I am happy to share my favourite low cost solution for a perfect Sim Racing Dashboard, based on Fire7 Tablet, Arduino nano and a few parts of printing and electronics. The Brows could be detached and wired and placed wherether you like them on your rig.
DIY Sim Racing Dashboard Guide
Components Needed:
Fire7 Tablet
Arduino Nano
WS2812b LED Strips (144 LEDs/m)
USB C Male/Female Connectors
Screws and Heat Nuts
Button Extensions (for tablet buttons)
Switch (for power mode selection)
Filament for Button Joint
Soldering Equipment
Hot Glue
Tools Required:
Soldering Iron and Solder
Screwdriver
Hot Glue Gun
Steps to Build Your Sim Racing Dashboard:
Print the model.
Prepare the Electronics:
Cut the WS2812b LED strip to the desired length and solder wires to the strip.
Solder the LED strip to the Arduino Nano according to the WS2812b wiring guide (DIN, VCC, GND).
Check SimHub Documentation. https://github.com/SHWotever/SimHub/wiki
Solder the USB connectors in parallel but disconnect the data line to the tablet. This allows power to be shared while keeping data lines separate.
Add a Power Switch if you like.
Solder a switch to the power line. This will let you toggle between "Gaming" mode (Arduino powered) and "Charging" mode (Tablet powered).
Ensure that the switch only interrupts the positive (VCC) line.
Mount the Components:
Use screws and heat nuts to attach the Arduino Nano and LED strips to the 3D-printed mount.
Glue the LED strips in place if necessary.
Install Button Extensions:
Mount the button extensions on the dashboard to make it easier to press the tablet buttons. Use a piece of filament as the joint to allow movement.
Configure Software:
Download and install SimHub on your PC for LED programming and dashboard setup.
For the dashboard display, you can either:
Use a web browser on the Fire7 Tablet to connect to the SimHub dashboard.
Root the Fire7 Tablet and install the SimHub app directly from the Google Play Store.
Software Configuration:
SimHub LED Setup:
Connect your Arduino Nano to your PC.
Open SimHub and configure the LED strip settings, mapping the LEDs to in-game telemetry.
Dashboard Display:
If using a browser, open the SimHub dashboard URL on your tablet.
If using the app, follow the instructions to link the app to your SimHub installation.
Usage:
Gaming Mode: Switch the power to the Arduino Nano, ensuring it controls the LEDs and receives telemetry data.
Charging Mode: Switch the power to the Fire7 Tablet to charge it.
Support and Customization:
Feel free to ask for support if you encounter any issues or if you wish to modify the original model.
By following these steps, you'll have a custom, cost-effective Sim Racing Dashboard that enhances your racing experience.
Enjoy your DIY project!
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Gerne teile ich meine Lösung für ein günstiges Sim Racing Dashboard, basierend auf einem Fire7 Tablet, einem Arduino Nano und einigen gedruckten und elektronischen Bauteilen. Die Brows lassen sich abnehmen und beliebig am Rig montieren.
DIY Sim Racing Dashboard Anleitung
Benötigte Komponenten:
Benötigte Werkzeuge:
Schritte zum Bau Ihres Sim Racing Dashboards:
Drucken Sie das Modell.
Bereiten Sie die Elektronik vor:
Für die Dashboard-Anzeige können Sie entweder:
SimHub LED-Einrichtung:
Dashboard-Anzeige:
Nutzung:
Support und Anpassung:
Durch Befolgen dieser Schritte haben Sie ein individuelles, kostengünstiges Sim Racing Dashboard, das Ihr Rennerlebnis verbessert.
Viel Spaßt!