scootz
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| posted on 27/10/15 at 08:05 PM |
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Alternative Fuel Gauges...
I'm putting together a dashboard using a Pi / Cosworth instrument. It's a pretty comprehensive unit - the only thing that's missing
is a fuel level gauge.
I currently have a traditional VDO electronic gauge, but was looking to replace it with something a little more contemporary - perhaps a series of
small LED's which extinguish as the level drops?
Has anyone rigged something along these lines, or can perhaps provide some pointers as to how to go about it.
Cheers
It's Evolution Baby!
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 27/10/15 at 08:20 PM |
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If you want to DIY, then the LM3914 integrated circuit is ideal. One chip, a bunch of LEDs and a handful of resistors and you're done.
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scootz
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| posted on 27/10/15 at 08:23 PM |
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Thanks Steve... that's given me something to ponder! 
It's Evolution Baby!
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ken555
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| posted on 27/10/15 at 08:39 PM |
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There was a thread on here that pointed to this:-
Digital Fuel Gauge
Found it
[Edited on 27-10-15 by ken555]
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Toys2
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| posted on 27/10/15 at 08:45 PM |
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How about this?
http://www.banggood.com/Motorcycle-Automobile-Aluminum-Alloy-LED-Fuel-Level-Meter-Gauge-p-943070.html
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blakep82
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| posted on 27/10/15 at 08:49 PM |
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Contact this guy
https://www.spiyda.com/magento/index.php/vehicle-electronics.html?p=1
He doesn't seem to have them on there just now, but I'm sure he'll make you one!
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scootz
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| posted on 27/10/15 at 08:51 PM |
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Thanks fella's.
It's Evolution Baby!
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Chris_Xtreme
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 12:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
Contact this guy
https://www.spiyda.com/magento/index.php/vehicle-electronics.html?p=1
He doesn't seem to have them on there just now, but I'm sure he'll make you one!
I've bought from this guy before - good chap to deal with. gosh it was back in 2012 tho!! Chris was who I dealt with.
[Edited on 28/10/15 by Chris_Xtreme]
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 04:53 PM |
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I built a single LED fuel gauge for chris-p-duck a few years back. It would change from green, to yellow to red and then flashing red at thresholds
that were calibrated when you installed it. Useful for a minimalist dashboard!
I may still have the design files and code if anyone is interested.
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scootz
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 09:59 PM |
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I'd certainly be interested Mike.
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