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SikCee · 07-22-2015, 01:59 PM

Hi All,

Just an idea, after I got the OFT I found mounting it more/less an issue and after looking at other peoples idea it just seem like it was in the way.

So the idea is to have a setting/mode created to reverse the image and use the OFT as a HUD and place a reflective film on the windscreen. eg.

Not my image, just a quick google search.

J

SlammedSilly · 07-22-2015, 02:17 PM

ive noticed, that mounting the OFT is kinda a pain in the a**, like the idea a lot, maybe someone will go through with it!

Shiv@Openflash · 07-22-2015, 02:41 PM

Nice idea if the OFT was a display-only item. The problem is that you often need to touch the screen to change modes/channels/datalog/etc,. An on-top-of-dash placement would make that difficult.

JS + BRZ · 07-22-2015, 02:45 PM

Any plan on upgrading the device to something like Cobb Accessport device?

Shiv@Openflash · 07-22-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ

Any plan on upgrading the device to something like Cobb Accessport device?

Specifically?

SikCee · 07-22-2015, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiv@Openflash

Nice idea if the OFT was a display-only item. The problem is that you often need to touch the screen to change modes/channels/datalog/etc,. An on-top-of-dash placement would make that difficult.

Would it be possible to have the display settings saved so that when you start the car you can press a button and it will load your pre-set gauges and flip the screen?

Shiv@Openflash · 07-22-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SikCee

Would it be possible to have the display settings saved so that when you start the car you can press a button and it will load your pre-set gauges and flip the screen?

I don't see why not. If someone can test the viability of windshield reflection display, we can work on this.

Cheers,
shiv

JS + BRZ · 07-22-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiv@Openflash

Specifically?

Oh, just the look-wise. haha

SikCee · 07-22-2015, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiv@Openflash

I don't see why not. If someone can test the viability of windshield reflection display, we can work on this.

Cheers,
shiv

PM'd you

D_Thissen · 07-22-2015, 03:38 PM

The problem I with trying to make it like a HUD is you end up with a double image similar to this.

SikCee · 07-22-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by D_Thissen

The problem I with trying to make it like a HUD is you end up with a double image similar to this.

Is it supposed to reflect off the plastic?

I just put an order for this im hoping it will yield a different result.

Shiv@Openflash · 07-22-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ

Oh, just the look-wise. haha

Upgraded looks comes last

. In terms of functionality, I think the OFT is already at the top of the heap. This isn't to say that the hardware won't evolve over time.

JS + BRZ · 07-22-2015, 03:59 PM

All good! Was just curious.

D_Thissen · 07-22-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SikCee

Is it supposed to reflect off the plastic?

I just put an order for this im hoping it will yield a different result.

I think the double reflection is caused by the windshields construction. The original image from the device would need two images to be off slightly, so that when it reflects in the windshield they line up. I might be wrong but that's how I've always understood it.

07-22-2015, 01:59 PM	#1
SikCee Pretend Mechanic Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '13 Raven FR-S M/T Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Posts: 48 Thanks: 13 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OFT Idea Hi All, Just an idea, after I got the OFT I found mounting it more/less an issue and after looking at other peoples idea it just seem like it was in the way. So the idea is to have a setting/mode created to reverse the image and use the OFT as a HUD and place a reflective film on the windscreen. eg. Not my image, just a quick google search. J

07-22-2015, 03:38 PM	#10
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SlammedSilly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2015 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 382 Thanks: 550 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ive noticed, that mounting the OFT is kinda a pain in the a**, like the idea a lot, maybe someone will go through with it!

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