Instrument Cluster Help

[MadDudeNYC]

Hey guys, maybe someone can help me on this one. I'm building my simulator and I'm using a cluster panel from a '01 vw jetta and I plan to use both, the speedometer and tachometer. But it seems that I won't be able to connect it because it uses a bus/can( I have no idea what that is) system, so I'll have to get my own motors to use it with the revburner. My question is, what kind of motor should I use? I've been doing some research and I think I gotta buy a stepper motor, but I don't know what kind of spec is necessary to make it work (i.e voltage, amp). If anyone can help me on this one, it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[Jadran]

Hi
Look on these few site maybe help you:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4152355
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/f19/canadian-highline-dis-5587/
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=48366

[Cristiano]

Hey guys, maybe someone can help me on this one. I'm building my simulator and I'm using a cluster panel from a '01 vw jetta and I plan to use both, the speedometer and tachometer. But it seems that I won't be able to connect it because it uses a bus/can( I have no idea what that is) system, so I'll have to get my own motors to use it with the revburner. My question is, what kind of motor should I use? I've been doing some research and I think I gotta buy a stepper motor, but I don't know what kind of spec is necessary to make it work (i.e voltage, amp). If anyone can help me on this one, it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Hello.

I would get the cheaper tachometer available on Ebay and extract the electronics and the motor. I think that is the easiest way.

To replace the speedometer you can get a second rev counter and do the same think. rev counters are more available and cheaper.

Regards
Cristiano