I haven't posted here for a long time, thought some people here might like a look at the digital dash setup i've started developing, and built into my SiR gauge cluster:









Here is what the cluster looked like before:


Click here for more info and lots more pictures on my website.

I will be adding support for additional thermocouple inputs and a freind has asked for one to be made that can fire his N20 solenoids and progressivley control them. The dash talks directly to the ECU via the serial port so what you are seeing is the actual values the ecu uses in it's calculations. Whenever any ECU sensor value (or at least the ones that have been discovered) reaches X amount then an event can be triggered to do, well anything, display info, toggle a relay, whatever. It can also interface to any electrical system on the car (like the brake pedal as you can see). I will also hunt around for a transducer to measure oil pressure, oil temp will be covered when i get my thermocouple interface set up.

The screen can also display bitmap and vector-style graphics and mix them with text. Custom fonts can also be designed. I have so may ideas for this project.......got some cracking ones in the pipeline, like overlaying data on a live video feed, and also logging to smartmedia/compatflash or direct to a laptop via USB/Serial. A cheap radio unit could also be used for telemetry purposes dumping data collected each lap to a team in the pits as a car passes. Got so many ideas..... :D I am also going to link it up to a GPS module so GPS data can be displayed.

Thanks go to the guys on the PGM-Fi project forum for their help with the ECU side of things!

 

Talk about custom projects! Great idea man! Would love a night shot

 

Damn
looks very good
what car came stock with that cluster???
any way u cna incorporate diff more pages as in saying oil pressure, voltage, and or other readings?

 

you're making your own stack cluster....very nice!

 

Yeah, oil pressure etc will be included, as you were replying i was editing the original post. Voltage display can be added like a shot. Basically if there is a transducer available to get whatever you want to measure into an electrical signal, whether digital or analogue it can be displayed.

Here's a sort of night shot but it looks crap, camera is out of focus.



The screen has a built in LED backlight, very soft on the eyes, looks amazing at night. I will get a better pic taken for you to look at. I'll see if i can borrow a DV cam and do a short video for you.

Yes, i am starting work on a user interface that will tie it all together with some small pushbuttons for data entry and chosing selections. This needs worked on ASAP as each display "page" will be bolted on to it.

BTW - under where the [BRAKE] is displayed when you are in VTEC it displays underneath, ricey i but i couldn't leave it out.

The cluster is unique to the 2nd Generation JDM CRX/Civic SiR, it's different to the European version in that the JDM has the little thing that tells you when the doors/boot are open.

Yep, just like a stack cluster but far better looking ability to add my own features and without the ridiculous price tag that all Stack clusters have.

I can do everything a stack cluster can, like count mileage (and save it in EEPROM for long term storage with no power) pop up oil change/service messages when the car reaches X number of miles etc etc. Possibilities are limitless.....


Modified by marklamond at 4:41 PM 6/12/2003

 

For a moment, I thought it was a STACK. Good job.

 

Damn nice man.


Lee

 

i was wondering the same as its not jdm sir cause of the mph

 

The cluster is genuine JDM SiR but the speedo face has been changed to comply with UK regulations - if you look at the pics with the CRX VTEC logo displayed you can see what it looks like with the original JDM KPH face installed.

UK/European VTEC style clusters are different again, they are more like a cluster from a non-VTEC CRX.

 

how was this done to the speedo , and are u making this a production piece as i would def be intrested

 

dame i like that alot.......

 

Take a look here for how it was done (still to add more pics an text).

LCD Module

Cluster Chop-Up

Gauge Face Polishing

I made the original fuel/temp face clear by using some wet & dry sandpaper and then normal automotive cutting compound and polish. This removed all of the warning light markings (which were printed on the rear thankfully) while keeping the printing on the front. Took a few hours to do but worth the effort i reckon.

If you follow the links above you can see that i have moved the locations of the high-wattage resistors on the temp and fuel gauge so i could fit the LCD module in there.

 

damn thats awesome, what all did u have to use hardware wise to program all that, i read what u are using ATOM but what did u use to program it, i diffently want something like this.

 

That is crazy! Make me one.


Modified by slowman si at 2:14 PM 6/12/2003

 

well jesus christ. looks like some1 here did went to school. now the 1 million dolla question. do u think that any1(with some solderin and wiring exp) out there would be able to make 1? with the proper how-to article ofcourse. and would u be willing to give that information out? im really amazed by it. really good idea. so far the best DIY post ive seen on HT. pls keep us posted

 

Well I would sure as hell love to cut out my boost and oil pressure guage and use one of these. All you have to do is tap the oil pressure sender and Map sensor, right? I just so happen to have a SiR cluster sitting in my closet too.

 

ya mark looking good. things shure are coming allong well. your dash and the a5h comand worked out. pgfmi is shure going well.

 

Double post somehow

 

I want one... you should produce these when u get everything on them worked out

 

awesome work.


Yager-

 

dope!

 

that **** is badass

 

Thats incredible. I would say good job, but that doesnt even come close to how great it is.

 

I have no idea where you learned to do that or how you even did it but I am hella impressed.

By the way would you know what is involved on hooking up a digital speedometer? Perhaps something like the Apexi Rev/Speed Meter?

 

Thats some very good work. Remarkable.