with a little dremel work the useless compartment worked out really well for the compass. it looks like it belongs stock.
calibration is going to take a little time, I got it close but I think I'll wait until my next excursion to dial it in just right.
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That looks great!
Now you are set for cross country.
Hmmm, did you know that all new GPS units have a built in compass....:bgwb:
Welcome to the addiction.
That looks a great little mod. I've wanted to made a similar mod to the compartment but I failed to pop it out of the dash (which just flexes if I just pull) is the a knack to removing it?
I popped mine out by mistake, try pulling toward the steering wheel while your pulling out on it.
I want GPS with a compass too! but this will still be useful when the satellites go offline or otherwise become unavailable to the public ...I'm half joking but we take a lot for granted with technology.
Nice work! Did you use the Brunton #58CE Illuminated model, and if so, what did you power it from?
its is and I'm actually finishing the install now, I hooked it in behind the fuses with the cig lighter but I really only want it on with my dash lights... any ideas?
if you remove the ash tray, there is a light above it that only lights up with the headlights, try tapping that wire... very nice install though!
I don't think that is entirely true. I think there is also a limit switch that it only lights up when the ash tray is open. I took my ashtray out and mounted my scan gage there. I had to disconnect the bulb cause it was always on.Quote:
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Theres always the sun...for billions of years it has risen in the east and gone down in the west!:yesy::bwgy:Quote:
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