GI: "YarGauge" replacement clock module (Digital Tach, etc.) - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

heeroyuy01195 · 09-01-2009, 06:24 PM

I'm in but I still want to be able to use my clock :)

CTScott · 09-02-2009, 04:34 PM

OK. So far it looks like I'll keep the clock function. The other function that I am thinking of adding is inside and outside temperature.

I will also be experimenting with 1 line vs 2 line LCDs to see what will fit in the slot that the clock peeks through. the slot is actually about 1 5/8" x 5/8", so it may be possible to squeeze a 2 line by 8 character LCD in there, which would allow the clock or temp to be displayed simultaneously with one of the other items.

Also, the RPM measurement will be done directly (via the Tach input wire to the meter), rather than through the CAN comm with the ECM. This will make it more responsive than the devices that get it second hand from the ECM.

cali yaris · 09-02-2009, 04:44 PM

^ AWESOME. I would pay $150-200 for a device like this.

devinlamothe · 09-02-2009, 04:46 PM

This is amazing. I would definitely buy this!!

Just a question though ... what colour would the LCD be?

ezhacker1 · 09-02-2009, 05:52 PM

maybe some kind of option for color? Im sticking with the stock 09 amber colors, i have leds and cathodes made around that.

47_MasoN_47 · 09-02-2009, 06:17 PM

Sign me up! I'd love one of these. $75 sounds like a reasonable price to me. I would like to keep the clock though also :)

Altitude · 09-02-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ AWESOME. I would pay $150-200 for a device like this.

Shhhhh! It is a great idea, but unless it does everything a Scanguage does at $150, it shouldn't be more than $100.

advocate · 09-02-2009, 07:08 PM

Garm's wallets are deeper than our I think unfortunately

This does sound amazingly well thought out and a great mod overall. Would be hard not to want to buy one that's for sure.

CTScott · 09-02-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

This is amazing. I would definitely buy this!!

Just a question though ... what colour would the LCD be?

I'm prototyping on a greenish one, because I have it lying around. For production I will at the very least offer versions to match the two current colors of clocks. I looked into VFDs, which are what the clock displays are. A character one (as opposed to just 7-segment numbers) is about as expensive as the target price, so it looks like it will be LCD for sure.

IsLNdbOi · 09-02-2009, 10:18 PM

This is going to be cool. I'd want it amber though like all the other stuff in my '09.

AlexNet0 · 09-02-2009, 10:33 PM

I'm definitely down for one of these. clock option would be ideal, but not a necessity.

1NZYaris1 · 09-03-2009, 01:06 AM

question , is the clock in the US models to the right or left of speedo

dvlnblkdrs · 09-03-2009, 01:30 AM

i believe 07s have it on the left and 08+ have it on the right.. cuz mine is on the left as well... and yes, id be down

IsLNdbOi · 09-03-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

question , is the clock in the US models to the right or left of speedo

The clock on my 5-door '09 is where yours is.

1NZYaris1 · 09-03-2009, 01:58 AM

Mine also has the mpg and the likes but it is not pluged in

i can take a photo of it tommorrow and paste it up here

CTScott · 09-03-2009, 07:37 AM

On the OEM cluster with the tach, the clock is integrated into the part where the fuel gauge and odometer are located.

My module will only be for non-S clusters, which have the separate clock module on the left of the speedometer.

devinlamothe · 09-03-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

On the OEM cluster with the tach, the clock is integrated into the part where the fuel gauge and odometer are located.

My module will only be for non-S clusters, which have the separate clock module on the left of the speedometer.

Well that leaves out every Canadian model, since we all have our clocks with the fuel gauge on the right.

Nooooooo.

CTScott · 09-03-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Well that leaves out every Canadian model, since we all have our clocks with the fuel gauge on the right.

Nooooooo.

Interesting. So, all Canadian Yaris have tachs, or just have the clock as part of the fuel gauge?

View Poll Results: Would you buy one?
No	5	5.10%
Yes (for $75)	46	46.94%
Yes (but it would have to be less than $75)	7	7.14%
Yes (but I still want it to also display the time)	40	40.82%
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09-02-2009, 04:44 PM	#21
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ AWESOME. I would pay $150-200 for a device like this. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-02-2009, 04:46 PM	#22
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	This is amazing. I would definitely buy this!! Just a question though ... what colour would the LCD be? __________________

09-02-2009, 05:52 PM	#23
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	maybe some kind of option for color? Im sticking with the stock 09 amber colors, i have leds and cathodes made around that. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

09-02-2009, 10:33 PM	#29
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I'm definitely down for one of these. clock option would be ideal, but not a necessity. __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

09-01-2009, 06:24 PM	#19
heeroyuy01195 Post count means nothing. View User's Garage Drives: AW11, NCP91, Old Motorcycles Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 375	I'm in but I still want to be able to use my clock :)

09-02-2009, 04:34 PM	#20
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	OK. So far it looks like I'll keep the clock function. The other function that I am thinking of adding is inside and outside temperature. I will also be experimenting with 1 line vs 2 line LCDs to see what will fit in the slot that the clock peeks through. the slot is actually about 1 5/8" x 5/8", so it may be possible to squeeze a 2 line by 8 character LCD in there, which would allow the clock or temp to be displayed simultaneously with one of the other items. Also, the RPM measurement will be done directly (via the Tach input wire to the meter), rather than through the CAN comm with the ECM. This will make it more responsive than the devices that get it second hand from the ECM.

09-02-2009, 06:17 PM	#24
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Sign me up! I'd love one of these. $75 sounds like a reasonable price to me. I would like to keep the clock though also :)

09-02-2009, 07:08 PM	#26
advocate Drives: car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,033	Garm's wallets are deeper than our I think unfortunately This does sound amazingly well thought out and a great mod overall. Would be hard not to want to buy one that's for sure.

09-02-2009, 10:18 PM	#28
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	This is going to be cool. I'd want it amber though like all the other stuff in my '09.

09-03-2009, 01:30 AM	#31
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	i believe 07s have it on the left and 08+ have it on the right.. cuz mine is on the left as well... and yes, id be down __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

09-03-2009, 01:58 AM	#33
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	Mine also has the mpg and the likes but it is not pluged in i can take a photo of it tommorrow and paste it up here __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

09-03-2009, 07:37 AM	#34
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	On the OEM cluster with the tach, the clock is integrated into the part where the fuel gauge and odometer are located. My module will only be for non-S clusters, which have the separate clock module on the left of the speedometer.

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