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Tablet dash Integration [message #366170]

Mon, 16 August 2021 10:24

Tom Katzenberger

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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

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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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Mon, 16 August 2021 11:31

Tom Katzenberger

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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.

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Re: Tablet dash Integration [message #366178 is a reply to message #366170]

Mon, 16 August 2021 13:42

Marcus K

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I'm considering this https://www.theonegauge.com/

1976 Palm Beach restoration in progress. Will keep mostly original. New Market, AL

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Mon, 16 August 2021 14:03

Tom Katzenberger

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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

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Mon, 16 August 2021 17:02

Jp Benson

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Nice looking systems. The one from Summit didn't mention vacuum gauge (maybe the boost gauge will do it) and it doesn't seem to have an option to run from a tablet or single board computer so you'll need something else to surf the internet. They probably can accommodate twin fuel tanks. On mine (with Powerlevel) I've added left and right airbag pressure. On a 10" touchscreen it takes some creativity to cram all the gauges onto the display. However with audio and visual alerts it isn't really necessary to have a gaggle of gauges on display. One other consideration is how user configurable the display is.

JP

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Mon, 16 August 2021 17:21

lqqkatjon

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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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Tue, 17 August 2021 17:26

hertfordnc

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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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Wed, 18 August 2021 19:30

Melbo

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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

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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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Thu, 19 August 2021 09:36

Bill Van Vlack

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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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Thu, 19 August 2021 09:42

tgeiger

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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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Thu, 19 August 2021 10:31

Tom Katzenberger

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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.

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Thu, 19 August 2021 14:05

Tom Katzenberger

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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.

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