Hey guys. I have made these a few times in the past, first from a plastic sheet, then from aluminum. Well I decided to re-do it again this time with all the bells and whistles. Here is what I have.

I will be using 3 digit 7 segment displays to show water and oil temp. The display button will turn on the temperature displays and the two fan buttons of course turn on the fans.

 

That looks incredible.

 

I like it! How did you do the lettering?

 

It is all computer milled. The lettering is engraved then filled with paint.

 

any installed pics?

 

Not yet. It will probably be a few weeks as I need to sort out the seven segment displays.

Here is my current setup installed. I will be using similar switches for this new panel.

 

That will be really nice man. What are you going to do with the one in the pic? wanna sell it?

 

what camera are you using in that pic? very good pic

 

Its a Nikon D40. Photography happens to be another hobby of mine.

 

me too. i like both set-ups you got going on and the nice little red rings look cool.

 

Yeah the switches are neat. My new switches will be the same except in blue I think to match my 7 segments displays and my head unit. Switches can be found here:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...51b1c9ef6b209e

 

are those the same switches that people use on personal computers??
you just gave me so many ideas for my interior lol

edit just saw that they are LATCHING ON/OFF Vandal switches

nice work

 

Where do you buy those red ringed switches? Those are awesome...must have

 

Looks great! Can't wait to see it installed.

 

double post

 

this is where

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...51b1c9ef6b209e

 

man that looks great when its all said and done will you be selling them ? and will you put up how to wire it all up ?

 

Instead of buying computer switches, I bought these Oracle flush LED switches.
Oracle makes some amazing stuff.

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/...ingSwitch.aspx

 

Those are the same style as mine. The style is called Vandal Proof. I like black switches, so those are no go for me.

 

Mine is really specific for my car, so the wiring will be totally different for anyone elses car. I could make them in any configuration you want though.

 

How does the switch wiring go? Is it complicated with the LED ring being on, then brighter? Or no?

 

very slick setup, great job. as a part time computer nerd, i've always been a fan of those switches too

 

Bad *** man, well done

 

I would love to see a pic of the finished/installed panel. I wonder if he ever completed this project.

 

That is sweet!

 

No I still don't have it installed. Car is down for the winter so I hope to get them complete soon. Only thing I am waiting for is my computer buddy to finish modifying the circuit boards on the Dakota controllers.

Wiring is not challenging on the switches. Just have to have a basic understanding of electricity.

 

WOW that panel looks amazing man

 

Hi, was looking thru some threads and found this one. Was wondering how the ashtray project went. Also, saw your shifter *** and wanted to show you one I picked up from Speed Dawg in Maryland. I think the one in the pic is using the 4th gen font, I had it exchanged for 3rd gen font and it looks cool. Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend.. be safe Stone