How to make Digital Gauges with an old Smartphone

Ever wanted to have versatile digital gauges in your car, but sick of stuffing around with apps trying to get it the way you want?

In this video I'll show you how to make a fully automated digital gauge cluster and media centre for your car using an old smartphone and OBD-II reader.

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[weebparrelromania]

Genius, i've been using his method and it's insanely confortable and accurate for an old phone in my car.

[Objectional_Opinion]

May/01/2020 - Llama app changed... but there's Automate made by LlamaLab. (Also found MacroDroid but that requires a rooted device.) In Automate I went under Community and then searched for Torque. Two good ones to choose from. I'm using a Motorola One and it's way different under settings as well, because it's a Moto and because new Android OS of course. I also bought a thin/stealth OBD2 adapter to extend the female plugin and hide the bluetooth OBD2 itself above my pedals so I don't see any blinking lights or device jetting out. Only thing I'm having trouble with is where to mount it and keep the cable neat and hidden, as well as easily visible without taking my line of vision too far from forward like you have to with that setup you have. --- This may get annoying every now and then when I run MHD tune or other OBD2 logging apps with my iPhone but eh, this is the best gauge setup I have seen for BMW's! Especially price wise. THANKS for this 4 year old video that's still holding strong!!!

[brandonp]

Exactly what i needed to fill in the gaps of info I needed to complete my own diy HEADS UP DISPLAY for my knew car using an old cell phone of mine! Much appreciated!

[ianjobernsdrivinginstructor]

Thank you for your high-quality, plain-speaking video tutorial - greatly appreciated. My own priorities are tacho and shift lights. Have you any views/experience on Realdash? Or is Torque Pro the best option? Thanks again.

[FlaviaPitariu]

This is a very nice video. I'm tempted to save my WiFi tablet (sim port is broken) and build it into a custom dash for a project car. Thank you for the great video

[VDubberStrevs]

Brilliant video Mate, I've been wanting to fit a boost, volt and oil temp gauges in my car for ages. But being new to all this I've not been sure how to do this on my car and didn't wanna drill and bolt dials into dash with out being sure first. This will give me all I want with out screwing a single hole in dash. Ordered my Bluetooth OBD so hope it works for my car but even if not it's a great video!
5* dude

[seamusc]

My truck 12v socket is hot. So I use a 4 toggle switch box. It works like a charm. My phone is a old s6. Great video and apps 👍👍

[ameyagundale]

One of the best video on this topic.. I learned a lot and am installing on my fiat linea

[garyrobinson]

Found this just by chance! fantastic!! thanks mate!

[jasper]

This answered all of my questions about making a digital ins panel. Thanks for this video!

[krisraps]

We are living in such a great time now.

[fastudk]

YES.I was just looking for something like Llama but now I found it thanks to you.

[brettwardle]

Thanks for this vid mate, I was thinking of doing this with an old phone but was unsure off what apps to use with torque.
Nice one

[mannyavila]

Great vid! You can change graph line color through the properties file btw. I believe it's "graphlinecolour=". In case you didn't want the green.

[KiwiKuraun]

what an excellent video, have a new car on the way, have been looking at all sorts of gauge options but this is going to be perfect! thank you so much

[charliehippler]

Exact setup I’m trying to do! Awesome vid!

[Rok_Satanas]

You can disable the lock screen from within the android settings, you don't need the second app.
Where you can set the lock type (pattern, pin etc.) there is an option for none, at least on Vanilla android (I am not talking about the swipe option)

[Kyee]

You're a champion thanks for info about Llama etc, been looking for a simple version to do this for along time, outstanding!.

[SebastianZub]

Thx for all the info, even after 2 years for me it's really helpful :)

[VS]

thanks man, been wanting to do this for awhile but my previous car didnt have shit for oem sensors. installing this setup on my evo x next month after i get it re-tuned