or as shown here: WAS housing for Honeywell RTY series - #2 by PeterSK
Also be aware of ackermann effect here! Must probably be made with same distances and angles as on picture to reduce that effect.
Thanks. That’s what I was trying to imaging but had not seen that thread. I’ll have to figure out a way to make that. I guess that gives me a reason to buy
a 3D printer that I haven’t been able to justify. 
@timmy95 Did you ever finish this project? I’m thinking of doing the same on a 7930 (autosteer ready), which I imagine would be in the same boat as the 8230.
@JohanL Unfortunately no. I was unsure on a few things, such as how to wire the valve, whether or not there is any proper code written to control the valve, and how to best mount the WAS. Probably all solvable problems, but I just ran out of time. But I haven’t forgotten about the idea and really would still like to do it.
Just did one of these recently. It was an R version but pretty much plug and play with the latest hardware.
Danfoss PVE valve
Danfoss Vdd to Lock
Danfoss Vs to Left
Maxpwm 255
minpwm 70-ish
Encoder yellow cable gives the pulses that goes to the remote pin.
Count sensor in AgOpenGPS value set to 1 for steering disengage.
- Used WAS_H + WAS_L and differential mode to steal the WAS signal
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I’m trying to setup on a 8120 that was has a factory JD steering valve with a 4-pin JD harness and a JD factory WAS. I’m guessing it’s a Danfoss valve based on what I’ve read? Did you have any pictures or diagrams as to how you hooked everything up? Any tips/suggestions on wiring? Thanks!
