Hardware & interface development

Nissan Skyline R34 MFD

The MIDESU MFD is a modern OEM+ driver-data platform developed specifically for the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T. It preserves the visual character of the original R34 GT-R MFD while adding configurable views, modern hardware and MIDESU-developed interface logic.

Interface in motion

A close view of the current Z-SPEC software prototype running on development hardware. The full active interface is kept visible so the gauge behaviour, data movement and page changes can be seen as they work on the unit.

Development media: footage is from the working bench prototype. Some values and performance scenarios may use bench/demo data; full ECU and vehicle validation remains in progress.
Current interface prototypeManual playback · working development unit

OEM inspired. MIDESU refined.

The Twin Gauge layout deliberately follows the original R34 MFD philosophy: two analogue-style gauges, moving values, warning zones and peak information in a restrained car-specific interface. Scale design, typography, clarity, animations and interaction have been reworked to feel more modern while staying true to the original dashboard environment.

  • OEM-location capacitive display platform
  • Twin Gauge profile system
  • Boost, temperature and pressure gauges
  • Live, peak and ghost-peak behaviour
  • Selectable moving tail band
  • Touch-based profile selection
MIDESU R34 MFD Twin Gauge prototype running on development hardware

What is working now

The current Z-SPEC bench prototype already runs the core gauge, performance, diagnostic and logging functions as one integrated system. The images below are captured from the working unit rather than rendered mock-ups. Vehicle-level validation and final ECU compatibility are still in progress.

MIDESU Twin Gauge view

Twin Gauge

Two configurable analogue-style live gauges with peak memory, ghost-peak behaviour, warning logic and selectable needle-tail behaviour.

MIDESU configurable Data List

Configurable Data List

Seven selectable live-data rows with channel-specific labels, units, icons, values and moving bar scales.

MIDESU 30 second history view

30 s History

Short-term channel history for reviewing how a value changed immediately before or after an event.

MIDESU G-Sensor view

G-Force

Live lateral and longitudinal acceleration display with peak indication for road and track use.

MIDESU Lap Timer view

Lap Timer

Current lap, personal best, delta and supporting live values shown directly on the MFD.

MIDESU Live Dyno view

Performance Tools

Live Dyno, Drag Timer, Engine Health and GTT Slip views developed for the performance-focused editions.

MIDESU menu with warnings and diagnostics

Diagnostics & Warnings

Sensor status, alert history, system test and configurable warning behaviour inside the same menu structure.

Local data access

Logging & MFD Connect

Longer session recording is running on the prototype, with local Wi-Fi access for phone-based live data and previous-session review. The connection remains local rather than cloud-dependent.

Prototype in context

The wider view adds physical context and shows how the display can sit in an R34-style dashboard panel. This front panel is development hardware, not the final production enclosure: the final display size and surrounding geometry are still being refined.

The footage shows the intended R34 integration direction while the production-size display and final enclosure are still under development.

Development housingManual playback · final dimensions may differ

Development progress

Working prototype

Software & interface

Twin Gauge, configurable Data List, 30 s History, G-Force, Lap Timer, performance tools, diagnostics, warnings and longer session logging are all running on the bench prototype.

Current focus

Stability & final hardware

The remaining work is focused on software stability, final display sizing, enclosure design, vehicle integration and road testing before the production package is locked.

Phone side

MFD Connect

Local Wi-Fi connectivity and phone-based live/session views are under active development as a companion to the MFD rather than a replacement for the in-car interface.

Planned MFD family

The production range is being kept deliberately focused. Pure Street and Z-Spec are planned as the first releases; Heritage follows later. Race remains under evaluation and will only be developed if there is a clear use case.

First release

Pure Street

Street-focused MIDESU MFD using the same OEM+ design language and core driver-data platform, with a simpler product scope than the flagship.

First release

Z-Spec

The flagship development direction, combining the broadest performance, diagnostic and configurable interface feature set planned for launch.

Planned later

Heritage

A period-correct direction focused on reproducing the character and visual logic of the original R34 MFD with modern underlying hardware.

Under evaluation

Race

A dedicated track-focused edition will only proceed if customer demand justifies a separate product rather than overlapping with Z-Spec.

Compatibility status: final ECU support, production hardware, enclosure and release pricing will only be published after validation. No unverified compatibility is being advertised.

Developed specifically for the R34

The platform is being developed around the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T development vehicle, with the aim of fitting naturally into the original dashboard environment rather than behaving like a universal add-on display.

Interested in the MIDESU R34 MFD?

Registering interest is non-binding and helps gauge demand while final pricing, compatibility and delivery timing are being confirmed.

Development status: Active hardware and interface development. Images and videos show working prototype hardware and the current interface. The wider housing footage uses a development front panel; final enclosure and display dimensions may differ as the production package is refined.