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Possibly stupid question of my own, but the words used are so commonly used with other purposes that I can't find much information at all via google.
Anyone know if there are LED "strip" gauges out there? As in, a strip/string/line/whatever of LEDs that light up progressively based on input voltage.
There is the basic essence of this in gauges that have LEDs around the outside edge that light up progressively like this:
... but I'm curious about ones that are physically linear in design configuration, rather than circular, like this: (except perhaps changing in color from one end to the other)
"LED strip" is just lighting strips and stuff, "LED gauge" is all normal gauges, mixing the two just mixes those two results, and anything else I'm trying gets even farther.
Maybe I'm brain dead though, and missing something.
Anyone know if there are LED "strip" gauges out there? As in, a strip/string/line/whatever of LEDs that light up progressively based on input voltage.
There is the basic essence of this in gauges that have LEDs around the outside edge that light up progressively like this:
... but I'm curious about ones that are physically linear in design configuration, rather than circular, like this: (except perhaps changing in color from one end to the other)
"LED strip" is just lighting strips and stuff, "LED gauge" is all normal gauges, mixing the two just mixes those two results, and anything else I'm trying gets even farther.
Maybe I'm brain dead though, and missing something.
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Possibly stupid question of my own, but the words used are so commonly used with other purposes that I can't find much information at all via google.
Anyone know if there are LED "strip" gauges out there? As in, a strip/string/line/whatever of LEDs that light up progressively based on input voltage.
There is the basic essence of this in gauges that have LEDs around the outside edge that light up progressively like this:
... but I'm curious about ones that are physically linear in design configuration, rather than circular, like this: (except perhaps changing in color from one end to the other)
"LED strip" is just lighting strips and stuff, "LED gauge" is all normal gauges, mixing the two just mixes those two results, and anything else I'm trying gets even farther.
Maybe I'm brain dead though, and missing something.
Anyone know if there are LED "strip" gauges out there? As in, a strip/string/line/whatever of LEDs that light up progressively based on input voltage.
There is the basic essence of this in gauges that have LEDs around the outside edge that light up progressively like this:
... but I'm curious about ones that are physically linear in design configuration, rather than circular, like this: (except perhaps changing in color from one end to the other)
"LED strip" is just lighting strips and stuff, "LED gauge" is all normal gauges, mixing the two just mixes those two results, and anything else I'm trying gets even farther.
Maybe I'm brain dead though, and missing something.
This could be the idea that pays for your next RX-8!
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Yeah. I was thinking about how circular gauges often have the problem of where to tastefully mount them. Almost no places exist that are actually subtle/tasteful. And besides, you don't really want to have to take time to actually "read" a gauge at speed, especially at full throttle down the front stretch of your local road course. Something that can be placed subtly within your peripheral vision and read entirely intuitively seems like the best course.
Progressive LEDs in a strip design could be placed far more places than a 2 1/4" circular gauge, read peripherally and intuitively, etc...
I have no idea where to even start with building a controller though.
Progressive LEDs in a strip design could be placed far more places than a 2 1/4" circular gauge, read peripherally and intuitively, etc...
I have no idea where to even start with building a controller though.
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Yeah. I was thinking about how circular gauges often have the problem of where to tastefully mount them. Almost no places exist that are actually subtle/tasteful. And besides, you don't really want to have to take time to actually "read" a gauge at speed, especially at full throttle down the front stretch of your local road course. Something that can be placed subtly within your peripheral vision and read entirely intuitively seems like the best course.
Progressive LEDs in a strip design could be placed far more places than a 2 1/4" circular gauge, read peripherally and intuitively, etc...
I have no idea where to even start with building a controller though.
Progressive LEDs in a strip design could be placed far more places than a 2 1/4" circular gauge, read peripherally and intuitively, etc...
I have no idea where to even start with building a controller though.
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Yes, for the street I have an OBD2 plug and a tablet floor mount for the data. But as you note, not wise on the track or autocross (and probably not permitted in many organizations) That's really where I started wondering about this.
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Make it so!
I have avoided getting gauges because I don't like the looks of them either.
That would be a great upgrade.
I have avoided getting gauges because I don't like the looks of them either.
That would be a great upgrade.
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Hmm....
ShiftPWM example: PWM with shift registers and Arduino - YouTube
Some interesting possibilities there... I might actually have to starting tinkering with something.
ShiftPWM example: PWM with shift registers and Arduino - YouTube
Some interesting possibilities there... I might actually have to starting tinkering with something.
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There's a lot of smart guys here, I'll bet y'all could figure something out.
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We built a glass dash for my CF Bedford with a 350 Chev motor back in the day. Pretty basic by today's standards but it looked pretty cool then and I don't see why it wouldn't still work.
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I would want something to complement the dash, not totally change it.
Maybe a glass add-on with the LED display to fit inside the existing cowl?
Maybe a glass add-on with the LED display to fit inside the existing cowl?
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Not me.
I'm a Tech idiot.
I'm a Tech idiot.
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Ok I have read a couple of the threads on this topic and most of them turn into debates or go off topic completely so I was wondering...I would like to purchase a header and I am torn between the two leading options on all the threads I've read which are OBX-R and RB, my main concern is with the way they are designed specifically the O2 sensor location. On the OBX the O2 sensor seems to only read the emissions from one rotor while the RB O2 sensor is positioned in a collector. So my question is this will the location of the OBX O2 sensor interfere with the way the computer adjusts the air fuel ratio and take away from the car (because its only reading from one rotor) or does it not really matter? I've read about plenty of ppl who have this header and seemingly don't have any problems with it, but I've never read about this specific issue being addressed. I have read about fitment problems for the OBX (which is a turnoff) but on the other hand Racing beat's $536 price tag is also a turn off. Help me out guys and thanks in advance!! I attached some pics of the headers for reference and even though it usually ends in an inconclusive debate, which do you recommend.
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If a $500 price tag on a mod for the 8 is a turn off, you are in for a world of hurt. Mods cost a lot on this car, and that is CHEAP. Outside of sway bars and a couple other very simple items, I'm not aware of a single mod that is under $500 without also being complete crap. This isn't a Civic. There aren't many vendors doing R+D, and there aren't many buyers to recoup the costs of R+D, and R+D costs a lot more.
I don't know why you would consider paying several hundred bucks for a mod that would have fitment problems thinking you are saving money, when you would end up having to get rid of it or pay more to get it altered or if nothing else revert to stock. Sounds like a complete waste of money.
That being said, even the price for the RB header is a waste, because the RB header doesn't really have any gains.
The O2 sensor should be in the collector, or at least the center of the 3 runners if nothing else.
I don't know why you would consider paying several hundred bucks for a mod that would have fitment problems thinking you are saving money, when you would end up having to get rid of it or pay more to get it altered or if nothing else revert to stock. Sounds like a complete waste of money.
That being said, even the price for the RB header is a waste, because the RB header doesn't really have any gains.
The O2 sensor should be in the collector, or at least the center of the 3 runners if nothing else.
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After cleaning my SSV I then noticed after putting everything back together that I had a pretty nasty coolant leak. It seems to be coming from the thermostat area but I cannot tell if it is the thermostat itself or the gasket or even a hose because it drips straight down. I need this car fixed because I start university next week. What should I do.
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Alright well heres a great question hahah what is the difference between the rx8 series 1 engine cradle cross members made by mazda???
One is normal suspension
and the other without normal is there a difference like ones more stiff???
i getting mine replaced for no reason warranty said sure so no more rusty cross memeber hahha
One is normal suspension
and the other without normal is there a difference like ones more stiff???
i getting mine replaced for no reason warranty said sure so no more rusty cross memeber hahha