This project looks promising although contruction details are sketchy, the end result looks good. It is a sevo controlled that recieved RPM instrument data direct from racing sims. This system allows you to easily create an external gauge which can then be built into a racing sim dashboard
level converter (e.g MAX232). Input is taken directly from the simulation,
read from memory and passed through serial port, so it is 100% accurate,
no guessing from sound pitch or alike. The LCD is from a Nokia 3210 cellular,
it works except for the connector which is a bit problematic - it got
disoriented when I prepared to take these pictures, so no data on it. The LCD
used in 3310 is easier to work with. The LCD is graphic, so anything can be
written on it; i also had a big 7-segment display showing gear (that was the
reason I started this project), but it’s not included in these pictures’
Other similar hardware solutions are avaliable both commercially and via DIY solutions so it is worth shopping round and finding one that suits your sepcific needs….
You can visit BuiJ from Race Sim Central Forums small web directory to find some more information about this project and to view a video of the unit in action.
You may not have heard of a transducer before but they could be a worthy addition to any home cinema setup. In essence they are nothing more than a subwoofer with the paper cone removed, and a metal bar added.
When the subwoofer is stimulated by low frequencies it causes the metal bar to move up and down causing vibrations.
They are used extensivley in high end home cinema setups and, as in this version, for DIY simulators to simulate the vibration you would normally feel when flying a plane.
Check out the DIY sim site at http://simprojects.nl/transducer_construction.htm to find out more about how to construct a DIY Tactile Transducer
This is a brilliant project built using real instrument gauges running from a copy of Nascar Racing 2003 and rFactor.
The games used allow precise data to be output listing amongst other things
- RPM
- Speedo
- Warning Lights
- Fuel Gauge
It is powered by an AVR mega microcontroller which has been programmed in C++ and AVR GNU-GCC.
Can’t wait for somebody to produce LCD wing mirrors showing you the action behind you, now that would be impressive……
If you want to find out more about the gauges and how RowdyBurns51 linked them up then check out the original forum post at http://forum.rscnet.org/showthread.php?t=296151
You may remember a while back when we featured the excellent H-Shifter from Bragi. Well they’ve done it again with this excellent DIY Racing Sim Control Panel
It fits in perfectly with their ‘H-Shifter’ gear selector with everything being at the right height. It also uses their modified Logitech steering wheel, you can find out more about that unit and it’s construction at this page http://www.borghero.com/momomod.htm
The site doesn’t have any text descriptions of the unit but there are plenty of construction photo’s to look at
Go check it out at http://www.borghero.com/bcp.htm
Or for details of all their racing sim projects then check out this page http://www.borghero.com/bms.htm
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