Progress on my digital instrument cluster program

[Turbo67camaro]

I love the design. A great mix of analog and digital feedback that doesn't waste space.



Only thing I'd change is using red instead of blue, as red has a smaller impact on the eyes night vision. If you end up selling it, you'd want to allow the user to choose from a set of basic colors to match their preference and interior.

The interface linked to by CapSS92 also looks interesting, although I think it is just a stepping stone on the path to voice controls. Voice controls have the best chance of keeping two hands on the steering wheel at all times and I'd be surprised if the technological building blocks to build quality, automotive voice control systems don't already exist.

[scott_fx]

thanks for the suggestions. i may go with green too. it matches oem and it takes your eyes the least amount of effort to adjust to it.

as far as voice. it will have that as well, i already have the module but it'll make it's way to the system further down the line.


I have been working till midnight-1 am every night this week, i'm working today and tomorrow as well... i dont see this schedule easing up much until april. hopefully i'll have some time to work some more on the system. During my downtime i am working out the layout for the new command center. i think it'll be pretty intuitive while not ripping off that other project (completely)

I love the design. A great mix of analog and digital feedback that doesn't waste space.

Only thing I'd change is using red instead of blue, as red has a smaller impact on the eyes night vision. If you end up selling it, you'd want to allow the user to choose from a set of basic colors to match their preference and interior.

The interface linked to by CapSS92 also looks interesting, although I think it is just a stepping stone on the path to voice controls. Voice controls have the best chance of keeping two hands on the steering wheel at all times and I'd be surprised if the technological building blocks to build quality, automotive voice control systems don't already exist.

[scott_fx]

you got me thinking and that got me researching. I stumbled upon a voice recognition software that'll work with serial communication (easy to incorporate)
http://www.bitsophia.com/BitVoicer.aspx

i could use this to supplement the touch control.


also the ipad car ui that was linked above got me thinking about multi touch too. the screen i was planning on using was just a simple resistive touch screen (pressure sensitive and only one point source) I then found that Dell make a 7" windows 8 tablet for ~$250 with capacitive touch screen. It'll be more cost effective since it'll have the screen, the touchscreen overlay, and computer all in one.

I love the design. A great mix of analog and digital feedback that doesn't waste space.

Only thing I'd change is using red instead of blue, as red has a smaller impact on the eyes night vision. If you end up selling it, you'd want to allow the user to choose from a set of basic colors to match their preference and interior.

The interface linked to by CapSS92 also looks interesting, although I think it is just a stepping stone on the path to voice controls. Voice controls have the best chance of keeping two hands on the steering wheel at all times and I'd be surprised if the technological building blocks to build quality, automotive voice control systems don't already exist.