DIY Glow gauges

LaserLine · 04-25-2004, 02:17 AM

Ok first off, if anyone know how I could go about changing my name to LaserLine instead of LaserLien that would be great considering it's a typo when I registered.

Second, my real question. I have a 1988 Toyota Corolla FX and I have searched everywhere to try to find glow gauges, but simply can't and have decided that they just don't make them for my car. So, is there anyway I could make them myself or does anyone have any ideas that I could try to get glow gauges in my car.

Thanks

Dr Jeckyl · 04-25-2004, 12:38 PM

click User CP (control panel) and change it there.

Wax paper with the gauge dials printed on it illuminated by a blue light would work. You could use 3M spray adhesive to attach the paper to the back side of a piece of plexi-glass.

LaserLine · 04-25-2004, 06:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Jeckyl

click User CP (control panel) and change it there.

There seems to be no option to change my user name.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Jeckyl

Wax paper with the gauge dials printed on it illuminated by a blue light would work. You could use 3M spray adhesive to attach the paper to the back side of a piece of plexi-glass.

Do you have any picture or know of a site that has done this. I love to see a finished product and google doesn't seem to be helping.

nl4jy · 04-26-2004, 10:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Jeckyl

click User CP (control panel) and change it there.

Wax paper with the gauge dials printed on it illuminated by a blue light would work. You could use 3M spray adhesive to attach the paper to the back side of a piece of plexi-glass.

lol...that sound so getto...

Well anyway...There's custom indiglo dash out there that custom fit to your car's needs... Just do a

mp3z24 · 04-26-2004, 11:58 AM

for all your guage creation needs...

http://www3.sympatico.ca/rickdupuis/...tom_gauges.htm

~mike

nl4jy · 04-27-2004, 09:35 AM

Wow mp3z24...that is some good fine...

I'm definitely copying it to my documents.

sabre · 04-27-2004, 10:23 AM

has anyone tried this? looks too good to be true. im impressed.

mp3z24 · 04-27-2004, 12:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nl4jy

Wow mp3z24...that is some good fine...

I'm definitely copying it to my documents.

thanks...

also. if you are looking for a glowing background, check out digi-key
www.digi-key.com they have EL sheets and inverters.

~mike

Confused · 04-27-2004, 12:38 PM

Nice link, mp3z24

Gonna have to try that out!

Garry

LaserLine · 04-27-2004, 04:21 PM

mp3z24, Thanks man this is fantastic. I can't tell you how long I've been looking for something like this. Thanks Again!

mp3z24 · 04-27-2004, 04:34 PM

glad to help when people are appreciative about it...

let me know what else i can do!!!

~Mike

LaserLine · 04-27-2004, 04:41 PM

mp3z24, I just called Digi-Key, who I might add were pretty good on support (no wait either), and they said that they don't carry the EL Sheets anymore and that they are discontinued. He said they still carry the inverters though and I think he said the sheets were made by Panasonic. Do you have a link to the products both sheet and inverter that would be used? Thanks

e_fractal · 04-27-2004, 04:58 PM

Nice guide but one suggestion: Go to kinkos.

Follow the guide and get your file done in Photoshop. Do a test print at home and set it in your gauge cluster. Then go to kinkos and get it printed on thickest glossy board they have. I dont know the name or size of it, but I used it for an arcade control panel and it worked great.

It will be a MUCH cleaner look when lit up and probably cost $3.

edit: Thick board wouldnt work with this method unless it was lit from the sides. or you cutout all the numbers/marks ...

antimatter · 04-27-2004, 05:04 PM

Damn.... That is so Bad Assed.... I am going to do this for sure

mp3z24 · 04-28-2004, 08:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LaserLien

mp3z24, I just called Digi-Key, who I might add were pretty good on support (no wait either), and they said that they don't carry the EL Sheets anymore and that they are discontinued. He said they still carry the inverters though and I think he said the sheets were made by Panasonic. Do you have a link to the products both sheet and inverter that would be used? Thanks

try here. i have no experience with these guys... just found them on a google search. too bad digi-key doesnt carry them anymore. i was planning on ordering some from them... oh well.

http://www.beingseen.com/sheets.html

edit... holy f-ing expensive. i dont remember digi-key being that expensive... ouch
edit again... farnell sells el sheets and inverters... www.farnell.com . unfortunately they only take internet orders for europe.

~Mike