Dashboard PCB Replacement (CJH Design)

[The Hairy Camper]

Sounds really interesting. I look forward to seeing what you create.

[icosahedron]

Looking at Twinturbo's measurement of the dash connection, I see that the image resolution of CJH's connector board is not the same as that of the main board. Here are my measurements of the connector board in millimeters:

[The Hairy Camper]

Thanks Icosahedron, looks like our final measurements were not too far off. The biggest difference I had was the height, I had a 3mm difference

[JamesT25]

This is an interesting post. I did some work on this a while ago
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Happy to provide any files. I used jlc PCB to produce the PCBs and was very happy with the price and quality. I don't know how they do it for the prices they charge!!

[TwinTurbo]

usee JLC for 5 years or more. even used the cnc service to make an alternatpr adaptor for my ford pinto based kit car

[TwinTurbo]

I see you used trailer cable for the flylead, i had that in mind too.

[The Hairy Camper]

Great post, James. I like your design. It looks like you also went with the multiple board design.

Appreciate the offer to share your files, my prototype is almost finished now.

[TwinTurbo]

all boards have left hong kong airport... 

[TwinTurbo]

Clearing customs in london...

[The Hairy Camper]

Excellent progress, TT. I was given the final designs for my prototype a couple of days ago. JLCPCB are out of stock on 4 items needed to populate the board though, so I've got to sit tight until they've restocked next week. It's my first time using them though, so they've offered free assembly which is probably worth it.

[Aidan]

how will you heat sink the voltage regulator ? Originally there's a metal plate, admittedly not massive, but necessary

[The Hairy Camper]

Mica washers were used by CJH. They are meant to be great for heat absorption, do you think it needs a metal plate too? I can probably get one added while I'm waiting