Pro Gauge wiring

[Cristiano]

my idea of the problem is the follow: in SimDash you configure the gauge  at 5 position: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%

Say that the 0% position corresponds to 40 degree C and the 25% corresponds to 60 degree C

if temperature in the game is 50 degree C for example, the needle position is calculated interpolating the 0% and 25% positions, assuming that the needle postion is linear between there values.

but maybe it is not.
basically what I am trying to say is that it would be better to have intermediate configuration positions between 0% and 25%, that is: 0%, 12.5%, 25%

same thing for the other ranges.
bit confusing but I hope you are getting it.

I will try to make this change in the next release.

Regards
Cristiano

So tonight I did a bunch of testing.

• Tried the temp gauge in a different port on the Pro Gauge - same result
  removed all gauge except the temp gauge - same result
  tried a different USB port same result
  I then in simdash viewed the data as iracing ran and the water temp rose but the gauge did not.
  

It must be a faulty gauge I think.

[Wombatman]

Thanks so you think this may simply be a calibration issue not a gauge issue?

[Somethings]

regarding the problem when you reach 240 km/h, can you just configure the speedometer to not reach that speed? when you configure the 100% slider for the speed in SimDash, make the needle stop at 239, so it never reaches 240 km/h

I know it is not ideal but it could bet an easy fix if it works.

regards
Cristiano

Hello !

I tried this solution with the new ProGauge I received but it's not working at all.
The gauge is set to 240km/h in simdash and when a game reaches 241km/h (Precisely !), the gauge stops working and goes to 0 km/h. It seems that simdash is not keeping the frequency stable at 100% over 240km/h. I mean, as for rev counter which is configured to 8000 rpm, if I drive a car to 12 000 rpm, the needdle stays to 8000 rpm. Maybe there is not the same "code" in simdash which tell to the board to stay at 100% if the speed is over the max speed set up in simdash. Can you confirm this ? Have you ever encounter a problem like this one ?

I test with an other gauge and the problem is exactly the same.

[Cristiano]

Hi.
when the speed if above 240 km/h the speedometer is supposed to stay at 240, not 0 Km/h.

it sounds like a bug in the software. what is the top speed of the speedomter?

regarding the problem when you reach 240 km/h, can you just configure the speedometer to not reach that speed? when you configure the 100% slider for the speed in SimDash, make the needle stop at 239, so it never reaches 240 km/h

I know it is not ideal but it could bet an easy fix if it works.

regards
Cristiano

Hello !

I tried this solution with the new ProGauge I received but it's not working at all.
The gauge is set to 240km/h in simdash and when a game reaches 241km/h (Precisely !), the gauge stops working and goes to 0 km/h. It seems that simdash is not keeping the frequency stable at 100% over 240km/h. I mean, as for rev counter which is configured to 8000 rpm, if I drive a car to 12 000 rpm, the needdle stays to 8000 rpm. Maybe there is not the same "code" in simdash which tell to the board to stay at 100% if the speed is over the max speed set up in simdash. Can you confirm this ? Have you ever encounter a problem like this one ?

I test with an other gauge and the problem is exactly the same.

[Somethings]

Hi.
when the speed if above 240 km/h the speedometer is supposed to stay at 240, not 0 Km/h.

it sounds like a bug in the software. what is the top speed of the speedomter?

The top speed is 240km/h maximum, you can see the full cluster in the first picture of my post here http://www.symprojects.com/forum/index.php?topic=781.msg4183#msg4183

Thanks a lot for replying !

[Cristiano]

I will check today  if there is a bug in the software.

Can you do this test for me please?

set maximum speed to 200 km/h in Simdash and tell me what happens when speed is greater than 200.
does the speedometer stay at 200 or does it go to 0 km/h?

thanks

Hi.
when the speed if above 240 km/h the speedometer is supposed to stay at 240, not 0 Km/h.

it sounds like a bug in the software. what is the top speed of the speedomter?

The top speed is 240km/h maximum, you can see the full cluster in the first picture of my post here http://www.symprojects.com/forum/index.php?topic=781.msg4183#msg4183

Thanks a lot for replying !

[Somethings]

Ok I tried several speeds and the problem is always the same. 1 km/h more than the max speed in simdash turns off the speedo (needle goes back to 0).

I've tested 150, 200, 240 and 260 km/h and each time : 151, 201, 241 and 261 km/h the needle goes to 0.

Games I'm using : Race07, GT Legends and Rfactor, the three gave the smae results.

Waiting for your instruction if you want me to make an other tests

[Cristiano]

Ok. so it is definitely a bug in SimDash.
Will try to fix it quickly.

Regards

[Cristiano]

I think I have fixed the bug.

if you  don't want to wait until next release of SImDash you can use this preliminary version:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3544050/SimDash.Beta.rar

Grid2 and Euro Truck Sim 2 plugins are still work in progress so they don't worl well yet

Regards

Ok. so it is definitely a bug in SimDash.
Will try to fix it quickly.

Regards

[Somethings]

Woaaaah ! I just tried with Rfactor and this is perfect ! The needle goes to 240 and... stays even at faster speed ! I didn't try with the other games for now, but I'm sure that you solved the problem. I'll tell you if there's something wrong.

Thanks a lot for your efficiency !

[paulieGTR]

Hi there folks.

I'm new here but not to sim racing.
Some of you might know me from the AC forums, i'm aka "splitpbt" over @nogrip.

I searched the forum and could'nt find anything specific to the question i'd like to ask you, so thought i would post in here.
Hope you don't mind.

Anyways... i just received a "pro gauge board + fuel level gauge(chrome bezel)" - thanks for sending them.
Everything looks ok on inspection, but i have a wiring question:

I know how/where to connect the +, ground and signal - but the gauge has backlight(orange or yellow).
There is two resistors supplied with it 150ohm and 2kohm - are they just for connecting to a 24v circuit because i really don't want to take the chance.

Wiring Diagram:
http://imageupper.com/i/?S0300010100011Z13811631981058323]

Any help would be greatly appreciated mafrien's.

ps. planning on building a whole dash with max number of gauges hooked-up to spare pc psu.

Edit: nm folks... went to marinewebsite - fully explained about the resistors and 24v circuit.

[Cristiano]

Hello.
You don't need to use the resistors.

connect the wires as follow:

- Yellow or Orange wire connects to 12V on the Pro-Gauge. Connect only one, depending on the color of the backlight you want.
- Black wires is the sensor wire. Connect to S1...S6. one of them
- Red wire connect to 12V on the Pro-Gauge
- Blue wire connect to GND on the Pro-Gauge

Regards
Cristiano

[paulieGTR]

Snip...

Hello.
You don't need to use the resistors.

connect the wires as follow:

Regards
Cristiano

Thanks for speedy reply and help Cristiano.

I just plan to use a switch to toggle the backlighting colours.

Although, 2 questions i do have is:

1./ I have a set of old Fazer 600 clocks setup and everything is very accurate. 160mph/15000rpm

Soooo... all the lighting just connects to the to the +12v and works(i've already confirmed this).

But the fuel low/engine temp warning lights in tacho. etc -
if... i just connected them to 12v also, would the "Pro-Gauge board" tell the clocks to display them.
ie.fuel low warning light coming on.

2./ I've noticed that my speedo can go way past 160mph(enough room to sweep up to approx 185/190mph).
if... i set the speedometer in "configure gauges" say to 185mph and configured it to read correctly -

could that damage the "Pro-Gauge board" or the speedo.

Again, tvmia cristiano.

You and the rest of the guys help is very much appreciated.

ps. I'm thinking the "Pro-Gauge board" is just acting like the ECU.

pps. It woud be great to be able to connect a "Gear Status Indicator/Guage" to the board.

[Cristiano]

Hi.
I don't think you will be able to drive the fuel low & engine warning lights.
I don't know the clocks you are using so I can't be 100% sure but I can't think of any way they would work.

you should have no problems pushing the speedo up to 185 mph. the pro-gauge definitely doesn't have any. I think the speedo will be fine too.

regards

[paulieGTR]

snip...

you should have no problems pushing the speedo up to 185 mph. the pro-gauge definitely doesn't have any. I think the speedo will be fine too.

regards

Hi there.

I tried configuring gauge to read 185mph but as soon as it hits the slightest bit by 160mph in GTR2, it jumps clockwise straight to the needle rest.
Then when the car drops speed below and to 160mph(off throttle or breaking for corner) the needle jumps back anti-clockwise to read correct speed again.
Also you are correct, the warning light don't come on.

Oh well... looks like i'll need to customise the dial face on the speedo.

Again, thanks for your help cristiano.

Most appreciated mafrien',

paulie...