**Hej** (Hello in Danish). This project might be what water should have been to Egyptians when it was scarce on the Nile. Easy to spot, helpful on track, this should be for other racing games.

iFlag, a software that allows the flags of a race to be represented in a dot display. It works as a visual aid for the track related information and runs only on iRacing.

Let´s move on The project is composed of 3 hardware parts and a software. Hardware parts : Arduino Uno, Color Shield V 1 . 1 RGB dot Matrix 8*8 The software is:
iFlag - https://github.com/simracer-cz/iFlag
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The hardware
Almost anyone can assemble this but there´s an order on the assembly:
First, Arduino Uno https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160317_163248.jpg Arduino UNO board Second, the Color Shield https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160317_163302.jpg https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160317_164332.jpg Color Shield on top of Arduino UNO
The pins must fit exactly between these boards.
Third , the 8*8 Rgb Matrix https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160317_164359.jpg Bottom-up: 1. Arduino - 2. Color shield - 3. Rgb Matrix Again, the pins must fit exactly and you should pay attention on this part; to couple the Rgb Matrix to the Color shield one has to do it in such a way that the "1" seen on this first picture below, from the Rgb Matrix, must fit the "1" on color shield that has the blue label. https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/beware-led-matrix-pin-1.jpg https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/beware-colors-shield-pin-1.jpg Color Shield
Let´s recap: Follow this rule and the unit will work perfectly.

There will be a number "1" on the 8*8 Rgb Matrix close to a pin; That "1" will have to connect to the number "1" on the color shield.
If you have done that it should be ready to work. Should stay like this, https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160317_164422.jpg
https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160316_182433.jpg Arduino with acrylic box
Some more photos https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160316_182355.jpg https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/img_20161010_180825.jpeg Black acrylic cover https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/img_20161010_180806.jpeg https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/img_20161010_181254.jpeg Another cover https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/img_20161010_181103.jpeg https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/img_20161010_181029.jpeg At this point the unit is ready. Here is another idea for an enclosure; http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1215138

Next step: Software

This unit does not require external power to work and the usb cable will take care of the needed voltage. https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_20160531_014609.jpg https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/1511tv.gif The above images are only to make available an idea of a unit powered On as well as it´s visual impact.

Options the software delivers; At the moment it can display starting lights, race flags and other information. There´s no noticeable impact on computer performance due to software. The software just needs to be downloaded and extracted. When in the desktop, you just need to RUN it so no installer needed. https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/yellow.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/white.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/start-set.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/start-ready.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/sc-road.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/sc-oval.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/red.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/pits-speedlimit.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/pits-hold.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/pits-gogogo.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/pits-go.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/one-to-green.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/meatball.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/iracing.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/inverted-green.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/half-red.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/green.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/furled-black.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/f.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/debris.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/crossed.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/checkered.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/blue.gif https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/black.gif If this gadget pics your interest, read the provided files on the downloaded folder. They are easy to read and well explained. You can also check the github page for that information too: https://github.com/simracer-cz/iFlag https://vapodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/logo-full.png

Thoughts on closing What i like; A must-have gadget I like the LED´s flashing, it is unmistakable Small and compact unit No need for external power I like having it where i want I like the easy software.

What should be included;

the software start with windows

Overall there is no point in not making a project like this one. It´s a win-win situation. Its a good peripheral accessory with a very easy assembly process and with software that is free, easy to use and updated regularly. This is iRacing only. Thanks to Petr Vostrel and all the people involved on this amazing gadget!

Stay well! Keep coming.

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