BAC5.2 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I found what I needed sort of. I should have some time tomorrow to hopefully run the boost line. Finding parking light switched power is going to suck on my BIU car. I don't have that hooked up yet, just 12+ and ground right now. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'm installed, pics in a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Finding parking light switched power is going to suck on my BIU car. I don't have that hooked up yet, just 12+ and ground right now. ^ You could cheat, and wire the parking light switched power from the actual parking light. That's if it's coming from the outside. From inside the cabin, tap anything that turns on when your parking lamp comes on. There should be an illuminated ring at your "cigarette lighter" location, as well as an illumination for the center-dash cubby (if you have a center cubby, that is ). <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Here is the T I used, it's OEM Subaru I think http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0133.jpg Here are the blades I took out http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0131.jpg Here is the gauge in the vent while I'm test fitting stuff http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0130.jpg Here is the T installed in the vacuum line http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0134.jpg Here is the vacuum line going through the firewall, it isn't very clear, but it's going into a rubber gasket there along with the power wire for the stereo. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0136.jpg Too dark to get good pics of the final install, I'll post those in the AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 looking good. You should find the subaru part # of that tubing for the rest of us lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 (edited) I'll check into that. Just filled the car with gas...I know my MPG's will be non-existent this tank. Need to get my car checked, as I'm pushing 20-22PSI per this gauge...I have no reason to suspect the gauge...but 20-22PSI at 4000RPM? EDIT: I hooked up the power wrong...I'll need to hook up power to a different source...will report back later on that. Looks like the 22PSI isn't real. Edited July 1, 2010 by ean611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I just got my guage today. My only problem right now is stupid crazy work hours! I will get this is as soon as I can and post some results. It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round C Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 unreal. do want. subscribed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I need to look again, but I didn't see a grommet in the location you are talking about on my 09. Hopefully I'll have a few minutes to run that tube today. Where did you get the 12+ parking light switched wire? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I have no idea if the 12+ parking light wire I hooked up works or not. I used the +Illumination wire from the radio....which I believe should work, as it should go to +12V when lights are on, and 0V when they're off. I need to borrow a meter from my lab at the office to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 (edited) Everything is fixed!!! No more 22PSI scares, as if you have a 07+ car, the ACC+ line turns off when you run the starter motor. Per lossol's suggestion, I hooked up to fuse #26 (IGN 2), to which power stays constant during engine start, and the gauge reported -19ish vacuum at idle. I'm supposed to be getting -20-22, but I'm not sure if that's my car or a small amount of error. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0139.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0137.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/IMAG0138.jpg Also, the color, fit and finish are damn near perfect. The dealer is going to shit a brick when I go in for an oil change, because this looks like it belongs. The LED's and OLED screen match the car's OEM lights perfectly. I have to drive my gf's car today, because I have a P0037 CEL to deal with...but I'll definitely put some miles on this gauge, as it's just that awesome. lossol, I think you could put this gauge up there for a wider distribution, as this really feels like a professional quality piece. I mean, how hard would it be to adapt the design for other cars? You'd probably have to do on-demand PCB, which may mean orders take some time, but I could see this gauge selling for more cars than just the 05-09 Legacy if adapted. The refresh has zero lag, which makes the gauge appear responsive and spot on. This gauge is freaking great. I can't wait for the next New England meet, because this is going to make people's jaws drop. Edited July 1, 2010 by ean611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I had mine hooked to the cigarette fuse, but was planning on moving it soon. I should be able to plumb the pressure line soon. The font matches my SI panel perfectly, though it is a little whiter. Since I don't have the boost line hooked up, I don't have LED's but the OLED screens are completely unobtrusive. Not at all distracting. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'm wondering about condensation... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 That looks great!!!!! BAC, you can also use john's routing method: http://jsalmi.com/car/boostgauge/ <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCType-S Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 +1 Is it a sealed connector? I'm wondering about condensation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Holy shit! That looks great! Totally in for one when these are available to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 It is Awesome! if it would support EGT readings then you would never need another gauge. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossol Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 I used the +Illumination wire from the radio....which I believe should work, as it should go to +12V when lights are on, and 0V when they're off. I need to borrow a meter from my lab at the office to confirm. Thats correct - it's the purple wire. You guys should know that in the configurations menu for this gauge you can choose illumination control to be Ambient light or Parking lights. If you choose ambient light then you do not have to wire the parking lights line. The gauge will use the sensor on the front of the gauge to sense the ambient light and adjust the brightness automatically. I'm wondering about condensation... Great question! Actually I had this thing in my car all spring and then when summer hit I was driving with the windows down, ac on, and the capacitive touch buttons started having problems (triggering without being touched). Although I didn't see condensation, I figured that there must be slight condensation on the inside? Not sure, It also could have been the drastic heat change from when the car was soaking in the sun all day and then the AC was turned on high. Anyway I spent a lot of time making sure that the capacitive touch button re-calibration code was working correctly, made some code changes and haven't seen any more problems since. Hopefully the beta testers will give us feedback if they run into any issues like that. VBG1 gauges available at www.gtboostgauge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I love running with the windows down when I can, so I'll let you know if I see any issues with buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Great question! Actually I had this thing in my car all spring and then when summer hit I was driving with the windows down, ac on, and the capacitive touch buttons started having problems (triggering without being touched). Although I didn't see condensation, I figured that there must be slight condensation on the inside? Not sure, It also could have been the drastic heat change from when the car was soaking in the sun all day and then the AC was turned on high. Anyway I spent a lot of time making sure that the capacitive touch button re-calibration code was working correctly, made some code changes and haven't seen any more problems since. Hopefully the beta testers will give us feedback if they run into any issues like that. Maybe you should send one to a tester whose location is in a climate with serious heat? (me) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 One question, what's the startup time? With my current setup, my car can turnover in at little as 3-500ms, and I'm just curious how long the gauge is sampling air before the readings get thrown off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossol Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 300-500mS? man you must have a fast twist on that key. You also must have a scope? The warm up time for the pressure sensor is 20mS. I give an additional 20-30 mS of time so I can establish a solid atmospheric pressure average. So about 50mS is all the gauge needs to sample the pressure on startup. VBG1 gauges available at www.gtboostgauge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 lossol, I realize the rest of us will be waiting a while but maybe just a quick estimate of how long? Thanks... [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 300-500mS? man you must have a fast twist on that key. You also must have a scope? The warm up time for the pressure sensor is 20mS. I give an additional 20-30 mS of time so I can establish a solid atmospheric pressure average. So about 50mS is all the gauge needs to sample the pressure on startup. I don't have a scope, but ever since my DW650's went in, the car sometimes turns over very fast, as in wist the key, and instead of hearing the crank 3-4 times, you hear it barely once before firring up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossol Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 lossol, I realize the rest of us will be waiting a while but maybe just a quick estimate of how long? Thanks... I think I'm gonna release a few more beta units before selling the real thing. I have pcb boards on order, they will be in by late next week. After the beta testers seem satisfied I will be putting in an order for a production quantity. It could be a few weeks to a month, unless your lucky enough to get in on the next round of beta gauges, I expect the additional beta gauges to be out in a week or so. VBG1 gauges available at www.gtboostgauge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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