Consult Lcd Display

[CATKICKER]

the novelty of blue wears off quickly once u realise how hard it is to see in daylight and on angles.

but any standard sized (182x33.5mm) 40x2 module can go in. just this one im getting will be wide temp and very good viewing angles compared to most.

I trust your opinion! Can't wait for them to be ready so give us a heads up and I will make sure I have the coin ready!

BTW, VERY IMPRESSIVE! I hope it all goes well!

[TurboX]

Because of your obvious commitment to this project and the value of the information displayed I am prepared to pay $200 upfront now to be first in the que to get one.

Let me know your details for payment and I will await the finished product or be happy to do beta.

Thinking about it though it would have been ideal to replace the std three gauges in the centre console but its probably great in a mountable enclosure as well.

[PHATR32]

looks cool! i used the exact same lcd screen for one of my other projects.

have you seen the screens that are 10x4? simular to the pfc handcontrollers

steve

[NewKleer]

thanks for the offer turboX - i dont want to however take any prepayments as its puts a bit more pressure on me to get them done in a reasonable timeframe.

i havent seen a 10x4, but the aspect ratio wouldnt be good for something that u want to be slim so its not too tall to stop ur gauge view if you mount on steering column. 40x2 is good cause it can be mounted in many places without too many issues, and has enough character space to get all important sensor values out.

im expecting shipment of the LCD's and a few other components to arrive today. then im waiting on the prototype boards (10), hopefully get them next week some time. from there ill be able to make 1 or 2 for my own testing, and when a final component shipment arrives in anywhere from 1-4 weeks from now, ill be able to get out maybe 6-7 prototypes, without enclosure. ill be sending one prototype to the enclosure place for them to make enclosure for it - roughly 6-8 weeks from then i should have enclosures, and be ready to start getting some final ones done. in the meantime i should have final pcb's and all other components ready for maybe 15 initial orders, then hopefully another 25 soon after.

unfortunately i cant bring price down too much on components as its a double edge sword - if i go over 1000$ on a shipment, i get hit with 15-16% customs/import duty. but to buy certain things like LCD's in bulk, i need to go over $1000 to get reasonable prices.

i still am estimating delivered cost of final thing to be $200 or below. costs (such as import duty/gst) keep piling up, so its hard to keep costs down. probably best to stop speculating till i have the enclosures done and have final costs of everything added up.

im hoping the final software will include fault code checking and clearing of codes. and it should definitely include the integrated consult interface.

Edited April 21, 2006 by NewKleer

[NewKleer]

got other parts today, so as far as im aware im only waiting on the prototype pcb's to arrive to be able to put some test ones together (and send one off for enclosure manufacturing).

[NewKleer]

got 12 (2 free!) prototype boards delivered today. they look decent, some arent perfectly rectangular but we're only taking 0.5mm difference. wont have time to test any till wednesday. the two custom components on the board (buttons and switch) fit well so thats good.

[CATKICKER]

- if i go over 1000$ on a shipment, i get hit with 15-16% customs/import duty. but to buy certain things like LCD's in bulk, i need to go over $1000 to get reasonable prices.

Good work! Can't wait!!

Would you not be able to organise them to ship in say lots of 10? Due to the small size shipping should pay for itself if the price is right... Just an idea!! (Although you have probably thought of it already! )

[NewKleer]

customs will take into account multiple packages over some period (not sure what the period is) to stop ppl splitting it up. only real way (legal way) to avoid it is to not spend over the threshold in a given time.

might be a bit hard to get the place that sends it out to split it up even if i wanted to, as their ordering etc process is very fast/efficient and to a given standard. i guess i could find out if i can pay for. something i can look into anyway, but we're only talking about $4 per device added due to customs, so not a huge amount.

i can just buy in lots of 10+ from now on for practically same cost, which is good as less money up front etc.

Edited May 1, 2006 by NewKleer

[CATKICKER]

ah, no prob! I figured you had thought of it (espesially sine you have enough brains to invent and build this device!)

Happy to pay $200 for it!

One of those things that you want the first run upgradeable (and updates freely availible) for future waves if enlightenment .

Edited May 1, 2006 by CATKICKER

[Luke 34GTT]

Put me down for one, sounds great. Probably a silly question, but I'm assuming that you won't be able to see variable cam timing etc for the 34, or any of the extras that the neo engine has?

[NewKleer]

One of those things that you want the first run upgradeable (and updates freely availible) for future waves if enlightenment .

am i the only one that has any idea what you were saying here?

Put me down for one, sounds great. Probably a silly question, but I'm assuming that you won't be able to see variable cam timing etc for the 34, or any of the extras that the neo engine has?

the device is generic to be able to be used on all nissans, so even if specific stuff for the neo's existed (not aware of anything) then it wouldnt be used for non-neo owners. theres always room to move things around at a later date, but at this stage ill be focusing on the generic stuff applicable to all nissans.

btw, if its not clear, this is whats on the display (see pic on page 1):

line 1: speed, rpm, battery voltage, economy, injector duty cycle, ignition timing

line 2: AAC %, o2 sensor, coolant temp, AFM, TPS

[Links]

How's it all coming along NewKleer

[NewKleer]

pretty much said it already, but here's a rough update:

1) received 12 prototype boards. if no defects/errors in boards, then the final boards will be the same as these. already have a few minor perfections, nothing that effects the function or appearance (only ease of construction)

2) i can make 12 devices minus their enclosures (think i have all parts), probably this weekend. i may sell around 8 of these to those interested (can supply enclosure then when they are available). of course assuming the boards ive got have no errors or anything

3) one of these devices will be sent to to enclosure makers for them to begin making enclosures in about a week (regardless of whether theres any error in the boards, they dont need them working, just need them for sizing considerations). then in between 28-61 working days (6-10 weeks) the enclosures will be finished, and by then id have made a fair few devices ready for this. so an optimistic target may be end of june for mainstream ones to be ready. may be a slight increase to this time if they need to send me enclosure to verify its ok etc.

prices are still looking to be around $200 max (including assembly/testing, enclosure, delivery), i will be trying my best to make these as affordable as possible, so i hope i can keep end price under this, but a few things have been out of my control (customs dutys, normal pcb manufacturers being unavailable). I of course need to make sure im not losing money too...

Edited May 1, 2006 by NewKleer

[NewKleer]

Couple more pics, this time of a built display minus enclosure of course. You can see the switch on the top pic sticking out, this switches between consult lcd and consult interface. 3 buttons will be on final device to left of these, sticking out similarly. pics taken without flash to show backlight

Edited May 6, 2006 by NewKleer

[insu]

looking good dude

[NewKleer]

have sent off device to manufacturers to make enclosure

also put some info (most of it already here) on my site, http://www.ecutalk.com

[NewKleer]

just an update to let people know that uni/work for me will be really busy till july 1, so probably wont get much done by then. however the enclosures are still the thing thats holding things up - so it might be the case that i dont have to actually do anything till then myself anyway.

[EGA41T]

any news on progress?

[NewKleer]

prototype enclosure was made, see pics here. need to make a few minor corrections to it, which ive sent thru, and manuafacturing of first lot of enclosures will be before end of july. also getting final pcb's manufactured soon (made some changes to pcb today), then will need to order a few parts, then ready to make them.

[bilbo117]

hey

I really like what your doing here.

I bought one of impakts diagnostic tools a fair while ago and i love it....

Some of the features that his has that i think would make yours better would be

- Add a peak hold funtion (like on his). This makes things so much easier... especially for duty cycle, rpm etc.

- work your TPS sensor out. on impakts tool it seems to know 0 - 100 percent throttle position on every car i've plugged it into.

Features that would make yours far more superiour...

- Reading and clearing of fault codes, Ecu reset. Huge thumbs up.

- 0 - 100kph, 0 - 200kph times etc... also 0-200 & 0-400m times?

- upgradeable. enough said.

I really like yours so far... kind of prefer his screen however.... if his was in an ever so slightly smaller case, it would fit into the ash tray holder.... yours just looks a little strange being so long and only 2 lines...

I hope those comments have helped you

cheers