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Our goal is to build a community-driven hub for open-source automotive solutions.

09/11/2026

I'm so stoked about these gauges it's unresl. Whether you're just looking for some basic OBD data at super fast speeds, or wanting a proper CAN or K-line based gauge, this is for you.

The simple setup means it'll learn what car you have and change the theme to suit your OEM setup, it'll graph, log, dim on sidelights. It'll warn and trigger an output - so turn on a m**h pump on high boost or switch a relay as a killswitch if you have low oil pressure, the possibilities are endless.

They're now available at forbes-automotive.com as pre orders, this will let me gauge (hehe) how many units to get. If you're quick, it'll be here before Christmas. 🤟

Let's. Build. Cool. S**t.

08/11/2026

I keep everything opensource because it's the only way humans have achieved what they have to date. Without collaboration, we would still be living under rocks.

A lovely chap has sold me a Generation 4 Volvo controller so I've now added that into the available OpenHaldex generations.

If you'd like one to test, let me know and I'll ship it out. If there's multiple people, I'll draw one from a hat.

If you've got a Generation 2 controller you'd be willing to lend me, let me know 🤟

07/11/2026

The ultimate opensource now has a screensaver and an easter egg.

Designed to be as universal as possible, it has k-line, CAN, full dbc decoding, Bluetooth OBD, custom boot logos, different layouts, super fast connections (ME7 and multi DID connections for SIMOS).

All opensource, all yours to make your own.

06/11/2026

This has been an insane month! Finally caught up with a full redesign of every single PCB so now everything is fully controllable, better filtering on signals, properly fused, buck converters, it's all insane progress!

New enclosures for everything, new PCBs and the gauge has been getting tested every single day without issue. It's super bright, really easy to use and the options available are crazy,

The code for it will be published soon, I'll have a quick final check and look to have preorders in before Christmas for those wanting fancy Christmas gifts.

Everything is and will always remain opensource. 🤟

01/11/2026

I wanted the gauge to support ADC sensors but one isn't good enough and it would be impossible to properly support 8. So I made this: an 8 channel ADC logger.

Each channel has its own 5v rail that is monitored and protected against short circuits and 12v. This means that a damaged sensor doesn't pull the others down too, so you can continue to monitor other key sensors. It auto recovers when the fault disappears.

All the data is sent over to the gauge and CAN so an ECU can log it too. If you want to log on your phone, you can do that. That includes rail status.

will love this.

30/10/2026

For those wondering about this gauge, it'll be released very shortly. Entirely opensource and I think I've ironed out the firmware to a state where I can say I'm happy with it. You can find more at Can2Gauge.com

Supports k-line, canbus, OBD2 (via. Bluetooth), 8ch ADC. You can link them all together, have your own boot logo.

MaxxECU, Haltech, Ignitron, Link, ME7Logger, it's in in here.

I'll do a short series on some of the features shortly because there's just too much to unpack in one video.

Displays should be here in a week or two which will have touch.

As always, all of the code will be released so the community can build som**hing awesome!

29/10/2026

A Civic with an R32 that's also 4wd?! What an insane build.

I absolutely love seeing the community build the most insane stuff and I get to be a tiny part of it 😍

28/10/2026

The ULTIMATE opensource gauge is nearly here! Kline, canbus, Obd-ii, ADC support.

Themes to suit the car, sprites thst react to thresholds, bright warnings, daisy chain options, ignition and backlight monitoring, it's all in here.

I'm testing this on a 2025 Tiguan eTSI to ensure all brands get the support they deserve.

It is designed to be as universal as possible, support as many vehicles and setups as possible. I just need to decide what I want to show on mine!

25/10/2026

Solving little problems is fun. Super simple tachometer converter for old coil based ignition systems. And if that's not enough, a canbus based one for the newer ECUs. Whatever you're tacho, I've got you covered. 🤟

These latest PCBs are now a really polished thing. Compact and efficient, still opensource.

🤟

17/10/2026

A huge thank you to everybody who has ordered with us for your support and for your patience, too.
All haldex controller orders are now on their way to the post office to be shipped!

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