GI: "YarGauge" replacement clock module (Digital Tach, etc.) - Page 28 - Toyota Yaris Forums

CTScott · 09-05-2010, 07:57 PM

So, the sun glare testing has been interesting. Yesterday, I was out with it from 9:30AM to 11:30AM, and couldn't get it to a point where the glare was bad enough to make it unreadable.

Today, I was out with it from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. During that time the sun was almost dead overhead. With the sun shining directly vertical down through the windshield, the glare was bad enough to make it very difficult to see. It didn't get washed out, like the transflective LCD, but without shading it with my had, it was quite difficult to see. At that same time though, the fuel gauge was nearly unreadable and even the speedometer was hard to see.

IsLNdbOi · 09-05-2010, 08:00 PM

So this test was done with the improved LCD or OLED?

auxmike · 09-05-2010, 08:33 PM

Sounds like it's a go if you ask me.
Can't perform miracles in such a small area.

CTScott · 09-05-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

So this test was done with the improved LCD or OLED?

The OLED pictured above.

arunto · 09-06-2010, 01:42 AM

woot can't wait!

PatrickJohnson · 09-06-2010, 03:40 AM

Yes, this is promising. I'm definitely in, I say you are ready to go!

id3379 · 09-06-2010, 01:38 PM

This looks amazing

jarrieta · 09-07-2010, 12:05 AM

Looks good, count me in!

CTScott · 09-07-2010, 12:05 AM

I've been experimenting a bit more with the capabilities of this display. Since it is full color with graphics capability I decided to add a bar graph to the RPM display. Here's the result (with orange text to match my 09's cluster):

YarGauge - RPM Bar.jpg

And here's a video of it in action with feeding it random values between 0 and 8000 RPM to see how it could handle bouncing around. The bar is green up to 4000, yellow up to 6000, and red above that. I just arbitrarily set those thresholds.

*tk-421* · 09-07-2010, 01:17 AM

Looking great!

kustom play · 09-07-2010, 01:43 AM

i like that bar graph! looks great!

dean_park · 09-07-2010, 09:36 AM

Looks great CTScott. When I saw the pic, I was surprised you were rev'ing at 7747RPM... bench testing is definitely better. lol

The bar graph is great being displayed with the other features. I wanted this mainly for the tach feature and I was happy enough with a few dots/lines or just a numeric value, but this is far beyond. Can't wait for this!!

RedRide · 09-07-2010, 06:15 PM

How about a pic with some differnt values such as coolant temp or volts?

Many of us either has a stock tach or, haa added a great after rmaket one
and wont be using the tach function.

It's looking great though.

teddy · 09-07-2010, 06:32 PM

Oh man it would be incredible if we could somehow make this gauge do instant feedback in a way like the Honda Insight's spedometer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyupFo96n7g#t=2m02s

Somehow I doubt it is a simple task though.

alamocoastie · 09-07-2010, 10:41 PM

When will it be for sale?

Revsson · 09-07-2010, 11:44 PM

Looks good CTScott!

CTScott · 09-08-2010, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

How about a pic with some differnt values such as coolant temp or volts?

Many of us either has a stock tach or, haa added a great after rmaket one
and wont be using the tach function.

It's looking great though.

I still have quite a bit of programing to do to convert each mode's output from the prior LCD display to this OLED. Once I make some progress, I'll post up some more pics/videos.

CTScott · 09-08-2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alamocoastie

When will it be for sale?

It depends on how long it takes me to get everything converted over to the new display, and to cut a new PCB.

View Poll Results: Would you buy one?
No	5	5.10%
Yes (for $75)	46	46.94%
Yes (but it would have to be less than $75)	7	7.14%
Yes (but I still want it to also display the time)	40	40.82%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

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CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	So, the sun glare testing has been interesting. Yesterday, I was out with it from 9:30AM to 11:30AM, and couldn't get it to a point where the glare was bad enough to make it unreadable. Today, I was out with it from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. During that time the sun was almost dead overhead. With the sun shining directly vertical down through the windshield, the glare was bad enough to make it very difficult to see. It didn't get washed out, like the transflective LCD, but without shading it with my had, it was quite difficult to see. At that same time though, the fuel gauge was nearly unreadable and even the speedometer was hard to see.

09-05-2010, 08:00 PM	#488
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	So this test was done with the improved LCD or OLED?

09-06-2010, 01:42 AM	#491
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09-06-2010, 01:38 PM	#493
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09-07-2010, 12:05 AM	#494
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09-07-2010, 12:05 AM	#495
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I've been experimenting a bit more with the capabilities of this display. Since it is full color with graphics capability I decided to add a bar graph to the RPM display. Here's the result (with orange text to match my 09's cluster): YarGauge - RPM Bar.jpg And here's a video of it in action with feeding it random values between 0 and 8000 RPM to see how it could handle bouncing around. The bar is green up to 4000, yellow up to 6000, and red above that. I just arbitrarily set those thresholds.

09-07-2010, 09:36 AM	#498
dean_park Drives: 2011 VW Golf TDI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 191	Looks great CTScott. When I saw the pic, I was surprised you were rev'ing at 7747RPM... bench testing is definitely better. lol The bar graph is great being displayed with the other features. I wanted this mainly for the tach feature and I was happy enough with a few dots/lines or just a numeric value, but this is far beyond. Can't wait for this!!

09-07-2010, 06:15 PM	#499
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	How about a pic with some differnt values such as coolant temp or volts? Many of us either has a stock tach or, haa added a great after rmaket one and wont be using the tach function. It's looking great though.

09-07-2010, 06:32 PM	#500
teddy Drives: 2008 5-door hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 140	Oh man it would be incredible if we could somehow make this gauge do instant feedback in a way like the Honda Insight's spedometer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyupFo96n7g#t=2m02s Somehow I doubt it is a simple task though.

09-07-2010, 10:41 PM	#501
alamocoastie Drives: 2008 Red LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NY Posts: 15	When will it be for sale?

09-07-2010, 11:44 PM	#502
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Looks good CTScott!