marklemac

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.

dnb

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

marklemac

dnd,

Thanks.

Without sounding stupid, what does AFIAK mean ?

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

dnb

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]

cswminty

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.

marklemac

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.....

cswminty

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.

dnb

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

cswminty

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.

dnb

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.

cswminty

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)

dnb

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

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

cswminty

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 ??

dnb

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

PSI3

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

marklemac

Hi Simon,

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

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

greasemonkey

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.

dnb

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

churchwa

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

marklemac

Churchwa,

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

M14YEN

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

Alberick

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

marklemac

Any news on the new display from psi3 ??

PSI3

Still a little way off yet but they are coming.

Simon

loscooby

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

marklemac

Anymore updated info on this ?

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

===WRX===

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

marklemac

Anymore updated info on this ?

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