Dumb question.......will the Pi Dash start up and shut down when power is applied? I assume there is no battery? I ask because I'm having a hell of a time finding an android tablet solution that will auto start and shut off and have no parasitic draw when off. I was bout to pull the lever on an android based head unit thinking that would solve the problem but they all have a 10ma draw to keep the OS alive when powered down.

 

The product below was my plan when I was considering a Pi Dash.

https://mausberry-circuits.myshopify...upply-switch-1

 

There it is..... Perfect!

 

I'm working on a revised and more modular version of the dash. Hoping to have a prototype in a few weeks. The old slide into place design is out. New is a magnet attached center piece. This to make it easier to remove the Pi, but without the hassle of removing the gauge hood.

 

I’ve been looking for the dash STL file. Any way you’re willing to share it? Also, do you have any idea why the one on thingiverse was taken down? 🤔

 

I have a zip with the .stl files i can email to you, just shoot me a PM with your email address.

Would anyone happen to have the actual part files though? I might need to modify them slightly to fit in the 3D printer envelope i have to use and didnt really want to mess with converting the .stl files back into a solid model file.

 

I took it down because people were making money off it, but without the transparency required by the license it was distributed with. I didn't really care until other peoples customers were sent my way to complain about the quality, design etc.

The new dash will be with a free to distribute license, but with a requirement to link back to the Thingiverse page. I hope everyone respects this in the future. This way it's easier for everyone to get the info they need and not contacting me personally.


The design so far. This is now designed entirely in Fusion360 as where the old one was a hack job of sorts. This setup should be more modular and without any need for the tabs on the back as the earlier one had. This center piece will be a one-size-fits-all.

I will provide templates so people can design their own back plates. I will provide back plate designs for the Miata NA/NB at least. These would be completely flat as well, so CNC'ing them should be easy too.

 

Back to this. I've been busy doing commissions, but I've used some spare time to get this project done. I've only got to print it now to check fitment and tolerances.

Also debating using magnets and/or threaded brass inserts, but we'll see.

I detached the back housing and made it into a separate part that should print with minimal support. I did this to minimize the need for support around the frame if it was one piece.

 

We're close now

 

And it's done! Now to adapt (lol) the Miata adapter plate to the new design.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3564704

 

I had this on my to do list ever since seeing the Pi dash. I am stoked that some one beat me to the point. Thanks for the files.

 

Finally got the NA faceplate done. Need people to test if it fits properly. I'll make changes accordingly.

Get it here for free: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3564704

 

Thanks Teejay, that's awesome! Gonna get this going asap.

 

Working on another dash design for a friends turbo track build, just to report the fundamentals of the car, with some hidden big warning indicators that only flash up when something is wrong.
Runs on a pi with 7" screen. The greyed out icons along the bottom are for overboost, low oil pres, CEL, cold temp alert and fan-on indicator.

 

Looks good! Any chance you could share the file? I got my Pi running and autobooting to tunerstudio and got the dash panel 3d printed. Gonna start the install tonight.

 

Got mine finished today. Also hooked up the speedo and tucked it in the dash, my ms3 has a vss input and I didnt want to lose my cruise control so speedo had to stay.

 

Sure thing, I make them available to download for free here:

https://tunerstudiodashboards.com/

 

Anyone happen to have the old STL for https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2252864 the non-modular one? Would be nice to have it be more one piece. I had it downloaded some time ago but deleted it thinking I would always be able to grab it again later @.@

 

Hi. I got back to finishing this design. I listened to the critics and made several changes to the design. The screen border is now recessed into the mounting plate, making it look more complete. I've uploaded the files to this link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3564704

It barely fits on the diagonal on a 30cm*30cm heated print bed.

 

I made some changes to the design today. I forgot to add space for the button head screws that hold the screen lol. Added that to the STL's on Thingiverse as well. I buttoned this up for a customer today. I think it looks really good!