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Decided i like the look of the zada-tech gauges but i reckoned i could build it myself a bit cheaper with more functionality. So i brought some stuff anf had a go
Just need a manifold absolute pressure gauge now and im in business
Cost so far is
arduino £24 (Should have been £60 for the actual board but i reserves some stuff online from maplins and the guy put the top of the range arduino mega adk in the bag instead of the basic uno)
Display £16
map sensor should be about £8 - I'm using a 10k pot to simulate the voltage return
the rest of the bits i had in my electronics box
zada tech gauge is £95
Great fun so far and its helped me learn some programming stuff
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Diy boost gauge by Muzza1742, on Flickr
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Arduino + breadboard by Muzza1742, on Flickr
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Lcd by Muzza1742, on Flickr
Need to start a thread on this alone!!!
2nd attempt at fitting my downpipe and de-cat today. snapped 1 nut and 1 was cross threadedbut luckily had another mani gasket so removed turbo and re-tapped and fitted new studs. even tho its for a short term (going bt) toyosports downpipe and de-cat fits a treat. no eml light yet and have done 70miles. there was a funny smell at first. not sure if its the new gaskets burning in lol
will fit the non re center pipe and oval backbox tomorrow as the snapped studs took up my day. and ill also fit my coilovers and tip. still waiting on a map sensor flange to weld on my intercooler pipe. once done a trip to a good mapper
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