Street Build 95 Eclipse GSX 700bhp on 95-Oct

[Moonlight GSX]

One more thing to add... I won't be using a CAN keyboard anymore if I can get this cheaper option to work. 1/3 the cost and has, theoretically, an "infinite" number of buttons... Stay tuned.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

I will be using this to communicate with the Teensy 4.0 to have sliders, buttons, and monitors displayed so that the CAN keyboard won't be used and save space. Additionally, this will allow me to control things such as lighting controls (dimming, on/off) fog lamps, etc. I also learned [this morning] that I can have the Teensy control 90-95% of the functions within the display so that I don't have to have two separate lines of code: one for the display and the other for the Teensy - all I have to do is setup the GUI via the editing software provided.

I still need to figure out what will be controlled and displayed on it but that will later as I still need to figure out the PMU itself. As always... Stay Tuned.

 

[miliman13]

all I have to do is setup the GUI via the editing software provided.

This makes things sooooo much easier
I’m exited to see how this works out .

We all grew up watching the Night Rider
And KITT. I want to actually give my eclipse intelligence, I want it to be similar to the Fire bird ‍ to articulate with words rather than codes what is experiences, the agent will learn what normal is and what danger looks like.

As you probably already know this will require something like the Jetson from NiVIDIa or Pi from raspberry, there’s tons of open source all you have to do is teach it.

Wouldn’t that be neat ! A talking intelligent car? Once that could only allow access to primary user.

One that could report a theft or damage and provide live feed to your cell phone

 

[Moonlight GSX]

This makes things sooooo much easier
I’m exited to see how this works out .

We all grew up watching the Night Rider
And KITT. I want to actually give my eclipse intelligence, I want it to be similar to the Fire bird ‍ to articulate with words rather than codes what is experiences, the agent will learn what normal is and what danger looks like.

As you probably already know this will require something like the Jetson from NiVIDIa or Pi from raspberry, there’s tons of open source all you have to do is teach it.

Wouldn’t that be neat ! A talking intelligent car? Once that could only allow access to primary user.

One that could report a theft or damage and provide live feed to your cell phone

One day I may actually try to have it talk back - even thought about it on this one but that will be once the car is complete. Sparking fresh ideas on something that is pushing 30 - I love it.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Schematics have been built for the PMU, now it is time for the PCB.

Features include power monitoring for the main input, individual power supplies for the MCU and associated ICs, current sense for eFuse capabilities (NMOS shutdown for overcurrent), and a CAN bus for communication with the EMU Black ECU.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Adjustments are still needing to be made, some connections don't match up properly but there is a lot compared to my previous design.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

The above was too complex... started over, made it smaller and more compact, and combined mechanical and digital switching. Just realized, after making the PCB, that I forgot to include the immobilizer module... may do without it to be honest.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

It is done. Just doing a final review of the code (checking operational accuracies, etc.) and ensuring PCB trace widths and DRCs meet the board requirements, then we are off to production.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Opted against the Nextion (keeping the same size at ~10") mentioned above and found another that will be a lot easier to include once I get a response back from the company to test their GUI program (simpler than coding each individual thing). I am planning to have two circuit boards made, just in case I decide to go with the other.

Currently budgeting for the FLEC3000 with pins, connectors, and plugs coming out to about $266 before shipping with Waytek Wire. Depending on whether I go all-analogue (no touchscreen), this will be it, aside from a few LEDs and switches. If I opt for the touchscreen, the price will go up a bit, but not much. Touchscreen is a bit expensive, but it will give ol' girl a "modern" feel while still being from '95.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Waiting on the finished product

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Waiting on the finished product

Looking to push production now since they have stated it may take a week or two but I am getting 5 boards. If the first board works I may keep (as backup) or sell the others if the community is interested.

If I decide to get both boards I will most likely have 4 of one and 5 of the other will most likely sell the remaining lot if the community wants it.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I'm lost with all the wiring now Wayne is doing everything now as we are now stand alone. It's just time to upgrade for the previous platform for several reasons.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

I'm lost with all the wiring now Wayne is doing everything now as we are now stand alone. It's just time to upgrade for the previous platform for several reasons.

Standalone is the eay to go. With this system that I am building it is not tied to only the 2G platform, assuming you can find similar lighting for LEDs (Super Bright LEDs sells a lot) this can fit even the 1G guys too - very universal. The only thing you'd be tied to is wiring your choice of a fuse box (mechanical relays too). The only thing I am finalizing on the other board is the use of a TFT display to "request" control of certain functions while retaining the manual buttons, it also doubles as a display for what is engaged and what is not.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Oh ok one thing I also upgraded or updated was my dingy 35 year old gauge cluster plus it saved me with the gauge pod. The wiring of them and the ic7 displays so much and I can customize it. Aren't you using fuel tech. If i forgot.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Oh ok one thing I also upgraded or updated was my dingy 35 year old gauge cluster plus it saved me with the gauge pod. The wiring of them and the ic7 displays so much and I can customize it. Aren't you using fuel tech. If I forgot.

The IC7 is a nice piece that is for certain, and a massive upgrade from stock. I will be using EMU Black which is what the system is based around which is why I needed the CANbus, the PCB (Teensy 4.1 mcu) will convert the data and broadcast it.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Ok gotcha should be awesome when it's all said and done following the thread

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Update: The PCB may shrink a bit, but it will keep the schematics and layout just in case someone is interested in an updated interior wiring harness. With that being said I am definitely going to go digital display control on this due to the fact that Restomod Air's controls are roughly $400-475 for a set, the 10.1" display I intend to use will be approximately $200 from DigiKey and will be able to control the HVAC, lighting, and Start/Stop features (OFF/ACC/ON/ST) all in one place - while also being able to display CAN data (i.e. boost, water temp, etc.) on different pages. Luckily, the modification to the board is minimal and, if anything, unclutters part of the layout. Some of the switch inputs into the GPIO extender will also be removed since they will be directly controlled by the display.