Great video! I have a question, I am going to work on a project to swap out the factory radio into raspberry pi radio, How do i do this? is there a workaround to do this? I have been thinking about it for some time. I have 2017 kia sorento. How do i make everything work such as gps with raspberry pi?
Hey Jason, Certainly, I am sure you could do that. I built this dash for my race car so i don't really have experience with radio or sat nav style features, but some googling will surely find you other solutions out there. Perhaps the OpenAuto software would work for you... look that up.
As I understand the MS3X board is just a plug in affair, no soldering required. I don't have one myself though. Then configure TunerStudio to use the new outputs.
@@Bbeavis How about a video just setting up the MS3-Pro? I intend on buying one but want to see the difficulty level of getting one installed correctly. (I'll be installing on a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire)
There is a 12v to 5v dc converter that runs behind a fused power source. that runs the USB into the Pi. Fairly straight forward, just need high output 5v source as the Pi is a hungry fella.
Can this be done to any regular car? Nissan Versa 2010 for example? Or does it have to be a racecar? Thank you!! Awesome what those little things can do.
Hey it doesn't have to be a race car but this dash is in a track car that uses a Megasquirt MS3 ECU. So all my sensors, speed, temps etc go direct to the ECU. Then the ECU has a USB connection direct to the Pi to feed the data for the dash software. If you wanted to use a different aftermarket ECU or OBD2, perhaps consider trying: OpenAuto or: OneGauge, theonegauge.com.
The raspberry pi can be easily powered via USB cable. So any reliable and high output USB adapter for the car is fine. You want something that's 2A+ and at least 5v (the pi likes 5.1v or so).
@@Bbeavis okay copy that! thank you for the reply...would these have to be Pi specific cameras or can i just buy some (thinking cheap back up cams on amazon) and connect them to the board?
NOTE: I have an updated video for faster boot times and latest Pi4 hardware here: ua-cam.com/video/SVn9uYfEQrA/v-deo.html And, to answer the Frequently asked questions: How does it connect to the ecu? - Via USB connection from the Megasquirt MS3 ECU direct to the RasPi. Why didn't you use XYZ off the shelf product? - Because I like to tinker, and I can customise this how I like. What about OBD2? - Sorry, I have never tried... I am sure you can find info online though!
If you were confident you could probably install the minimal version of raspbian providing only the command line and install your display server (X11 for example), and have the application launch directly on the display server on your user's login, without a full desktop environment. You could also write a little script so that when you got home the pi uploads data to server via your WiFi if you were to crontab it.
Definitely possible crumpet. Anyone who is familiar with the linux based OS's could make this do some very clever stuff. I'm not quite at that level... yet :-P
I would to build one for my Honda I run kpro/ hondata... in theory is it possible to just download That software instead of tuner studio and run it that way ? Thanks for the video
Hi Chris, If you are aware of some software that works with the Honda ECU, that'd be great, unfortunately TunerStudio is specific to the Megasquirt family ECU. Also note I have an updated version, still using TunerStudio, that you may be interested in here: ua-cam.com/video/SVn9uYfEQrA/v-deo.html Good Luck
I must have missed it as well out of the two interface. As many videos do they give you all this information but they seem to always leave out something critical or make it look so easy that anybody can do it and you invest the money in the equipment and the time and boom you run into problems and takes forever to get an answer. I'd like to add this to my car but I don't know if it's worth the frustration. Also it appears that the software that he's using is not free at least by the vendors web page
Hi Matthew, This guide is specifically on the build of the Pi with the touchscreen. You will notice in the video description I have a seperate video on setup in the car, here ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html It is a Megasquirt ECU with a USB to serial cable connecting between the Pi and the ECU. Thanks!
@@tomwilliam5118 Hi Tom, I'm sorry if my video is not to your satisfaction. There is a free version of Tuner Studio that would work fine in this instance. However if you are familiar with the Megasquirt ECU then you'll likely be already aware of TunerStudio licence offerings.
@@Bbeavis it's not that it's not to my liking me I'm always interested in new ideas as long as is all the facts are there I guess I am detail type of a person. Does the pi interface with the OBD2 port thru blue tooth of wifi. I'm not familiar with the software.
Oh boy. The video about Pi and dash board and not a word about how it is actually connected inside the car. also. How do u power Pi in the car? Battery or cigarette lighter plug?
My race car doesn't have a cigarette lighter, I just run a 12v to 5v converter with a USB outlet, and power the pi via a standard USB cable. Really not that complex.
A quick searcg suggests hondata software does not have a linux OS based option. You might have to do some googling and see if someone has made something for your specific ecu.
How does this connect to your car? Once you physically install it, how does it communicate with the car? Is it hard wired? Is there a wireless interface into the ECU?
The Megasquirt MS3 is connected via a USB cable direct to the standard USB-A input on the pi. Perhaps see this video for more information: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
How quick is the boot time? Did you build something to properly shut down the raspberry pi instead of just a hard power cut? When you go to change tuning in the megasquirt, do you have to unplug the usb from the dash and tune with your laptop, or do you find it efficient enough to change the tune through the raspberry pi? I am in the process of building a turbo 24v swapped e30, and I am loving this idea for the dash.
I've never actually timed it, but maybe 30 to 60 seconds to boot up. I have a power off button installed which i press before shutting off the car. When the car is on the dyno the dash is disconnected. The PI is not really for tuning.
I have been looking on the RS web site, and for the PI3 there are a couple of different choices with different processors,. which model would you recommend? or for about the same I could upgrade to the PI4, with the options available now what would you recommend? also could there be a way to make the outer case somewhat water resistant... and still use the touch screen, this will be on a boat....
From what I've seen, it's a good idea to get the new Pi4. Haven't used one myself, but it's more powerful so seems a no brainer, for a few extra dollars it seems worth getting the top spec unit. Good luck with water resistance, you'll have to search that yourself as I have no experience there.
@@Bbeavis thanks for the info, i have a couple of ideas to recess it in a dash and seal the edges, so allegedly water if and when should only hit the screen. we will find out if it works or not. now I will see how long it takes to ship with all the headaches we have had so far this year...
Interesting project. The touchscreen interface may also make the Raspberry Pi 3 useful for home automation, security systems, irrigation controllers and other such projects.
Great tutorial! I've got an issue. The .sh file does not execute. After opening the file and clicking "execute" nothing happens. Running Pi 3 Model B. Any suggestions are appreciated.
I bought two raspberry pc units, one by accident. I've never worked with this brand before (embarrassed). Instead of returning one, can I use an old laptop screen? Is the ribbon cable the same? I also have battery dead ipads x4. This is for my children to learn about computing and coding. They will primary be doing the work.
You possibly could use the laptop screen if you get lucky and are clever with electronics. But it wont be straight forward for the average user... I wouldn't attempt it personally. Maybe try use the hdmi port and connect to a normal PC screen instead?
Ribbon cable is the same from a 7 in touch screen. I got a metal case, very spy movie-ish. I'm melting milk jugs for the screen surround. Ipad cable is different though. I have no idea how to recycle those yet. One Pi, I put in a laptop fan which lights up. No one was using it! We are having loads of fun with them.
I got the same kit and built it exactly the same but my screen isn’t turning on. Lights are flashing and when I connect it to a monitor it works perfectly. Did I just get a bad screen?
The PI has GPIO pins that you can program for things like that. thepihut.com/blogs/raspberry-pi-tutorials/27968772-turning-on-an-led-with-your-raspberry-pis-gpio-pins
@@stevenmedici1468 Correct. The software used is specific to the Megasquirt MS3 ecu. I have more detail on the car installation and connectivity here: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has an inbuilt USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port on the ECU. You can see the actual install into the car here: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
hi i would like to know the best way to have several rasberry pi and control them from home and be able to display my content from my computer to my rasberry pi
What about the power issue? For example, I have it hooked up to a 12v to 5v converter thing attached to my car so when I turn off my car so it will turn off the PI as well. Now the issue with that is that when I turn off my car it does not turn off the pi normally, think of it as unplugging the pi from the wall. So basically to turn off the pi properly I need to keep my car on and touch the bottom left of the screen, touch the turn power off and wait till the pi turns off correctly and then shut off the car. Its very annoying. If I shut off my car and not turn off the pi from the button on the bottom left I could risk corrupting the sd card or something because basically its unplugging it. Do you turn off your pc by unplugging it from the wall? Because I dont
I'm using TunerStudio as that is the best software to work with Megasquirt, you'll need to find software to work with your specific application/ECU that runs on the raspian OS.
@@dylanharding5720 if uses tft duisplay needed because display eat more current, if uses hdmi and monitor no need because monitor have own wall power.many have problem raspi just because not understand tft display eat lot more current need biggest power.
Hi Ralf, The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has a USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port. You can see more detail here: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
Hi, the ecu has a usb header, to which i connected a usb A female connector. Then the pi connect directly to the Megasuirt ecu via a usb-A to usb-A cable.
Oh sweet sorry to be a bit of a douche and thanks for the reply. I have been thinking about getting a pi and just looking into some of the possibilities of what I can do with it. Thanks again
You can also hook up and a SATA drive to the Raspberry Pi B. There's so many innovations that are going to be worth doing with single board computers and it is amazing. I've recently got the desktop raspbian to work and it looks great.
@@Bbeavis There is information on how to hookup a sata port for a Raspberry Pi and it isn't real expensive. If you go to amazon.com and type SATA driver for Raspberry Pi or even Raspberry Pi 2 would work. Wanted to wishes you a happy holiday and happy new year.
When I’m on the pi and go into the directory to to the auto start for the tuner studio I enter this cd ~/.config/lxlession/LXDE-pi And it tells me no such file or directory
Very cool mate, would love to run something like this but with data logging as well. Can you set limits for temps and pressures and have alarms activated when those limits are exceeded? Any way of incorporating shift lights?
Yes all of that can be done with the interface between the dash and the ECU. I have some of said features setup now, and I'm working on improving things like logging to make them more efficient and easy to extract for review.
I plan to use the setup once I get accustomed to driving my car to the limit in its stock form. As a means of data logging or gauge reading. Keep up the good work Beavis
Always love your content and the things you've done to your NB. I plan on doing time attack on my 350z and the Pi setup peaked my interests. I plan to use the setup once I get accustomed to driving my car to the limit in its stock form. As a means of data logging or gauge reading. Keep up the good work Beavis
All sounds really cool - thinking of doing this for my Microsquirt-equipped '73 VW Super Beetle, probably with a somewhat smaller screen - will have to investigate what would fit into my dashboard best. Already have the Raspberry Pi 3, my uncle gave me that for Christmas to do something cool with - I think this qualifies! A few questions: How do you interface it to the ECU? That was never addressed in this video. I have the cable with RS 232 connector and USB adapter, do I plug that into the Raspberry's USB port? How do I get TunerStudio to automatically connect to it? I always have trouble getting TunerStudio to connect to the ECU when using my laptop, is there a way to resolve that? How is it powered and turned on/off? These use a 5V input, I'd assume tear apart a car phone charger, solder the inputs to the car's electric system and outputs to the Raspberry's input? Would I connect it to the key input so that it's powered when ignition is on, will the Raspberry boot automatically that way? Would it be possible to program in a dimmer or night mode? I'd think it would make sense to wire an analogue input to the dash lights so that when I turn on the dash lights (and headlights) it gets a lot dimmer. Is there a way to change the aesthetic of the gauges, maybe colors? Even if it's a digital display, I'd think there might be ways of making it match my old-looking wood-grain interior a little better than the modern bright colors. Likewise, if I use a smaller screen I might want it to use vertical bars instead of round gauges, so I can put more information on a small screen. What about using the pro version of TunerStudio that can re-tune my ECU as I drive, could that run on this? Thanks for the great idea, I'll have to start messing with it soon!
Hi Quill, Thanks for watching. This is directly connected via USB from the PI to the ECU, it has no issues detecting it immediately. I just have a 12v to 5v USB adapter to power the pi with a micro usb cable, it's connected as soon as the car is turned on and the pi boots up once it receives power. I haven't tried to wire up a dimmer, but I assume you can. You'll need to find out if the pi can control the screen brightness. You can completely customize the gauges on the screen, do a google for custom tuner studio gauges to give you some inspiration. Yes you can run pro tunerstudio and use the autotune feature. Cheers
Thanks for the reply! Sounds like I'll be able to do everything I'd want to with it, a very capable device, without too much difficulty. Will have to have my cousin and uncle, who are very capable programmers and quite eager to help me with this project (Uncle gave it to me with being involved in mind I'm sure), they could probably help me figure most of that out. Looked up custom tuner studio gauges, saw some pretty cool setups, looks very customizable. Nothing with the retro look I'd be looking for, but I'll figure something out.
To automate steering, you'll need a steer-by-wire car, which aren't very common. However, I do believe you'll be able to implement cruise control and other systems.
@@Bbeavis I like the Raspberry Pi, but so far I haven't purchased a kit to use my creative imagination. But soon I will have a small DIY project and I will probably use it. This will be a function of storing data backup on the PC's NvMe.
@Robert Slackware I know of others who keep the pi powered up at all times for an almost instant connection, and just drop the screen display when they shut the car off.
Very nice video. I just have a quick question. I am a complete noob but would like to put a digital dash in a vintage motorcycle that uses analog inputs (Tach, speedometer/odometer, temperature mainly). I'm sure there's some coding that would need to be done for such a setup but is there specific controller that you can recommend for what I'm trying to accomplish?
Hey Turbo, you can probably achieve what you want with a raspberry pi or arduino... it's even a little beyond my knowledge - but I'm sure it can be done! Sounds like you might have a bit of homework to do!
Love the build. I am looking into doing something like this to my RX8 project, but I am wondering if I can run the Tuner Studio dash with a factory ECU or does it need to be running a Megasquirt system. I have searched online and can't find any info. Do you know if that is possible? Cheers
For me, Shadow Dash is limited in functionality compared to the full TunerStudio suite, I also find the PI performs faster than the tablet. But it depends on your particular setup and what you want out of it. I can also easily write scripts and setup the PI to run exactly how i want it.
The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has a USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port. I have a video listed in the description that shows more about the car install.
Thank you for this!!!!! This will be my 1st Pi build, subscribed! Now I just gotta find a 10-12" screen that will run in portrait with touch. (Nudges in right direction from readers welcome)
And remember.. don't reach through your steering wheel while driving to fiddle with a touch screen. Now install voice interface - the trigger word can be "conveyance".
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Great video! I have a question, I am going to work on a project to swap out the factory radio into raspberry pi radio, How do i do this? is there a workaround to do this? I have been thinking about it for some time. I have 2017 kia sorento. How do i make everything work such as gps with raspberry pi?
Hey Jason,
Certainly, I am sure you could do that. I built this dash for my race car so i don't really have experience with radio or sat nav style features, but some googling will surely find you other solutions out there. Perhaps the OpenAuto software would work for you... look that up.
@@Bbeavis Thank You! 🙏
www video helped me make my raspberry pie, 10/10 youtube guide
Thank you :-)
hey man i got a question how do you get the speedometer to read in tunerstudio
i have na miata
@@teslajr2344 Using an MX-5 NB speedo sensor in the trans, through a JBPerf VR conditioner, into a digital switched input on the Megasquirt MS3.
Do you have a video of setting up a MegaSquirt 3 MS3 with MS3X?
As I understand the MS3X board is just a plug in affair, no soldering required. I don't have one myself though. Then configure TunerStudio to use the new outputs.
@@Bbeavis How about a video just setting up the MS3-Pro? I intend on buying one but want to see the difficulty level of getting one installed correctly. (I'll be installing on a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire)
@@christophermatuszak681 Best to have a look at the forum here: www.msextra.com/forums/ Or the supplier here: www.diyautotune.com/
How did you run power to the usb cable, what did you use to step down from 12v to 5v and do you
have fuses setup for overload protection?
There is a 12v to 5v dc converter that runs behind a fused power source. that runs the USB into the Pi. Fairly straight forward, just need high output 5v source as the Pi is a hungry fella.
Did I miss the part where it actually hooks to the car? Where does it pull its info from?
The ECU is connected to the Raspi via USB.
Can this be done to any regular car? Nissan Versa 2010 for example? Or does it have to be a racecar?
Thank you!! Awesome what those little things can do.
Hey it doesn't have to be a race car but this dash is in a track car that uses a Megasquirt MS3 ECU. So all my sensors, speed, temps etc go direct to the ECU. Then the ECU has a USB connection direct to the Pi to feed the data for the dash software.
If you wanted to use a different aftermarket ECU or OBD2, perhaps consider trying: OpenAuto or: OneGauge, theonegauge.com.
How do you power it up in the car?
The raspberry pi can be easily powered via USB cable. So any reliable and high output USB adapter for the car is fine. You want something that's 2A+ and at least 5v (the pi likes 5.1v or so).
so im wanting to have a mulitple off roading trail cam set up....possible to connect cameras to this?
Yes there are camera input solutions for the raspberry pi. As long as you arent planning to use TunerStudio software it'll be fine.
@@Bbeavis okay copy that! thank you for the reply...would these have to be Pi specific cameras or can i just buy some (thinking cheap back up cams on amazon) and connect them to the board?
@@megan8494 The Pi is a mini computer, so either a USB webcam or RCA->USB converter for a car backup camera would be the two options i'd try.
This is exactly what I needed. I have an MS2 in my Beetle race car and wanted a nice simple digital dashboard. Thanks so much for making this video :)
Thanks man, good luck with your Beetle :-)
NOTE: I have an updated video for faster boot times and latest Pi4 hardware here: ua-cam.com/video/SVn9uYfEQrA/v-deo.html
And, to answer the Frequently asked questions:
How does it connect to the ecu? - Via USB connection from the Megasquirt MS3 ECU direct to the RasPi.
Why didn't you use XYZ off the shelf product? - Because I like to tinker, and I can customise this how I like.
What about OBD2? - Sorry, I have never tried... I am sure you can find info online though!
If you were confident you could probably install the minimal version of raspbian providing only the command line and install your display server (X11 for example), and have the application launch directly on the display server on your user's login, without a full desktop environment. You could also write a little script so that when you got home the pi uploads data to server via your WiFi if you were to crontab it.
Definitely possible crumpet. Anyone who is familiar with the linux based OS's could make this do some very clever stuff. I'm not quite at that level... yet :-P
I might be able to implement that, when I get around to even doing that.
It'd lead to faster performance.
I would to build one for my Honda
I run kpro/ hondata... in theory is it possible to just download
That software instead of tuner studio and run it that way ? Thanks for the video
Hi Chris,
If you are aware of some software that works with the Honda ECU, that'd be great, unfortunately TunerStudio is specific to the Megasquirt family ECU.
Also note I have an updated version, still using TunerStudio, that you may be interested in here: ua-cam.com/video/SVn9uYfEQrA/v-deo.html
Good Luck
@@Bbeavis yea I was planning on running the Honda software.. thanks for the link I'll check it out and see if I can make it work.
Did I miss how it connects to the ecu? Is it through a Bluetooth odb tool?
I must have missed it as well out of the two interface. As many videos do they give you all this information but they seem to always leave out something critical or make it look so easy that anybody can do it and you invest the money in the equipment and the time and boom you run into problems and takes forever to get an answer. I'd like to add this to my car but I don't know if it's worth the frustration. Also it appears that the software that he's using is not free at least by the vendors web page
Hi Matthew, This guide is specifically on the build of the Pi with the touchscreen. You will notice in the video description I have a seperate video on setup in the car, here ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
It is a Megasquirt ECU with a USB to serial cable connecting between the Pi and the ECU.
Thanks!
@@tomwilliam5118 Hi Tom, I'm sorry if my video is not to your satisfaction. There is a free version of Tuner Studio that would work fine in this instance. However if you are familiar with the Megasquirt ECU then you'll likely be already aware of TunerStudio licence offerings.
@@Bbeavis thank you, I didn't notice you had another video explaining that, thanks for your help
@@Bbeavis it's not that it's not to my liking me I'm always interested in new ideas as long as is all the facts are there
I guess I am detail type of a person. Does the pi interface with the OBD2 port thru blue tooth of wifi. I'm not familiar with the software.
Is it possible to get realtime data from obd2 in tunerstudio too?
No, tunerstudio is specifically for MegaSquirt ECU's, it will not operate with the OBD2 standard.
BEAVIS Motorsport thanks ☺️
I have a Pi 2 model B. Do you think I can use it like you did? I haven't researched the differences between the 2.
Yes, the Pi2 would work exactly the same, but *may* struggle with performance issues.
Oh boy. The video about Pi and dash board and not a word about how it is actually connected inside the car. also. How do u power Pi in the car? Battery or cigarette lighter plug?
My race car doesn't have a cigarette lighter, I just run a 12v to 5v converter with a USB outlet, and power the pi via a standard USB cable. Really not that complex.
Can it run Hondata Kpro K Manager? Since it is technically a mini computer I would think so🤔
A quick searcg suggests hondata software does not have a linux OS based option. You might have to do some googling and see if someone has made something for your specific ecu.
@@Bbeavis I am going to install Windows 10 onto the Raspberry Pi and then see if I can run the k manager from there. wish me luck
How does this connect to your car? Once you physically install it, how does it communicate with the car? Is it hard wired? Is there a wireless interface into the ECU?
The Megasquirt MS3 is connected via a USB cable direct to the standard USB-A input on the pi. Perhaps see this video for more information: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
How quick is the boot time? Did you build something to properly shut down the raspberry pi instead of just a hard power cut? When you go to change tuning in the megasquirt, do you have to unplug the usb from the dash and tune with your laptop, or do you find it efficient enough to change the tune through the raspberry pi? I am in the process of building a turbo 24v swapped e30, and I am loving this idea for the dash.
I've never actually timed it, but maybe 30 to 60 seconds to boot up. I have a power off button installed which i press before shutting off the car. When the car is on the dyno the dash is disconnected. The PI is not really for tuning.
Is there an interface for these to use it with a standalone setup like Fi-Tech? Or a way to use universal senders with this?
Unfortunately I don't know what software options are out there for other interfaces, I've only set this up for the Megasquirt series of ECUs.
I have a Factory GM ECU for my 86 Truck LSX swap. Any ideas what software I could run to make it compatible with a OEM ECU?
Sorry German, not sure about that, I made this specifically for the Megasquirt ECU
Does this screen rotate the images if you install in a vertical position?
Have a look here on setting a Pi to portrait: www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=210021
I have been looking on the RS web site, and for the PI3 there are a couple of different choices with different processors,. which model would you recommend? or for about the same I could upgrade to the PI4, with the options available now what would you recommend? also could there be a way to make the outer case somewhat water resistant... and still use the touch screen, this will be on a boat....
From what I've seen, it's a good idea to get the new Pi4. Haven't used one myself, but it's more powerful so seems a no brainer, for a few extra dollars it seems worth getting the top spec unit. Good luck with water resistance, you'll have to search that yourself as I have no experience there.
@@Bbeavis thanks for the info, i have a couple of ideas to recess it in a dash and seal the edges, so allegedly water if and when should only hit the screen. we will find out if it works or not. now I will see how long it takes to ship with all the headaches we have had so far this year...
Interesting project. The touchscreen interface may also make the Raspberry Pi 3 useful for home automation, security systems, irrigation controllers and other such projects.
Yes they are clever little devices and the touchscreen's are quite impressive for the price. Thanks for watching Milosz!
Great video man 👍🏽
Appreciate it!
Hi Sir, Can you please mention the software that you mentioned that we need to put in the SD Card @ 2:00
Um, yes, I tell you what to download at 2:15
Have you tried using this at night? I can tell you from first hand experience, the dash is blindingly bright. Have you added brightness controls?
Nah, I don't drive my track car at night so not really an issue for me. Screen seemed to be perfectly visible on track during the day however.
Great tutorial!
I've got an issue. The .sh file does not execute. After opening the file and clicking "execute" nothing happens. Running Pi 3 Model B.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Hi buddy, give this a try:
askubuntu.com/questions/282642/when-i-try-to-run-sh-files-nothing-happens
you might not have a Java compiler installed. This happened to me too. Go to your terminal and type this to install Java: sudo apt install default-jdk
I bought two raspberry pc units, one by accident. I've never worked with this brand before (embarrassed). Instead of returning one, can I use an old laptop screen? Is the ribbon cable the same? I also have battery dead ipads x4. This is for my children to learn about computing and coding. They will primary be doing the work.
You possibly could use the laptop screen if you get lucky and are clever with electronics. But it wont be straight forward for the average user... I wouldn't attempt it personally. Maybe try use the hdmi port and connect to a normal PC screen instead?
Ribbon cable is the same from a 7 in touch screen. I got a metal case, very spy movie-ish. I'm melting milk jugs for the screen surround. Ipad cable is different though. I have no idea how to recycle those yet. One Pi, I put in a laptop fan which lights up. No one was using it! We are having loads of fun with them.
Can you get the speedometer on there to through megasquirt?
Yep of course. Essentially anything the megasquirt can calculate can be shown on the screen.
hi is there a new update that can just connect via bluetooth without usb from phone to pi ?
Sorry I'm not sure supman, I don't use a phone with my pi.
@@Bbeavis so what app you use to just run navigation in rapsberrian itself ?
@@andrew001034 Did you actually watch the video? It is for a dash cluster, nothing to do with navigation?
I missed how it is connected to the car ECU. Is there an OBDII cable?
The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has a USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port
I got the same kit and built it exactly the same but my screen isn’t turning on. Lights are flashing and when I connect it to a monitor it works perfectly. Did I just get a bad screen?
No idea sorry mate, perhaps it's a dud.
BEAVIS Motorsport yeah I called For support and ended up being a faulty screen all fixed now. Thanks for the reply !
Can you use the pi for on/off switches for lights?
The PI has GPIO pins that you can program for things like that.
thepihut.com/blogs/raspberry-pi-tutorials/27968772-turning-on-an-led-with-your-raspberry-pis-gpio-pins
What dongle did you use for the OBD2 port
There is no ODB port used, it is connected to the Megasquirt ECU via USB.
@@Bbeavis so you have an aftermarket computer in your car
@@stevenmedici1468 Correct. The software used is specific to the Megasquirt MS3 ecu. I have more detail on the car installation and connectivity here: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
@@Bbeavis oh ok, I use to race my eagle talons turbo AWD and I use the halltech programmable fuel injection management
How did you connect the MS ecu to the pi? Serial to USB adapter?
The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has an inbuilt USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port on the ECU. You can see the actual install into the car here: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
How do I wire the pi to my car? are you using usb or a Bluetooth obd2?
In my case the Megasquirt MS3 ecu has a USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port
How does the raspberry pi receive your car's info about the RPM speed ect?
It has a USB connection to the car ECU
@@Bbeavis tunerstudio is only for megasquirt/microsquirt ECU?
@@DeeF96 That is correct.
but like how did you hook the pi to the car and get the info?
The Megasquirt MS3 ECU has a USB header to connect direct to the RaspberryPi.
Can you use tuner studio to tune a mini Cooper S?
Tuner Studio is for the Megasquirt ECU, so if your mini has a MS ECU, then yes.
hi i would like to know the best way to have several rasberry pi and control them from home and be able to display my content from my computer to my rasberry pi
Try www.ansible.com/
What about the power issue? For example, I have it hooked up to a 12v to 5v converter thing attached to my car so when I turn off my car so it will turn off the PI as well. Now the issue with that is that when I turn off my car it does not turn off the pi normally, think of it as unplugging the pi from the wall. So basically to turn off the pi properly I need to keep my car on and touch the bottom left of the screen, touch the turn power off and wait till the pi turns off correctly and then shut off the car. Its very annoying. If I shut off my car and not turn off the pi from the button on the bottom left I could risk corrupting the sd card or something because basically its unplugging it. Do you turn off your pc by unplugging it from the wall? Because I dont
Hi MrToast, I have a link in the description to the power button I have used to shutdown the PI safely.
Please make videos on how to get that data of rpm, speed, temperature, etc. and give it to raspberry.
Ok stay tuned for a full video update coming soon.
What if you dont wanna use ms3 or megasquirt or those types of ecu
Then you can still build the pi and screen, but use different software. TunerStudio is not for you.
Nice work. Thanks
No problem 👍
Very useful thank you much, i was wondering could you configure one of these to be a car radio ? If so how ?
Sure buddy, try this: ua-cam.com/video/Puk_pzMGd7c/v-deo.html
Awesome! How did you interface raspberry with your car? Did you use some app that reads data through the ODB2 port? Cheers mate.
The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has a USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port.
How are you supplying power?
Just using some generic Ebay 12v to 5v converter.
Noice! Im keen to do similiar with a rasperry pi4 and Megasquirt3/microsquirt 3 combination. Integrating dashcams into the unit as well.
Cool, I haven't had a go with a Pi4 yet. Good luck with your setup man!
Nice! I've been trying to set this up in my project for a couple months now. I was wondering if this would work without megasqiurt?
I'm using TunerStudio as that is the best software to work with Megasquirt, you'll need to find software to work with your specific application/ECU that runs on the raspian OS.
Great stuff, mate! I’d like to use it as a direct mirror interface with my iPhone. That way I could easily use maps and music in my minivan.
I'm sure there's software out there to mirror a phone on the Pi
You may want to give the pi more power, see that little lightning bolt in the top right? That's an undervoltage warning.
Yes I know.
You didn’t pay attention around 5:38?
minimum have 2,5A power and recomment have 3A power what all normal uses.
@@mattivirta 2.5a is not needed.
@@dylanharding5720 if uses tft duisplay needed because display eat more current, if uses hdmi and monitor no need because monitor have own wall power.many have problem raspi just because not understand tft display eat lot more current need biggest power.
Really helpful video man! Thanks a lot!
Glad you liked it!
What kind of obd interface did U use?
It is not using ODB. The aftermarket MS3 ecu is connected via USB directly to the Pi
BEAVIS Motorsport Ok. Smart one 😉
How did you get it to communicate with ecu
Usb cable directly between the Pi and the Megasquirt ECU.
what did you use to connect to ecu ????
Hi Ralf, The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has a USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port. You can see more detail here: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
@@Bbeavis aa ok thank you
How to connect to the ECU, please explain?
Hi, the ecu has a usb header, to which i connected a usb A female connector. Then the pi connect directly to the Megasuirt ecu via a usb-A to usb-A cable.
@@Bbeavis but I m usiing stock ecu, only have obd
@@awakengangster I have not tried to connect a PI to an OBD interface.
@@Bbeavis Ok, thks!
Can you conect to any ECU?
I built this to connect to my Megasquirt MS3 ECU.
Yea, i whant to do to my car because my ecu is already tuned and i dont see to buy a aftermarket one... but any way thank you!
Wow, cool project! Congrats!
Thanks Mate.
I was pretty happy to find a fellow Aussie explaining all this, but what happened to the "touchscreen"?
Touchscreen works great, but for the initial build and setup, easier to control the pi with a keyboard and mouse!
Oh sweet sorry to be a bit of a douche and thanks for the reply. I have been thinking about getting a pi and just looking into some of the possibilities of what I can do with it. Thanks again
No worries Jamie, happy to have you here! :-)
You can also hook up and a SATA drive to the Raspberry Pi B. There's so many innovations that are going to be worth doing with single board computers and it is amazing. I've recently got the desktop raspbian to work and it looks great.
Cool i didn't know there was provision for SATA, thanks for watching Thomas!
@@Bbeavis There is information on how to hookup a sata port for a Raspberry Pi and it isn't real expensive. If you go to amazon.com and type SATA driver for Raspberry Pi or even Raspberry Pi 2 would work. Wanted to wishes you a happy holiday and happy new year.
How does internet if this being installed in car.?
What?
Did you fix your under-voltage issue?
I upgraded to a pair of 3amp USB power supplies and also swapped to higher quality USB cables to help remedy the power issue.
When I’m on the pi and go into the directory to to the auto start for the tuner studio I enter this cd ~/.config/lxlession/LXDE-pi
And it tells me no such file or directory
looks like you misspelled the directory, its not /LXLession, its /LXSession. That would be why its saying No directory found.
Yep, as always, correct Yoda is.
It does the exact same thing to me spelled correctly
Very cool mate, would love to run something like this but with data logging as well. Can you set limits for temps and pressures and have alarms activated when those limits are exceeded? Any way of incorporating shift lights?
Yes all of that can be done with the interface between the dash and the ECU. I have some of said features setup now, and I'm working on improving things like logging to make them more efficient and easy to extract for review.
I plan to use the setup once I get accustomed to driving my car to the limit in its stock form. As a means of data logging or gauge reading.
Keep up the good work Beavis
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BEAVIS Motorsport
Thanks David!
How can i add a backup camera to this?
That's not something I've done for my car, but perhaps look at some solutions here: www.google.com/search?q=raspberry+pi+reverse+camera
Always love your content and the things you've done to your NB. I plan on doing time attack on my 350z and the Pi setup peaked my interests.
I plan to use the setup once I get accustomed to driving my car to the limit in its stock form. As a means of data logging or gauge reading.
Keep up the good work Beavis
Thanks LanEvo, appreciate the kind words!
is there something bigger?
Are you referring to the screen? Yes you could use effectively any screen that accepts hdmi if you don't strictly need the touch interface.
BEAVIS Motorsport thanks bro
All sounds really cool - thinking of doing this for my Microsquirt-equipped '73 VW Super Beetle, probably with a somewhat smaller screen - will have to investigate what would fit into my dashboard best. Already have the Raspberry Pi 3, my uncle gave me that for Christmas to do something cool with - I think this qualifies!
A few questions: How do you interface it to the ECU? That was never addressed in this video. I have the cable with RS 232 connector and USB adapter, do I plug that into the Raspberry's USB port? How do I get TunerStudio to automatically connect to it? I always have trouble getting TunerStudio to connect to the ECU when using my laptop, is there a way to resolve that?
How is it powered and turned on/off? These use a 5V input, I'd assume tear apart a car phone charger, solder the inputs to the car's electric system and outputs to the Raspberry's input? Would I connect it to the key input so that it's powered when ignition is on, will the Raspberry boot automatically that way?
Would it be possible to program in a dimmer or night mode? I'd think it would make sense to wire an analogue input to the dash lights so that when I turn on the dash lights (and headlights) it gets a lot dimmer.
Is there a way to change the aesthetic of the gauges, maybe colors? Even if it's a digital display, I'd think there might be ways of making it match my old-looking wood-grain interior a little better than the modern bright colors. Likewise, if I use a smaller screen I might want it to use vertical bars instead of round gauges, so I can put more information on a small screen. What about using the pro version of TunerStudio that can re-tune my ECU as I drive, could that run on this?
Thanks for the great idea, I'll have to start messing with it soon!
Hi Quill, Thanks for watching.
This is directly connected via USB from the PI to the ECU, it has no issues detecting it immediately.
I just have a 12v to 5v USB adapter to power the pi with a micro usb cable, it's connected as soon as the car is turned on and the pi boots up once it receives power.
I haven't tried to wire up a dimmer, but I assume you can. You'll need to find out if the pi can control the screen brightness.
You can completely customize the gauges on the screen, do a google for custom tuner studio gauges to give you some inspiration.
Yes you can run pro tunerstudio and use the autotune feature.
Cheers
Thanks for the reply! Sounds like I'll be able to do everything I'd want to with it, a very capable device, without too much difficulty. Will have to have my cousin and uncle, who are very capable programmers and quite eager to help me with this project (Uncle gave it to me with being involved in mind I'm sure), they could probably help me figure most of that out. Looked up custom tuner studio gauges, saw some pretty cool setups, looks very customizable. Nothing with the retro look I'd be looking for, but I'll figure something out.
Sounds great, thanks! One other quick question - how big does the SD card need to be to run everything well?
You have 73 super beetle? Thats cool dude !
Hi beavis motorsport, Would you be able to put the link for the raspberry pi 7'' screen please, Thanks
I bought it from RS components Australia. Just google raspberry pi 7'' touch screen
How do you reduce the boot up time, as it is not required in a car
There are a few tips online on forums and the like, but there's not a lot of time to be gained.
Bro can i connect my link ecu G4X with raspberry pi?
You should contact LINK to find out.
Can you do video on set up on ms3 set up and how it's connected to car
Hi Hulk, perhaps this video will be what you are after: ua-cam.com/video/b7isnWqw13U/v-deo.html
How did u connected it to car system, and can raspberry pi used to automate the car?
It is a USB connection to the Megasquirt ECU. You would probably want an Arduino for DIY car automation.
To automate steering, you'll need a steer-by-wire car, which aren't very common.
However, I do believe you'll be able to implement cruise control and other systems.
what language you use for make that app? python?
The tuner studio app? You can find it here tunerstudio.com
where can i buy this touch screen? and also the other board which was with pi
Hi Viji, it is a genuine Raspberry 7" touchscreen, plenty of online stores stock and sell them for around $70USD
It is recommended to use OLED display panel to effectively solve the display problem in strong light environment.
Oh really, I wasn't aware that Raspberry Pi had an OLED display for their 7" touchscreen now.
@@Bbeavis I'm not sure if the Raspberry Pi has customized the OLED display kit, but this is at least a good start.
@@Bbeavis Maybe we can find a suitable alternative on eBay or Taobao.
@@Bbeavis I like the Raspberry Pi, but so far I haven't purchased a kit to use my creative imagination. But soon I will have a small DIY project and I will probably use it. This will be a function of storing data backup on the PC's NvMe.
Can i use this with non-OBD2 cars?
In my case, this is running an aftermarket ECU with custom software and a USB connection from the car to the PI. Anything is possible!
@Robert Slackware Boot time for the Pi to the screen loaded and displaying car data is a little over 60 seconds.
@Robert Slackware I know of others who keep the pi powered up at all times for an almost instant connection, and just drop the screen display when they shut the car off.
Very nice video. I just have a quick question. I am a complete noob but would like to put a digital dash in a vintage motorcycle that uses analog inputs (Tach, speedometer/odometer, temperature mainly). I'm sure there's some coding that would need to be done for such a setup but is there specific controller that you can recommend for what I'm trying to accomplish?
Hey Turbo, you can probably achieve what you want with a raspberry pi or arduino... it's even a little beyond my knowledge - but I'm sure it can be done! Sounds like you might have a bit of homework to do!
Love the build. I am looking into doing something like this to my RX8 project, but I am wondering if I can run the Tuner Studio dash with a factory ECU or does it need to be running a Megasquirt system. I have searched online and can't find any info. Do you know if that is possible? Cheers
Tunerstudio software is specifically made for the Megasquirt ECU. You won't be able to use it with an OEM factory ECU.
Thank you. That is what I was afraid of. I appreciate the info. Enjoying your channel
@@Bbeavis can i use on motocycle?
@@guilhermeavila3758 Sure anything is possible, depends on your bike and getting the right software for your setup.
What is the benifit of doing this over buying an android tablet and just downloasing shadow dash?
For me, Shadow Dash is limited in functionality compared to the full TunerStudio suite, I also find the PI performs faster than the tablet. But it depends on your particular setup and what you want out of it. I can also easily write scripts and setup the PI to run exactly how i want it.
Awesome details. Clear and concise information. Well done. How about we need with multi media for car entertainment?
Thanks for the kind words RPAZ. Not sure what you need for multimedia sorry.
Great thanks!!
You bet!
Very cool.
Thank you Riverboat.
Legend thank you
Thank you Andrew :-)
Thanks!!
No problem!
How to make camera joint plotter by Raspberry in budget
Hi Atharv, sorry I'm not sure what you mean.
@@Bbeavis let it be just make a search on it
so can i use it to tune any car i have a 02 focus ?
In this case, it can be used to tune any Megasquirt ECU.
Megasquirt or speeduino can run a ford engine. Then you can use this display.
Do we can call with this screen
No you cannot.
@@Bbeavis why
Great tutorial, I have been looking for someone to explain this so I could understand it. You have a new subscriber here. Thanks for posting.
Thanks!
I am having connection problem with pi seeing the USB cable....
You gotta hold your tongue the right way.
that's just awesome! nice
Thank you EoP :-)
How did you interface to the car ecu??
The Megasquirt MS3 ecu has a USB to serial interface the connects to the PI via a USB port. I have a video listed in the description that shows more about the car install.
do I really need too attach those color wires to that touchscreen to Rasberry pi 3 ??
If you want the touch screen to power on you do.
How did you connect the pi to your ecu?
USB cable direct from the Megasquirt into the PI
Thank you for this!!!!! This will be my 1st Pi build, subscribed! Now I just gotta find a 10-12" screen that will run in portrait with touch. (Nudges in right direction from readers welcome)
Happy to help!
How are you controlling a safe shutdown?
Hey Ryan, I have a link in the description to the guide for adding a safe power off button.
your converter is pink i so want it
Haha
And remember.. don't reach through your steering wheel while driving to fiddle with a touch screen. Now install voice interface - the trigger word can be "conveyance".
Haha very wise words Sir Dick.