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Peter-C 3rd June 2020 07:36 PM

What gauges
 
Hi,
It has come to the time to upgrade from my Sierra instrument panel to individual gauges. Has anyone got any suggestions ?
Peter

Eddy 8th June 2020 03:56 PM

There is a big thread for inspiration on locostbuilders:

https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=64223&page=1&contribmessage=non e

All down to personal preference (within the regs) and budget really

jps 9th June 2020 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy (Post 106552)
There is a big thread for inspiration on locostbuilders:

https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=64223&page=1&contribmessage=non e

All down to personal preference (within the regs) and budget really

I picked up my latest copy of Car Builder Solutions and they seem to have really trimmed down the 'classic' gauges they offer - although lots of digi-dash type things on offer.

I picked up a business card from Digital Speedos (https://www.digital-speedos.co.uk/) at Stoneleigh several years ago, because I was impressed by the set of gauges they had on display. When you put the ignition on all the needles did a full sweep of the gauges - I nearly parted with cash on that basis alone!

Peter-C 9th June 2020 11:25 PM

very impressed with the digital speedo site.

twinturbo 10th June 2020 07:03 AM

A full needle sweep is more or less standard for any digital gauge, although usually one would only expect it after a battery replacement.

Many gauges now use these stepper motors with drive circuitry over older technologies, the cost of the stepper motor and its drive circuit is now just a couple of pounds...

It's got me thinking, I have had a lot of PCB's done over the last few months for a number of projects.. A digital dash is EASY, but one with real dials would be fun.... you could even make it act like a Hi-Fi VU meter for your stereo when the ignition is off...

TT

jps 11th June 2020 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbo (Post 106555)
A full needle sweep is more or less standard for any digital gauge

I'm easily pleased! :D


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