Cralle said:
Looks good.
Have been doing the same:
http://www.volusiariders.com/viewtopic.php?t=70486&highlight=
I have a couple of questions:
I can see that my speedometer now reads approx. 15-20 km/h too much (haven't had the time to calibrate properly yet), and I suspect it is because the needle has to be readjusted. How did you make sure the needle was put back in the same position again, in order to give the same readings as before?
What did you use to cut out the cd case? Just a normal tool knife, or something else that is better?
I saw your posting; been looking for ideas anywhere I can get them. I got the idea for the CD case from this thread:
http://www.volusiariders.com/viewtopic.php?t=26138&highlight=speedo
The pics are long gone but it still gave me a good idea. Details for cutting the CD case are in the 1st post on page 2.
I just went to Office Max to look for the CD labels. I found them but they have a hole in the middle of them (I know, what did I expect) I found some 8-1/2 X 11 sheets of label material for an inkjet printer so I'm gointg to print my design on one of those and then try to get it aligned in the right position on my platic plate.
The other thing you have to contend with is bright spots directly over the LED's. The original faceplate has a pattern painted on the backside designed to diffuse the light. I tried to duplicate that on the backside of my first attempt. I don't think I got it dark enough but I won't know for sure until it gets dark. I'll have to print that pattern on another sheet of the label material and stick it to the back of the plate for on this version.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
As far as the needle goes, I just plugged the speedo in without the cover on, turned the key on, waited for the needle to settle, then took it off and put it back on so it aligned with zero and rested on the stop.
