Re the recent discussion about digital engine instruments.
I picked up a leaflet of a neat single screen LCD multi-function electronic
instrument at a recent Kit Car Show. It is meant for motor sport applications
and is distributed by a company called -- would you believe it --- EUROPA
SPECIALIST SPARES, Burton Upon Trent, England. The leaflet describes it as
a
highly accurate instrument and states that it comes with all sensors, wiring
loom and comprehensive installation and operating manual. It is manufactured by
a company called SPD Design but I have not located their address yet.
The features include:-
Bar graph tacho, Digital tacho, programmable gear shift light, programmable
speedometer, Voltage display with programmable low battery warning, Oil pressure
display with programmable low pressure warning, Oil temp display, Fuel pressure
display, Water temp display with programmable over temp warning, Replaceable
pre-calibrated pressure sensors and Memory on all max & min readings stored.
Perhaps some of the unnecessary features could be adapted to our use --- ie
Speedo to Cyl head temp, Gear shift light to Starter Engaged light etc.
The dimensions are 190mm X 72mm X 35mm & the cost L522.
Ted Gladstone
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