GI: "YarGauge" replacement clock module (Digital Tach, etc.) - Page 9 - Toyota Yaris Forums

goku87 · 01-08-2010, 08:41 PM

I'm way excited for these even though my yaris has gone to yaris heaven lol.

mr9865 · 01-09-2010, 01:49 AM

so cool!

bzinn 1 · 01-09-2010, 01:26 PM

Wow,this is probably the coolest idea I have seen done in years for any car.....you sir are a Saint......finally a tach for the car....yes.

yarstar · 01-09-2010, 03:39 PM

CTScott is tha MAN!!! Can't wait. Thanks again for doing this.

Lewis · 01-09-2010, 04:09 PM

we all owe Scott a big THANKS!

Lucas13 · 01-09-2010, 07:07 PM

This looks awesome I really want one! Great Job CTScott!!!

RedRide · 01-09-2010, 08:29 PM

I'm impressed!

I want it!

advocate · 01-10-2010, 01:05 AM

How does the unit install to the car Scott? Does it read from the OBD2 port?

CTScott · 01-10-2010, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by advocate

How does the unit install to the car Scott? Does it read from the OBD2 port?

Once the full production units are complete, I'll post the install pictures, but basically: You unplug the clock's connector, pop the clock module out, and pop the YarGauge in, in its place. I realized tonight that only 3 tap splices will be necessary, as I can have the clock's power connector plug right into the YarGauge. The three taps are for CAN communication (two taps on the right cluster connector) and one to the AC amplifier for the outside temperature (which is easily accessible by the gas pedal). It uses the same switch lever as the clock as well.

It communicates with the ECM via the CAN bus, but it grabs it at the cluster, so you can still have a scangauge or other device use the OBD port.

ezhacker1 · 01-10-2010, 02:08 AM

just too cool for words

advocate · 01-10-2010, 02:24 AM

And what about clusters with the clock on the other side? Will compatibility be similar?

CTScott · 01-10-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by advocate

And what about clusters with the clock on the other side? Will compatibility be similar?

I'm still trying to figure that out. The ones with the clock on the right, are either LBs with the cluster with the tach, or are sedans. In both of those cases the odometer and fuel gauge are part of that display, so I can't really replace it. For those, I am trying to figure out another mounting place that would still have the OEM integrated look.

advocate · 01-10-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

I'm still trying to figure that out. The ones with the clock on the right, are either LBs with the cluster with the tach, or are sedans. In both of those cases the odometer and fuel gauge are part of that display, so I can't really replace it. For those, I am trying to figure out another mounting place that would still have the OEM integrated look.

A possibility would be to sell two versions then?

1) Integrated as a clock in a small unit

2) Integrated via a single DIM unit like a scanguage?

Just an idea! Keep up the great work Scott.

RedRide · 01-10-2010, 11:25 AM

I like that it will be able to maintain the stock, orange color.

I do have one question ...
I noticed that in the last pics, the cluster brightnees is turned up to what seems to be to max but the modual seems a bit dimmer than the other displays.
If you were to turn the brightness down a bit like at night, will the new modual still be as visible as the rest of the cluster?
Will the new modual indeed be able to be dimmed along with the cluster?

CTScott · 01-10-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

I like that it will be able to maintain the stock, orange color.

I do have one question ...
I noticed that in the last pics, the cluster brightnees is turned up to what seems to be to max but the modual seems a bit dimmer than the other displays.
If you were to turn the brightness down a bit like at night, will the new modual still be as visible as the rest of the cluster?
Will the new modual indeed be able to be dimmed along with the cluster?

Right now I am not using the dimmer feed, so the display would be the same brightness with headlights on or off. Now that it is in the car, that's one thing I'll experiment with to determine if dimming is needed (I have a feeling it won't, as the backlit LCD is not as bright as the speedometer).

RedRide · 01-10-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Right now I am not using the dimmer feed, so the display would be the same brightness with headlights on or off. Now that it is in the car, that's one thing I'll experiment with to determine if dimming is needed (I have a feeling it won't, as the backlit LCD is not as bright as the speedometer).

This brings up another concern.
Since it is "not as bright......
Often in bright, anbient light, the stock gage cluster is hard to read. Is this also a prblem with the new modual?
Perhaps abient light does not effect it as much?

Is there an easy way to conect it to the dimmer feed?

YarisSedan · 01-10-2010, 12:40 PM

Is there still going to be a sedan version?

devinlamothe · 01-10-2010, 01:48 PM

Question: Can the temperature display read in celsius as well as farenheit?

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01-08-2010, 08:41 PM	#1
goku87 Drives: Black HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AK Posts: 542	I'm way excited for these even though my yaris has gone to yaris heaven lol. __________________ Selling: [NST Short Shift Kits] [Clazzio Seat Covers] [Carbon Fiber Shift Knob] [180mm Double Din Dash] [Replacement Stock Headlight Bulb] [Various Interior Trim Pieces]

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01-10-2010, 02:08 AM	#10
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,464	just too cool for words __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

01-09-2010, 01:26 PM	#3
bzinn 1 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: University Place,WA Posts: 828	Wow,this is probably the coolest idea I have seen done in years for any car.....you sir are a Saint......finally a tach for the car....yes.

01-09-2010, 04:09 PM	#5
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	we all owe Scott a big THANKS!

01-09-2010, 07:07 PM	#6
Lucas13 Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 177	This looks awesome I really want one! Great Job CTScott!!!

01-09-2010, 08:29 PM	#7
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I'm impressed! I want it!

01-10-2010, 01:05 AM	#8
advocate Drives: car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,033	How does the unit install to the car Scott? Does it read from the OBD2 port?

01-10-2010, 02:24 AM	#11
advocate Drives: car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,033	And what about clusters with the clock on the other side? Will compatibility be similar?

01-10-2010, 11:25 AM	#14
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I like that it will be able to maintain the stock, orange color. I do have one question ... I noticed that in the last pics, the cluster brightnees is turned up to what seems to be to max but the modual seems a bit dimmer than the other displays. If you were to turn the brightness down a bit like at night, will the new modual still be as visible as the rest of the cluster? Will the new modual indeed be able to be dimmed along with the cluster? Last edited by RedRide; 01-10-2010 at 11:37 AM.

01-10-2010, 12:40 PM	#17
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Is there still going to be a sedan version?

01-10-2010, 01:48 PM	#18
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Question: Can the temperature display read in celsius as well as farenheit? __________________

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