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

[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.

[kustom play]

im really excited to see the final product and to get it installed!

[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.

[goku87]

Originally Posted by CTScott

For 2010 all manual transmission LBs come with the tach. Autos still do not.

About time, but I wanted all the other cool functions too lol. Can't have everything I guess? lol

[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

[CTScott]

Update: 1/20/2010 - Final design review and testing:

After installing the proto in my Yaris and driving around with it for a week, I found that bright sunlight was a major problem. This time of year, most of my driving is either in the dark or on overcast days, so it took a few days to encounter the worst case conditions.

After speaking with some display manufacturers about the issue, I was able to find a different type of display that is far more sunlight readable. I explored many options, including many that would have doubled to price of the product. The display I finally chose fits better within the space, so it is not recessed, as the original had to be. Also, the text is black on white or orange (other colors will be available as well), so the display is similar to the fuel gauge, rather than the original clock display.

YarGauge - 0120.jpg


Here is a list of all of the current features. If there are any additional requests let me know ASAP, as I am preparing to cut the final version of the circuit board.

1. Clock and outside temperature on second line.

2. Display modes for top line:
a. RPM numeric
b. RPM bargraph
c. Fuel Economy (MPG)
d. Battery Voltage
e. Coolant Temp
f. Intake Air Temp
g. Fuel system status
h. Calculated Engine Load %
i. Throttle Position %
j. Speed
k. Number of stored DTCs
l. List of DTC's
m. Clear DTCs / Reset MIL (Check engine light)

3. Programmable Shift Indicator / Light - This optionally displayed feature will display an indicator between the time and temp on the second line. Considering the small size of the display, this feature will also have a 2 wire output that will drive your choice of LED, mounted wherever you choose.

4. Cruise Control Indicator - For those with 06-08 Yaris, who have done the DIY cruise control, this feature will display an indicator between the clock and temperature to indicate that cruise control has been activated. This will require a one wire connection to your DIY switches or OEM CC stalk.

5. Automatic Dimmer - The new display is much brighter than the original, so I found that I absolutely needed the dimmer feature.

6. Configuration options
a. US or Metric units
b. Time display - 12 or 24 hour
c. Shift light enable/disable
d. Cruise Control Indicator enable/disable

[hatchbackkid82]

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

[Mateo]

Wow amazing work, thanks for making this all happen and for making it at an affordable price. I would expect to pay a few hundred if this was offered from anyone else. Much respect my dude.

[127.0.0.1]

1) how does the user give it instructions ?

[squall_x]

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

[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.

[kustom play]

Scott,

On my dads car the other day he showed me a really cool feature. It tells him how many miles till empty.

Any way to add that in?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by kustom play

Scott,

On my dads car the other day he showed me a really cool feature. It tells him how many miles till empty.

Any way to add that in?

It is very possible! It would just require tapping one more wire on the cluster connector. I think I'll have to add it as another switchable option (so those who don't want to deal with tapping another wire don't have to).

This would give two more screen - Gallons or Liters left (rather than black bars) and estimated miles left at current burn rate.

[kustom play]

very cool!

[yarstar]

This guy Scott is a genius! My money is READY! OMG this is gonna be so cool to have!

[IsLNdbOi]

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