Color Changing Gauges
05-20-2012, 09:11 PM
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Color Changing Gauges
Hey Guys... I already converted both front and rear turn signals into LEDs, including back up lights. Next step in the interior ...Im getting ready to tackle this project...
Im not sure if anybody has done this already but here is a video..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2K2c3QQgSA
The plan is to make something similar to that however I will do a fade into RED instead of an instant switch. Got most of the electrical problems solved except the actual signals. Im hoping somebody can explain how or what type of signal makes the rpm, speedo, etc. work. I want to create my own signal generator so I can bench test it in my own desk without disassembling my car .
Im open to suggestion !
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Im not sure if anybody has done this already but here is a video..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2K2c3QQgSA
The plan is to make something similar to that however I will do a fade into RED instead of an instant switch. Got most of the electrical problems solved except the actual signals. Im hoping somebody can explain how or what type of signal makes the rpm, speedo, etc. work. I want to create my own signal generator so I can bench test it in my own desk without disassembling my car .
Im open to suggestion !
thanks
05-20-2012, 09:16 PM
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this idea also came up..retrofit a universal shift light, using this as a trigger to cause the switchback?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-11...ht_4155wt_1396
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-11...ht_4155wt_1396
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color changing guages are dope.. especially as the programmable OEM shift light as the trigger... I have my aftermarket gauges wired for amber illumination.. wired up relays so that it not only cuts the amber illumination but triggers the white illumination on trigger.. and that trigger can be run off the individual gauges warning output or the radar detector. i ahvent chosen which to lead it off of yet.
Far easier to see then a small flashing red led... But props to flipper for tackling it.. pretty cool. Id try to allow a circuit that allows the option of flashing switchback or static..
Far easier to see then a small flashing red led... But props to flipper for tackling it.. pretty cool. Id try to allow a circuit that allows the option of flashing switchback or static..
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color changing guages are dope.. especially as the programmable OEM shift light as the trigger... I have my aftermarket gauges wired for amber illumination.. wired up relays so that it not only cuts the amber illumination but triggers the white illumination on trigger.. and that trigger can be run off the individual gauges warning output or the radar detector. i ahvent chosen which to lead it off of yet.
Far easier to see then a small flashing red led... But props to flipper for tackling it.. pretty cool. Id try to allow a circuit that allows the option of flashing switchback or static..
Far easier to see then a small flashing red led... But props to flipper for tackling it.. pretty cool. Id try to allow a circuit that allows the option of flashing switchback or static..
: That LED should work with a small 2.2 volt signal , enough to trigger a mosfet or transitor to cause a switchback...hmm cant wait! 
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yup, dont even have to disable it.. plus it remains totally programable from the OEM selector still this way.. apparently has its own built in flash as well.. from slow to fast.. id leave that as well.. and just do a switch back.. id rather not have my gauges go fully dark and flash at me versus staying the same color and simply flash to a red as it increases to the rev limiter..very cool man.. enjoy, i bet the finished product wll be great..
only issue youll have ( and let customers be aware of this) is that if they send you the whole cluster and try to drive thier car around for a week w out it.. Nissan keeps that from happening ( as the odometer circuitry is in there) by running part of the alternator circuitry thru the guage pod..
your car will start and drive.. for about 10 miles.. as it will be firing off your battery.. ask me how I know.. and why i just bought a tow hook for my car so the bumper doesnt rip off from a flat bed tow truck cable.. again.
only issue youll have ( and let customers be aware of this) is that if they send you the whole cluster and try to drive thier car around for a week w out it.. Nissan keeps that from happening ( as the odometer circuitry is in there) by running part of the alternator circuitry thru the guage pod..
your car will start and drive.. for about 10 miles.. as it will be firing off your battery.. ask me how I know.. and why i just bought a tow hook for my car so the bumper doesnt rip off from a flat bed tow truck cable.. again.
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yup, dont even have to disable it.. plus it remains totally programable from the OEM selector still this way.. apparently has its own built in flash as well.. from slow to fast.. id leave that as well.. and just do a switch back.. id rather not have my gauges go fully dark and flash at me versus staying the same color and simply flash to a red as it increases to the rev limiter..very cool man.. enjoy, i bet the finished product wll be great..
only issue youll have ( and let customers be aware of this) is that if they send you the whole cluster and try to drive thier car around for a week w out it.. Nissan keeps that from happening ( as the odometer circuitry is in there) by running part of the alternator circuitry thru the guage pod..
your car will start and drive.. for about 10 miles.. as it will be firing off your battery.. ask me how I know.. and why i just bought a tow hook for my car so the bumper doesnt rip off from a flat bed tow truck cable.. again.
only issue youll have ( and let customers be aware of this) is that if they send you the whole cluster and try to drive thier car around for a week w out it.. Nissan keeps that from happening ( as the odometer circuitry is in there) by running part of the alternator circuitry thru the guage pod..
your car will start and drive.. for about 10 miles.. as it will be firing off your battery.. ask me how I know.. and why i just bought a tow hook for my car so the bumper doesnt rip off from a flat bed tow truck cable.. again.
I will definitely avoid the hyper flashing switching.
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