Arduino Digital Touchscreen Dash

[mclark999]

I'm doing another arduino project and since I'm installing a Trail Tech CHT and Tach, I thought maybe I could do something more cool.

Check out this cool project.

http://www.janspace.com/b2evolution/arduino.php/2010/06/26/scooterputer

[CROSSBOLT]

That IS pretty cool! All that could include tire pressure as well.

Karl

[mclark999]

That IS pretty cool! All that could include tire pressure as well.

Karl

Good idea

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[mclark999]

I may not do this full blown touchscreen Arduino, but I am going to give it a go to read a couple of things for me. I'm also working on an Arduino temperature logging for a solar furnace/hot air collector that I built last year.  These Arduino projects are an excuse for me to get my geek on. 

First I'm going to start with cylinder head temperature and RPM.  I'll be doing a bit of documenting in this thread ahead of time for future resource.

For the CHT, I'm going to use this $8 thermocouple from EBAY http://www.ebay.com/itm/380878984853?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT. 

Then I'll buy this Arduino compatible thermocouple module off amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Arduino-MAX6675-K-thermocouple-module-temperature/dp/B0100A7SS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458066767&sr=8-1&keywords=max6675. Edit:  I ordered the newer MAX31855 from Aliexpress.  Here's a link to how to use the thermocouple: https://learn.adafruit.com/thermocouple/using-a-thermocouple

I'll be following Adafruit's advice for the Arduino hookup and coding from here: https://learn.adafruit.com/thermocouple/overview

Here's a tutorial for the thermocouple output to an LCD: http://www.instructables.com/id/K-type-Arduino-thermometer/

And of course, I'll have an Arduino board.  I'll be starting out with a starter kit like this: http://yourduino.com/sunshop2/index.php?l=product_detail&p=480.  I may buy a cheaper starter kit, but I've got a handful of projects I'm thinking of like a weather station, programmable thermostat, etc. so I may go big.

That's enough for now.  I'll be adding another post for how to do the tach later. So far, my research on that hasn't given me real solid help.

[Eugene]

Wow! This is one bad @$$ gauge! Keep it up, man!

[mclark999]

Here's a guy that made an arduino for his motorcycle that includes a tach, speedometer, and gear indicator

http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php/topic,8474.0.html

[mclark999]

Here's another that appears to support some type of radar detector.  That would be great to have.

[url][/https://forum.sparkfun.com/viewtopic.php?p=80410#80410url]

[mclark999]

For the CHT, I'm going to display the temperature AND use an RGB led that will shine blue when the scooter is cold, green when it's normal and flashes red if it's overheating. Want it to get my attention

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[mclark999]

Arduino starter kit arrived from China.  I'm going to be inching into it starting tonight.

[mclark999]

Got the thermocouple amplifier and hooked it up. Works as a prototype. Need to add a display and make a box to mount it on the bike.

Then on to the tach.

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[lalek22pp@gmail.com]

I'm sure we all can use exploit Arduino for much more diferent aims
https://ikraz.biz/consumer-electronics/computers-accessories/arduino-scm-3d-printer-acc.html?product_list_limit=36
My son is only 11, but he loves "playing" with such devices, trying to build his own gadget.