CarDashX : TM1638 sketch for GameDash

Hello,

To display something else that pure digits as it is today, you should make a function like printModule(int time,int pad, int side) and call it where relevant. This is how I would proceed. This function would calculate h,m,s,ms and display them accordingly. On a 8 segments, it would use pretty much all digits
Cheers

Hello! I made the connections Arduino Nano V3 with the TM1638 board. How do I install the Game Dash and put to work with iRacing? Sorry for the beginner question and thanks for the code!

Hello,
By searching a bit you would have found this, in the same forum section https://www.xsimulator.net/community/marketplace/game-dash.76/
This assumes you already have SimTools up and running, with iRacing plugin of course

do i need these plugins for working? soory new here and can´t understand it

Nice project, i got a TM1638 module somewhere. When i find it i'll give it a try

Hello,
CarDashX was my first attempt to make a basic dashboard. Now I realize 8 digits and 8 leds are not enough.... so let me introduce my last in-progress project : DashX2


2x8 digits modules, split in 4 zones of 4 digits, a dedicated gear indicator, and 16 RGB LEDS.
No more buttons to configure the dash, but configuration will be done through command line (startup commands, saved in EEPROM as well).
LEDS percentage of RPM, color pattern, max gear , ... all those will be configurable through serial link.
The beauty of Arduino makes all this possible by using only 4 pins (2 additional for power as well)
I'll also make a 3D case, to wrap all this

Merry XMas and see you in 2017 for more news on this !

Very nice upgrade of your current dash! This gives somes ideas.
Nice work tho'

Once again great job... i assume the code will be diferent and the connection. I will wait for the code if you will release it...

The code base is the same, but the syntax will change a little. And yes, I will publish it

Thanks a lot guys for the codes I'm coming back to run and this will be nice!

hello, I like this project I have the display JY-LKM1638 I made the connections in my arduino nano, install the sketch to this point all right, in the simtools game dash I put the configuration as such as detellan in the tutorial, the display starts showing well cardash in the 7 segment displays. when i enter the game pcars2 everything in simtools works but the display stays off. I need to know if there is another configuration to do. I hope someone helps me.

Hi. Have you configured properly gamedash settings and enabled it in the game plugin settings ?
You can use a terminal to send Y5S95G2R4250T5000L3P12R for example to make sure that everything on the arduino side (if you get cardash displayed, chances are everything is OK but you never know).
Cheers, and enjoy CarDashX !

when I connect it starts normal it presents this screen that says CarDash as in the photo.


then it appears on the screen 1 25525 as in the picture I sent you.



When I start the project cars or the code that you sent me, the displays turn off as in the image



I sent you photo of the gamedash configuration


I hope you can help me with this topic. I did a test from simhub and it works fine.

I am expanding my RaceSim with this dashboard, (great stuff!) what do I have to change to let it work with Simtools V3 ?

Thanks
Hans

Hello !
Nothing to change. V3 still supports dash through COM ports.
Cheers

thanks but Dash in V3 has different commando's in the interface output settings, right? This the screenshot for Wind simulation.

The command name may have changed, as the v3 plugins are a full rewrite of the v2. except the names, everyting is the same

@yobuddy @value1 what are the new command names for Rpm (v2 v.s. v3) thanks Hans

The names are displayed here:

yes I have tried but for Speed it is Sp1 but that is not working you have to use Sf1. Don't ask me why it is Sf1, saw it somewhere in one of the other posts.