Bike Dashboard

In this Instructable I’ll show you how to make a electronic dashboard for a bicycle. We’ll be using an Arduino and a few off-the-shelf parts to create a system with light control and an LED speedometer.

Bike Dashboard

Step 1: Materials

Arduino Micro (RadioShack #: 276-258)

12V 10W halogen bulb (RadioShack #: 272-011)

(2x) 12V lamp (RadioShack #: 272-336)

(6x) LED holder (RadioShack #: 276-080)

(3x) green LED (RadioShack #: 55050659) web only

(2x) yellow LED (RadioShack #: 276-021)

red LED (RadioShack #: 55050657) web only

1 uF capactior (RadioShack #: 55047769) web only

(6x) 330 ohm resistor (RadioShack #: 271-1315)

(4x) 10K ohm resistor (RadioShack #: 271-1126)

(3x) N-channel MOSFET (RadioShack #: 276-2072)

74HC14 Schmitt Trigger (RadioShack #: 55050984) web only

reed switch (RadioShack #: 55050593) web only

on/off toggle switch (RadioShack #: 275-602)

(2x) SPST toggle switch (RadioShack #: 275-612)

(6x) terminal block (RadioShack #: 55055598) web only

(2x) 4 cell D battery holder (RadioShack #: 270-396)

(8x) D battery (RadioShack #: 23-2220)

(16x) 8-32 x 5/8″ screw

(16x) 8-32 nut

(4x) 4-40 x 1/2″ screw

(4x) 4-40 x 1.5″ screw

(8x) 4-40 nut

~40″ double sided Velcro

zip ties

.2 inch plywood

Bicycle

Step 2: Build the Circuit: Schematic

The circuit is composed of five main parts:

Bike Dashboard schematic

Power: Eight 1.5V batteries in series will give us ~12V. This system is attached to a large SPST toggle switch for control.

Debouncer: The reed switch is connected across the capacitor of an RC circuit. The analog output is fed into a 74HC14 Hex Inverting Schmitt Trigger which converts it into a digital signal, which is then fed into Arduino Micro interrupt 1 (digital pin 2). This chip is powered by the 5V from the Arduino.

Speedometer: Six LEDs are attached via current limiting resistors directly to the digital output pins of the Arduino.

Lamp Control: Three lamps are connected to N-channel MOSFETs. Each MOSFET has a 10k pulldown resistor on its gate pin, which is control by a digital output pin.

 

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About The Author

Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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