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Tablet dash Integration [message #366170] |
Mon, 16 August 2021 10:24 |
Tom Katzenberger
Messages: 399 Registered: June 2019 Location: Kingsville, MD
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Has anyone come up with a method to integrate a tablet into the dash or an astatically pleasing mount?
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366172 is a reply to message #366170] |
Mon, 16 August 2021 11:23 |
lqqkatjon
Messages: 2324 Registered: October 2010 Location: St. Cloud, MN
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No. I have an ugly mount for my tablet off to the side.
I would never rely on a tablet for my dash. They are completely un-reliable. Tablet is in addition to my guage cluster that does not ever require a boot up.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366173 is a reply to message #366170] |
Mon, 16 August 2021 11:31 |
Tom Katzenberger
Messages: 399 Registered: June 2019 Location: Kingsville, MD
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I was looking at a digital dash, and then the tablet, but I am starting to feel as you do. Perhaps the gauges are the best method of monitoring the engine, trans and final.
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366179 is a reply to message #366170] |
Mon, 16 August 2021 14:03 |
Tom Katzenberger
Messages: 399 Registered: June 2019 Location: Kingsville, MD
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Marcus,
I was looking at this as well: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-7006?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7uyDsp228gIVhd7ICh01_A-GEAQYBSABEgJsS_D_BwE
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366181 is a reply to message #366179] |
Mon, 16 August 2021 17:21 |
lqqkatjon
Messages: 2324 Registered: October 2010 Location: St. Cloud, MN
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I have seen a few things that seem to work for people similar to the summit one posted. Many have dakota digital dashes.
My comment was just to stay away from a generic tablet
Or system based off a tablet computer.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366189 is a reply to message #366181] |
Tue, 17 August 2021 17:26 |
hertfordnc
Messages: 1164 Registered: September 2009 Location: East NC
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Why would you connect all your instruments to a single point of failure?
Old fashioned analogue gauges are simple and reliable and they fail one at a time.
I run the Torque App in my modern truck but only because i don't want to clutter the dash with additional gauges.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366213 is a reply to message #366189] |
Wed, 18 August 2021 19:30 |
Melbo
Messages: 144 Registered: August 2018 Location: Albuquerque NM
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I use a tablet mounted to the side but only for the GPS feature. I used to use a real magellan gps but it was unreliable because it would not update properly. Google maps keep me aprised of speed traps and construction. Everything else is guages. I do like my analog GPS speedometer.
JMW
HTH
Melbo
Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366219 is a reply to message #366170] |
Thu, 19 August 2021 08:35 |
tgeiger
Messages: 518 Registered: February 2006 Location: kansas city
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So I’m approaching the need to have a ipad installation. I have a old pad that I believe is running Windows 10. I do have analogue gauges running and plan on keeping them. Would that kind of setup work ok for my TBI/EBL/ECM setup?
Will figure out a mounting arrangement possibly off the left side of steering wheel.
TG
Tom Geiger
76 Eleganza II
KCMO
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366220 is a reply to message #366219] |
Thu, 19 August 2021 09:36 |
Bill Van Vlack
Messages: 419 Registered: September 2015 Location: Guemes Island, Washington
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The EBL system software runs under Windows. There is an iPad app called 'Parallels' that lets you control a Windows PC from the iPad. Or, use Remote Desktop. You'd have to be running both; with the Windows pad hidden away and running EBL software and the iPad for display. Installing WinLog-EBL on the Windows PC would give you a realistic gauge display of many engine parameters that the EBL captures. You can connect up to 10 additional inputs to the EBL using the analog ports in the EBL to get other parameters - oil pressure, trans temp and pressure, bag pressures, etc. The EBL software and hardware is configured to connect certain WB02 and fuel pressure devices to analog ports 0 and 1 which I have done and are working fine.
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366221 is a reply to message #366170] |
Thu, 19 August 2021 09:42 |
tgeiger
Messages: 518 Registered: February 2006 Location: kansas city
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Shazam!, looks like I hit paydirt with systems monitoring with the EBL. Just have to connect it all together when it comes in, and make sure the ipads battery stays charged up, who uses a cigarette lighter anyhow anymore?
Thanks,
TG
Tom Geiger
76 Eleganza II
KCMO
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366222 is a reply to message #366170] |
Thu, 19 August 2021 10:31 |
Tom Katzenberger
Messages: 399 Registered: June 2019 Location: Kingsville, MD
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I think I will try to place the pad off to the left and I will install a USB connector for power. Or, find a permanent mount with the USB built in.
I am in the process of painting the dash and used some of Bob D's advice. I can not tell you how extremely satisfied I am with the results. I did all the rear bath panels and all the front to include headliner. Looks great.
Now I am off to gauges and dash. I will use a 3 way switch to monitor the trans, final and oil temps and a 2 way switch to monitor the coach and engine battery. I have to make room for the vacuum, tach, fuel pressure, oil pressure and Digi panel.
Lots to do and a lot of fun. I'm thinking of painting her Cadillac White Pearl.
Take care all and thank everyone for their help and ideas,
Tom K.
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366223 is a reply to message #366170] |
Thu, 19 August 2021 14:05 |
Tom Katzenberger
Messages: 399 Registered: June 2019 Location: Kingsville, MD
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Sorry I forgot the most important part. I have been using the SEM Color Coat system on the dash and vinyl.
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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