Bringing an NA Miata Into the 24th Century with an Arduino Control Panel

The first generation Miata, known as the “NA” by enthusiasts, is a driver’s dream car. It’s small, light, handles like a dream, and is…

Cameron Coward
5 years agoAutomotive

The first generation Miata, known as the “NA” model code by enthusiasts, is a driver’s dream car. It’s small, light, handles like a dream, and is quite affordable. One thing the NA Miata lacks, however, is any semblance of luxury. You get four wheels and an engine, and that’s all you need. At least, that was the thinking at the time. We want convenience in today’s world, and that’s what Redditor Jroobi’s in-dash futuristic control panel provides.

The touchscreen control panel is driven by an Arduino Due, and the interface has a serious Star Trek: The Next GenerationLCARS (Library Computer Access/Retrieval System) vibe to it — though Jroobi says it was intended as more of a homage to McLaren’s IRIS interface. The control panel can handle functions like you’d find on a hella flush Civic, such as RGB interior lighting settings, but it can also do a lot more.

The most advanced feature is tuning of a TEIN adjustable suspension system. That suspension setup uses servos atop the struts to tune the suspension on a scale between performance and comfort. Normally, it’s adjusted through a dedicated control box, but Jroobi has set it up so it can be adjusted through the touchscreen — just like a modern supercar! It also has additional features like a tachometer and sensor readouts. That means that this may just be the most technologically-advanced NA Miata in existence.

Cameron Coward
Writer for Hackster News. Proud husband and dog dad. Maker and serial hobbyist.
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