Many thanks! As for the Gen 2 it probably wouldn't be too much work to have a version that works on the Gen 2. Going forward I'm thinking of a 'Universal' version which could potentially work for any bike, wouldn't be quite plug and play but if you know the pinout for your existing clocks and are happy connecting a few wires then might be an option. Also thinking of a 5 inch version for those who prefer a slightly smaller screen. Now just waiting for the smaller enclosures to arrive and I can start assembling the compact units which I will ship. Will keep you posted!
So had the first 'compact' enclosure arrive today! It's amazing how just one part can just hold everything up. This enclosure looks seriously compact and I'm really hoping I can squeeze all the parts in - on paper - doing the math everything looked like it would fit nicely. So now to assemble the first batch of units I will send out. There is one last issue (as I'm a perfectionist) I would like solve - currently when hitting the starter on the bike it causes the dash to do a reboot - sure it's only 7-8 seconds to come back up but I'd rather it didn't do this so I'm looking at ways for this to not happen. More of an annoyance than anything else but I can't really have this happening. At the moment I have 3 solutions in mind and will implement the one that works best and will include this in the first batch I send out. Stay tuned!
Another update: First unit I will dispatch is nearly assembled - awaiting a couple of more parts (mainly TFT display driver board). Have also been working on the website so you'll be able to place your orders. At the same time I've been running my prototype on my Fazer during this time to give it a good test in the wild. Now the weather is getting cooler in the mornings and the bike ends up being covered in condensation in the mornings it will be good to see how the TFT Dash holds up. The enclosure is water resistant, and the PCBs have been coated with waterproof coating. Haven't had any overnight downpours yet but I'm leaving my bike uncovered each night just in case lol.
Interestingly my Fazer is going in for its MOT today so will be interesting to see if it passes with the TFT Dash installed. Can't see any reason why not...
Wow those old clocks certainly do stick out! lol! Love the streetfighter'd gen1! Tempting to do the same to mine!
Good news is it passed the MOT! The TFT Dash was certainly a topic of conversation - I think it was even suggested the screen could be used to watch movies when parked up lol! Although MOT revealed my steering head bearings will need doing at some point - a job for another day I think!
On my prototype enclosure I'm using (the big one) I've fitted an anti-reflective coating which is sealed to the enclosure - good news is as it's a sunny day today the coating proved to work really well - could see the screen clearly in direct sunlight. The coating also acts as a water barrier in a rain storm. Now just need it to rain lol (it's the UK I know I won't be waiting long)...
Will most likely complete the next unit I'm putting together later on and will post up some pics.
"currently when hitting the starter on the bike it causes the dash to do a reboot"
I currently use a Samsung Galaxy A8 as a satnav powered from a USB port charger connected to the battery and strangely, the phone will do the same reboot when I press the starter button. If I connect the usb cable after the bike starts, then no problem.
UPDATE: This week has mainly been road testing week with the TFT Dash mounted to my bike. Had a couple of rainy days this week and the TFT Dash held up just fine - no sign of water issues. Another thing I want to nail down is the MPG and Range display. This is one I'd like to get really accurate and the only way to test this properly is to ride the bike from full tank to empty several times and see if the TFT Dash displays accurate info. It's a kind of tricky one as the Fazers fuel float potentiometer has a couple black spots where I can't get any useful reading so I'm only able to perform calculations on the useful range. Basically what happens is that the TFT Dash waits for 1 litre of fuel to be consumed, and then looks at the number of miles you've done in 1 litre - from there it can work out MPG and Range.
As promised (although a bit later than planned) - here's a pic of 'compact' unit. The one I've been running on my bike is my prototype with the rather large enclosure and bezel. This the redesigned enclosure which has now been assembled - components fitted in nicely. In addition to road testing my prototype really to nail down the accuracy of the MPG and Range displays, I'm also providing a mechanism by which these can receive software updates via USB. This now means any new features and potential software / firmware fixes will be available on the website, and all you'll have to do is download the update file onto a USB flash drive, insert into the provided USB slot on the TFT Dash and switch on your ignition. The flash drive will be detected and the update will be recognised and will automatically update both the software & firmware on the device. All you then have to do is remove the flash drive and switch ignition off.
The firmware update capability is a great piece of future proofing, good on you!
Now all we need is.... to be able to plug in a smart phone via USB, so you can get your maps & navigation on the big screen. No more worries about waterproofing the phone, or having it fly out of the holder at high speed :lol
(24-09-19, 04:57 PM)DJDLTD link Wrote: As promised (although a bit later than planned) - here's a pic of 'compact' unit. The one I've been running on my bike is my prototype with the rather large enclosure and bezel. This the redesigned enclosure which has now been assembled - components fitted in nicely. In addition to road testing my prototype really to nail down the accuracy of the MPG and Range displays, I'm also providing a mechanism by which these can receive software updates via USB. This now means any new features and potential software / firmware fixes will be available on the website, and all you'll have to do is download the update file onto a USB flash drive, insert into the provided USB slot on the TFT Dash and switch on your ignition. The flash drive will be detected and the update will be recognised and will automatically update both the software & firmware on the device. All you then have to do is remove the flash drive and switch ignition off.
Probably not mentioned in great detail, but yes there is an option to switch from Miles to KM and vice versa - I go touring around Europe quite often and couldn't exclude this option lol!
UPDATE: MPG and Range display is finally nailed down. Now after riding for about 10-20 miles it will give an accurate reading. Figured the best way to do this was the simplest way and thats to record the number of litres and odo when you fill up - then all it does it look at number of litres consumed vs distance covered and can work out MPG and Range from that. After todays road test thought I had a problem with the Tacho display as it was going up to 7000 and coming back down to 0 and doing this repeatedly every 3 seconds - realised it was the ECU communicating an error code like it does on the old clocks - turns out my EXUP valve wasn't working doh! In a software update if this happens I'll get the Dash to realise whats happening and display a nice friendly message. E.g. 'Check EXUP Servo'. Only thing to do now is package up the first unit which is ready to go - Website will be online soon so will be able to take orders.
UPDATE: Finally the website is online and able to take orders! I know a couple of you have put your name down for one of these - to place your order go to:
On that site there's all the info about the features & everything else the TFT Dash will do. At the moment I've got 1 fully assembled & tested unit ready to package and go. This is the compact unit I've previously mentioned - I've also got another enclosure on the way and parts to be building the next one. Obviously aim to get these out to you as quick as I can - it seems the enclosures take the longest time to arrive taking around 1-2 weeks, and everything else fairly quick.
Payment on the site is handled securely via Paypal and the site itself is secure & encrypted - once you've placed an order I'll know where I'm sending the next units I will assemble. Refunds will obviously be offered within 30 days of purchase if you're not happy with the units for any reason. Any issues, just email, and I can repair / replace units that may have gone faulty (albeit unlikely).
Really appreciate all of your positive comments & support about this project! It's been so much fun seeing this thing go from dream to reality! When you've installed it on your bike - would love to see some pics and hear how you're getting on with it.
Fantastic stuff! Not only a great idea, but real patience and perseverance to see it through. Bravo!
A few questions have popped up in my head over the last few days as I mulled over the idea of ordering one
- Is there (or do you plan to add) a drag mode? One that'll count down and then time you from 0 to 60 or 100?
- Can the the speedohealer be adjusted independently of the sprocket size? For instance based on GPS comparison, I might want to adjust the speedo down by 1.5% to show the true speed. Is this possible?
- Is there a way to bring the odometer up to the reading on my stock clocks, so it picks up from there? Or do I necessarily have to start from zero?
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