Dash

[drew.h]

We bought a new desktop CNC machine at work, which should cut aluminium, so I thought I'd make up a new dash for the Chimaera. The plan was to go all digital with a dsPIC looking after everything, such as 7 segment LED speedometer, 4x20 LCD, LED bar graph for temp, oil, etc, and a big row of LEDs for the rev counter.

However, I just had a few thoughts on what I need on there by law, i.e., to get through the MOT. I'm sure I'll need a warning light for main beam and fogs, but is there anything else?

Do I need a mileometer?

[Slow M]

drew.h said:

We bought a new desktop CNC machine at work, which should cut aluminium, so I thought I'd make up a new dash for the Chimaera. The plan was to go all digital with a dsPIC looking after everything, such as 7 segment LED speedometer, 4x20 LCD, LED bar graph for temp, oil, etc, and a big row of LEDs for the rev counter.

However, I just had a few thoughts on what I need on there by law, i.e., to get through the MOT. I'm sure I'll need a warning light for main beam and fogs, but is there anything else?

Do I need a mileometer?

Drew,

That's commonly referred to as an odometer. Don't know if you need one, but for resale in Canada and the USA. I presume, when trying to sell a vehicle in the UK, you also need to show mileage.

Did you go through with the experiment?

B.

[drew.h]

Unfortunately I've not had time yet. Possibly looking at selling the car next year, because I don't have time to keep on top of all the little jobs it needs.

There are some nice single board computers due out in November. If I was going to re-do the dash now I'd probably use one of these and a couple of 7" LCD touch screens.

[Slow M]

drew.h said:

Unfortunately I've not had time yet. Possibly looking at selling the car next year, because I don't have time to keep on top of all the little jobs it needs.

There are some nice single board computers due out in November. If I was going to re-do the dash now I'd probably use one of these and a couple of 7" LCD touch screens.

I hope you manage to keep it, but wish you good luck either way. You could always do a dash while the old one's still in the car.

Best,
B.