Shift light?

[Seth]

Gavin-

You and I are on the same frequency. I was going to suggest that IC
also. You might consider the National Semiconductor LM3914 as a LED
Dot/Bar driver. IF I read the pdf correctly, one could build a slick
in-steering wheel tachometer, like a BTCC cars, with both those ICs.

-Seth

Gavin wrote:
> 
> How good are you at electronics???
> 
> I've been looking through the maplin catalogue(UK) for parts for my digital
> dash for my bike.  There is a frequency to voltage converter chip (National
> Semiconductor Chip# LM2917N)
> 
> Then you can set up a row of op-amps, and have a series of LED's ranging
> from it would be a good idea to change gear soon, to please order new
> pistons, conrods etc..
> 
> Also, you can put in a POT and have a variable shift light!!
> 
> The chip costs £4.
> 
> If I can help further, please ask.
> 
>                                                             -Gavin
> 
> >I was wondering if any of you guru's have any suggestions for building a
> >shift light that functions like the overpriced, ugly Autometer units. I am
> >working on a custom install and those units are to big.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Scott Bowen
> >Bastard Motorsports Engineering
> >
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