GI: "YarGauge" replacement clock module (Digital Tach, etc.) - Page 25 - Toyota Yaris Forums

dean_park · 08-14-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Anyone who would buy it just like it is, even with visibility problems, post up. I'm suggesting that CTScott could do a nice run of these, and then offer the "new/improved" version later.

I'm running some pretty dark tint all around. If the features are the same, I'd pick one up today. I'd even take a hand reworked beta.

Revsson · 08-14-2010, 11:58 AM

I find that with the sunglasses I currently use, I can't see the clock.
Perhaps I need new sunglasses.

However, I am hoping that
this YarGuage will be bright enough to handle the sun and a pair of sunglasses
such as I am using now.

So, I say keep working on it.

RedRide · 08-14-2010, 02:35 PM

I say we trust CTScott's judgement.

Lucas13 · 08-14-2010, 03:03 PM

The display for the YarGauge may need to have the similar qualities as the Gas gauge, maybe adding a brighter background and contrast adjustment to the LCD it self may help

CTScott · 08-14-2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revsson

I find that with the sunglasses I currently use, I can't see the clock.
Perhaps I need new sunglasses.

However, I am hoping that
this YarGuage will be bright enough to handle the sun and a pair of sunglasses
such as I am using now.

So, I say keep working on it.

The clock is a VFD, which is one of the highest contrast type of devices. It might be a polarizing thing though, as to why it doesn't work with your sunglasses.

The gas gauge is a chip-on-glass LCD, but it has a great contrast ratio, that is better than anything I can find off the shelf, that will fit in the required area. The display I am using now is good in all conditions except really bright sun, but in that condition it is nearly unreadable.

I am working on getting a quote for a short run of higher contrast ratio COG LCDs to see if I can justify doing a run with those. In the meantime, I am nearing the point where I am going to put out a couple to have people run them and give some feedback.

bobselectric · 08-14-2010, 08:34 PM

I volunteer!

dean_park · 08-14-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobselectric

I volunteer!

+1 on that. I volunteer also.

Nexus1155 · 08-14-2010, 10:02 PM

You might want to check out alibaba if you haven't already for a suitable screen to keep costs down, I learned over time that you can perhaps source it, if not find something similar and contact them. Keep costs down for yourself.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/27...D_Display.html

dean_park · 08-14-2010, 11:10 PM

Funny... I had to google VFD because I always use the term to mean variable frequency drive.
There are some really good alternative acronym definitions here:
http://www.acronymfinder.com/VFD.html
Personally, I think you must be referring to very fancy dollies.

cali yaris · 08-15-2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

In the meantime, I am nearing the point where I am going to put out a couple to have people run them and give some feedback.

That is a very good idea.

custom Lftback · 08-15-2010, 07:07 AM

I'll volunteer as well!

PhillyG · 08-15-2010, 08:00 AM

hrmm.. if you need a volunteer in ga.. let me know.

sickpuppy1 · 08-15-2010, 08:44 AM

Volunteer here in the hot Kansas sun.......

swidd · 08-15-2010, 10:02 AM

Volunteer from NE PA. I can drive to your laboratory and make my dash available to you.

Kioshi · 08-15-2010, 12:34 PM

a lot of samplers.

CTScott, whats the duration, (how many miles driving with one) are you are looking at for a through feedback on these?
Since I've already swapped to the RS cluster and have a 1800 mile variation from stock mileage on the car~

ztrack157 · 08-15-2010, 03:59 PM

Shoot I will actually pay as oppose to volunteering

swidd · 08-15-2010, 04:58 PM

I offer a pint of ice cream.

dean_park · 08-15-2010, 06:45 PM

I was "volunteering" to buy and give a review.

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08-15-2010, 07:07 AM	#443
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	I'll volunteer as well! __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

08-15-2010, 08:44 AM	#445
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	Volunteer here in the hot Kansas sun....... __________________

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ztrack157 Vroom Vroom Beep Beep View User's Garage Drives: Powered Roller Skate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Biggs, CA Posts: 404	Shoot I will actually pay as oppose to volunteering __________________ Ever blown out an R-200 diff god know's I have

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08-14-2010, 11:58 AM	#434
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	I find that with the sunglasses I currently use, I can't see the clock. Perhaps I need new sunglasses. However, I am hoping that this YarGuage will be bright enough to handle the sun and a pair of sunglasses such as I am using now. So, I say keep working on it.

08-14-2010, 02:35 PM	#435
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	I say we trust CTScott's judgement.

08-14-2010, 03:03 PM	#436
Lucas13 Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 179	The display for the YarGauge may need to have the similar qualities as the Gas gauge, maybe adding a brighter background and contrast adjustment to the LCD it self may help

08-14-2010, 08:34 PM	#438
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	I volunteer!

08-14-2010, 10:02 PM	#440
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	You might want to check out alibaba if you haven't already for a suitable screen to keep costs down, I learned over time that you can perhaps source it, if not find something similar and contact them. Keep costs down for yourself. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/27...D_Display.html

08-14-2010, 11:10 PM	#441
dean_park Drives: 2011 VW Golf TDI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 191	Funny... I had to google VFD because I always use the term to mean variable frequency drive. There are some really good alternative acronym definitions here: http://www.acronymfinder.com/VFD.html Personally, I think you must be referring to very fancy dollies.

08-15-2010, 08:00 AM	#444
PhillyG Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: May 2010 Location: georgia Posts: 91	hrmm.. if you need a volunteer in ga.. let me know.

08-15-2010, 10:02 AM	#446
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Volunteer from NE PA. I can drive to your laboratory and make my dash available to you.

08-15-2010, 12:34 PM	#447
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	a lot of samplers. CTScott, whats the duration, (how many miles driving with one) are you are looking at for a through feedback on these? Since I've already swapped to the RS cluster and have a 1800 mile variation from stock mileage on the car~

08-15-2010, 04:58 PM	#449
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	I offer a pint of ice cream.

08-15-2010, 06:45 PM	#450
dean_park Drives: 2011 VW Golf TDI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 191	I was "volunteering" to buy and give a review.