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Fie Ro
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MAR 10, 03:34 PM
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I pulled out the instrument cluster and did a test setup with a cheap 10" tablet we have here at home to get an indication what needs to be done to make something like this to work :
A simple check to be sure if the screen is visuable in this location from my eyesight:
My idea is to cut off the outer switch panels and move them inside the housing for a more compact and sleeker look. Also because a 10" screen does not need the width of the original instrumentpanel.
I wondered why the left and right switchpanels sizes were off....it is because the cluster is not rectangle at all ! The instrument panel seems to flow with the main dash, the top a bit higher towards the middle of the interior, the cluster seems symmetrical but it is not! In fact non of the instrument cluster parts are symmetrical. You would not see that unless you take a ruler to check.
Making the cut for a tablet for recess, there is about 1 3/4 inch before hitting the steering column. I need that space for the tablet not sticking out too high at the top.
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exoticse
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MAR 10, 03:42 PM
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That is going to be wicked !
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Quad GT
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MAR 10, 09:51 PM
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doublec4
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MAR 12, 01:09 AM
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It's a cool idea but I feel like there is a difference between a generic tablet and the screens that are meant for use as instrument panels in cars... the brightness of a generic tablet will likely affect your night vision while driving in the dark...
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Danyel
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MAR 12, 11:27 AM
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 I had an iPad in my Widow .. was useless on a sunny day .... at night had to dim it wayyyy down which made it hard to read ... but you do have on heck of a nice look in a showroom.... luv the car !![This message has been edited by Danyel (edited 03-12-2016).]
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ignorant prodigy
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MAR 15, 07:00 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fie Ro:
did a test setup with a cheap 10" tablet we have here at home to get an indication what needs to be done
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I'm interested in seeing what you're thinking of actually using. Although.. i fear it may add so much time to your build I'll pass away before I get to see it done lol
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Neils88
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MAR 15, 07:48 PM
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The glass from the iPad may cause some glare issues. You can purchase the screens (with controllers) relatively cheaply on eBay. That can be hooked up to a small profile computer (mini ITX / pico ITX, etc). Might be better using a non-glare plastic cover instead of the glass.
Are you writing your own dash software?
I'm working on a similar thing for my Aventador build. ( Video of my display running on a laptop )
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Patrick
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MAR 31, 03:07 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fie Ro:
I just finished a video, all shot this week and added some pictures of recent progress...
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Great car. Nicely made video... very European. 
What did you use to acquire those silky-smooth pans?[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 03-31-2016).]
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