Just wanted to show everyone where I mounted my Scangauges. I used two corner brackets, a few strips of Velcro and a little custom 4in network cable to connect the two. This may be slightly ghetto for some but so far this placement has been working out pretty good. I'm able to view my gauges and the road at the same time without much distraction which is nice. Let me know what you all think. [attachmentid=11665] [attachmentid=11666] And a pic of my vinyl "Gas Electric Hybrid" graphic. [attachmentid=11667]
Ok, it does look ghetto but so long as you are happy with it that is all that matters. BTW I really like the black emblem on the decklid.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(desertbriez @ Sep 26 2007, 08:58 AM) [snapback]517908[/snapback]</div> :lol: Haha, that is very true, I am an information geek for sure. Lets just hope I don't link up anymore lol.
Did you construct your own splitter for the OBDII or buy something...if purchased can you tell us where and how much?
It was actually constructed by someone I know. I do have a feeling these will be sold eventually. Not sure when though. If you plan on doing it yourself it doesn't seem that hard. It's just a matter of lining up the colors correctly and using a special crimping tool that costs around $30, which was too much for me to justify buying for only one use.
I just want to say that my ghetto mount failed big time lol. I came out to my car today after work and the temp outside was 100 degrees and the metal brackets were so hot that they melted the glue completely off of the gauges. I remounted them on top of each other on the steering column. Looks a lot better now and I shouldn't have any problems with heat now.
<div align="left">I have but one ScanGauge and I would like to do a most prosaic installation: atop the steering column afixed to the panel (the panel that contains the start button). I found that I could snake the connection wire up from the OBDI plug behind the kick panel and through the right-hand side gap between the steering column and the dash. With a single strip of velcro I secured the ScanGauge. So, my question is this: is this a reasonable installation? Am I asking for trouble? Although it is effectively above and behind the air bag, is there any danger of it flying into my face in case of an accident? An enquiring mind needs to know. Thanks in advance!</div>
I got my scanguage, already programmed it to show SOC. I'm mounting mine in the box below the stereo but I cannot figure out how to get to the box to drop it down so I can thread the wire through the hole I made in the back of it. I started to use a hatchet, but the wife said she didn't think that would look good :blink:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bhaynnes @ Oct 5 2007, 11:54 AM) [snapback]521768[/snapback]</div> You've got to do take apart the dash. It looks harder than it is, though. Try these directions.
Treehggr, you've been testing with Ron from Linear Logic, right? How's the CAN specific Prius items coming along? Can I send my SGII back and get it updated yet?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tekn0wledg @ Oct 5 2007, 12:51 PM) [snapback]521894[/snapback]</div> I am pretty sure you can get it updated now. I would give Ron a call and double check. He ended up picking up a Prius as a company vehicle to be able to continue the testing as I would have had to give up my car for quite a while as this CAN data proves to be a pain in the nice person to decipher. All I am aware of is the SOC and Battery volt/current being available for entry as an X-gauge at this time.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(treehggr @ Oct 6 2007, 12:11 PM) [snapback]522202[/snapback]</div> Yep, got both programmed into mine. It is fun to watch the SOC and the display at the same time. The MFD appears to be a wild approximation of the state of charge. I've seen mine go all the way to 80 and as low as 54.
My SOC went to 82% this weekend when traveling down a large mountain road. Thats the highest I've seen it so far.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(treehggr @ Sep 25 2007, 09:47 PM) [snapback]517700[/snapback]</div> I was thinking of something like that, but thought there would be a commercially produced splitter connection. If they make them for phones and cable, why not for that?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Growltiger @ Oct 5 2007, 08:46 AM) [snapback]521756[/snapback]</div> [/b][/quote] I think we did it the same way you did, on top of the steering column. We did not see how it could fly into your face in case of the air bag deploying. The reason is b/c the SG is secured 3 ways: 1. Velcro holding the SG in place on top of the steering column 2. SG wire clicks into the SG port. 3. The SG wire is fairly snug in the slot going up the steering column. The excess wire is tied down with plastic cable ties, holding the every thing in place tightly tightly Check out the fotos of this installation: [attachmentid=11932] after the wire is snaked up - clean job, nothing in sight except the end, to plug into the SG [mine is at Sigma for the firware update at the present moment. [attachmentid=11933] I colored in the wire to let you see where the wire is located. It is not in view whatsoever. [attachmentid=11934] The SG is plugged into the OBD port then threaded up to the slot just at the bottom of the steering wheel, where it comes out, the the wire is pressed into the narrow slot up to the top of the steering wheel.
Awwww bet ya wished ya had the solar roof.. Ya can have mine I don't care much of it. does a half nice person job
Doc, you do not need a splitter. The Scanguage has two RJ-45 ports, just make or buy a small Cat-5 jumper and you can daisy chain as many units as you want. It just passes the data stream from gauge to gauge. All you then have to do is assign what gauge or X gauge you want on the units. I made a 6 inch Cat-5 jumper, it works very well. I am in the process of building a mount that is leather covered and will blend with the dash. The units will sit side by side just under the line of sight to the speed display. You will be able to see both units as well as speedometer!
