HOW TO MAKE A GEAR INDICATOR DISPLAY w SIM HUB DIY

How to make a DIY Gear Indicator Display for your racing simulator using Arduino and a dot matrix display. SimHub is an awesome piece of software that lets you create your own dash board displays.
PARTS
Matrix Display goo.gl/52o9Q1
Arduino goo.gl/tDUU7d
M3 Bolts ebay.us/Fj4IB6
M3 Nuts eBay ebay.us/pFyuq4
Perspex ebay.us/17FvLb or ebay.us/kMEEi0
Amstudio 3d Files bit.ly/2OK7IiJ
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My SIM Setup
Fanatec CSW 2.5 Wheel base
Fanatec F1 carbon, BMW, UHX
Fanatec CS V3 Pedals
Fanatec Handbrake V1.5
Fanatec H pattern + Sequential Shifter V1.5
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[@jamesmuffins3330]

This rig keeps getting better and better, hell know what you'll do next!

[@stefanfeichtenbock6949]

Many thanks for your awesome videos! Although i do not have any experience with electronics, soldering or programming an Arduino, i successfully built up the gear indicator and the LED Rev-indicator. Works perfect! Looking forward to try other projects of your channel. Greetings from Bavaria/Germany and sorry for my bad english...

[@NITROOOY]

Thank you for these great Videos! Keep up the great work! I'm building my own setup and these how to videos are such agreat inspiration on what to do next! definitely going to build one of these!

[@fns58]

Sim Hub is a godsend. So easy to do all kind of cool projects super easy. As always, thanks for sharing man!

[@jase3d1]

such excellent videos. thank you. can a nano run both the gear led as well as the rev light bar?

[@akau70]

Hi, how you made rpm indicator around gear number? In one point of your video gear number was smaler and rpm around it. I try to do same with 8x8 rgb matrix. Nice video thank you

[@JarwienNL]

THANK you very much recieved all the products and works like a charm did also bought the 3d file from you and got it 3d printed love it

[@amstudioprojects]

Enjoy!

[@sethinato1464]

I followed the tutorial and everything is working perfectly, thankyou!

[@OliverPohl]

I am using a flag display working also with arduino nano, the data line is connected to the D4 on the arduino. Can I use the same arduino nano to operate a gear display simply by starting with connector 5 up to 7??? Or do I have to use a new arduino nano with each hardware-plugin...

[@TurnwoodLPTLP]

Best DIY man i love your Video, greetings from Germany

[@timothypitts6467]

I just built this and I'm telling you it works great and your instructions was very clear and easy to follow. I love this thing. I can't wait to get home and install it on my home setup. Next I'm gonna try the button box. Only problem is I use it for american truck and when I get 9th gear it doesn't go any higher. Is there a different matrix that I can use to get double digit numbers?

[@istvanilosvai2962]

that gt four looks awesome in game too :D

[@pjvinagre]

Hey man, your videos are top notch. Short, easy to follow and hella informative. Just started building the sim dash, the sequential gear and button box. Just a small question, if you ( or somebody) can anwser, I would be gratefull. Can´t we use the same Nano without messing with code/sketch to build the sim dash and this gear indicator all in one package instead of using one Nano for each? Thanks man, love your work!

[@alexcescutti2724]

Hi, how do you view the double numbers for the gear of ets2? With simhub.. Thank You

[@elsobrio]

Hi, first I would like to thank you for the 32 function button box video. I was able to make my own, something I would have never thought of... everything is very well explained... thank you very much!!! One question, to make this Gear indicator, can the Arduino Pro Micro be used? the same one you use in the button box? or does it have to be the Nano V3? Thanks again!

[@DeagleTiM3]

Awesome,does it need to be plugged in any way to the car,besides power i mean,thanks looks smooth as silk

[@per19963]

you should do a video explaining how to combine these with buttons boxes or with other displays!

[@mfrophoto]

your videos, specially the diy's are awesome!!

[@brianluis6337]

Hello everyone!! I don't know if anyone can help me. I have installed a ws2812b matrix and it works but the LEDs are disordered. I have tried the serpentine setting and it still doesn't show anything ordered. I don't know what else to do, I've searched and can't find anything that works for me.

[@nexus1635]

What a cool project! it works perfectly fine for mine. I wanted to change the font but is it possible to change the font in free version?

[@canaldopai3d]

is it possible to use arduino nano with WS2812 and MAX7219 at the same time?

[@steffenkastved4720]

Another good video. I have made one now, it is possible to rotate it 90 degrees. When i do it in simhub, nothings happens. Thanks

[@daemon3spade]

What if you have Rev light and gear shift indicator in one micro? and the Gear shift is separate enclosure

[@rfasanello]

Hi, I was wondering, can I use a 2.8" Nextion HMI TFT LCD Display Module For Raspberry Pi 2 A+ B+ & Arduino Kits instead the one you recomended? Thanks and congrats for amazing work you do.

[@Alysavos15650]

hey amstudio..another great vid...i wanted to ask you..whats your opinion on live for speed game?

[@rallybucca]

Two Questions: 1. did you say this can be entirely connected without soldering by using the pins on the dot matrix and using the supplied pins with the Arduino? 2.Do you like this the look of this display over the nextion one?

[@KimNabi_cat]

what can you not make? awesome!

[@Tom-xj7pj]

Love ur vids keep em up👍

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks Tom!

[@jaqueslagerweij6882]

Can you do this with a arduino uno?

[@GaultierJ]

I think with every addons you are presenting you should do a tutorial on how to make your own usb Hub ahah

[@Emzdrav]

Sweet little box :D

[@dans5595]

very nice. can it be done with a display with more dots?

[@peter1970uk]

do you have to have sim hub running in the background on pc for this to work?

[@i9toro]

can someone tell me if i can use the rpm rgb marker plus the gear indicator on the same arudino pro micro or nano ????

[@JBondAFondo]

Great Job. One question about M3 Bolts, which screw lenght (5mm,6,8,10)?

[@kelbybueckert8434]

Can you do this with a pro micro

[@CincoDurosGaming]

Muy bueno amigo !!! Lo voy a construir !!

[@sebaster1818]

so i can use tach + gear indicator on same nano? dont they use the same output, but same ground only

[@RvojDob]

As always great video. Thank you so much for this

[@sanefreak2006]

Love your sim stuff keep up good work

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks!

[@MAlif-qg5sn]

@@amstudioprojects i have a question. in the rev light video it shows you are using d4 for input and here you are using d4 too. so can i just change the pin to other pin if i were using only 1 board for both ?

[@A0m0o0r0e]

Awesome video, thanks for the idea! :D

[@dctalon82]

Wowww man that is awesome

[@pocketpotter]

Hi great video BUT..... What if we don't want to a £130 3d printer. Can we get casings etc anywhere else ? Thanks

[@jtjorger]

Can I used this as a flag indicator as well?

[@Nixxen]

Is the h-shifter still holding up or has it started to show wear and tear?

[@PeterSmeghead]

Hi is it possible to Use this with ETS2 and ATS as in 1L 6H or will it only show 1 6. Or can it Display 1L

[@benniknop]

Does this work with assetto corsa competizione?

[@Nangitus]

another awesome tutorial man.

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks mate!

[@axiomaticakshat2290]

Please tell can we use it with consoles or not?

[@misterjack347]

How is it taking input from vehicle?

[@Disleik]

LIKE before VIEW! like always GREAT Video :D

[@Red_Index8]

2:58 how did you add the revving

[@HondaMadMatt]

in sim-hub under "display and alerts tab" then on the matrix font dropdown list select - animation

[@danielstead781]

OMG it works with Race 07 I need to make this cause my pc isnt powerful enough to play assetto corsa!!!! Thanks

[@teimonkauppa1002]

Amstudio please help!! I have done exactly the same thing as you . The leds power on , all of them. I get in game they still all on, i shift to one . You can see something is happening because it first goes black then red again. But the wholr screen is red! I dont get 1 2 3 4 5 etc

[@nicolaperer1687]

Me too

[@teimonkauppa1002]

@@nicolaperer1687 did you get a solution?

[@nicolaperer1687]

@@teimonkauppa1002 no, I'm sorry

[@suriocharris1520]

Good Work !!!!!!!!!!!! I Like It !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jsturgill1120]

how many usb ports do you have on your pc

[@realkeremcam]

Can i use Arduino Nano instead?

[@axiomaticakshat2290]

Can we use it with gaming consoles like Xbox one

[@yvarleonhardt602]

can you use it for all games like dirt3?

[@mrpelexo7551]

The files in racedepartment dont exist....

[@wulpixkimi]

Yes :/

[@budi7221]

Can i use arduino uno?

[@lautaroparodi3307]

HI, y want buy the desing for print in 3d ptinter of the box, do you sell it? Y look in pin website but i didnt find

[@ErencanOZKAN3DArtist]

Pls. Led speedometer (led circle or strip)

[@teimonkauppa1002]

Does this go to 18 speed?

[@Snake_PL]

*Amstudio* it's able to connect few different things to one arduino or I must bought few and add separately?

[@amstudioprojects]

Yes a few items

[@IvanSkull666]

ETS 2 only display till 9th gear. Any solution? thanks

[@arghoknot]

I kept the stems on the display screen and soldered the stems to the board as I plan to install it onto a tach can. I cannot get it to work, unplugging it lights up the display for a instant then goes off. Any idea as to what can I check.

[@arghoknot]

I got it to work, I had to change a setting on the game (automobilista 2).

[@sanefreak2006]

I'm from mark Armstrong streams

[@elizrd19]

That soo awesome!

[@chittychad18]

I can’t find anywhere how to get rgb lights to flash yellow in cautions or pit limiter.

[@jonhoyos]

It works on Dirt Rally or Dirt 4??

[@lunareclipse1882]

the diy stuff is it compatible with need for speed

[@Red_Index8]

Hey my Arduino uploading keeps failing what should i do

[@CorneliusHaas]

you need ardurino or aracaze is also ok

[@quiquecars]

Can i use this for a real car?? I need for my classic car with automatic transmisión

[@plejman]

Hello. Love Your videos mate! I've got a problem with this one. I've ordered the parts You recommended and build as in Your tutorial, but I can not get it to work with Project Cars 2. The SimHub shows that the game is connected, but all of the leds in the matrix just keep staying on and nothing else happens. Any ideas?

[@rtfelix2288]

I also have this issue, same in every game I try. LEDS stay powered on and don't change, the lights on the Arduino (RX/TX) flicker when at high RPM but the matrix doesnt change

[@jimgeroul]

Did you find solution?

[@jimgeroul]

@@rtfelix2288 Same here, did you find a solution?

[@ferhatbalc7769]

can you make g25 shifter for g29 racing wheel?

[@magnus4425]

will this work on xbox one

[@Mr.chat01]

T'est vidéo sont trop bien .Sa me donne de bonne idée pour faire mes petit projet.

[@baconbacon332]

Nice video

[@_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-]

Good job

[@flaviobalderdash8003]

I'm still having issues with the button matrix on the 32 function box....can you give me a hand?

[@OliverPohl]

Where do you get th e small box from??? I have looked in our electronic store but they just offer me the LED Matrix... Unfortunately I don`t have a 3D Printer

[@amstudioprojects]

I designed and printed the box. You can use a local 3d print service

[@TNTThemes]

If I wanted to combine a TM1638 with this dot matrix could I just use one arduino since they use different data pins?

[@zegreatclan]

TNT321BOOM you can do it ;) simhub supports it

[@pjvinagre]

Hey wotever, great job on the Simhub :-) i´m using and it really is a great piece of software for the end user. Small related question, can we connect the tm1638 + MAX7219 dot matrix + 2 MAX7219 7 segment to only 1 Nano v3? You think the Nano 5v output will be enough? Thanks man.

[@InfernuzProductions]

I want to do this project so bad, but there is something thats stands in my way. This soldering iron is too expensive for me. Ive seen some go for as cheap as 5 euros. Are they trustworthy?

[@amstudioprojects]

Ive updated the description with a cheaper soldering iron also.

[@InfernuzProductions]

amstudio thanks a lot, love your content.

[@Anto_SD]

Very good :D :D

[@StreamHighlights420]

how do i stop it from blinking when i need to shift

[@mutenroshi6171]

I've followed the video to the letter but when I change gears in the game nothing happens I don't understand a little help please

[@iankenzo3213]

It works on xbox one? 🇧🇷

[@ZerpsT]

Song at the end?

[@ProjectR86]

HYLO - Paradise

[@Spielmann161]

Whitch car is this? I love this Turbo Sound!

[@amstudioprojects]

Toyota Celica Rally car

[@rampy4963]

How do you trim the perspex?

[@amstudioprojects]

Using a hacksaw and finish by hand. Will make a video showing soon.

[@rampy4963]

amstudio thanks

[@matiaz0]

Thanks for your work

[@chinagustino1436]

hi can you help me. when i turn on my simhub my game is lagging even my wheel software is lagging, whats the problem? sorry for my english

[@modymd88]

could you share a model for a 3d printer?

[@matiaz0]

Hello AMS, which colour is your perspex?, It's blue fluorescent? Thanks

[@amstudioprojects]

Smoke Grey tint, but looks more blue

[@matiaz0]

amstudio ok, thanks the one I ordered last week.. thank you master ;)

[@TheGamefreakers100]

Just sell this awesome stuff already!

[@jeelux]

Hallo bei meiner ganganzeige sind die Zahlen auf den Kopf gestellt und kann es nicht ändern kannst du mir weiterhelfen. Habe schon Portrait 180 Grad probiert usw funktioniert leider nicht LG Jakob

[@jazmynravae]

so this tells me when to shift if im like zoned out ?!!!!

[@Brownfacechicken]

Love it, also, where do you get the labels for your button box just below it? Built one of my own, but lack the labels.

[@amstudioprojects]

I use an office label maker to make them

[@HorologyCrest]

After 0:11 I was like,- where do I buy the complete assembled set?