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Anyways to test if project works without plugins?

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Commissioner, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. Commissioner

    Commissioner New Member

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    So i'm going to make a tachometer for Assetto Corsa and Dirt Rally and was wondering if there was anyways to see if my project will work without trying the plugins. I'd like to test if my project will work first before diving in to get that 250coins for the download package or buying the 1 year thing.

    I'm going to follow Jamesdio's "Arduino RevBurner driving a tachometer" tutorial.
    Commissioner, Aug 10, 2016
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Post your tacho project progress here and when you have it ready to test PM me and I will happily give you the coins you need.
    noorbeast, Aug 10, 2016
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  3. Commissioner

    Commissioner New Member

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    I've gotten all the parts and wired them but instead of a tacho, I'm using a 6v servo as a placeholder or if its fast enough I will stick with it since I plan to make the tachometer myself. Also I've gotten a 122 transistor instead of the 120 from the tutorial, I've read this should be fine and will not be a problem. I've also got the power but it's not in the picture.
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    Commissioner, Aug 14, 2016
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Nice work :thumbs

    Am am looking forward to your test updates.
    noorbeast, Aug 14, 2016
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  5. Commissioner

    Commissioner New Member

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    Unfortunately my arduino is faulty so the earliest I can progress is in around a day or 2.

    Anyways, currently my goals for the dash are:
    Essentials:
    • Tachometer
    • Speedometer
    • Gauge cluster surround
    Non-essentials:
    • Solenoid speed chime (Old Toyota, AE86 style)
    • Fuel Gauge
    • Warning indicators (ABS, e-brake and etc.)
    Commissioner, Aug 14, 2016
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