I got my beautiful new tachometer from SR Hardware
It's a surprisingly big unit that looks fantastic. You can choose 7 different backlit colours for the display by pressing the light button. The unit comes pre-calibrated, although mine was about 100 RPM out. But it only took a couple of minutes to re-calibrate using the provided software. I spoke to Brian and it is likely there will be a slight variation in the calibration depending on the PC and power outlet...but, anyway, it gave me chance to play around with the software
The software is also required to set up the tach for use with some sims (iRacing is one of the exceptions, which work straight out of the box). With GSC and rF2 that was as simple as selecting the install folder from within the software. Then all that remains to do is to set the desired RPM for the shift indicator light according to the car you are in. That is done by pressing the mode button on the front of the display and then using the Up/ Down buttons...nice n easy!
I'm hoping that having the big shift light flashing in my face will also keep me awake and focused during the 2.4hr Mini race at the Green Hell
Tomorrow I should be getting the bits I need to mount the tach to my rig, and then I'll post some more pics...
It's a surprisingly big unit that looks fantastic. You can choose 7 different backlit colours for the display by pressing the light button. The unit comes pre-calibrated, although mine was about 100 RPM out. But it only took a couple of minutes to re-calibrate using the provided software. I spoke to Brian and it is likely there will be a slight variation in the calibration depending on the PC and power outlet...but, anyway, it gave me chance to play around with the software
The software is also required to set up the tach for use with some sims (iRacing is one of the exceptions, which work straight out of the box). With GSC and rF2 that was as simple as selecting the install folder from within the software. Then all that remains to do is to set the desired RPM for the shift indicator light according to the car you are in. That is done by pressing the mode button on the front of the display and then using the Up/ Down buttons...nice n easy!
I'm hoping that having the big shift light flashing in my face will also keep me awake and focused during the 2.4hr Mini race at the Green Hell
Tomorrow I should be getting the bits I need to mount the tach to my rig, and then I'll post some more pics...