UTCOM Universal Trip Computer

[swinks]

Group Buy Details

Interest Thread

Overview
Since posted thread EOI regarding new product available for our vehicles there was big interest expressed in purchasing such gizzmo toy.
To make sure this product will work in our VR4's I did test one in different settings and cars. Tests revealed few issues we may experience whilst fitting UTCOM. All those issues were sorted and results were posted in EOI thread. Also, there is described mini DIY guideline how to fit UTCOM display in stock clock bay area.
Once tested and proved working I'm happy to open a GB thread for anyone interested in purchase this not expensive but fully packed with interesting features gizzmo toy.

Product Details

Product Name: Universal Trip Computer

Product Description:
Universal Trip Computer (UTCOMP) made by Telwis is used to monitor technical state of passenger car. The UTC takes information from main sensors of the car then processes data and sends to the LCD screen with user friendly interface. UTC does not interfere with car electronics in any way. It can be installed in each car with electronic injection system (petrol engines, also the ones with LPG, and some diesel engines).

Unit functions:
vehicle speed (km/h or mph),
real-time fuel consumption (l/h and l/100km or gph and mpg),
average fuel consumption (l/100km or mpg),
distance,
amount of fuel in the fuel tank,
estimate distance to refueling,
independent daily/travel counter (travel timing, average speed, max speed, distance and average fuel consumption),
full support for cars with LPG system (independent consumption and distance measuring),
date and time,
temperature measurement (inside and outside),
user temperature – analog temperature sensor can be adopted (typical coolant temperature sensor can be screwed into engine cylinder block, engine head or oil sump),
automatic acceleration measurement with user defined range (e.g. 0-60 mph, 60-120 km/h etc.),
the ability to connect up to two analog sensors (max 0-5V) and draw their signal on the display (oscilloscope), i.e. lambda sensor, wideband O2 sensor, pressure sensor, TPS, etc.
support for wideband controller of oxygen sensor (0-5V, the ability of calibration U(AFR) linear function) – AFR measurement,
support for vacuum/boost sensor (0-5V, the ability of calibration U(bar) linear function) – BAR or PSI units,
cooling fan status info (on/off),
headlights reminder,
battery voltage measurement,
adjustable lcd brightness,
inspection/service reminder,
car mileage,
information about black ice,
temperature alert (sound buzzer warning) – if temperature from analog sensor (eg. coolant temperature, oil temperature etc.) is to high (user own level setting is possible),
additional user screen – fully customizable,
possibility to enable/disable any screen,
possibility to change units (metric/imperial),
possibility to change font style,
user own welcome screen setting is also possible,
menu language: English or Polish,
communication with PC using USB interface (PC application is working on Windows XP, Vista, 7) – possibility to change all settings using PC.

Software: To setup all parameters PC desktop with USB socket and UTCOMP application can be used. Main parameters may also be set in dedicated setting mode of UTC on LCD display (no need to connect UTC to PC). The application works under Windows XP, VISTA, 7. Software is to download from product website (scroll do bottom page).

What is in package?
• Universal Trip Computer (UTCOMP) v2.0 made by Telwis,
• graphical LCD (green, white, blue or black),
• LCD cable (60cm),
• UTC connector,
• 2 temperature sensors DS18B20,
• keyboard with 3 tact switches,
• buzzer,

User manual can be download from Telwis website (pdf format):
http://www.telwis.pl/downloads/user_...ser_manual.pdf

Product Features:
vehicle speed (km/h or mph), fuel consumption (real-time and average), tachometer, trip, mileage, temperature measurement, acceleration, servis/inspection, battery voltage measurement, wideband afr, vacuum/boost

Product URL
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Group Buy Information

Group Buy Information:
Product is imported from Poland. Can be purchased individually from manufacturer website, but only GB offers discounts on product price and combined shipping. Also GB offers no additional fees due to colour of LCD display.
GB will be organized in following steps:
1. GB express of interest, join list with set up deadline.
2. Completing payments.
Once GB closed, all participants will have PM with quote to pay via PayPal or Bank Transfer with details for those payments. Quote may vary due to different number of participants (hence discount) and shared combined shipping. All calculations will be posted in GB thread or relevant EOI. There will be posted deadline for completing payments.
3. Placing order.
Once all payments received and cleared, there will be placed order for relevant amount of UTCOMP. Once order placed there will be posted information about placing order.
4. Receiving purchased UTCOMP.
Once purchased items arrive to UK, all participants will get PM with information, and it will be posted on forum. It is necessary for buyer to provide via PM full shipping address.

There will be highlighted participant status on GB list as follow:
- white regular (interest expressed)
- red (payment received)
- blue (order placed)
- green (item sent to home address)

Group Buy Costs:
Minimum GB purchase is 5 sets of UTCOM.

Order 5 to 10 sets: 50 GBP per set

Order 10+ sets; 47 GBP per set

Shipping: 32 GBP regardless of amount purchased sets (will be shared between every participant in GB) + 2.80 GBP for shipping within UK after import paid per each set.

Group Buy Closes: 30 November 2011

Company Details

Company Contact: Artur Kaczmarczyk
Company name: TELWIS
Company Telehone Number: +48 698207877

Company URL

Company GB Reference:

Sets declared for purchase: 22

List: = PAID
= ORDER PLACED
= UTCOM SENT TO HOME ADDRESS


1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodjno (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set, black)
4. Legnum1 (1 set, black)
5. GalantOnly (2 sets, black)
6. Kryton (2 sets, black)
7. vr4drifta (1 set, black)
8. adaxo (1 set, black)
9. viniu88 (1 set, black)
10. sonicsoundzdj (1 set, black)
11. VR457 (1 set, black)
12. LudviG (1 set, black)
13. ianturbo (1 set, black)
14. rixarena ( 1 set, black)
15. eddy (1 set, black)
16. PaddyB (1 set, black)
17. elnevio (1 set, black)
18. c0xxy (1 set, black)
19. Imbrium (1 set, black)
20. Colin Wiltshire (1 set, black)

[swinks]

Please add yourself to the list if anyone interested with information including how many sets, colour of LCD screen:

1. swinks (1 set, black)

[Wodjno]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodj (1 set, black)

[Davezj]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodj (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set black)

[legnum1]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodj (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set black)
4. Legnum1 (1 set black)

[GalantOnly]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodj (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set black)
4. Legnum1 - one set black
5. Galantonly (2 set, black)

[Kryton]

I'm sure I will be in on this but only just back so could do with checking funds at some point. Subscribing to thread so I don't forget so feel free to bump me at closing date to make up numbers

[vr4drifta]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodj (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set black)
4. Legnum1 - one set black
5. Galantonly (2 set, black)
6. Vr4drifta (1 set, black)

[adaxo]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodjno (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set, black)
4. Legnum1 (1 set, black)
5. GalantOnly (2 sets, black)
6. Kryton (1 set, black)
7. vr4drifta (1 set, black)
8. adaxo (1 set, black)

[viniu88]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodjno (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set, black)
4. Legnum1 (1 set, black)
5. GalantOnly (2 sets, black)
6. Kryton (1 set, black)
7. vr4drifta (1 set, black)
8. adaxo (1 set, black)
9. viniu88 (1 set, black)

[swinks]

Was quick
We have already 10 sets provisionally on the list.

[swinks]

weekly bump!

[sonicsoundzdj]

put me down please swinks, for a black one.

[VR457]

Can i have my name down for one please. Thanks.

[Davezj]

1. swinks (1 set, black)
2. Wodjno (1 set, black)
3. Davezj (1 set, black)
4. Legnum1 (1 set, black)
5. GalantOnly (2 sets, black)
6. Kryton (1 set, black)
7. vr4drifta (1 set, black)
8. adaxo (1 set, black)
9. viniu88 (1 set, black)

You both need to copy and extend the list just like everybody else has to add you name to it. And specify which colour display you want.

[LudviG]

A quick question before i decide on colour. Anyone seen the blue display? I remember there where someone commenting on the black one behind the tinted glass, and said it was a bit poor visibility. And since all my other dash light are blue i was thinking of that one. But i wonder if the visibility will be even worse. Not sure that her colour fits the other blue lights in my car either, and in that case the black one may be just as good. Someone got any opinions?

Sendt from HTC Desire using Tapatalk Pro, cause iPhones are for suckers.

[swinks]

You both need to copy and extend the list just like everybody else has to add you name to it. And specify which colour display you want.

No worries Dave, I keep update list.

[swinks]

A quick question before i decide on colour. Anyone seen the blue display? I remember there where someone commenting on the black one behind the tinted glass, and said it was a bit poor visibility. And since all my other dash light are blue i was thinking of that one. But i wonder if the visibility will be even worse. Not sure that her colour fits the other blue lights in my car either, and in that case the black one may be just as good. Someone got any opinions?

Sendt from HTC Desire using Tapatalk Pro, cause iPhones are for suckers.

Visibility is down to stock perspex front panel. Without one is pretty good, it's up to you how would you fit display in a clock panel.

[vr4drifta]

is there any improvement that could be made to the display that anyone is aware of or would have any ideas of improvement.

[vr4drifta]

also could this be fitted to a uk spec galant v6 sport as i would also be interested in this if it is possible