This page is the high-level overview of the features available on the Pro Edition Digital Dash.
Configuring the Pro Edition Digital Dash should be fairly simple after going thru these instructions.
There is always ongoing development. Features will most likely be added. This page will update at that time.
Accessing the Configuration Screen is done on any layout by touching in the area around the GREEN LOCATING DOT (outlined in yellow in the example below). There is a touch sensitive area in that location. EACH LAYOUT will have a GREEN LOCATING DOT notifying you where to press in order to access the Configuration Screen. See example below which is the “Futuristic” layout.
Once you touch in the area shown by the white box above, you should see the Configuration Screen below.
Gauges-
- Configures the 5 User Defined gauges on standard layouts and also the 9 User Defined gauges on Race layouts.
- Fuel Sender config
- GPS/VSS
- GPS ID / Pair code
- TPMS
Visual-
- Layout selection
- Screen and LED brightness
Warn Lights-
There are 5 “standard” warning lights: Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, TPMS, Coolant Temp, Battery.
- You can configure limits to various data points, eg: Shift light, Boost, AFR. If it is NOT one of the 5 “standard” warning lights above, the value will turn YELLOW if it trips based on your settings
- Auto Display the value above the 5 warning lights. After 10 seconds, if the value does not exceed your settings, it will auto-disappear
General-
- WiFi Update, enable/disable
- Enable DEBUG, says stuff and things. Dont enable it unless instructed. Will not break anything but makes zero sense to anyone but me. Automatically turns off once you hit cancel or power cycle
- Data format changes the unit of measure displayed. Eg: Pressure is by default PSI. You can change it to kPa. Some values will not change. Eg. If an EFI system has a datapoint “Lambda”, it will not be converted and will be displayed as Lambda
- Delete Config resets the display to default settings
Sensors-
Each EFI system, well so far, has “Generic sensors”. Some have quite a few, some have just a few. This is where you configure it. More later on the page.
LED-
The center 5 LEDs are configurable by the end user to come on at a pre-defined value.
Gauge Config section
For MOST of the layouts you will have an option to select specific data from the CAN BUS data stream your EFI system provides. Not all data is shown in the select boxes. If you would like specific data, please EMAIL NexGenEFI so we can update your software with that data you require.
Each gauge will need to have a UNIQUE value. In other words, you cannot have 2 gauges with the BAT label for example. The layouts as of this writing are designed for 5 User Defined gauges. You can “turn one off” by selecting HIDE from the select box.
Once complete, you press the SAVE button and the Pro Edition will restart, displaying the data you selected.
Race button sends you to the Race Layout configuration.
Speed button enables GPS or VSS (from the ECU). For OBD2, it will automatically pull from the ECU.
GPS ID is the Bluetooth ID of a Bluetooth Receiver you wish to use. Currently the QStarz 818XT 10hz and the Garmin GLO 2 has been tested. You are free to try others but I suggest one that is at least 10hz for faster updates. You will need to type in the Bluetooth ID of the Bluetooth GPS receiver in this box.
Pair Code is the pairing code for the Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Should be in the documentation from the manufacturer. Usually 0000 or 1234.
TPMS enables Wistek BLE TPMS sensors. So far this is all I have tested. This will be expanded to others as time allows. If you select ON, the TPMS will be monitored and will illuminate the TPMS Warning light when equal or exceeding the set threshold.
Fuel Sender config is where you will configure the NexLINK to pull data from your fuel sending unit. RESISTANCE ONLY! NOT POWER! Please read the documentation on how to configure.
Odometer is the current mileage. Only works with GPS enabled. This is in BETA. Works mathematically by calculating various points in your journey. BETA for a short time. Once our shop car is back from paint, we’ll knock this out.
There is a “Race” layout which has the RPM, MPH as default along with fuel and 5 “standard” warning lights. At the time of this documentation, only 1 “Race” layout is on the Pro Edition. I’m sure there will be more.
The End User can select various datapoints to display by pressing on the combobox and selecting it.
Layout
Pre-defined layouts which are selectable
Brightness
Adjust brightness for the screen and LED lights.
Warning Lights
This area configures various warning lights and features of the Pro Edition series.
Oil Temp and Oil Pressure warning lights can be “disabled” if you do not have those sensors. You do that by “unselecting” the box next to one or both of them.
Oil Temp – enter a value you wish to be warned if it is HIGHER than the entered value. example: 215. When Oil Temp is HIGHER than 215, the Oil Temp warning light will illuminate.
Oil Press – enter a value you wish to be warned if it is LOWER than the entered value. example: 20. When Oil Pressure is LOWER than 215, the Oil Pressure warning light will illuminate.
Volts – enter a value you wish to be warned if it is LOWER than the entered value. example: 12. When Battery Voltage is LOWER than 12, the Battery Voltage warning light will illuminate.
Coolant – enter a value you wish to be warned if it is HIGHER than the entered value. example: 215. When Coolant Temp is HIGHER than 215, the Coolant Temp warning light will illuminate.
Tire Press F / Tire Press R- enter a value you wish to be warned if it is LOWER than the entered value. example: 30. When any FRONT TIRE / REAR TIRE Pressure Sensor is LOWER than 30, the TPMS warning light will illuminate.
Shift – enter a value you wish the shift light to come on. example: 6500. When engine RPM is equal to or GREATER than the value you entered, the shift light will illuminate.
Fuel PSI – enter a value you wish to be warned if it is LOWER than the entered value. example: 50. When Fuel Pressure is LOWER than 50 AND you have a User Defined Gauge configured to display FPR the gauge text will turn YELLOW indicating an issue.
Boost – enter a value you wish to be warned if it is LOWER than the entered value. example: 50. When Fuel Pressure is LOWER than 50 AND you have a User Defined Gauge configured to display FPR the gauge text will turn YELLOW indicating an issue.
AFR – enter a value you wish to be warned if it is HIGHER than the entered value. example: 14.7. When your Air/Fuel Ratio is HIGHER than 14.7 AND you have a User Defined Gauge configured to display AFR the gauge text will turn YELLOW indicating an issue.
Auto Display – when your Warning lights are equal to or exceed their threshold, a box with a value will pop-up above the warning light giving you the value at that time for 10 seconds, then will disappear. If not selected, the Warning Light will still illuminate but you will manually need to touch the warning light to see the value pop-up above it for 10 seconds before disappearing.
WiFi Update enables and disables wireless updates. Please read the documentation on how to use this feature.
Enable DEBUG opens a portal to another universe you didnt know existed. Dont click unless you wish to go down that rabbit hole.
Data Format
User selectable units of measure. This allows you to change how data is displayed. Eg. MPH or KMH, PSI / kPa. Some datapoints will not change. If an ECU has a datapoint called Lamba, it will display as Lambda.
Delete Config resets the Pro Edition digital dash and the NexLINK to defaults. You will be sent to the Configuration screen once you press this.
QR Code is the link to the website.
Generic Sensors page allows you to label the Generic sensors that are sent via CANBus to the NexLINK. 4 Characters max. Please read the documentation on how to configure.
There are 5 user configurable LED lights out of the 16. Please read the documentation on how to configure this feature.
Buttons
CANCEL – Any changes made to the configuration screen are NOT saved and the Pro Edition resets to the settings you had previously.
SAVE – Any changes made to the Configuration Screen are saved and the Pro Edition resets. Your changes should be visible on reset.