OBDII CAN Module Boost in Dash DEMO

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-13-2015, 04:29 PM

Hey guys,

Another little DEMO video for you. This one is a teaser for the upcoming in dash boost gauge. Currently it's setup to show boost on the fuel gauge, but they are also experimenting with other implementations and settings. So expect some user adjustable preferences there. I would love it if they could also add ignition advance in dash so non-CANbus tunes can monitor knock.

Note that boost is read via the OBDII so if you're running a piggyback you won't see the true boost, unless that piggyback happens to be a BMS Stage1, as BMS has programmed an option in to the gauge to correct the boost readout for those running their Stage1 tune.

Other features being explored now include "max cool" mode like they offer on the N54 and a user adjustable shift light perhaps using the turn signal indicators or even the interior gong.

F80M4ROCKS · 02-13-2015, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Hey mike, awesome vid! just installed mine, works great, just the sound i was looking for and perfect for a lease. I had a question, how do you update the device for future updates?

Taimur · 02-13-2015, 04:57 PM

The fuel gauge acting as a boost gauge just looks weird. Would be nice to have it somehow display where the digital speed shows up.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-13-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by F80M4ROCKS

Hey mike, awesome vid! just installed mine, works great, just the sound i was looking for and perfect for a lease. I had a question, how do you update the device for future updates?

Using the JB4 interface and USB cable. BMS has a CAN Module thread on their forum where they will be posting the firmware updates! So be sure to check that out.

Mike

RJVIII · 02-13-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Taimur

The fuel gauge acting as a boost gauge just looks weird. Would be nice to have it somehow display where the digital speed shows up.

Agreed.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-13-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Taimur

The fuel gauge acting as a boost gauge just looks weird. Would be nice to have it somehow display where the digital speed shows up.

With these in dash gauges it's sort of a take what you can get thing. Only certain elements of the dash can be manipulated externally. Normally they tend to use the fuel gauge and oil temp gauges as those are the least critical ones. They are experimenting with the cruise control ring which would be pretty awesome but they are not yet sure if its technically possible.

Mike

///M ARMY · 02-13-2015, 07:39 PM

This is a neat feature.

Swancoat · 02-13-2015, 09:35 PM

The guy who figures out how to use a module like this to take display signals from a Passport 9500 and put them in the hud, will get my money!

AlpineE92M3 · 02-13-2015, 09:49 PM

Honestly, why not just get a mechanical boost gauge. It's easy, simple, it works, and there's nothing to interfere with the computer and more importantly the fuel gauge. It's a very neat feature don't get me wrong, but using a fuel gauge to measure boost? C'mon man

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-19-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE92M3

Honestly, why not just get a mechanical boost gauge. It's easy, simple, it works, and there's nothing to interfere with the computer and more importantly the fuel gauge. It's a very neat feature don't get me wrong, but using a fuel gauge to measure boost? C'mon man

A mechanical gauge is great but it's hard to install. First, there isn't an easy boost reference to pickup in the engine bay. You might need to drill/tap the manifold. Then you'd need to run the line in to the passenger compartment, find somewhere to mount the gauge, connect electrical for lighting, etc. It's a fairly big project and some won't find the look very clean.

This is a feature you can just turn on and off from your drivers seat. And if you already have the OBDII CAN module for the exhaust flapper, or active sound delete, then it's free. Plus when you want you just unplug it in seconds and the car is 100% stock. Perfect for leases.

Just as an update BMS is hard at work getting all the bugs worked out of this new feature and will be looking for people to help test it soon. They have a OBDII CAN module thread on their forum where they post firmware, updates, etc, so anyone interested in test it out should throw up a post there.

Mike

JTO24 · 02-19-2015, 08:06 PM

I used this on my old 335 w/ jb4 back in the day. It was fun and useful as a quick reference for boost.

M4LAKA · 02-19-2015, 08:16 PM

A little annoyed at the CAN flap button. You should have to press it down longer. Extremely annoying when your using the button for its actual function, and clearing your fuel economy. Any way to get this fixed?

SuckaGDog · 02-19-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Swancoat

The guy who figures out how to use a module like this to take display signals from a Passport 9500 and put them in the hud, will get my money!

Don't know if you're familiar with the StealthOne's from back in the E38/E39 days but this company was able to interface the V1 into the gauge cluster and navigation screen to display the arrows, radar band, and bogey amount. It was pretty cool until they ran into some legal trouble and had to cease production.

I'm sure it is still possible.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-20-2015, 06:27 AM

Just read BMS is testing out LED angel eye control with the CAN Module. So in addition to exhaust flapper control, active sound control, and an in dash boost gauge, there will be a user adjustable setting to make your LED HALOs brighter at night. Crazy!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-20-2015, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by M4LAKA

A little annoyed at the CAN flap button. You should have to press it down longer. Extremely annoying when your using the button for its actual function, and clearing your fuel economy. Any way to get this fixed?

Should be an easy change. Just ask BMS on their forum in the OBDII module thread and I will pass it along to them as well.

Mike

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-20-2015, 06:30 AM

Here is a video of the LED light feature!

F80M4ROCKS · 02-20-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Here is a video of the LED light feature!

this is freaking awesome!! cant wait for these updates

nbennettksu · 02-20-2015, 08:15 AM

I'd like to see this in person; I know it can be coded in, just wanna see it. The standard brightness of HALO's is fine, but it may be cool

Gac101177 · 02-20-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by F80M4ROCKS

Hey mike, awesome vid! just installed mine, works great, just the sound i was looking for and perfect for a lease. I had a question, how do you update the device for future updates?

Using the JB4 interface and USB cable. BMS has a CAN Module thread on their forum where they will be posting the firmware updates! So be sure to check that out.

Mike

Mike I can't seem to find this BMS forum, could you point me in the right direction, also were I can get the cable for the updates?

Thanks

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-20-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gac101177

Mike I can't seem to find this BMS forum, could you point me in the right direction, also were I can get the cable for the updates?

Thanks

The cable is available on our site (just click sig) and search for USB cable. BMS uses the same USB cable for all their products. I think I am going to add the USB cable to the Can Flap ordering page as an option to add when ordering.

Mike

F80M4ROCKS · 02-20-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gac101177

Mike I can't seem to find this BMS forum, could you point me in the right direction, also were I can get the cable for the updates?

Thanks

I had trouble finding it too, here you go!

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28714

Gac101177 · 02-20-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by F80M4ROCKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gac101177

Mike I can't seem to find this BMS forum, could you point me in the right direction, also were I can get the cable for the updates?

Thanks

I had trouble finding it too, here you go!

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28714

Thank you

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