Dashboard BMW M6 GT3

Pset · Oct 4, 2018

Hello,
I present to you my project outstanding achievement, the dashboard of the BMW M6 GT3.
3D printing for the case, Arduino for electronics, Nextion HMI 4.3 "and 16 leds.

The Project :

3d Model in Fusion 360 :

After many test of 3d print :

Electronics :

First test on my Accuforce V2 :

Nextion Template in Assetto Corsa :

To follow the installation and wiring of the 16 LEDs...

itsmeminty · Mar 13, 2021

Pset said:
Hi,

Here for the driver by Simhub : https://www.simhubdash.com/devices-driver-installation/

Thank you for the file, I will be honest I am a complete noob when it comes to arduino or simhub Im not even sure what to do with the file.

I have Simhub picking up the arduino now but the screen still isnt turning on.I can see it being picked up on com5 and I am guessing I go through program files, simhub,addons, nextionmicrobridge when I click upload I jget a joystick error? If anyone was free to jump on my pc and set it up that would be amazing. Happy to pay too if someone can get it working

itsmeminty · Mar 13, 2021

in the simhub sketch setup screen I now have the leds on (in test) so I know something is working. I still dont have any display on my monitor though. Is this to do with the nextion bridge. If so to carry on from my last post I have got the nextion micro bridge arduino screen up but when i click upload i get a joystick.h: no such file or directory message. any ideas?

EDIT. I am getting further. I have found how to load the nextion bridge through arduino but now im getting an error to do with neopixel's

itsmeminty · Mar 13, 2021

I’m so close to uploading this nextion bridge but I get an error to do with Neopixel any ideas?

RedBull48 · Mar 13, 2021

itsmeminty said:
When I click upload I get a joystick error? If anyone was free to jump on my pc and set it up that would be amazing. Happy to pay too if someone can get it working

You are likely missing the arduino joystick library. You can download it here.

GitHub - MHeironimus/ArduinoJoystickLibrary: An Arduino library that adds one or more joysticks to the list of HID devices an Arduino Leonardo or Arduino Micro can support.

An Arduino library that adds one or more joysticks to the list of HID devices an Arduino Leonardo or Arduino Micro can support. - MHeironimus/ArduinoJoystickLibrary

github.com

It also has some basic use instructions.

" If anyone was free to jump on my pc and set it up that would be amazing"

Please be very careful with this sort of request. Permitting a complete stranger access to your workstation has some very serious security concerns. If you were going to go this route please at least make sure the community will vouch for this member for your own safety. I hope your able to get your project working to your satisfaction.

itsmeminty · Mar 13, 2021

RedBull48 said:
You are likely missing the arduino joystick library. You can download it here.

GitHub - MHeironimus/ArduinoJoystickLibrary: An Arduino library that adds one or more joysticks to the list of HID devices an Arduino Leonardo or Arduino Micro can support.

An Arduino library that adds one or more joysticks to the list of HID devices an Arduino Leonardo or Arduino Micro can support. - MHeironimus/ArduinoJoystickLibrary

github.com

It also has some basic use instructions.

" If anyone was free to jump on my pc and set it up that would be amazing"

Please be very careful with this sort of request. Permitting a complete stranger access to your workstation has some very serious security concerns. If you were going to go this route please at least make sure the community will vouch for this member for your own safety. I hope your able to get your project working to your satisfaction.

The joystick error seems to have sorted itself somehow now I just have this led neopixel error when I try and upload the nextion bridge
Any ideas on that one

RedBull48 · Mar 13, 2021

My nextion display only uses a usb serial, as my rim has led's included. What is the specific error in detail?

itsmeminty · Mar 14, 2021

I think the nextion bridge is uploaded. I grabbed a version off someone else and it loaded up.
I feel like I am so close so just a few more questions. I can now get the leds to work in simhub but the nextion screen is still completely blank it doesn’t even look like it’s powered up with nothing showing up. Could it be broken? What is the easiest way to get it to show it’s default screen when it’s turned on I just need to make sure it works or was it broken when it arrived.

RedBull48 · Mar 14, 2021

You may want to test the connection to 5V power to see if the screen is actually receiving power. From what I recall you should at least get the back light on the screen upon plugging in. Perhaps share some pictures of your project.

itsmeminty · Mar 15, 2021

RedBull48 said:
You may want to test the connection to 5V power to see if the screen is actually receiving power. From what I recall you should at least get the back light on the screen upon plugging in. Perhaps share some pictures of your project.

Yeah, I will take some pictures when I get home from work later and try to power it just off 5v's. From memory I cant remember seeing the backlight or any change in the monitor. I will give it a try powering it on its own and take some pics

EAKMotorsports · Mar 21, 2021

Pset said:
Update of my project :
- Add 5v external power for USB
- New coiled cable with 6 pin

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where I can get the .stl with magnets. Great project btw.. congrats

Pset · Mar 22, 2021

Here : https://cults3d.com/fr/modèle-3d/jeu/cosworth-omega-icd-replica

Pset · Mar 22, 2021

itsmeminty said:
Yeah, I will take some pictures when I get home from work later and try to power it just off 5v's. From memory I cant remember seeing the backlight or any change in the monitor. I will give it a try powering it on its own and take some pics

Do you have a problem with the Vocore version or the Nextion version?

RedBull48 · Mar 22, 2021

@Pset I have never heard of Vocore displays before however checking out your project I have just ordered one. I am really excited to try out a solution that can run dashboards vs my nextion 4.3 which had very limited publicly available options. I would say the biggest downside to nextion is the difficulty and time to create custom dashboards. Thank you

racingchip · Mar 22, 2021

Thanks for sharing!
It looks very good,
I already have almost all the materials to make mine!
Thanks

itsmeminty · Mar 23, 2021

Pset said:
Do you have a problem with the Vocore version or the Nextion version?

It was a faulty nextion. I have another which is now working but I also have a vocore on order as the dashes are better looking.

RedBull48 · Mar 23, 2021

itsmeminty said:
It was a faulty nextion. I have another which is now working but I also have a vocore on order as the dashes are better looking.

This is exactly why I ordered a Vocore display. Can't wait to try it out.

daniav · Mar 23, 2021

any reference on what Arduino libraries/code should I use in the new dash version?

Pset · Mar 23, 2021

I used the SimHub tool for Arduino

simeonoff · Mar 23, 2021

This new Vocore design is an awesome project, thanks for developing it, I ordered everything I need to build it. Any word on whether the Arduino is used only for the LEDs? Looking at the schematics, I couldn't see it being connected to the screen in any way. If so, can I replace the Pro Micro with a Nano as I have a bunch of them lying around?

Second, could you point me to a 3d model I can use with my Small Mige motor to mount the Vocore-based enclosure?

Edit: One last thing, I couldn't figure out what the male Micro USB connectors are used for, so I didn't order any. Could you please clarify?

Pset · Mar 25, 2021

simeonoff said:
This new Vocore design is an awesome project, thanks for developing it, I ordered everything I need to build it. Any word on whether the Arduino is used only for the LEDs? Looking at the schematics, I couldn't see it being connected to the screen in any way. If so, can I replace the Pro Micro with a Nano as I have a bunch of them lying around?

Second, could you point me to a 3d model I can use with my Small Mige motor to mount the Vocore-based enclosure?

Edit: One last thing, I couldn't figure out what the male Micro USB connectors are used for, so I didn't order any. Could you please clarify?

I used the micro USB to make the internal USB cable. It is indeed not compulsory.
Indeed the Arduino board is only used for the 16 LEDs, via Simhub.

Here is support for Mige, tell me if it is correct?