LCD Gauges Product Release & Promo!

[beeman]

Couple questions...
Do you have the option of running 2 displays - ie gauge cluster plus console display?
What are the user input options, ie for navigating menus? I'm assuming touch screen, but that seems awkward in the gauge cluster. Is there a 'joystick' option like in an Audi or other OEM infotainment systems?

[LCD Gauges]

Do you have the option of running 2 displays - ie gauge cluster plus console display?

Yes, the "200" model that I have on the backburner uses two processors and two touchscreens. One for the dash and one for the control screen (also can display additional info).

What are the user input options, ie for navigating menus? I'm assuming touch screen, but that seems awkward in the gauge cluster. Is there a 'joystick' option like in an Audi or other OEM infotainment systems?

At the moment the Basic 100 version uses the touch screen.

The advanced 100 version uses touchscreen, wireless keyboard, and a small toggle stick. It moves in all directions and has a "hat" click function to enter the selection. It's not as pretty at the Audi/BMW controllers, but it
gets the job done.

I've also toyed with the idea of using a smaller 2 x 4 " touchscreen as a controller. I have a video of that on YouTube; I'll link it when I get home, but here are some photos in the mean time. I think it would look cool integrated
just above the shifter.

Another idea that is a bit further down the road is using an in dash infotainment system to control the LCDi. I've installed one in my car that is Android based with a 7 inch touchscreen. I'm learning to write code and figure out
methods to interface both units (most likely USB).

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This is very similar to the unit in my car right now:
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