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Analog dashboard, layout ideas needed.

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Frakk, Jan 14, 2010.

  1. Frakk

    Frakk Active Member

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    Greetings,

    I am waiting for a couple 360deg and a dozen regular micro servos to build an analog dashboard. I will keep it simple, with a thicker cardboard, and a front image printed on it. What is available? Servos, 7segment displays, LED's, a 2x16char LCD, and of course a microcontroller.

    This is where I need some ideas! Please post your favorite layout, or what you think is the perfect gauge setup.
    Some examples: http://www.cartype.com/pages/738/gauge_clusters

    I'll go first:
    [img600px]http://www.cartype.com/pics/7474/full/mercedes-benz_sls-amg_09_07.jpg[/img600px]
    With two smaller gauges added to the bottom corners on the side and a smaller display in the middle.

    I will of course post the project once done!

    Thanks in advance
    Frakk, Jan 14, 2010
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  2. bvillersjr

    bvillersjr Active Member

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    Those AMG gauges are tough to beat because they are sporty but also have a touch of class. I can't find anything to one up em yet.
    bvillersjr, Jan 14, 2010
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