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Tutorial How-to guide: Real car dashboard for racing games

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by jjanu, May 10, 2018.

  1. jjanu

    jjanu LiveForSim Gold Contributor

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    Hi All,

    This post will provide you with a complete procedure on how to use a real car dashboard with compatible racing games and a detailed list of the material to acquire. The main components include a Mazda 3 2005 instrument cluster, a TM1638 digital display, a Arduino Mega 2560 micro-controller, a SeeedStudio CAN-BUS shield and a 12 volt ATX power supply. The concept was presented in my earlier post in which I was studying how to port to Simtools my project that was initially programmed and configured for X-Sim many years ago. With the help of fellow members I successfully adapted the codes and commands in order to have a complete solution that can be implemented into Simtools. And I'm glad to share this resource with you.

    The attached document includes a step-by-step guide in PDF format with links and codes. You can also access the complete documentation on my OneDrive shared folder: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtwKGzBk3VOohJdXo46y1V035DA0PQ

    The solution was tested with Assetto Corsa and Project Cars.

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    Thanks noorbeast.
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    Hi, @jjanu thanks for your post, you inspired me!
    I can to use your arduino code in other Instrument Cluster?

    I am building a cockpit with Jaguar parts.
    I have the SimTools Professional license and a Jaguar Instrument Cluster ( S-Type 2005 ).
    I found the CAN(+) and CAN(-) pinout (JagRepair.com), but the Instrument Cluster don't work.
    Or this Instrument Cluster have a security system and I need a startup output.

    Thank you

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    Hey mate, your link is no longer working. Any chance you can update it for me? I am trying to get a 2016 Mazda 3 BN to work with my sim. Trying to figure out your wiring compared to mine but im getting close.
    Johnixel, Jun 20, 2022
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    No worries. Ill wait for a response. Im chasing the code and the other files mentioned in the PDF.
    Thanks.
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    Yep you will need to as that link is dead :(
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    Hi noorbeast,

    I still have the original files for this project I had saved in my google drive 2 years ago when I was building a cluster project. Though I ended up going with a BMW E46 I still kept this as a backup just in case of a scenario like this and if I wanted to try a Mazda cluster. I don’t know if it’s okay to post a link here since it isn’t my work. But let me know if anyone needs the file maybe I can PM them the link.
    VintageCollector, Oct 23, 2022
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