GI: "YarGauge" replacement clock module (Digital Tach, etc.)

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I actually have one on my test bench. I don't see being able to mount it within the tach cluster without modification, so I am looking for someplace outside of the cluster. For example, one thought is to mount it in place of one of the center AC vents. I am open to suggestions.

I obviously could mount it in a small enclosure, that you can put anywhere (like the scangauge), but that diminishes its value versus products like scangauge.

Alright then. I am going to look tonight to see where would be a good place to mount it (for me anyway).

One question though: since we can't replace the clock module, is hooking it up going to be more difficult? IE: are more spliced required?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Alright then. I am going to look tonight to see where would be a good place to mount it (for me anyway).

One question though: since we can't replace the clock module, is hooking it up going to be more difficult? IE: are more spliced required?

You'd have 3-4 more wires to tap:

Ground, constant power, switched power, and possibly dimmer.

To install the proto on my 09 w/out tach, I only had to tap one wire (outside temp sensor), as I realized that the two can bus connections could be made to two test points on the back of the cluster.

[advocate]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I actually have one on my test bench. I don't see being able to mount it within the tach cluster without modification, so I am looking for someplace outside of the cluster. For example, one thought is to mount it in place of one of the center AC vents. I am open to suggestions.

I obviously could mount it in a small enclosure, that you can put anywhere (like the scangauge), but that diminishes its value versus products like scangauge.

Scott, your product is 50x cooler than the scanguage and developed IN HOUSE SPECIFICALLY for people who own Yarii. That makes it more enjoyable and rewarding to own and use.

For example when people get in my car I proudly tell them that some crazy CT electrical engineer fabricated up a switch for my airbags.

This is a great project and you shouldn't fear the scangauge because yours is going to be way better!

Also, as an owner of a tach, I would like to see a version of it fit under my single DIMM head unit or as an AC vent replacement, both are great ideas.

[goku87]

Originally Posted by advocate

Also, as an owner of a tach, I would like to see a version of it fit under my single DIMM head unit or as an AC vent replacement, both are great ideas.

Good idea!

[rytis]

Awesome work CTScott, it's looking amazing :) for this

[IsLNdbOi]

Does the '09 5-door LB have a built in temp. sensor? When I installed my CIPA rear-view mirror w/ compass, temp. and map lights, I had to install a temp. sensor. I clipped that to the bottom-most grill on the front bumper.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

Does the '09 5-door LB have a built in temp. sensor? When I installed my CIPA rear-view mirror w/ compass, temp. and map lights, I had to install a temp. sensor. I clipped that to the bottom-most grill on the front bumper.

Yes. All Yaris with AC have it. No aftermarket device would interface to it though, as it isn't universal enough.

[devinlamothe]

I was thinking of putting it in the plastic covering by the wind-shield washer lever - you know, the one that covers the hole for the push start button?

I could get a rectangle shape laser cut, then laser cut a piece of thin plexi-glass to glue onto it, then put the screen below. That way the wires can run through the hole, and I could still see it while driving.

Not the best solution but I think that is where I am going to place mine.

[hatchbackkid82]

Scott enough already!!!! All of YW can't wait anymore release it

[127.0.0.1]

1) how does the user give it instructions ?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

1) how does the user give it instructions ?

All with the single button that you used before for the clock. Short press to change modes. Long press to set shift light in RPM mode, long press to set clock in any other mode.

[squall_x]

This is just amazing! Can't wait for final product!!!

[IsLNdbOi]

Awesome! So would we be able to configure it to show our current fuel economy / mpg AND miles left to empty?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

Awesome! So would we be able to configure it to show our current fuel economy / mpg AND miles left to empty?

I only have 14 characters to work with, but something like this would fit:

MPG:9999 123Mi

[IsLNdbOi]

That would be cool. Also, for the fuel economy you'd just need two characters, right?

Like this:

MPG:xx

If someone gets triple or quad digit fuel economy, please let us all know your secrets!

[fmicle]

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

If someone gets triple or quad digit fuel economy, please let us all know your secrets!

I'm sure I can get 99 mpg going downhill Technically, when the DFCO kicks in you get infinite mileage as long as the DFCO is on.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

That would be cool. Also, for the fuel economy you'd just need two characters, right?

Like this:

MPG:xx

If someone gets triple or quad digit fuel economy, please let us all know your secrets!

It's actually fairly easy to hit 3 digits (even without DFCO kicking in). The scangaugeII displays 9999 when in DFCO mode. The YarGauge will display DFCO, rather than 9999.

[IsLNdbOi]

Originally Posted by CTScott

It's actually fairly easy to hit 3 digits (even without DFCO kicking in). The scangaugeII displays 9999 when in DFCO mode. The YarGauge will display DFCO, rather than 9999.

Ah I see. I'll have to read that DFCO thread. I saw it on one of the forums before and it was always being bumped, but I never did go into it.

Anyway, I'll take whatever you can do with the MPG / mile-to-empty simultaneous display.

I was always jealous that my Dad's Hynundai had this feature, but my Yaris didn't.