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iPhone App for indicating gear, rpm, etc etc?

Discussion in 'Suggestions for improvements - Oudated' started by CMM83, Jun 18, 2009.

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  1. CMM83

    CMM83 New Member

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    I'm more of a mechanical/hardware guy so I don't know how possible this is, but it would be cool if one could use an iPhone/ipod touch to if not control, atleast display game information?

    Does this sound interesting to anyone else?
    CMM83, Jun 18, 2009
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    It should be possible to set up an application to listen on TCP connection or something to a host running on the same computer as x-sim or whatever that listens for the game variables to display

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    Cubane, Jun 19, 2009
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    Send apple an email about such software:) If you're lucky you will be able to buy this app from their store for who knows how much... It would be possible on a hacked iphone with a win based op system but apple is very strict about not letting third parties and programmers get into their os...
    Frakk, Jun 29, 2009
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    x-plane remote is an app in apple store that can be used as a controller (joystick) but more importantly for me it is also a display of gauges, maps, etc
    So there are a few plugins for race sims now we just need some one to export that data to the iphone as this app does.

    there is also a app called revs that reads and displays real time obd II data on the iphone, so it can be done...we(I) just need some tech savvy dude to code it up and make a graphic display to install on iphone either via an official app or via jailbreak, I'll even pay for it...
    The x-plane remote is $5 I think and the rev is about the same so if some one wants to earn a bit I am thinking I wouldn't be the only one interested.
    here is a pic to work off
    [​IMG]
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    Hi,

    i don´t see any useful reason to use a iphone as gadget display but anyhow cool idea, even when it is not more than a techdemo and a when it´s possible we make it application :)

    In the past i often used my old ipod touch with a VNC client installed to control my PC from away from home. It should be possible to use VNC and x-sim´s virtual gauge function as well ;) That needs no programming or anything else. Just a VNC server on the profiler pc and the vnc client for the iphone.

    I used the for free app VNsea http://mac.softpedia.com/get/iPhone-App ... Nsea.shtml
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    too slow
    I have tried to use that option...

    If you look at the motec pic I posted above on a iphone or ipod and you will see it is a very good size for simple data read out..rpm shift light, and gear indicator

    Here is where it will sit in my sim
    [​IMG]
    playz, Jul 15, 2009
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    Samsung have a very cool 7 USB monitor called the U70. You can get them on ebay for around $80 USD. Would do the job with no programming, but of course not wireless.

    I just bought 4 to put in my f-16 simpit. If i ever build it that is ;)

    T
    tpba, Oct 3, 2009
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  9. zildjianK

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    I have build an iPhone app for indicating speed, current gear, fuel etc ... and currently testing it with Race07.
    The app runs smoothly at 24 fps.

    [img600px]http://page.mi.fu-berlin.de/wasileia/iPhoneKombi_v4.jpg[/img600px]

    Here is a video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwHI_SbPqUM
    zildjianK, Mar 30, 2011
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    zildjianK New Member

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    I've coded the app with ActionScript3. This is how it looks like, if you export the SWF file. It also runs on windows machines or android devices. The design is not final.

    [​IMG]
    zildjianK, Mar 31, 2011
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    god job bro. but unfortunately i 'm using symbian phone :hi:
    kubing, Mar 31, 2011
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    Thanks ;-)

    Here is a high resolution version for the retina display. Rightclick on the image and open it into a new window.

    [img600px]http://page.mi.fu-berlin.de/wasileia/iPhoneKombi_v4_retina.jpg[/img600px]
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    Hello there,

    first milestone has been reached.

    Performance is just fantastic!! The rendering is done by the GPU at 27-30 fps, so the rpm needle rotates incredibly smooth.
    Overall graphics quality is also amazing. Just shot two more screens. Enjoy.

    [img600px]http://page.mi.fu-berlin.de/wasileia/iPhoneKombi_v5_retina_GPU.jpg[/img600px]

    [img600px]http://page.mi.fu-berlin.de/wasileia/iPhoneKombi_v5_retina_GPU_2.jpg[/img600px]

    I have to do some design stuff now, to come up with a final screen version.
    Any ideas how the clusters and text elements should be arranged?
    zildjianK, Apr 1, 2011
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    hi zildjianK

    first of all good work mate! ive got a couple of skins from another project just to give you some ideas. see what you think.

    cheers

    tony

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    Nice work!!! :clap:

    Unfortunately I don't use an Apple device :( . So, I was wondering if is there anyone who did this kind of software for nokia symbian s60 phones too. I really like the idea of using your phone as an instrument cluster 8)

    Please reply if you know anything about a similar app for nokia. :sos:
    valy_budascu, Apr 3, 2011
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  16. zildjianK

    zildjianK New Member

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    Is anyone interested in getting this app for his device?
    If so, what designs would you like to see?

    @biganth29
    could you send me the design as a whole image?


    @valy_budascu
    what is the resolution and width of the device's display?
    zildjianK, Apr 3, 2011
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    I want to mention that again:

    The HMI runs not only on smartphones. You can use it also on tablet, touch and ordinary PCs. Generally the HMI runs on any of the following platforms:

    ~ iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
    ~ Android (ViewSonic View Pad 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab, etc ...)
    ~ Windows (not: CE, embedded)
    ~ MacOS X
    zildjianK, Apr 3, 2011
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    360 x 640 pixels, 3.2 inches.
    valy_budascu, Apr 3, 2011
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    zildjianK, Apr 3, 2011
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    OK. Thanks in advance. :thbup:
    valy_budascu, Apr 3, 2011
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