ScanGauge 3 modification | Upgrade

[@SP-rk5bz]

absolutely great idea and most likely an example to follow (for me). It just that I would've first wraped that internal part in a heat shrinking material to use and see where on my vehicle it would fit conveniently: I almost always have a thing or a few irritatiing and inconvinient where ever I put new gizmo in my vehicles. Then prolonged try and inprove. Thanks for the ideas!

[@jasonliddell3219]

Thank you very much, I’ve downloaded the file. I’ve not done much 3D printing recently. I do own one. Also don’t have the scangauge 3 yet. Waiting of it to turn up

[@YvonSmart]

You are very welcome. It does shrink the size a bit, a lil tight so watch the ribbon cable when closing the back piece. I might make a dash integration model to eliminate the phone style mounting option which isn't so great

[@jasonliddell3219]

@YvonSmart that would be great. I'm going to be mounting mine onto dash

[@LEF3133]

I have found I’m getting a lot of glare at night on the windscreen in the OG housing. Have you contemplated a version with a shade/hood to reduce glare?

[@YvonSmart]

I haven't designed a version with a hood yet, I might work on that

[@LEF3133]

@@YvonSmart I’ve ordered some black plasticard, hoping to bend it around with the heat gun and use thin double sided tape.

[@randy6350]

Yvon, I have sent a link to this video to ScanGauge more precise to James @ ScanGauge. Just my .02 cents is ScanGauge will not have a problem with what you have done to the case. Years ago they would send out extra covers / cases to customers who would mold a ScanGauge into the dash of their vehicles or come up with unique ways to mount the ScanGauge. ScanGauge enjoys getting involved with the customer and seeing the customers ideas. ScanGauge is located just across town from me and they are automotive enthusiast.

[@YvonSmart]

Hi, thanks for your comment! That's good to know. I was hoping I could shrink the case a lot more than this, but it wasn't so bad. Integrating the design to the dash should be an even more interesting project

[@calburnIII]

You do nice work, and I agree that the Scangauge III is a bit chunky, but honestly I don’t think you accomplished much space savings-not enough to make the effort worthwhile, anyway.

[@YvonSmart]

Yeah, I was also going to remove the connector socket from the back and solder the wires directly to the PCB for an even more manageable Scangauge but I will be doing that later when I get a thinner cable like the one found on the UltraGauge

[@ray32825]

@@YvonSmart Why not just use a flat network cable instead.

[@YvonSmart]

@@ray32825 A flat cable would be great, couldn't find one with OBD2 connector

[@ray32825]

@@YvonSmart Just google OBD2 connector with flat cable.

[@ignatiusdanna4727]

Nice case and it does appear to save some space. I could locate the file. I do not have a 3D printer so I would have to take the file to a local business to have it made. Can you provide more details on the specific location for the file? Also, would you print one to sell?

[@YvonSmart]

The 3D files link is in the video description (first link). If you wish, I can print one for you for free if you pay shipping. Email me if interested

[@4X4ish]

@@YvonSmart could I have your email?

[@AG4runner]

Would love one but don't have a printer unfortunately. I'd buy one. How is that mounted in your truck?

[@YvonSmart]

I used the original mounting kit, the metal plate stuck on the back of the scangauge then I use the magnetic phone mount