Project Vehicle Context
Reference vehicle used while planning cluster packaging, visibility, and integration around the original dashboard architecture.
In Development
HMI · Display
Classic Cars
Restomod
Custom Digital Instrument Clusters
Classic cars deserve real data. Our custom digital instrument cluster displays RPM, speed, coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, battery voltage, and warning indicators - reading from CAN bus or direct sensors - on a clean modern display that fits behind a classic dash or in any enclosure you design. Recent work also includes classic cluster-housing fitment studies and live data-view screen validation.
Development Status: The digital cluster is currently in active development. Hardware design, display firmware, and data-view validation are in progress. We are accepting custom project inquiries - contact us to discuss your cluster requirements and vehicle.
What It Shows
Gauge Channels
All the data your engine produces - visible at a glance.
RPM
Engine Speed
Tachometer from crank signal or CAN.
SPD
Vehicle Speed
VSS or CAN bus wheel speed.
TEMP
Coolant Temp
NTC sensor or CAN message.
FUEL
Fuel Level
Sender resistive or capacitive input.
OIL
Oil Pressure
Analog pressure sender or CAN.
BATT
Battery Voltage
Charging system monitoring.
WARN
Warning Indicators
Check engine, oil, temp, and custom alerts.
CAN
Bus Input
Multiple gauges over a single network.
Design Goals
Built for Classic Car Installations
Dual Input Mode
Works with CAN bus data from a modern ECU or sensor hub - or reads sensors directly. Switch between modes per channel when one signal is still off-bus.
Compact Form Factor
Designed to fit behind a classic instrument panel or in a custom pod. The display board is separate from the processing board so packaging stays flexible.
Configurable Layout
Gauge positions, colors, scale markings, and warning thresholds are configurable per project. The cluster should match the build, not force the build to match the cluster.
Warning Logic
Set high-temp, low-oil-pressure, and low-voltage thresholds. When crossed, the relevant gauge changes color and an indicator activates.
Part of the Module Stack
Designed to work with the Fan Controller Module and Sensor Hub as the display layer of the three-module system. It can also work standalone if you only need gauges.
About the full module stack →Night / Day Brightness
Automatic or manual brightness adjustment keeps the display readable in direct sunlight and comfortable during night driving.
Recent Project Photos
Data View and Cluster Housing Work
Examples from current instrument-cluster development, including classic housing fitment and live channel display validation.
Cluster Housing Fitment
Original cluster housing prepared to test how a compact data window can sit inside a classic gauge layout without losing the OEM feel.
Live Data View
Screen validation for battery voltage, fan status, fuel, and temperature channels while the custom cluster HMI is being tuned.
Who It's For
Project Types
Classic Car Restomod
Keep the original dash shape but replace the analog gauges with a custom digital cluster. Reads the same data while working with modern electronics.
Engine Swap Builds
When the original cluster has no connection to the new engine, replace it entirely. The cluster reads from the swap ECU CAN output or from new sensors.
Race / Track Builds
A clean panel with the gauges that matter - RPM, temperatures, oil pressure, voltage, and warnings that can be seen instantly.
Project Cars - UAE
UAE market classic cars with modified or swapped engines often have no working gauges at all. A custom cluster restores situational awareness and adds value to the build.
Technical Overview
How It Works
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| MCU | Embedded microcontroller - ARM Cortex-M series |
| Display | TFT or OLED, configurable resolution, high brightness |
| CAN Bus Input | CAN 2.0B with configurable message IDs and byte mapping |
| Analog Inputs | NTC thermistor, resistive sender, 0-5V pressure, VSS |
| Digital Inputs | Trigger signal for RPM and warning inputs |
| Power Supply | 12V automotive, reverse-polarity protection, wake-on-ignition |
| Configuration | Per-project firmware build with custom thresholds and layout |
Need a Custom Cluster?
Tell us about your vehicle, engine setup, and what gauges you need. We'll discuss what is feasible with the current development stage and what a custom project would involve.
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