Ecutalk Consult Lcd Displays

[NewKleer]

ECUTalk Consult LCD Displays

Edit: 28/1 - Donated $50 to SAU

Edit: See video (~7.5mb) of it in action, and a writeup of whats happening in the video at different points.

As anyone who is keeping up with the consult lcd display thread ive had going here on sau and on pga for the last 8 months, will know im getting very close to finialising the device. Ive decided to start this thread now to better organise everything.

As it uses the consult port, you will need a car that:

a) supports consult (ie, you have the plug near ur fuse box), and

b) still retains the stock ECU (piggybacks and remaps generally fine), and

c) doesnt have messed up wiring to consult port (shouldnt, unless you have an engine transplant or some other reason the wiring may be been fubared - eg it was on my old rb25 silvia).

For skylines, this is the R32's (10/89 + i think), R33, R34 (all variants except CA18 engined skylines, if anyone actually wasted money importing one!)

This follows on from previous successful group buys ive done for DIY Consult Interfaces and the same thing but assembled.

Display Hardware:

Edit: On the cable there is a "black blob". Inside this, there is a flattish voltage regulator (drops 12-14v to 9V), and a 0.5A fuse (the more rounded bit). A spare fuse is included with the device (this isnt a loose component).

The device is 188mm wide, 37mm high (39mm with buttons) and 28mm deep, and weighs around 300g (depending on cable length). It is quite compact is takes up only slightly more than the LCD display itself does (which is 182w x 33.5h x 14d without connector).

It has a right side and a rear holes for possible cable exits. It has two cables from the device - one for the integrated consult interface (serial connector, plug into serial port on laptop) and one to the consult port (genuine consult connector).

The device itself has 3 buttons (red, white and grey/black) on the top of the device, going left to right from the left of the device. The buttons are used to navigate through menus and the different features of the device. The red, or leftmost button, is the enter/select button, which either initiates the menu (from the main display screen) or selects the currently selected item from any other menus/screens. The white (left) and grey/black (right) buttons control the position of the cursor mainly in any of the menus. It should be pretty easy to work it out when you use it.

About 10mm to the right of the buttons is a switch (only slightly above the surface, and might not be very visible in the picture). This switch selects between lcd display (LEFT) and consult interface (RIGHT).

The screen is a standard 40x2 backlit screen, wide temperate (-20 to +70 operating, -30 to +80 storage), and has the best viewing angles ive yet to see in a 40x2 screen (50 above, 60 below, and 40 left or right), let alone a wide temp version which is needed for keeping in hot cars (pun intended).

Display Features:

The display has sensor display, fault codes, time trials (0-60, 0-100, 0-160, 400m), options setup, peak values, integrated serial consult interface, and a device info screen. Rather than try to describe them, its probably easier to show what the screen will show (more or less). When the display turns on (when ign is on), it first goes to the sensor values screen. from there, hitting enter (red) will bring up the main menu, from which everytihng is accessible.

On all menus: 'X' denotes current cursor position. left/right to move, and enter (red) to select the current item. most of the info below is zeroed out or whatever, when its running youll see actual values of course. by default ive just stuck the X in the first option.

main menu:
/------------------------------------------\
| [X]Display [ ]Error Codes [ ]Time Trials |
| [ ]Options [ ]Peak Values [ ]Device Info |
\------------------------------------------/

display: will look different with different options (eg tps %, etc)
/------------------------------------------\
| 000kph 0000rpm 00.0v EC:xxx INJ:00% 00oB |
| AAC:00 O2:.00v 000oC AFM:0.00V TPS:0.00V |
\------------------------------------------/

error codes: an error code has: xx - the error code, "description" name of error (or close enough to it) and (xx) = number of times the car has started since the error has occured
/------------------------------------------\
| [X]Exit [ ]Clear	 xx description (xx) |
|  13 Coolant Sens( 1) 15 Oxygen Sensr(12) |
\------------------------------------------/

time trials: havent completed the 400m one - may remove that (very difficult to do, but will attempt it)
/------------------------------------------\
| [X]Exit [ ]0-60 [ ]0-100 [ ]0-160 [ ]400 |
| Last Time: 000.000s  Best Time: 000.000s |
\------------------------------------------/

individual time trial: distance may be removed if i cant get it to work. when u start time trial, the clear/exit options have a [-], meaning they cant be accessed (till you stop the time trial)
/------------------------------------------\
| [X]Exit [ ]Start [ ]Clear  Best:xxx.xxxs |
| Speed:000kph Distance:xxxm Time:xxx.xxxs |
\------------------------------------------/

options: pretty self explanatory - press enter when ur on option to toggle between alternatives
/------------------------------------------\
| [X]Exit  Move to option, enter to switch |
| [ ]Speed:KM->Mi [ ]Temp:C->F [ ]TPS:V->% |
\------------------------------------------/

peak values: reset, well, resets them!
/------------------------------------------\
| [x]Exit [ ]Reset  000kph 0000rpm EC:xxx  |
| INJ:000% 00oB 000oC AFM:0.00V  TPS:0.00V |
\------------------------------------------/

device info: bit of random info on the device. press enter (or any button, forget) to go back to menu
/------------------------------------------\
| ECUTalk LCD Display Version 1.0 11/08/06 |
| Copyright Your Mother, www.ecutalk.com |
\------------------------------------------/

The display is upgradable for most minor changes made (if they are made after you purchase one), so dont be concerned about missing out on anything.

Group Buy Scheduling:

Once testing is finalised, ill be making the devices for everyone else as quick as I can, but i imagine maybe 5-10 per week.

Total run will be around 48 displays. Some may be sold on PGA or on a case by case basis to those overseas. So total amount available here depends upon demand. If demand is high ill try set up another run later on.

Price and Payment:

$200 pickup or +postage. Its likely price will rise after this initial group buy if i make any more (as im just breaking even assuming i sell all displays).

Comes with a 18cm strip of velcro for mounting. (the glue on the velcro isnt that good, doesnt like direct sunlight...up to you whether you use it to mount or something else).

Payments will only be made when ive confirmed that a device is available - i wont require or accept any up front payments to keep things easier to manage. Selling my RB25 Silvia gave me $10k which i hadnt had any reason to use, so now ive used almost all of that up, i need to get it back

$2 per unit sold will be donated to SAU (will be donated at the end of selling this first batch). Wish i could donate more, but any more and ill risk losing money

Pickup is from Blacktown, Western Sydney, or possibly near Wynyard in Sydney (I work there a couple days/week).

Postage is via: Express Post($7) or Registered Post ($10). Registered may take longer to send out if i have to do it over the counter, and its naturally slower to arrive than express, but it does have insurance for $200 (though ive never had an express post item not turn up).

Payment is via bank transfer (St George, arrives day after at earliest), or Paypal (instant, but has an additional fee of $6 unfortunately). Paypal is only an advantage when bank transfer is inconvenient, or you want the device ASAP (eg its 8pm and bank transfer wont be processed till the next day, and arrive in my account the day after that). You dont need a paypal account necessarily to use paypal, just a credit card.

OK i want one, what do I do now?:

I want to structure the group buy such that those who expressed interest first in the relevant threads here on sau and on pga will get first preference.

If you are not on the list, simply post in this thread that you're interested. I will, as i make the devices, ask the people in the list via PM in turn if they still want one, and if so, request payment. If they can provide payment within a reasonable time, they can purchase it then and pickup/get it posted. Otherwise, they'll either be removed from the list or put to the end of it, depending on whether theyre no longer interested, or just cant pay right now.

Things ill ask for when I've got displays ready and you're next on list:

Required:

1) Your full name

2) Your address and phone number

3) Email address (if u have one...for updates in future)

4) Your payment method (bank transfer, paypal (+$6 fee), or pickup)

5) Post method - either:

express($7, preferred) or

registered($10, can't be sent out as quickly as express as requires going into post office), or

pickup - if you want to pick up, then your availability (so i can tell you when is good for me).

6) Do you want the cable exiting the rear (back right corner) or the right side? (think about where you want to mount it)

7) What car(s) you want to use it on (+confirm uve read second paragraph of first post about what car's itll work on) - let me know if u dont want car info public on orderstatus page

Optional (defaults = quicker to make/send):

8) Cable lengths: standard is 150cm for both serial and consult cables. You can specify your own lengths, but i wont add the cables to your display till payment is received (so you wont get it as quickly). Cable lengths dont have to be the same.

9) If you want a non-standard serial number (standard: SN:00xx, eg SN:0025 for 25th display), give me an up to 7 character (eg "1_24 dg") serial number. This is for device info part of display - doesnt change functionality at all

10) Whether you have a laptop without serial port and would like a serial/usb converter (see here), +$20

Peter

Edited January 27, 2007 by NewKleer

[NewKleer]

Order Status

Current order status for those who've been contacted by me can be seen here:

http://www.ecutalk.com/consultlcd/orderstatus.php

Interest List

If you're interested but not on the list, reply to this thread. If you're no longer interested, just send me a pm and ill take you off. If you thought you already indicated you're interested in the old thread, pm me the link to your post and ill stick you in the appropriate position on the list (dont edit it the post, as ill take last edit date for position on list). Also let me know if you dont want your username to be public.

When devices are available, ill PM people in order of the list and ask if theyre still interested/payment details etc.

Sold

kjb_r33

PranK

Haysey

msnismo

TurboX

bilbo117

MANWHOR3

MsG_ChRiS

Interloper

insu

enilyks33r

Rudager

Space Ninja

muck

AnFz

RAZOR32

frother

phunky_monkey

CeJay

D_I_F

linkems

battery

Later

toy86

WogsRus

CATKICKER

Acolyte

46n2

KamikazeR33

mr moo

hazerb30

govich

Edited May 7, 2007 by NewKleer

[MANWHOR3]

Hey Pete

I'm still interested. I'd love to help, but unfortunately, i'll be away for a few weeks.

[NewKleer]

ive put u on hold, just let me know when ur back

[LBR33]

These look great plz put me down for one, iv pmed u my details

[kjb_r33]

i want one ,live at penrith, work at blacktown, will be willing to help in anmyway possible. I have a r32, r33 (gtst's) and a 300zx

[NewKleer]

cool, if u have 3 cars i could probably come over there to test it out (if u want to give it a go on all 3) if that sounds ok.

[ellie]

I'll definitely grab one if all works well! I'm already on the list but thought i'd restate my interest!

I'll have to find out about making the K-type sensors into a sensor for the oil temp as well!

So many things, so little time!

[kjb_r33]

cool, if u have 3 cars i could probably come over there to test it out (if u want to give it a go on all 3) if that sounds ok.

No problem, let me know whens a good time and we'll organise something

[SLIPPERY]

ill grab one provided theyre compatible with an 89 GTR

[NewKleer]

what month? does it have a consult port (easier way to confirm), if so should work. O2/AFM readings will only be for left side (hopefully sometime down the track when i do second lot of improvements, ill be able to add support for some option to read the right side o2/afm - but if ur car is going fine, the values will be close to the same).

[WogsRus]

yeah i'm still interested, but also still looking for a PFC, so i'll let you know closer to the release date

[Xizor]

I may be interetsed after seeing the finished product and people are using it.

[SLIPPERY]

what month? does it have a consult port (easier way to confirm), if so should work. O2/AFM readings will only be for left side (hopefully sometime down the track when i do second lot of improvements, ill be able to add support for some option to read the right side o2/afm - but if ur car is going fine, the values will be close to the same).

hmm its an early one. i dont remember seeing a port when i had a look at the ecu a few months ago. is the consult port supposed to be next to the loom connection? or does anyone have a pic of the consult port?

[NewKleer]

R32 after around october 89 started to come with consult

[Kushil Abeysinghe]

already on the list, just want to confirm, will send you my details in the next few days as i just moved to brisbane from melbourne.

[NewKleer]

no need to yet, ill pm people as i get up to them (otherwise im bound to lose everyones details)

[NISR32.5]

hey mate im down for one, for a r32 with s2 rb25det. Has port near fuses.

cheers

Bret

[SLIPPERY]

hey mate im down for one, for a r32 with s2 rb25det. Has port near fuses.

cheers

Bret

ive been looking on the ecu for the port. no wonder i cant find it. :sorcerer:

What fuses - near the battery or under the dash?

Edited August 23, 2006 by SLIPPERY

[Acolyte]

I would definetly want one if they do the enconomy feature L/per 100km (tis the only thing I miss from my old commodore lol).