Digital Gauge Software - Page 6

RyanD · 02-10-2008, 07:15 PM

So I went to the chicago auto show and got a Nissan brochure, with more pics of some of the features in the skyline gt-r, and its different screens. What kind of sensors would you need to replicate this? of course the gear position screen is not very helpful, but most of the other gauges are very nice, cause most cars don't have anything like it.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/730686/4

2k1Toaster · 02-11-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RyanD

So I went to the chicago auto show and got a Nissan brochure, with more pics of some of the features in the skyline gt-r, and its different screens. What kind of sensors would you need to replicate this? of course the gear position screen is not very helpful, but most of the other gauges are very nice, cause most cars don't have anything like it.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/730686/4

I am actually very interested in more screen shots of this. Could you scan that in at the highest resolution you have for me please? Imitiation is the best flattery.

kelmk · 04-02-2008, 12:24 AM

Some other GTR images I found. Apparently the interface was designed by the creators of Gran Turismo
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/18/g...-gt-r-display/

Here is a video of it in action
[media]http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1482606WGb9R3FM&source=embedVideo[/media]

This dash is insane

The DASHDAQ is awesome but the screen is only a 4" so that rules that out for me.

kelmk · 04-03-2008, 10:45 PM

PPE, do you think you can knock out these other screens? I'm close to starting my digital dash project. I would like the main screen to look like the real gauges of the GTR and the other screens to look like the other ones.
Can I use images as backgrounds in DashXL or does everything have to be created with elements?
It would be easier if I could make everything in photoshop and then just do the animated bits in the DashXL editor.

RyanD · 04-05-2008, 07:46 PM

wow, so aafter watching the video, it would be better for me to buy a skyline for the tech--there are sensors for every aspect of the vehicle--even pedal travel for gas and brake, shift economy/ what direction the front wheels are turning---that is crazy. but it would be awesome to do, anyone know of an input device for multiple potetiometers? and than a way to use the signal in a gauge program?

2k1Toaster · 04-05-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RyanD

wow, so aafter watching the video, it would be better for me to buy a skyline for the tech--there are sensors for every aspect of the vehicle--even pedal travel for gas and brake, shift economy/ what direction the front wheels are turning---that is crazy. but it would be awesome to do, anyone know of an input device for multiple potetiometers? and than a way to use the signal in a gauge program?

kelmk · 04-06-2008, 02:28 PM

So here are some more cool dashes I have found. I am going to try and mock something up today in photoshop for my bimmer. I should get my elm327 in a couple days and then I'll try to skin it in DashXL.

toxsickcity · 04-09-2008, 06:13 AM

i been thinking of getting HSP CAMP 2, it's useing the video display AV in etc.. and it has it's own fancy displays, it is expensive tho.. but HKS has bragging rights! haha! should go nice along of my new FCON V Pro and my rb25swapped 180sx!

GTiChooch · 04-09-2008, 04:25 PM

PPE, Do you have plans to support VAG-Com for Audi and VW? I would really love to get a boost gauge as the factory turbo equipped GTI, somehow does not come with a boost gauge at all from the factory....doesn't make sense...so now I need to get one on my own.

lebshiff21 · 04-10-2008, 09:55 AM

How long does it take to get the license key for DashCommand? I ordered yesterday and still don't have it.

thunderfox5 · 04-20-2008, 10:18 AM

Well, this is my first post in this forum, so let me introduce myself. I'm a computer engineering student, and I am a fan of tuning. I have a Lancia Y, and have been working on a car audio project for one year now. Around a month ago, I came to know the OBD-II interface, and am as of now writing anew software suite for car audio with (among other interesting extras) a skinnable digital dashboard.

So I come here to share it with you, since this forum has been helping me a lot for the past week!

The software will be made avaliable for free once it's finished, so hold your horses

The name of the software was censored to avoid people looking after it. I don't want anyone asking "when will it be finished?" and "can I have it now?" questions before it's actually ready.

The control of the software will be through touchscreen or (if you have a car TV screen) a side controller to which I will provide explanation later. My priority is touchscreen. Program runs at a resolution of 800*600.

I might select a few beta testers from whoever may be interested, but not for now. Only when the program is almost finished

This is where I expect your help. One of the missing parts so far is the comunication protocol with the ELM chip. I have one of those chinese ELM327 v1.2 chips ordered, and should arrive soon I hope. Meanwhile I have nothing to build the protocol upon. If any of you can get me logs of Hyperterminal comms with an ELM327, that would advance the work much further! Also, a description of how it works would be nice and save me some research time!

Thanks for all your help, fellow tuners!

kelmk · 04-26-2008, 01:19 AM

Looks great. Keep us posted.

Quote: Originally Posted by thunderfox5

Well, this is my first post in this forum, so let me introduce myself. I'm a computer engineering student, and I am a fan of tuning. I have a Lancia Y, and have been working on a car audio project for one year now. Around a month ago, I came to know the OBD-II interface, and am as of now writing anew software suite for car audio with (among other interesting extras) a skinnable digital dashboard.

So I come here to share it with you, since this forum has been helping me a lot for the past week!

The software will be made avaliable for free once it's finished, so hold your horses

The name of the software was censored to avoid people looking after it. I don't want anyone asking "when will it be finished?" and "can I have it now?" questions before it's actually ready.

The control of the software will be through touchscreen or (if you have a car TV screen) a side controller to which I will provide explanation later. My priority is touchscreen. Program runs at a resolution of 800*600.

I might select a few beta testers from whoever may be interested, but not for now. Only when the program is almost finished

This is where I expect your help. One of the missing parts so far is the comunication protocol with the ELM chip. I have one of those chinese ELM327 v1.2 chips ordered, and should arrive soon I hope. Meanwhile I have nothing to build the protocol upon. If any of you can get me logs of Hyperterminal comms with an ELM327, that would advance the work much further! Also, a description of how it works would be nice and save me some research time!

Thanks for all your help, fellow tuners!