I'll see what I can do. He is pretty much a Lone Wolf, but I will try and get him on board.
On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 12:06 AM, Brad Franks <[email protected]> wrote: > I'd be interesting in seeing more about this. Any chance he'd join the > list? > > [email protected] wrote: > >> Hey wally, >> >> A friend of mine is working on a full digital gauge setup for his 69 >> Camaro. He is going to be using Linux and setting up X server to display to >> a few small lcd's. I don't know much more about it but I can ask him for >> more info if you would like. >> >> Eric >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:16 PM >> To: Larry Alster <[email protected]> >> Cc: <[email protected]> >> Subject: RE: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device? >> >> Well, I know for sure my PCM reports: >> >> Speed >> RPM >> MAP >> air flow >> inj p/w, left and right banks >> O2 voltage, left and right sensor >> BLM, left and right >> Coolant temp >> IAT >> TPS >> run time >> >> And other stuff too.. and ti reports it fast enough I don't see a lag with >> all those (and more) on a screen. The communications protocol is more >> limited, but the data I want is for sure in there and plenty quick enough >> for a display. I've run the car with the laptop going and it's pretty good >> (much better than I figured it would be). >> >> This is part of a bigger project/issue.. I really *hate* the RX7 factory >> gauges, they are worthless (OPG and temp specifically). I want to replace >> all the gauges with ones that work better. The only one giving me trouble is >> the fuel level, otherwise it's a matter of stuffing them in the hole. That >> IS a problem, because I want 7 things (Speed, RPM, volt, fuel level, OPG, >> water temp,oil temp )and I really only have room for 6. I was considering a >> combo speedo/tach (Cyberdyne or Dakota Digital), or a digital numeric speedo >> and a real analog tach.. but I don't really like either option. I also >> considered the FM Shift-I plus VDO speedo, but 7 LED's as the only tach >> didn't appeal to me. I minimally have to buy a VDO speedo to the tune of >> $120 or so. I figured if I can find a suitable OBD gauge instead for a >> slight cost increase, that's an option.. Not sure I am going to be able to >> pull off what I want to do, which is new gauges without pillar or dash >> pods... I can fit 6 x 2 1/16" + 1 x 3 1/8".. so either the tach or the >> speedo has to be a 2 1/16". Speedo would be worthless unless digital numeric >> (which I am not a fan of), tach would probably be ok if I did the Shift-I as >> well. >> >> Wallyman >> >> >> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]> >> >> >> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]> 05/14/2009 03:04 PM >> >> To >> >> <[email protected]> >> >> cc >> >> <[email protected]> >> >> Subject >> >> RE: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device? >> >> I don’t think OBD I will have anything like that. It really doesn’t report >> data like OBD II does >> Larry >> White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP >> Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo >> Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger >> Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5 >> LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net >> Masters Miata >> RAGS 074 >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: >> Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:03 PM >> To: Larry Alster >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device? >> Nope, you don't misunderstand, that is OBD 2 but I need an OBD 1 version >> tho... which I can't seem to find yet. :( >> So, I am looking for an OBD 1 version similar to that. Scangage is cool, >> but also OBD2 it seems. So no joy there either. >> Wallyman >> >> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]> >> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]> 05/14/2009 02:58 PM >> To >> >> <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> >> cc >> Subject >> >> RE: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device? >> >> >> Am I misunderstanding? It says OBDII Larry >> White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP >> Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo >> Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger >> Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5 >> LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net >> Masters Miata >> RAGS 074 From: [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] >> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:52 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device? Howdy all! >> I'm facing having to buy an electronic speedo for the RX7 project, but >> was contemplating a OBD dashboard device instead.. any suggestions for an >> OBD-I dashboard device? Something like this: >> http://tunertools.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DT-DashDAQ >> Device would be semipermanent, and may take place of the stock cluster >> or be integrated into that opening. I am able to perform he functions via >> laptop software, but I am trying to find a way to have a speedo in the car >> via the OBD port. No clue what other options are out there, but am open to >> suggestions.. so fire away! >> Wallyman _______________________________________________ >> Miatapower mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower >> >> > >
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