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I am looking for an experienced embedded systems engineer to design a digital instrument cluster (dashboard) for electric vehicles (2-wheeler and 3-wheeler). ## System Requirements: ### Input Signals: * Speed input (hall sensor / controller signal) * Battery voltage input * Current sensing (optional but preferred) * Brake signal * Indicator signals (left/right) * Reverse signal * Ignition signal --- ## Display Requirements: * Digital speedometer (km/h) * Trip meter (distance) * Odometer (total distance) * Battery level indicator (% or bar) * Indicator icons (left/right, high beam, reverse) * Warning indicators (low battery, fault) --- ## Display Hardware: * TFT LCD / IPS display (2.4” to 5” range) * Good visibility in sunlight * Smooth UI (no lag) --- ## Functional Features: * Real-time speed display * Distance calculation (trip + total) * Battery voltage monitoring * Fault indication display * Startup animation / branding (optional) * Menu/settings (optional) --- ## Communication: * Support UART or CAN communication from controller * Option to work with pulse-based speed input --- ## Hardware Requirements: * Microcontroller-based design * Stable power supply (12V → 5V / 3.3V) * EMI-resistant design for automotive environment * Proper filtering for noisy signals --- ## PCB Requirements: * Compact PCB for dashboard enclosure * Automotive-grade connectors * Vibration-resistant design * Easy mounting provision --- ## Firmware Requirements: * Fast refresh rate display * Accurate speed & distance calculation * EEPROM/Flash storage for odometer * Fault handling logic --- ## Mechanical: * PCB suitable for enclosure mounting * Suggest display mounting method --- ## Deliverables: * Full schematic * PCB layout (EasyEDA / KiCad / Altium) * Gerber files (manufacturing ready) * BOM with exact part numbers * Firmware (mandatory) * UI design (basic or advanced) * Debug support after prototype --- ## Application: * Electric scooters * E-rickshaws * E-loaders --- ## Goal: Develop a reliable and scalable digital cluster suitable for commercial EV products with clear visibility and accurate data. --- ## Proposal Requirements: Please include: * Previous similar projects * Display type you recommend * MCU selection and why * Sample UI screenshots (if available) * Timeline and milestones
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As an accomplished Electrical Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems, IoT product engineering and firmware development, I am confident in my ability to deliver top-quality results for your EV Dashboard design project. First and foremost, my proficiency with an array of microcontrollers and embedded systems including STM32, ESP32, TI Tiva, C2000, MSP430, ensures that I can select the most appropriate MCU for the job while meeting your goals. This means choosing a board that can handle all your specified system requirements efficiently while delivering accurate data at a fast refresh rate. Moreover, incorporating my expertise in PCB design, mechanical CAD modeling and product development workflow will result in a compact and vibration-resistant dashboard enclosure with reduced noise interference from the automotive environment. My knowledge of EMI-resistant design and proper signal filtering would ensure a smooth experience with your TFT LCD / IPS display regardless of lighting conditions.
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With an extensive, multi-disciplinary background in electric vehicle technology and IoT product development, I'm confident that I can bring a unique skill-set and approach to your EV dashboard project. From circuit design to firmware implementation, my expertise spans all aspects of embedded system engineering that this project demands. I have previously worked on similar projects where I had to design customized PCBs, write optimized firmware, and build scalable IoT ecosystems. My proficiency with low-power embedded systems and wireless communication (such as LoRa, BLE, Wi-Fi, 5G) will be particularly valuable for this dashboard design where a fast refresh rate display is necessary alongside precision in speed and distance measurements.
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I am an embedded software engineer with over 16 years of experience. I have experience working with a dashboard for electric go carts. I have extensive experience with product development. I can provide you with a full prototype with a housing unit as well. I am also available long term to provide support for establishing manufacturing and getting certifications in EU and US. I would like to discuss details of the project with you and then I can prepare a details Agile plan we can review together. Please contact me to discuss details.
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With an extensive background and specific expertise in your project requirements, I am confident that I am the ideal candidate for your sought-after{" " + "Embedded Systems Engineer for EV Dashboard Design"}. Having delved into various facets of automotive embedded systems design including microcontroller-based design, PCB development, firmware creation, and portable power supply development, I am well-versed and suited to tackle the challenges of your project. Regarding similar projects, I have participated in designing dashboards for electric scooters and solar vehicles before. I recommend using a compact 4'' TFT LCD display with high brightness to optimize sunlight visibility while delivering a smooth User Interface (UI) experience as per your requirements. Forisper mcu selection, I suggest leveraging STM32 microcontrollers as they offer excellent performance, stability, and versatile communication interfaces like UART or CAN communication - key attributes to enhance the dashboard's overall functionality and reliability. Apart from realizing projects like yours, my other proficiencies including solid PCB design history using EasyEDA/Kicad/Altium alonogisde with strong skills in C/C++ programming for MCPs between others
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Interesting job to work on. I can design test and validate the product at my side. Let's connect to discuss in details. Will share the plan in PM. Thanks
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With the eletric vehilce market growing rapidly, your need for a competent embedded systems engineer is clear. My name is Marko Aleksic and I'm an expert in electronics, having spent years designing creative yet reliable and robust electronic products. I have successfully executed numerous projects similar to yours. In fact, I have specific experience in designing dashboards with display sizes ranging from 2.4" to 5", high visibility in sunlight which aligns perfectly with your project. My strong hold on PCB design & development especially for embedded systems coupled with knowledge of microcontrollers like STM32, DSPIC, ESP32 and ESP8266 is also going to be very instrumental in success of your project. Talking about my relevant experience again; I have proven record in developing efficient LED driver circuits which finds direct application in your requirement of battery voltage monitoring. Additionally, my skills in firmware development, including EEPROM/Flash storage required for saving odometer data are well tested thus ensuring the reliability of FW used for this project. Given a chance, I assure you that my technical expertise and dedication will create a compelling EV dashboard enhancing the user experience.
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Hi, I have strong experience in embedded automotive dashboard systems including STM32-based EV clusters, TFT UI development, and hall-sensor based speed measurement systems. I have worked on similar projects such as electric scooter dashboards, e-rickshaw digital clusters, and industrial HMI systems with noisy signal conditioning and CAN/UART communication. I will design a stable MCU-based architecture (STM32 preferred) with proper filtering, real-time interrupt-based speed calculation, accurate odometer storage, and smooth TFT UI rendering without lag. PCB will be automotive-grade with EMI protection and robust power regulation for 12V environments. This is exactly the type of project I am comfortable with and can deliver reliably. I am ready to take this project and proceed with implementation immediately. Regards, Engineer Muhammad Usman
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Hi there, I carefully read your project, and I can help you design a reliable, production-ready digital instrument cluster for EV applications with smooth UI, accurate sensing, and robust automotive behavior. I’m Samuel Tshibangu, a mechatronics engineer with strong experience in embedded systems, PCB design, display integration, and automotive electronics. I’ve worked with similar systems involving TFT displays, MCU-based control, sensor inputs, CAN/UART communication, and real-time data processing, so I can deliver a clean and scalable solution. For this project, I would recommend an STM32 (or ESP32-S3 for UI-heavy use) paired with an IPS TFT display (3.5”–4.3”) for good sunlight visibility and smooth graphics. I can design the full hardware (power, filtering, protection), compact PCB, and firmware with fast refresh, accurate speed/distance calculation, EEPROM storage, and fault handling, along with a clean UI. I can deliver schematic, PCB, Gerbers, BOM, firmware, UI design, and prototype support. Feel free to send me a message. Best regards, Samuel Tshibangu
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As a dedicated and seasoned professional with ZAWN Tech, I have successfully delivered several projects in the embedded systems field that share similar core skills and requirements as your EV Dashboard Design. Our team's combined expertise in electronics, microcontrollers, and PCB design is an ideal match for this project. These different but complementary disciplines make us well-positioned to tackle even the most intricate aspects of this undertaking. To ensure maximal precision and reliability, we recommend a TFT LCD/IPS display for your dashboard, which boasts excellent visibility under sunlight and guaranteeing a smooth user experience without any noticeable lag. In line with that, we will also utilize a microcontroller-based design supplemented by EMI-resistant design for automotive industries. Additionally, our profound experience in developing with UART and CAN protocols aligns perfectly with your desired communication requirements. Our value proposition further extends beyond the technicalities of the project into support throughout its lifecycle. Not only will we deliver comprehensive documentation including full schematics, gerber files, and firmware source code but also provide continuing support post prototype testing when necessary.
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Hi, how are you doing? I went through your project description and I can help you in your project. your project requirements perfectly match my expertise. We are a team of Electrical and Electronics engineers, we have successfully completed 1000+ Projects for multiple regular clients from OMAN, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Lebanon and many other countries. We are providing our services in following areas: Antenna Design (CST, HFSS) Embedded C Programming. VHDL/Verilog, Quartus/Vivado, LabVIEW/ Multisim/PSPICE/VLSI MATLAB/SIMULINK Network Simulator NS2/NS3 Microcontroller like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGA, AVR, PIC, STM32 and ESP32. IDEs like Keil MDK V5, ATmel studio and MPLab XC8. PLCs / SCADA PCB Designing Proteus, Eagle, KiCAD and Altium IOT Technologies like Ethernet, GSM GPRS. HTTP Restful APIs connection for IOT Communications. Also, we have good command over report writing, I can show you many samples of our previous reports. Kindly consider us for your project and text me so that we can further discuss specifically about your project's main goals and requirements.
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Hi, I am ready to assist with the design of a digital instrument cluster for electric scooters, e rickshaws, and e loaders. The solution will be developed with a microcontroller based architecture, EMI resistant design and PCB integration. The documentation will be aligned with ISO 16750 and AEC Q100. 1. Do you prefer a specific display type? 2. Should the communication interface be UART only, or do you want CAN bus support? Project Deliverables 1. Full schematic design and PCB layout 2. Gerber, BOM, drill files 3. Firmware and UI design and debug support Tools I Use • EasyEDA / KiCad / Altium I have 7+ years of experience in embedded systems and automotive electronics, including: • EV Battery Management PCB with CAN bus integration and fault monitoring, delivered for commercial 3 wheeler applications. • Digital Dashboard Prototype with TFT display, real time speed/odometer, and UART communication. Looking forward to your confirmation so we can proceed. Warm regards, Abubakar
$232 USD in 40 days
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Having a strong background in Arduino, Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Embedded Systems, I am confident in my ability to design a top-tier EV dashboard that meets your exact specifications and demands. I have successfully completed numerous projects involving similar requirements, not only equipping me with the needed technical know-how but also keeping me updated regarding industry trends and best practices. For your project, I recommend utilizing a TFT LCD/IPS display for its excellent visibility even in sunlight and can be optimized for a smooth user interface ensuring no lag. In relation to this, I have significant experience in designing Microcontroller-based systems for automotive environments that can resist EMI and offer proper signal filtering. My suggestion for MCU selection would be after adequately studying your unique requirements. However, some popular choices in this domain are STM32 and ESP32 platforms. Over the years, I have developed expertise in both these platforms and can leverage this knowledge to select the most suitable one for you that will offer fast refresh rate display, accurate distance calculation, and provide storage options like EEPROM/Flash necessary for storing odometer readings.
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Best Embedded Systems Engineer for EV Dashboard Design! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dear Client, The biggest risk in this project is not making a screen show speed. It is building a dashboard that looks good in demo mode but becomes unreliable once noisy vehicle inputs, sunlight visibility, odometer storage, and real-time refresh all interact in the field. That is where careful system design matters. I would approach this by: 1. locking the hardware architecture first around noisy input conditioning, stable 12V to 5V/3.3V power, and a display/MCU choice that stays responsive 2. designing the PCB and firmware together for accurate speed/trip/odometer calculation, robust UART/CAN or pulse input handling, and vibration-resistant integration 3. delivering a clean UI, manufacturing-ready files, and bring-up/debug support so the first prototype is practical for commercial EV use This keeps the first revision focused on a reliable, scalable digital cluster rather than just a nice-looking display. Two quick questions: 1. Is your stronger priority sunlight readability or lowest BOM cost in V1? 2. Do you already lean toward CAN/UART controller integration, or should the design stay equally strong on pulse-based input too? If you message me, I can outline the cleanest first-step architecture and display direction before schematic capture starts. Best regards, Prat PCB Must Innovations
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Hello, I can develop a reliable, scalable digital dashboard for 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers, optimized for sunlight readability, fast UI response, and robust operation in noisy automotive environments. Recommended Platform: MCU: STM32 (excellent graphics performance, CAN/UART support, automotive reliability) Display: 3.5"–4.3" IPS TFT with high brightness for outdoor visibility Supports both CAN/UART and pulse-based speed inputs Deliverables: Complete schematic and PCB layout Automotive-grade power, filtering, and protection design Manufacturing-ready Gerber files BOM with exact part numbers Full firmware (speed, odometer, battery, warnings, diagnostics) Smooth UI with startup animation and icons EEPROM/Flash odometer storage Prototype debugging support Key Features: Real-time speed, trip, and odometer Battery level and fault monitoring Indicator, reverse, and warning displays EMI-resistant and vibration-ready design I have experience with STM32, ESP32, CAN systems, TFT/LVGL interfaces, and embedded automotive products. I can also provide scalable architecture for future product variants. I’d be happy to discuss your requirements and share relevant project examples. Best regards, Jakub
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Hi, Your EV digital cluster project aligns strongly with my background. I have 11+ years in embedded and automotive software (Volvo, ZF, BHTC), including automotive HMI control panels, instrument/control interfaces, diagnostics and embedded product development. Relevant experience: • Developed production automotive HVAC HMI/control panel software (displays, controls, diagnostics) • OBD-II connected vehicle product (Mahindra MiniSMART) • Safety-critical ECU software for braking, body electronics and zonal controllers Proposed solution: • STM32G4/H7 based cluster (recommended) • 3.5–4.3” IPS TFT with smooth LVGL UI • CAN/UART or pulse-based speed input support • Speed, trip, odometer, battery, warnings, fault indicators • EMI-conscious hardware + compact automotive PCB Deliverables: • Schematic, PCB, Gerbers, BOM • Firmware + UI • Prototype bring-up and debug support Prototype timeline: 6–8 weeks. I can help develop this as a scalable commercial EV dashboard, not just a prototype. Happy to discuss architecture and milestones. Regards, Salman Ali
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi. How are you? Your project aligns well with my embedded and PCB design background, especially in MCU-based control, automotive-style signal interfacing, and display-integrated systems. I can support the complete development of the digital cluster, including: • Schematic + compact automotive-grade PCB design • Firmware for speed, odometer, battery/fault monitoring • TFT display integration with responsive UI • UART/CAN or pulse-based signal interfacing • EMI-aware power and signal filtering for vehicle environments For MCU, I would likely recommend ESP32 or STM32 depending on CAN/UI requirements, and I can advise on the best TFT/IPS option for sunlight visibility. Sample related work can be reviewed on my profile, and I can share additional examples and UI references during discussion. Estimated timeline: 2–4 weeks depending on scope and feature depth. I can help make this a reliable, scalable cluster suitable for commercial EV products. Best regards. Thank you.
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Hi, I’m very interested in developing your digital instrument cluster for 2W/3W electric vehicles. Building a reliable, sunlight-readable, and EMI-robust dashboard with smooth UI and accurate sensing aligns closely with my experience in automotive embedded systems and HMI design. Recommended Architecture MCU: STM32 – strong graphics performance, CAN support, and proven automotive use Display: 3.5”–5” IPS TFT (800×480, high-brightness ≥800 nits) with capacitive touch (optional) for sunlight visibility Graphics: LVGL-based UI for smooth rendering and scalable design Communication: CAN (preferred) + UART fallback; pulse input for speed redundancy Sensing: Speed: hall/pulse with filtering Voltage: precision divider + ADC Current: optional shunt + amplifier Hardware Design Automotive-grade 12V → 5V/3.3V power EMI/ESD protection, signal filtering, and proper grounding Compact, vibration-resistant PCB with automotive connectors Firmware Features Real-time speed, trip, odometer Battery level + fault detection logic Smooth UI, startup animation, optional settings menu Robust handling for noisy signals and edge cases Deliverables Schematic + PCB Gerbers + BOM Firmware + UI Assembly guidance + debug support Relevant experience Embedded dashboards and HMI systems CAN/UART automotive communication Real-time data visualization and control firmware Timeline: Architecture & UI concept: 3–5 days Schematic + PCB: 7–10 days Firmware + UI: 10–14 days Testing & revisions: 5–7 days
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Hi, there This is exactly the kind of project I enjoy—building a reliable, real-world EV instrument cluster, not just a display. I’ve worked on embedded systems with TFT UIs, sensor inputs, and UART/CAN communication, where stability and accuracy mattered under noisy conditions. How I’d approach it: - Proper signal conditioning for speed (pulse/controller), battery, and inputs - EMI-aware design with filtering and protection (critical for EVs) Smooth, lag-free TFT UI (no flicker or delay) - Reliable odometer storage with wear handling (not basic EEPROM writes) MCU: STM32 (F4/F7) — strong graphics + proven stability Display: 3.2”–4.3” IPS TFT, high brightness (sunlight readable) Deliverables: Schematic, PCB, Gerbers, BOM (exact parts), firmware, UI, and debug support Timeline: ~2–3 weeks total (design → firmware → testing) If you’d like, I can first share a clear system architecture/block diagram so you can see how everything will be structured before we proceed.
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Hello, I am an embedded systems engineer with extensive experience in firmware development and high-density PCB layout. I can deliver a reliable, production-ready digital instrument cluster for your 2/3-wheeler EV project. My Technical Approach: • Hardware: I will design a 4-layer, EMI-resistant PCB (KiCad) optimized for automotive environments. I specialize in multilayer layouts and will implement optocouplers and TVS diodes to protect the MCU from high-voltage transients and motor noise. • MCU & Display: I recommend the ESP32-S3 or STM32F4 paired with an IPS TFT display. Using the LVGL library, I will ensure a smooth, lag-free UI (60 FPS) that remains visible in direct sunlight. • Firmware: I have deep experience in both Arduino and STM32 (HAL/Bare Metal). I will implement interrupt-driven pulse sensing for precision speed tracking and wear-leveling algorithms for secure Odometer storage in EEPROM/Flash. • Reliability: The design will feature automotive-grade buck converters to handle 12V fluctuations and vibration-resistant connectors (JST/Molex). Deliverables: • Full Schematic & Manufacturing-ready Gerbers. • Optimized Firmware (C/C++) & UI Design. • BOM with exact, sourcable part numbers. • Post-prototype debug support. I am ready to help you scale this from a prototype to a commercial product. Looking forward to discussing the communication protocol (CAN/UART) you prefer.
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Hello, I specialize in embedded systems and automotive-grade hardware design, with strong experience in MCU-based display systems, CAN/UART communication, and real-time signal processing. For this project, I would propose a robust architecture using an MCU such as STM32F4 Series or STM32G4 Series, ensuring sufficient performance for smooth TFT rendering and precise timing. For display, IPS panels with SPI/RGB interface offer good sunlight readability and UI responsiveness. I have worked on similar systems involving sensor interfacing, noise filtering, and reliable PCB design for harsh environments. I focus on stable power design, EMI mitigation, and accurate speed/distance computation using interrupt-driven methods. You will receive a complete package including schematic, PCB, firmware, and production-ready files, along with post-prototype debugging support. I can also provide clean and responsive UI design tailored for embedded displays. Once we open a chat, I can share relevant past work and UI samples. Looking forward to collaborating.
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