DIGITAL DASH DISPLAY SIM RACING DIY

Make this easy dash display using a nextion 4.3" display and free SimHub software. Great addition to your racing sim rig.
It is USB, stand alone and can be used in combination with any steering wheel - Logitech, G25, G27, G29, G920, Thrustmaster, Fanatec, or OSW.
The display works the same as the Gear Indicator we made in the last video. It just uses different templates and mapping files.
The templates are able to be customized, you will notice the 599xx and a GT3 dash also in this video.
Parts List
-Nextion Display ebay.to/2U1ZvH7
-USB to TTL Module bit.ly/3Q9AYvV
-Wires included with display.
-Carbon face plate - ebay.to/2L5af3i
-M3 bolts+nuts ebay.to/2O2KRuO
-Soldering Iron BG bit.ly/3Q9vQI8
-Solder BG bit.ly/3zQWksI
-Best soldering Iron ebay.us/fqH7JZ
This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated
WIRING
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DISPLAY--------WIRE----------MODULE
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GND-----------BLACK------------GND
RXD---------- YELLOW -----------TX
TXD-------------BLUE---------------RX
+5V---------------RED---------------VCC
This build is working and tested in Assetto Corsa and Dirt Rally.
Thank you for watching and being a part of the channel.
Your comments and questions are all welcome.
Please ask any question about the design, build or parts used.
Also share with others who might like to build this project.
Check here for other SIM HACKS, MODS and DIY
/ @amstudioprojects
|SimHub | Credit to Author: Wotever|
|Credit to Butonz for the extra templates|
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
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[@pdcr100]

Dude your videos are soo satisfying to watch, keep it up and good luck with the channel!

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks Donald Pump!

[@ceskii12_]

amstudio Please you could put in the videos where you bought the materials to make the videos complements

[@luigigreco9731]

www.amazon.com/Makerfire-Nextion-Screen-Performance-Display/dp/B013E3QHNS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489484686&sr=8-1&keywords=Nextion+Display+4.3 www.amazon.it/SunFounder-FT232RL-Adapter-Arduino-Raspberry/dp/B01K1RQE38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489484748&sr=8-1&keywords=FTDI+FT232RL+USB+to+TTL+5V+Module

[@Hero05Cactus]

100% agree

[@hamzterix]

What a great channel! Deserves more subbers. Keep up the good work.

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks mate!

[@hillsy8494]

Mate your videos are great. Now just to get my lazy ass out of my chair to order the parts and build it😂

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks man!

[@_Subject_Delta_]

Which monitors are you using? And what do you have powering all those pixels? :)

[@Hectic_cxnt]

will it work with ats??

[@gigboxe]

For PS4 ??

[@NadavFedida]

the download link is not valid anymore. anyone know of where to download this simhub dash from?

[@illestsingh8573]

man i wish you were as big as those fake youtubers out there!

[@MrSBD11]

Hello is this working with arduino nano instead of the USB TTL module?

[@RaceDriver1]

I Can't tell you this enough times, but I do anyways. LOVE YOUR VIDS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Its simply amazing. Thanks for all of this!

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks so much!!

[@adamlaws8448]

i have purchased a 7 inch nextion display and am trying to follow along with the video, but when i go to upload it just says "connection failed" "forced interrupt" was currious if you have any suggestions

[@Christopher-yl1fd]

Have you had any luck with correcting the error you received? I am seriously considering making something like this.

[@EdmundWong215]

i have the same problem. did you resolve it?

[@GMCRaptor]

Same problem here, can’t seam to get it to connect to usb port

[@marceloferreira944]

@@GMCRaptor did u solve it?

[@blackoutracing2250]

@@Christopher-yl1fd Did you figure out a fix for this? having the same issue

[@nesterua]

And You have a great videos about racing simulator gadgets. I so inspired ! Thank you a lot :)

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks!

[@victorpolter]

amstudio Can I get your help with some pedals i am doing?

[@voadd9863]

Hello amstudio, really awesome work. :-) I want to built also this Display, i searched ebay for the 4.3 nextion Display and found only a touch display. Is this the right one? Also i found the information, that this disply should be used with a usb poweradapter, because instable supply easily can damage the display. Any problems so far? greetings

[@petekopko699]

I made this and I can't thank you enough great job. I am having a small problem that maybe you could help me with. the screen works great but every now and then it reverts back to screen one so when I'm looking a lets say the time screen it will go back to the rpm screen by itself. Any ideas why this would be happening? Thanks again for a great video.

[@XeroChill]

Where did you get your screen from if you dont mind me asking??

[@calebschmucker4698]

Your channel is killing it on these guides. can I ask, where do you get all of your carbon fiber and how do you cut it?

[@amstudioprojects]

Ordered an A4 sheet of carbon fiber 3mm. Cut with power tools then refine the finish by hand.

[@tilus75]

Hi matey, the racedepartment link is broken.

[@ChuckGaymer]

Really fucking awesome dude!!! Keep like that men you are the best

[@curtislloyd4984]

Dude keep up your GREAT WORK!!! for us DIY guys. Hope your channel takes off soon :) To everyone else share this vid cuz I am @amstudio has a head on his shoulders. Smart Guy

[@astronomic9523]

Where can I download the sim hub software, because the link doesnt work anymore?

[@SikkRaz3r]

same

[@yankovMuskula]

anyone have an idea how to make this work in a real car ?

[@xdkip_]

Not sure if you will see this, But do you HAVE to have simhub open for it to work? Because im wondering if im able to load data onto a arduino or something for the games and it detects what game is open and start the telemetry data, instead of having simhub as a dependency

[@talhaaltntas512]

ets 2 için oluyormu

[@euphonium01]

I look forward to your videos. Thank you! Very complicated to do 2 digital panels of 7 segments marking the best lap, last lap?

[@vxtwist6325]

am i doing something wrong. I have to load a new dash every time i wanna change it. Is there a way to load a few at a time then scroll through them on the display

[@milanmaly6686]

Hi i would like to build this awesome display but the link isnt valid could someone please post here new link so everyone could download it?

[@ismelsierra469]

I enjoy your videos, always give great ideas of how to make anything simple. I would like to ask, do you think this project is possible using these displays :NX8048K070 or NX8048T070 Thanks

[@Pedro.Chapps]

I know this is Old by you tube standards but i must say your videos are so well made that they are easy to Follow,. Thanks for doing these

[@kumarkanishka1031]

Can we use other displays?

[@iurisoares2210]

Esse Display pode ser mudado, com outras informações? Como temperatura de pneus, motor ou classificação e voltar para marcha, velocímetro e tempo? Obrigadp parabéns pelos vídeos!

[@volkankon7655]

can you do complete car cockpit dude you r amazing

[@TseboMoloto]

You really make this stuff look so easy, really enjoying your videos. Good job

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks!

[@DuanDao]

Got my screen all sorted thanks for the video. Have you figured out a way to use key bindings to scroll throw the the display?

[@Nicsos123]

Does this also work with the smaller 3.2 inch display, Nextion NX4024T032 ?

[@henriquem3111]

Your videos are the best! Just simple, good looking and very instructional. So satisfying to watch! Here is a challenge (if it's possible): one of these displays as ETS/ATS map display. It's possible to do it?

[@zegreatclan]

Henry M sadly no nextion can only use kind of placeholders so it's not possible to display a map

[@EnderTNT_123]

Does it work on consoles?

[@IvanpilotNX1]

This works on ps5?

[@francorneiraable]

Hi i bought a lcd of raspberry with hdmi and usb your program is valid to only connect it by usb? Thank you

[@JubbLaRacing]

An alternative is to use an app on your phone called Sim Dashboard.

[@jamest.5001]

I wanna make stuff like this for a car? but I'm a total newb. I'm trying to learn all I can about electronics. . maybe some day I can .. great video.

[@leopinewoodlane351]

Bro I have to ask, what kind of chair do you use? I have my computer chair and its not working. Any tips?

[@amstudioprojects]

Just a normal office chair. Will probably build a rig soon with a race seat

[@FredrikNordeng]

Wow that is so cool, nice work. where do u buy all parts from the make all of these?

[@amitjaiswal7912]

Very very enough Heartily forever ---0000🇮🇳🇮🇳🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺

[@nesterua]

Hello , please, make video about monitor setup and how you fix it on table. I think lot of us it will be interesting.

[@MrEpicDude69]

Way to much work for me but man youre a legend

[@X25_Networking]

Hi, i never used a arduino, just raspberry pies. How you get the Informations to the Arduino: Is he connected by USB with the Computer all time? And how can the Buttons used by the Software/Game: will they Displayed like a USB-Joystick in the Setup-Area?

[@marianobona33]

Can i put this in my steering wheel? I love your vids!!

[@Marcus198900]

Waw Fantastic work. A question can I use the same setting even if I play console? I have a Playstation 4 and a Thrustmaster T300 wheel, I'd like to learn how to make my own custom chainrings. Thanks a lot and congratulations

[@spartano177]

You are a really TOPGUN! Game compatibility of the software? (apart the ones shown in the video)

[@sosbro2]

What soldering kit do you recommend?

[@amstudioprojects]

I use a cheap Duratech 40w soldering iron I have used this one for car stereo installs, rewiring an electric guitar and these sim projects. Also you will need some solder, just get a small pack or small spool of 1mm solder.

[@chodyfoster_]

Can I use the nextion 7.0 display instead of the 4.3

[@giovanitestoni5160]

Works with TFT 3.2 inches Arduino?

[@810XS]

You should be able to buy these built! :P they are so good and i cant make it =(

[@jehoffy_148]

Could you Build something like this for me too ? 😂😂😂😂

[@alsacien_]

You have win 10 for uploading the program? My win 10 doesn't recognize the module...

[@alsacien_]

Problem solved, the module is out of order. With a new module it's work perfectly. Thx a lot for the video.

[@mmda81]

Any tip on which of the many FTDI FT232RL controllers to use? Or does it pretty much don´t matter?

[@amstudioprojects]

Good question, apparently some versions have driver issues, but that can be fixed with and update. Get the same looking one that I used, had no issues connecting.

[@BurningBroadcast]

Awesome, I was hoping you would do something like this. Do you have a link to the Display? Seems like there is quite a few of them. I've been planning to replicatev your projects and learn, Just ordered the parts for the joystick Button box :D

[@amstudioprojects]

Search in Ebay or Aliexpress for the parts. In the description is the list of parts.

[@laurent8337]

Bonjour Comment puis je télécharger SimHub NExtion Editor comme dans la video ?

[@adventure_48]

Can something like this be plugged in to the XBOX one and used in conjunction with the g920?

[@rildorodrigues9372]

Amigo qual display e arduino está usando ? Oque mais seria necessario alem disso ? Parabens pelo trabalho,e desde já obrigado !

[@Rich77UK]

Can you swap out the (rather expensive) touch screen for another? Aliexpress have screen over half price but without touch.

[@samirsuleymanov2099]

I got an android phone that doesn't work. I wonder if I can couple it's display with arduino?

[@benjaminhudak3971]

I am watching this and not making it. Have a nice day :)

[@samuelwoodland4098]

Is everything the same including programming if it’s being used on rfactor 2?

[@Jperformance28]

Hey could this be used in a car if you did an OBDII plug?

[@דניפינקלשטיין]

How did you change between the templets

[@jeffreyberces8005]

Can we use it and install to a motorbike?? Please make a video hownto attach fuel gauge,speedo etc

[@TheGoodMedicine]

Keep up the good work bro, if you sell these on ebay it will be profitable for you and someone like me with no experience with soldering can have a nice dash like this.

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks! You can still make this without soldering just connect the included wires. It just more compact and neater soldered. Soldering is quite an easy skill to learn.

[@xaviercainracing]

Hey amstudio, do you reckon this will fit into a mychron 4 screen?

[@Dumah2007]

you could've built a complete car...

[@gative5185]

Is this possible for ps4? my laptop aint good enough to play racing games on it :(

[@דניפינקלשטיין]

How did you change between the screens

[@chrisasaurus]

Wish it was that easy to make one for my car

[@PsyckoSama]

Good stuff, but that music... to each their own, dude... but you need to turn in down a bit.

[@bidonn9655]

would it be displayed here instead of the lap time is the mileage or truck speed in ets?

[@Noneatme]

Car Manufacturer in a Nutshell 2020 - Tutorial

[@adamlaws8448]

your videos are awesome, do you have a website yoy order your parts from. I looked on amazon for the 4.3 nextion display but nothing came up. I've ordered parts to make some button boxes and the gear indicator. your videos are very inspiring, if you could provide a Web link to the display or a website you order from that would be AMAZING. Thank you and keep the great DIYs coming!

[@amstudioprojects]

For all the parts, I usually just do a search in google. Ebay and Aliexpress are a good start. Then find the cheapest including postage. Some other items are brought locally.

[@adamlaws8448]

thanks for the reply! will this work with any size nextion display or is it only for the 4.3 inch.

[@FroggyGamingV]

whats the like cover in front that has the carbon overlay over it what material is that and where can i buy some?

[@amstudioprojects]

Carbon Fiber plate 3mm or thinner check ebay.

[@beer_4781]

carbon-fiberize all the things!!!

[@RafaelHamamura]

Nice project!! Congratulations!!

[@DuanDao]

thanks for this, now i can replicate the Porsche 911 dash!

[@accuracing_fr]

Thank's for sharing man !

[@subgtracer7382]

Awesome video bud ! keep it up.

[@closecombatfox7376]

Is there a way to make these 4.3 inch templates into 7 inch templates

[@markrooney2407]

Will this work on project cars 2 and forza 7

[@vxtwist6325]

man thank you so much for these videos. You saved me so much money and you set up is sooooooo cleannnnnnn. RESPECT TO YOU

[@martineustergerling4064]

Hi there, where can I get the sript for the SunFounder FT232RL? Or is downloading the software in racedapartment the only software I need?

[@amstudioprojects]

Just the software only needed.

[@Darius-fb8xo]

Awesome. But why are you still using all 3 dashes? Btw, I still use and enjoy the first dash you mafe a vid on :)

[@amstudioprojects]

To show the different options for viewers, also still testing out what I like best. Yeah the first one is basic and works great!

[@fuelledbyink.7557]

always brilliant Content, please never stop making videos!

[@amstudioprojects]

Thanks!

[@PTGamerPT]

@amstudio An 3.5" nextion display also work the same way ? Can i use it instead of 4.3" display ? Thx

[@amstudioprojects]

Sure can.

[@PTGamerPT]

Nice tutorials. Subscribed!

[@RPPerry1984]

Hey @amstudio I picked up the plans for the formula wheel from your site and it didn't come with anything regarding the display setup. Is this the display that mounts in the Formula wheel rim you designed? THanks!

[@RPPerry1984]

Nevermind, I'm a durp. I just noticed you had this video linked in the comments of the Formula wheel build video. *Facepalm* and cheers You are truly a very talented guy!

[@donsteeringwheel7607]

Is there a chance for a connection to the PS4 with this dash board?

[@golge3276]

Does it worked in thrustmaster t150?

[@richard_price]

Great video and great project. One question, what screens do you use on your rig? Great minimal bezel. Keep up the great work.

[@amstudioprojects]

27" LG IPS LED screens.

[@LuizMaia96]

Wondering if it works for console games as well?

[@REYSIM]

where can I get information about how to wire it for push bottons? By the way, for those who ask about rfactor or games supported this is what i found in racedepartment Amazing job amstudio neat, clear: fabulous! Assetto Corsa IRacing ProjectCars/ProjectCars2 Codemasters games (Dirt 2,Dirt 3, Dirt Rally, F1 20XX) Euro Truck Simulator 2 / American Truck simultator RRE * Rfactor1 * Automobilista (using Rfactor1 plugin) Rfactor2 * LFS * RBR * GTR1 * GT Legends * GTR2 / Race* Race07 * War thunder *

[@ch0clat15]

your video are amazing dude keep up with the great work. the first time I see your channel was the g29 steering wheel mod that one was amazing.:-):-)

[@amstudioprojects]

Thank you !

[@AlessandroGherardi]

Hi, great video. The face plate is not available fromt he site you suggested. I can't find it anywhere else. Do you have any suggestion? Thank you

[@amstudioprojects]

Try this ebay.to/2L5af3i

[@bornwithoutclothes]

You have an amazing channel!!

[@jurgenbussche]

this channel is such a jem you get my patreon support

[@perez838]

Amazing, one question. How did you make that carbon fiber looking frame?

[@amstudioprojects]

From a 3mm carbon plate. Then cut out the shape.

[@perez838]

Thanks