Using pc parts

[Greg Parmer]

VB and Windows developers:
Gauge "libraries" are available from Global Majic Software
(www.globalmajic.com) which make these GUI displays 
from VB **very** easy. The automotive library makes 
building an instrument cluster on the screen a snap.

Greg Parmer
(in no way affiliated with GMS except as a potential customer)


On 10 Oct 1996, Terry Sare wrote:
>      Actually, W95 or Windows 3.1 is your cheapest method of graphics for a 
>      PC. While the reliability is somewhat suspect in that environment, it 
>      is actually the easiest to write for using commercial graphics 
>      library. Combine that with Visual Basic and you don't have to learn 
>      Windows programming either. Yes, I know Windows s--ks but its cheap. 
<major snip...>
>      display machines for your dashboard. They also can be used as 
>      dataloggers, etc. and network control for various systems used in the 
>      car. At one time I was looking at using a PC for the dashboard and 
>      distributed processing using Arcnet for communications link in my 68 
>      Firebird. I don't understand EFI and engines well enough to do it so 
>      it got dropped. This list has been very educational!!!!  
>      
>      TS