Hi there,

I guess many of you have seen this MFD and must agree that it is one piece of sexy equipment.

Now my question is:

Is there any remotely like this for the scoob ?

I guess the SECS is similar but doesn't have that fantastic display.

Is there anybody out there planning on doing something similar to this ?

Comments please.

THANKS.

 

AFAIK, there's plans, but unfortunately nothing done yet.

 

dnd,

Thanks.

Without sounding stupid, what does AFIAK mean ?

And by saying theres plans, does that mean you know something we should know ? :-)

 

AFAIK = as far as I know.

All I know of is the SECS thing, AndrewC's Scoobymonitor and various half started jobs on my work bench that I don't really have time to play with at the moment...

There's some laptop based stuff as well - some of that looks nice, but it's not "stand alone"

None of them are "pretty" like the R34 MFD

[Edited by dnb - 7/22/2003 12:08:56 PM]

 

I was looking at fitting a laptop into my dash somehow (dont ask me how) but i was then hoping to stumble accross some software that may give me real time monitoring of my engine.

 

I have the delta dash software, and have heard that they may do some gauge style displays with it, but what a work up keeping a 'spare' laptop in the car and then maybe trying to connect it to a small in car screen.

I'd like a SECS device but the display is a tad boring. I wonder if they will bring out a bigger display version ? (I might drop them a line).

One day maybe.....

 

i was going to try and somehow/somewhere fit the laptop in the front, poss. instead of the stereo, ashtray etc. its a small Samsung so it will hopefully look neat.

 

cswminty - what MY car - I might ba able to help

 

Thats where the problems may arise - it's a 96 Type RA, however i am putting an APEXi Power FC in it if that will help ???

Chris.

 

No problem with older cars - have a UK MY96 myself (with standard ECU)

It's the newer ones I've not touched - people get nervous when you approach them with a laptop, multimeter and a screwdriver and ask to play with their car... I can't imaging why

Not sure what an Apexi FC is??? Replacement ECU or a daughter board thing?

I don't have a lot of time to do anything the rest of this month, but after the house is progressed a bit there will be more time.

 

The car is a little way off being on the road as i'm changing lots of things on the car so time isn't a problem i'm just planning for the future.

The APEXi is a complete replacement ECU. (hopefully a good one too)

 

Sorry - I've not played with replacement ECUs - only standard ones.

Sounds like you'll have a great car when you're done.

 

i'll have to try and find out what the diffs. are and see if i can get hold of some of the rocking horse software for the APEXi unit. The mapping software does exist - not sure if it is realtime ?? and i know there are only about 4 people in the country with it.

Although i am prepared to be a guinni pig in the future poss. if you are up for it ??

 

YHM - I'll always play with cars if I can get away with it

 

We are currently working on a VFD (Vacuum Flourescent Display) version of our units. This will not replace our LCD units but will be a higher end model. We also aim to include additional features such as boost controller etc..
No date has yet been set for release.

Simon Jarvis
Psi3

 

Hi Simon,

Sounds nice: Got any prototype pics/sketches you can upload.

High end model - no problem: What guestimated price do you think ?

 

Dave, there are plenty of commands in BASCOM for driving graphical displays - think Andrew's been working on something.

Trouble is that colour graphical displays cost a f*#"!£@ fortune unless you buy 'em in trade-type quantities.

 

KWYM about the display price... I've got a plan though...

 

The new legacy has a built in screen that displays dials and stuff. looks wicked. There might be scope for a very expensive transplant

 

Churchwa,

Do you have any pictures of the Legacy display you can post here ?

 

how about an HKS CAMP?
HKS CAMP on Ebay

just need to plug in any old screen and your off
well not quite true - as it outputs in NTSC not PAL
and then you'll need the HKS sensors to connect it too

Mark

 

would be nice if the new SECS could display the Air/Fuel ratio....

 

Any news on the new display from psi3 ??

 

Still a little way off yet but they are coming.

Simon

 

Hi,

I have started a project that is base on a mini-ITX-board and a fold-out TFT color-monitor(7") (DIN-sized case).
Along with my own OBD2-software or possibly the the Delta Dash with it's digital dashboard feature(in beta-version now looks really cool).


Cons: The os is windows based
The TFT-screen and PC are both sensitive to the cold winter
weather of Europe
Price.
Pros: The os is windows based
Relatively easy to write your own software
Lots of software available(Delta Dash, GPS-nav MP3-playres etc)

/L-O

 

Anymore updated info on this ?

Anybody got any pictures/prices of the new VFD versions of the SECS ?

 

Greddy Make one...looks nice too..cool little joystick contoroler......

 

Anymore updated info on this ?

Anybody got any pictures/prices of the new VFD versions of the SECS ?