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The original Lotus Esprit headlight pod control module (A082M6363F) is no longer available from Lotus or GM. Over time these original units commonly fail due to overheating, failed relays, cracked solder joints resulting in unreliable stall detection and MOSFET burnouts.
This Pod Lift module is a modern, direct drop-in replacement designed to solve those problems and restore reliable headlight pod operation.
Key features
Position memory — remembers pod position even after battery disconnect
Independent motor stall detection
Obstruction safety cutoff
Ultra-low idle current — ideal for long-term storage
Conformal coated for protection against moisture, condensation and vibration
Direct drop-in fit — no wiring modifications required
Custom 3D-printed carbon black PLA-CF enclosure
Hand-built and fully tested in the UK by Digconn Systems
Replaces
Lotus part number: A082M6363F
GM part number: GM16523917
Confirmed compatibility
Lotus Esprit (1989–2004)
Also expected to fit (pending confirmation)
Renault Alpine A610
Buick Reatta (1990–1992)
Oldsmobile Toronado / Trofeo (1990–1992)
Pontiac Firebird / Trans Am (1990–2002)
Pontiac Sunbird (1990–1994)
Chevrolet Corvette C5 (1997–2004)
Important note The Lotus Esprit is the only vehicle fully tested and confirmed. The other models share the same GM part number and are expected to be compatible, but have not yet been independently verified. If you own one of these vehicles, please contact us using the contact page before ordering.
Full technical details are available on GitHub:
This is the one for people who know. A hand-built, DCF77 radio controlled ePaper clock with a Space Invaders faceplate faithful to the original 1978 Taito cabinet. Alien formation on teal bezel, three-layer filament-swap construction. In the top left corner, a Space Invaders sprite tells you whether it's BST or GMT. Included with every clock is a hand-finished Space Invader and a TAITO badge with easel, display them together or separately. At 36.5cm wide and 23cm tall this is a proper statement piece, you won't miss it across the room.
It keeps perfect time without WiFi, Bluetooth, or an app. Unbox it, plug it in — it's already set and syncs automatically to the DCF77 atomic time signal once a week to stay accurate.
No app. No Bluetooth. No setup. Just big digits — and aliens.
What Bigtime displays:
Time — large 12 hour display, AM/PM indicator
Date — day, date and month
Indoor temperature — °C
Indoor humidity — %
Dew point — comfort indicator
Comfort label — Dry, Comfortable, Pleasant, Humid and more
BST/GMT indicator — Space Invader switches automatically
Battery level — 4 bar indicator
What Bigtime does:
Synchronises to the DCF77 atomic radio time signal — accurate to the second
Automatic BST/GMT switching — never needs adjusting
Syncs automatically at 2am weekly — always correct
ePaper display — crisp and clear in any light, zero power between updates
Push button — single tap illuminates the night LED strip
Battery backed — runs for weeks on a single charge
USB-C charging — standard cable, not included
Mounting options:
Desktop stand included — sits on any flat surface
Magnetic mount — magnetic strip fitted to rear, two metal adhesive discs included — stick to any smooth surface, clock attaches and detaches in seconds
No drilling required for either option
What's in the box:
Bigtime Space Invaders Edition clock unit
Desktop stand
2 x metal adhesive discs for magnetic wall mounting
Hand-finished Space Invader
TAITO badge with easel
Quick Start Guide
USB-C cable not included — standard 5V USB-C
Technical:
Display: 5.79 inch ePaper, 792 x 272 pixels, black and white
Time signal: DCF77 77.5kHz radio
Sync schedule: 2am weekly, 3am fallback
Sensor: SHT40 temperature and humidity
Battery: LiPo, USB-C charging
Handbuilt and tested in the UK by Digconn Systems
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Storing your motorhome or caravan outside over winter? Condensation and damp are your biggest enemy. Cold nights, temperature swings and stagnant air create the perfect conditions for mould, bad smells, rot and expensive interior damage — all while your vehicle is sitting unattended for months.
AirMix helps with that.
Leave it inside your habitation area over winter and it silently monitors temperature and humidity, calculates the dew point, and automatically runs opposing fans to circulate air before condensation can form. Completely battery backed — no mains, no vehicle power, no hookup needed. Just switch it on, close the door, and leave it to do its job all winter long.
No app. No Bluetooth. No setup. Switch it on and walk away.
What AirMix does:
Monitors temperature and humidity continuously using a precision SHT40 sensor
Calculates dew point — the real indicator of condensation risk, not just humidity alone
Pre-sniff pulse — runs fans briefly before each sample to flush stagnant air from the AirMix chimney and get a true reading
Automatically runs opposing fans when condensation risk is detected — one draws air in, one pushes air out
Adaptive monitoring — increases check frequency to every 5 minutes after a dew event until conditions are safe
Seasonal activation latch — LED shows 2 flashes after a dew event so you know it has been working during storage
Battery backed — runs completely independently from a quality RS Pro 18650 lithium-ion cell
USB-C charging — charge before you store, lasts the winter
LED guide printed on the enclosure — 1 flash = ready, 2 flashes = activated, 3 flashes = charge soon
Boot self-test fan dance — confirms both fans working at startup
Standard camera tripod mount — brass insert fitted, position it anywhere in your habitation area
Freestanding or tripod mounted — goes anywhere:
AirMix sits flat on any surface or mounts directly onto a standard camera tripod using the brass insert fitted to the base. Position it exactly where condensation is a problem — under a bed, on a worktop, in a wardrobe space. No drilling, no permanent installation, completely repositionable season to season.
Before you store for winter:
Charge AirMix fully via USB-C
Switch on and confirm 1 flash heartbeat — ready
Place in your habitation area
Close up your motorhome or caravan and leave
When you return in spring — 2 flashes on the LED tells you AirMix has been working. Your van is protected.
What's in the box:
AirMix unit in carbon fibre PLA enclosure
RS Pro 18650 lithium-ion cell installed — PCB protected, overcharge and over-discharge protected, UN and RoHS certified, original manufacturer's packaging included
Quick Start Guide
Technical:
Supply: RS Pro 18650 Li-ion cell, 3.7V 2600mAh, USB-C charging
Fans: dual opposing 5V PWM, variable speed
Sensor: SHT40 precision temperature and humidity
Dew point algorithm: August-Roche-Magnus
Activation threshold: RH ≥ 70% or dew point margin ≤ 2.5°C
Fan run: full power 60 seconds, cruise 70% for 5 minutes
Check interval: 1 hour normal, 5 minutes after dew event
LED: 1 flash = ready, 2 = activated, 3 = low battery, 6 = sensor fault
Tripod mount: standard ¼" camera fitting via brass insert
Handbuilt and tested in the UK by Digconn Systems
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