Looks Great! Can't Wait To See The Final Product...

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Other than minor fixes from ongoing testing, the software is done. I sure learned a lot, but now it is time to switch to the final hardware design :)

Yay it's Frank's immaculate G37S 🤗 your nephew from Facebook 😊😅

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

Looks great thank you for the update, really can't wait for the finished product. I'm positive it will reflect all of the hard work, knowledge and time you've put into it.

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! (super fast comment!) I have a few minor fixes to add to the code and then more testing on my car and other G37s. (when the weather warms up) The final hardware design starts tomorrow :)

@coreymorgan7310

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorvateDIY yea you're one of my subs I get notifications on and actually go watch the video right then lol, but can't wait for the next video and final product

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Cool... thanks for watching!

Wow so awesome! So excited for this!

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Over all, it has been a fun project with the usual good days and bad days. The day this video was shot, was a VERY good day... it worked great!

Looks amazing, can't wait to see the final product!

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too :)

This project is looking good. Well done. Looking forward to seeing the next step.

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leigh! Next step is the final hardware and 3D modeling for the enclosure :)

Looking great!!

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

WOW great project you posted! I was trying to get into this a couple years ago and you might have rekindled the drive to finish something!

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Well then, get back at it and figure it out :)

Good progress. Knock strength would be good.

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, knock would be great, but that isn't available via OBD, or the CAN bus. :( However, if tuned, I may be able to display it. (will verify during the summer)

Would love one of these for my 04 g35

@MotorvateDIY

10 ай бұрын

From the data I have, there isn't as much information on the car's network (CAN bus) for the early (2003 - 2006) G35. So, for the first gen G35, I won't be able to show very much :(

i will love to be a test dummy in the wild! From las vegas, with 2013 AWD G37 sedan

@MotorvateDIY

Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, Thanks for reaching out. Since I am in Toronto, I'll start testing locally... so much easier to troubleshoot if something goes wrong :) When the final version is done, I will post a video here.

Awesome work! What sensors do you need to add in order to make it functional?

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Out of the 35 data items, I have only added 4 sensors: • Oil pressure sensor • Fuel pressure sensor • Manual transmission oil temperature sensor (for automatic, we use the built in sensor) • Differential oil temperature sensor For everything else, the data is retrieved from the G37/370z network known as the CAN bus.

Just wanted to check in and see how it's going and if you had any updates. Hope all is well.

@MotorvateDIY

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in... Testing is going very well. But about once per month, the gauge starts/resets when the car starts. Pressing the reset button always gets it to start up normally. I have some better hardware ordered and will be porting this code to the better display.... and then more testing :)

Hey Frank, always look forward your videos. For your fans in Toronto/GTA. If you don’t mind me asking, are you planning on selling this to the public?

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Hey D B, That's the plan! As of right now, I hope to offer an easy to assemble "lego like" kit, that doesn't require any programming or wiring skills, installs in about 30 seconds AND looks factory. Stay posted for updates!

Please do an update on the rusty subframe and how it hold up.

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. I will add it to the "to do" list.

Will this work for the G35 (V36)?

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! There is less data on the HR/V36 G35 and off the top of my head I can't remember the specifics right now. As we get closer to beta testing, we'll create a document of what is available for and post it on motorvate.ca

Oil+coolant temp, manual trans temp, and rear diff temp. Im sold. Take my money and sell me this 😂

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Hey DevilG, Thanks for the comment. Every time I drive my car, I plug it in and test it. So far it has worked perfectly every time.... Connects to the Bluetooth sensor server, and starts to log data to the SD card. I also added the "GPI" (Gear position indicator) functionality (see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mphsqJeBj7PJdsY.html) I don't need to know what gear I am in, BUT I sure like seeing it on the dash!! NOTE: For manual transmissions only. There is a local G/Z car show coming up in the next few weeks and I will be able to test it on different models of the G. For example the G35/G37 with ICC require a different way of changing pages. I will add you to the "interested" list.

@devilg37

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorvateDIY Add me to the " *very* interested in this device list" lol.

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

That's funny!!! I got your message about DDT and will get back to you shortly.

@zigarten

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorvateDIY Interested as well, is there a list you are building?

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Correct and I have added you to it :)

Hey Fred, please let me design and 3d print something so we can mount it to that A pillar. What you’re doing here is incredible, and I’d love to support it in anyway I can.

@MotorvateDIY

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words and offer. I'm still having a hard time sourcing a nice 2.0 - 2.2" IPS LCD, so the final hardware design is not final. The test mule (shown in video) uses a Lillygo T4-Display, and the LCD display has a narrow viewing angle, which I don't like. An IPS LCD has richer colours and a 170 degree viewing angle. That's why I'm on a hunt for a nice IPS display with a pixel density > 180 pixels/inch.

@chadshurtleff188

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorvateDIY absolutely. I’m on myg37 forums, that’s where I found you. I have a non sport sedan, and I’m interested in helping the project, and when/if the time comes purchasing one from you. This is an amazing modification. Kudos to you for all the work behind this. 🙏🏽🤙🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽

@MotorvateDIY

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad! Once the new hardware is done, you will see an update here, Reddit, myg37 and my Facebook page: Frank Motorvate

Hello I am wondering if this is compatible with a standalone ecu or even other car brands with can bus

@MotorvateDIY

10 ай бұрын

This mini-dash can be made to work with any vehicle. It simply reads the data on the CAN bus, converts it and displays it. The challenge to get it to work with other vehicles is having the CAN bus definitions. Typically stand alone ECUs define the CAN bus data, but stock ECUs need to be figured out... and that can take a lot of time. :(

Will this be pi based? Please say yes. I would love to integrate this into my hud build.

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, it isn't Pi based. I use a 32 bit micro controller that starts up in less than a second.

@silverwinterstorm69

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorvateDIY better response time. So what vid output? Or I guess I'll find out upon release. Very interested.

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

There isn't an actual "video output", just a SPI (serial peripheral interface) that is connected between the micro controller and the LCD. The micro controller (ESP32) does all the work: receives and processes the bluetooth data, receives and processes the CAN bus data, sends the OBD mode $01 requests, saves all data to the SD card and updates the SPI connected LCD 24 about 30 times per second. Tell me more about your HUD build. What car and what data are you displaying?

Will you be trying to bring this to market?

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

That's the plan! As of right now, I hope to offer an easy to assemble "lego like" kit, that doesn't require any programming or wiring skills, installs in about 30 seconds AND looks factory. Stay posted for updates!

@sirseriously

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorvateDIY Cannot wait for this - thank you for all the hard work

How's it coming

@MotorvateDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Overall, it is working very good. I plug it in to my G37 almost every time I drive it. However, about 1 in every 30 times it starts up, it just keeps rebooting. Pushing the reset button once always gets it to boot up normally. I'm going to have to do some digging to understand what is going on.

@th600mike3

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorvateDIY Are you running C++? Or some kind of FreeRtos?

@MotorvateDIY

Жыл бұрын

Good guess!! It is all done using the Arduino IDE with C/C++ and a few RTOS tasks: receive Bluetooth data, receive CAN bus data and send CAN bus data. The main loop updates the display and writes to the SD card. The ESP32 is a fanatic micro to work with... so far what ever I ask it to do, it does it without breaking a sweat!