Analog dash compass

[JimInBC]

I keep thinking an analog compass on the dash would be a nice thing to have. Something a little more than the window mount thing my grandfather had in his old Buick. The big steel box it would be mounted in would cause some issues I would think.
I am not sure what would work, if anything, but am looking for a discussion around weather I am just looking for a decoration on the dash.
I already carry and use maps and compass for route planning and navigation.

 

[Rubicajon]

How about one from an old airplane or a horizon indicator for roll and pitch when your in the hills.

 

[JimInBC]

How about one from an old airplane or a horizon indicator for roll and pitch when your in the hills.

Was wondering about that, Time to go to ebay.

 

[Rubicajon]

I can't remember the name of the company but they specialized in parting out older planes and selling the parts. I think they were in Arizona.

 

[jimi breeze]

Whichever type of magnetic compass you get, it will need to be corrected for deviation (metallic influence of your rig). Calibrating is done using two adjustment screws while you drive in a large open field. It is a bit of a task but is will get you close.
You could try some type of electronic compass. Much simpler to adjust.

 

[JimInBC]

I had thought about airplane ones in the past and just kind of like the analog aesthetic. How do the electronic compasses work?

Whichever type of magnetic compass you get, it will need to be corrected for deviation (metallic influence of your rig). Calibrating is done using two adjustment screws while you drive in a large open field. It is a bit of a task but is will get you close.
You could try some type of electronic compass. Much simpler to adjust.