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30/08/2026

Getting the tachometer to work is the easy part. The hard part is trying to think how other people might want to integrate it into their systems, so I've made this to have:
✅ Square wave for speed and RPM
✅ Canbus
✅ GPS (up to 10hz)

Plenty of speedometer options on the GitHub for people to mess with!

There's been a LOT of updates in the last month. Mog has updated all of the product images and they're much cleaner. In ...
28/08/2026

There's been a LOT of updates in the last month. Mog has updated all of the product images and they're much cleaner.

In the background, I've revised nearly every single PCB with some wild new features, so I'll be onto testing them shortly:
✅ OpenHaldex-C6 FD, which will support Gen6
✅ SpeedPulser Pro with VR input

Every single project is still opensource so it you want to build your own, you can.

The Discord has loads in it: https://discord.gg/hfa9RnpGA

AND IT'S ALL THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY - LET'S BUILD COOL S**T! 🤟

A nerdy project for the aftermarket ECU people: a USB to WiFi Bridge.It will allow me to wirelessly tune/log/monitor Ign...
27/08/2026

A nerdy project for the aftermarket ECU people: a USB to WiFi Bridge.

It will allow me to wirelessly tune/log/monitor Ignitron without needing to have the cable out every time.

It has an optional USB C connector broken out to allow me to add a separate port on the dash (they're smaller).

> Auto-detection of USB C and will disable the bridge to redirect to the C port.
> Automotive grade input circuitry, protection and fused.
> Status LED for monitoring.
> Can be powered by the USB C connector or 12v.
> User interface to view, monitor and possibly log.
> Will be fully opensource.

PCB is currently 40x40mm.

Plan is to finish off the firmware, build a UI and begin reverse engineering the protocol to see what gauges / data I can get.

25/08/2026

This is a speed run of some of the modifications I've done to the Golf. An entirely DIY effort and there's been a lot of learning along the way.

Yes, it's tatty and there's a lot to improve on, but that's why it's a hobby!

24/08/2026

Unlocking new features with AirLift V2:
Full control over all presets (and define your own separate to the controller) ✅
Manual control ✅
Auto air-up and down using fob or powertrain CAN ✅
Live displays of pressures ✅

A quick demonstration of how I achieved it and if you're interested, the project is here:
https://github.com/adamforbes92/AirLift-V2-Controller

21/08/2026

Super stoked about how this turned out! PWM fan controller for all the dead slow speed resistor people out there or people wanting their ECU to be able to control them.

Slow ramp up (5s) to minimise inrush and risk of fuses blowing. Fully adjustable slow speed, external inputs for slow and high speed, just needs a ground to activate - this could be a switch in the dash or an ECU.

I think these are the perfect car before computers became too interfering.The amount of fun I've had just learning is in...
12/08/2026

I think these are the perfect car before computers became too interfering.

The amount of fun I've had just learning is insane. Just a shame it's a 5dr.

Custom:
375mm front brakes ✅
335mm rear brakes ✅
AirLift V2 with auto up/down on key ✅
Polo 6r boot handle ✅
R-line rear with US rear lights ✅
OpenHaldex ✅
Polo 6r steering wheel with DIY controller ✅
MK6 GTi shifter ✅
MK7 GTi tartan headlining with MK5 sunglasses holder ✅
3d printed subwoofer enclosure ✅
Joey mod R32 bixenons with US side markers ✅
Rebuilt cluster w. HypeFIS colour, LED and Needle Sweep ✅
VR6 turbo with a GT35 ✅
Semi tucked bay with Hyundai coolant bottle in scuttle ✅

All DIY, just some guy enjoying his hobby and sharing it for the world to love (or hate).

What's your favourite chassis?

08/08/2026

Super early morning starts with a sleepy newborn has meant I've had some time to fix two things to make everyone's life a bit easier: quick, custom calibrations and PID control.

Now calibrating custom housings takes sub two-minutes and gains perfect accuracy every single time and you don't need to understand how to code to use it. Just add a handful of speed points and go!

And PID control means the speedometer maintains accuracy throughout, so sticky housings or old binding speedometers means it won't lose accuracy.

Welcome to the world, Ruaridh. I promise to teach you everything I know: how to be kind, how to be thoughtful, how to na...
04/08/2026

Welcome to the world, Ruaridh.

I promise to teach you everything I know: how to be kind, how to be thoughtful, how to navigate this world, and most importantly, how to build cool s**t.

My wife has been absolutely unbelievable during all of the pregnancy.

Also does anyone know how long before you can give a zero mileage baby a soldering iron?

29/07/2026

Zain's INSANE Audi S3 with a G30-900 controlling rolling antilag using with the OEM steering wheel buttons on Ignitron with an opensource steering wheel controller.

This controller let's you merge old and new steering wheels. Or broadcast buttons over CAN. Or there's a MOSFET for driving m**h pumps. Or merge it with OpenHaldex if you wish, the options are endless: you just need to decide what you want the buttons to do.

Supports MQB and PQ steering wheels and the UI let's you set it up and learn buttons on the fly.

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