What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[particlewave]

Well, since I was BANNED for a while, I kept myself busy with several projects
All are still in various stages of completion.

Cayenne flip key conversion

LCD dash gauge mods(backlight changes color with warnings; normal = blue, redline = red, overheat = flashes red/yellow, oil pressure = yellow, low fuel = orange)

And a third project which I want to finish and decide if I like it before posting

Stay tuned to the DIY section for pics

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by particlewave

And a third project which I want to finish and decide if I like it before posting

Stay tuned to the DIY section for pics

You seem to be on top of your game in electronics. Quick question for you:

Would a 1) oil PSI, 2) BATT voltage and 3) Coolant Temp readings be possible converted into a digital format? e.g. displaying this onto a 2 row LCD panel.

I am thinking about using an Arduino microcontroller and capturing the analog values from each sensor and throwing this digitally to a LCD panel nicely embedded in a faceplate (anodized aluminum with laser etchings type thing).

I already love the idea of the needle gauge style but if I could think of making it look a bit more modern then I'd take this route instead.

What do you think? feasible with a bit of passion? Perhaps you could spare us the energy and design something in the like (arduinos cost $15 each!). You could sell many of those kits to other member I'm sure

your views

[Nine8Six]

I've quickly ran this into Photoshop just so you get a visual of what I am trying to say Behind the faceplate is of course the LCD board, but also a small arduino inside a project box, all sealed with A/B epoxy resin to cure the vibration problem.