GI: "YarGauge" replacement clock module (Digital Tach, etc.) - Page 23 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Lewis · 08-12-2010, 01:59 PM

i agee

IsLNdbOi · 08-13-2010, 08:21 AM

Keep the dream alive.

Revsson · 08-13-2010, 10:40 PM

He's too busy answering other posts! (and playing on Facebook?)

CTScott · 08-13-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revsson

He's too busy answering other posts! (and playing on Facebook?)

Hmmm. Maybe I can offer virtual YarGauges on Car Town...

IsLNdbOi · 08-14-2010, 12:06 AM

So is this project officially scrapped then?

cali yaris · 08-14-2010, 01:46 AM

Quote:

I am back to searching for a more sunlight proof one.

Anyone who would buy it just like it is, even with visibility problems, post up. I'm suggesting that CTScott could do a nice run of these, and then offer the "new/improved" version later.

dean_park · 08-14-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Anyone who would buy it just like it is, even with visibility problems, post up. I'm suggesting that CTScott could do a nice run of these, and then offer the "new/improved" version later.

I'm running some pretty dark tint all around. If the features are the same, I'd pick one up today. I'd even take a hand reworked beta.

Klink10 · 08-14-2010, 07:30 AM

I'll continue to wait. I'm a believer in and judging by the effort being put in by CT he is also that if you are going to do something, do it right the first time. I think that is what he is trying to accomplish here, hence the long wait so far. Speaking for myself, I can't really afford the just to get it out product and then turn around to get the new improved version.

IsLNdbOi · 08-14-2010, 08:09 AM

I'll wait for the improved version as well.

swidd · 08-14-2010, 09:53 AM

I'll buy a first edition regardless of flaws. However I don't want to encourage it if it will delay a perfected version.

Revsson · 08-14-2010, 11:58 AM

I find that with the sunglasses I currently use, I can't see the clock.
Perhaps I need new sunglasses.

However, I am hoping that
this YarGuage will be bright enough to handle the sun and a pair of sunglasses
such as I am using now.

So, I say keep working on it.

CTScott · 08-14-2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revsson

I find that with the sunglasses I currently use, I can't see the clock.
Perhaps I need new sunglasses.

However, I am hoping that
this YarGuage will be bright enough to handle the sun and a pair of sunglasses
such as I am using now.

So, I say keep working on it.

The clock is a VFD, which is one of the highest contrast type of devices. It might be a polarizing thing though, as to why it doesn't work with your sunglasses.

The gas gauge is a chip-on-glass LCD, but it has a great contrast ratio, that is better than anything I can find off the shelf, that will fit in the required area. The display I am using now is good in all conditions except really bright sun, but in that condition it is nearly unreadable.

I am working on getting a quote for a short run of higher contrast ratio COG LCDs to see if I can justify doing a run with those. In the meantime, I am nearing the point where I am going to put out a couple to have people run them and give some feedback.

RedRide · 08-14-2010, 02:35 PM

I say we trust CTScott's judgement.

Lucas13 · 08-14-2010, 03:03 PM

The display for the YarGauge may need to have the similar qualities as the Gas gauge, maybe adding a brighter background and contrast adjustment to the LCD it self may help

bobselectric · 08-14-2010, 08:34 PM

I volunteer!

dean_park · 08-14-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobselectric

I volunteer!

+1 on that. I volunteer also.

Nexus1155 · 08-14-2010, 10:02 PM

You might want to check out alibaba if you haven't already for a suitable screen to keep costs down, I learned over time that you can perhaps source it, if not find something similar and contact them. Keep costs down for yourself.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/27...D_Display.html

dean_park · 08-14-2010, 11:10 PM

Funny... I had to google VFD because I always use the term to mean variable frequency drive.
There are some really good alternative acronym definitions here:
http://www.acronymfinder.com/VFD.html
Personally, I think you must be referring to very fancy dollies.

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08-12-2010, 01:59 PM	#1
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	i agee

08-13-2010, 08:21 AM	#2
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Keep the dream alive.

08-13-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	He's too busy answering other posts! (and playing on Facebook?)

08-14-2010, 12:06 AM	#5
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	So is this project officially scrapped then?

08-14-2010, 07:30 AM	#8
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	I'll continue to wait. I'm a believer in and judging by the effort being put in by CT he is also that if you are going to do something, do it right the first time. I think that is what he is trying to accomplish here, hence the long wait so far. Speaking for myself, I can't really afford the just to get it out product and then turn around to get the new improved version.

08-14-2010, 08:09 AM	#9
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I'll wait for the improved version as well.

08-14-2010, 09:53 AM	#10
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	I'll buy a first edition regardless of flaws. However I don't want to encourage it if it will delay a perfected version.

08-14-2010, 11:58 AM	#11
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	I find that with the sunglasses I currently use, I can't see the clock. Perhaps I need new sunglasses. However, I am hoping that this YarGuage will be bright enough to handle the sun and a pair of sunglasses such as I am using now. So, I say keep working on it.

08-14-2010, 02:35 PM	#13
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I say we trust CTScott's judgement.

08-14-2010, 03:03 PM	#14
Lucas13 Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 177	The display for the YarGauge may need to have the similar qualities as the Gas gauge, maybe adding a brighter background and contrast adjustment to the LCD it self may help

08-14-2010, 08:34 PM	#15
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	I volunteer!

08-14-2010, 10:02 PM	#17
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	You might want to check out alibaba if you haven't already for a suitable screen to keep costs down, I learned over time that you can perhaps source it, if not find something similar and contact them. Keep costs down for yourself. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/27...D_Display.html

08-14-2010, 11:10 PM	#18
dean_park Drives: 2011 VW Golf TDI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 191	Funny... I had to google VFD because I always use the term to mean variable frequency drive. There are some really good alternative acronym definitions here: http://www.acronymfinder.com/VFD.html Personally, I think you must be referring to very fancy dollies.