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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-26-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Small update: Wouldn't it be nice to have a...

Small update:
Wouldn't it be nice to have a "VVEL Gauge" that shows the requested and actual valve lift/duration?
Well, since the ECU controls the VVEL module using a dedicated CAN bus... that got...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-18-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
That's an interesting idea... I would see if a...

That's an interesting idea... I would see if a laser-ranging module could be used for suspension travel, much cheaper and easier to install.

Once the gauge development/testing is done, I think the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-16-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thank you SeeThruHead and redondoaveb for the...

Thank you SeeThruHead and redondoaveb for the suggestions and ideas.
I appreciate it!

SeeThruHead:
A display that is "inspired by Motec" could be done down the road. It has a really nice layout!...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-13-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thank your for doing this! I will investigate...

Thank your for doing this!
I will investigate what my options are in that size.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-13-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thanks! Tell me what size you would like and I...

Thanks!
Tell me what size you would like and I will see what is available and potentially acquire a few for testing.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-12-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Here is an overview of our Bluetooth Sensor...

Here is an overview of our Bluetooth Sensor Server.
This provides an easy way to convert any wired pressure/temperatures sensors to Bluetooth for our LCD gauges / mini-dash.
-AND-
This means you...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-16-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thanks for the offer, I will keep that in mind. ...

Thanks for the offer, I will keep that in mind.
Since I am in the Toronto area, I will be testing in this area first :)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-16-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
I think you meant SPI, not I2C... I2C is too slow...

I think you meant SPI, not I2C... I2C is too slow for a full colour display.

A 320 x 240 display has 76,800 pixels, and each pixel has 16 bits (RGB565) of colour information, for a total of ...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-15-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
I'm glad you have been following the progress. It...

I'm glad you have been following the progress. It has evolved into much more than I expected when I first started on it just over a year ago.

Correct, engine oil pressure is not on the CAN bus.
...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-15-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Hey BULL, it was nice to chat yesterday. ...

Hey BULL, it was nice to chat yesterday.
Thanks for the offer to send me some pics of the disassembled 370 cluster. That will allow me to see inside the cluster without buying one. (for now!)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-15-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
I am using a $8 ESP-32 micro controller to read...

I am using a $8 ESP-32 micro controller to read the CAN bus, read the Bluetooth data, and drive the LCD display. It is quite the powerhouse!!

Two of the initial design goals was to be affordable...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-15-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
For your gauges, is this correct? • Boost •...

For your gauges, is this correct?
• Boost
• Oil Pressure
• Oil Temp
• Air/Fuel ratio
• Ethanol content

Are they all standalone gauges & sensors?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-14-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
When you mentioned this, I was thinking about...

When you mentioned this, I was thinking about removing the factory LCD screen and replace it with a LCD screen driven by my hardware. I think that would look great, but would make for a tricky DIY...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-14-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
OK. How do I do that? I didn't see anything...

OK.
How do I do that? I didn't see anything under "Thread Tools"
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-14-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thanks for this suggestion! I really like that...

Thanks for this suggestion! I really like that idea.

370 gauge clusters are expensive at more than $220 Canadian. I can get a G37 cluster for about $50 at the local scrap yard... I guess that is...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-14-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thanks for the input. I though about adding it to...

Thanks for the input. I though about adding it to the existing thread, but was worried it would be deeply buried and not seen by new thread viewers.
The thread views is one of a few factors I use to...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-13-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Not at all! The 370z and G37 CAN bus is very...

Not at all! The 370z and G37 CAN bus is very similar and I am working to support both.

How long does you pi take to boot up?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-12-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Posted By MotorvateDIY
LCD Gauge Update #3: 35 Data Items on 16 Pages!

Unfortunately, I didn't keep everything to one thread :(
Here is my attempt to fix this, incase you want to follow from the start

First thread:
Jan 28/2022, DIY Mini-Dash LCD Gauges Update: ...
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