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New forum member with questions about project.

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by MikePerry, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. MikePerry

    MikePerry New Member

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    Hello everyone, I Mike a new member here on the forums, so I would make my first post about a project I’m going to start as soon as I get home from Iraq in 13 days.

    My project is for my iRacing simulator, trying to make a dash to replicate the dash found in the current model of the NASCAR Sprint cup racecars.

    I currently have…
    Ardunio UNO start up kit
    Proparts Spek 5” 1100 RPM tachometer
    http://www.propartsllc.com/prodDetailSpek.php?ID=102
    Proparts Spek 2” Fuel qty
    http://www.propartsllc.com/prodDetailSpek.php?ID=37
    Proparts Spek 2” Oil Pressure
    http://www.propartsllc.com/prodDetailSpek.php?ID=394
    Proparts Spek 2” Voltmeter
    http://www.propartsllc.com/prodDetailSpek.php?ID=114

    Now to be honest with everyone, I have no clue how to write code, or even the closest ideal where to begin on this project. The only thing I know how to do is use a soldiering iron, and use a multi-meter. So as much help as I can get would be great.

    Now I want to learn this as much as possible, I would like to add other gauges when money permits, these gauge’s run in price from $374 for the 5” Tachometer and $234 for the smaller 2” gauges.

    But here are my questions I have as I’m still in Iraq and the parts are at my house in Atlanta, Ga.

    1. Is the Ardunio start up kit enough to get me started with this project?
    2. Is there anything else I need to start this project?
    3. How would I interface the Ardunio UNO with my gauges?
    4. Where do I start with coding to interface with the iRacing software?


    Now I have seen people use Xsim to help with the interfacing of the iRacing software, and I have also seen people write custom code to bypass Xsim and go strait to the Ardunio, which is going to give be the best results without a huge head ache?

    If someone is willing to help me out, it would be great.

    Thanks in advance

    Mike

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    MikePerry New Member

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    Anyone?
    MikePerry, Sep 10, 2011
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    bsft

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    be patient, some forum people whom may have experience do not get on the forum everyday.
    bsft, Sep 10, 2011
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