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TFT display integration course for motorcycles

Online course of 300 hours in motorcycle TFT display integration, structured in 6 modules covering display technologies, instrument cluster architecture, interface ergonomics, smartphone connectivity and installation, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Compare display technologies for motorcycles.

02

Describe the architecture of a TFT instrument cluster.

03

Apply ergonomic principles and distraction-reduction techniques.

04

Integrate smartphone connectivity functions.

05

Install and adapt aftermarket instrument clusters.

06

Verify the regulatory requirements for tell-tales and controls.

07

Design the interface of a TFT cluster.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle electronics engineers moving into motorcycle instrumentation.
  • HMI interface designers working on rider displays.
  • Embedded software developers building cluster graphics and CAN integration.
  • Validation technicians testing displays and instrument clusters.
  • Diagnostic technicians dealing with modern motorcycle dashboards.
  • Product engineers defining instrument clusters.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN/ECE Regulation No. 60 (controls, tell-tales and indicators on two-wheeled vehicles)
  • ISO 6727 (symbols for motorcycle controls and indicators)
  • ISO 15008 (visual presentation of in-vehicle information)
  • ISO 15005 (dialogue management for in-vehicle systems)
  • ISO 16750 (environmental conditions for vehicle electrical equipment)
  • UN/ECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles)
  • Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
  • Qt Design Studio
  • Crank Storyboard
  • Altia Design
  • LVGL
  • Figma
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Segment LCD displays
  2. 1.2Active-matrix TFT
  3. 1.3Backlighting and brightness
  4. 1.4Sunlight readability
  5. 1.5Anti-reflective and optical treatments
  6. 1.6OLED displays on motorcycles
  7. 1.7Resolution and size
  8. 1.8Viewing angle
  9. 1.9Thermal behaviour in direct sunlight
  10. 1.10Workshop: comparing display readability
  1. 2.1Graphics microcontroller and video memory
  2. 2.2Connection to the CAN bus
  3. 2.3Vehicle data sources
  4. 2.4Mandatory tell-tales and their location
  5. 2.5Handlebar controls
  6. 2.6Power management
  7. 2.7Fast system boot
  8. 2.8Memory and updates
  9. 2.9Connectors and sealing
  10. 2.10Practical: reading the cluster's CAN messages
  1. 3.1Information hierarchy
  2. 3.2Glance time and distraction
  3. 3.3Screen design by riding mode
  4. 3.4Typography and contrast
  5. 3.5Standardised iconography for controls and tell-tales
  6. 3.6Navigation using the controls
  7. 3.7Day mode and night mode
  8. 3.8Alerts and priorities
  9. 3.9User testing
  10. 3.10Lab: screen prototype in a graphics tool
  1. 4.1Bluetooth pairing with the phone
  2. 4.2Turn-by-turn navigation
  3. 4.3App mirroring
  4. 4.4Calls and music
  5. 4.5Rider and passenger intercoms
  6. 4.6Manufacturer apps
  7. 4.7Remote updates of the cluster software
  8. 4.8Data privacy
  9. 4.9Cluster cybersecurity
  10. 4.10Case study: navigation integration on an adventure bike
  1. 5.1Replacing analogue clusters
  2. 5.2Adapting aftermarket clusters
  3. 5.3Mounts and vibration
  4. 5.4Electrical compatibility with the original wiring
  5. 5.5Speedometer calibration
  6. 5.6Type approval of modifications
  7. 5.7Post-installation testing
  8. 5.8Fault diagnosis
  9. 5.9Warranty and documentation
  10. 5.10Case study: fitting a TFT in a restoration
  1. 6.1Defining the motorcycle and the user
  2. 6.2Information requirements
  3. 6.3Display and hardware selection
  4. 6.4Interface design
  5. 6.5Integration with CAN and controls
  6. 6.6Environmental validation plan
  7. 6.7Regulatory requirements analysis
  8. 6.8Cost estimate
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Qt Design Studio, Crank Storyboard, Altia Design, LVGL and Figma, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for prototyping instrumentation interfaces, sunlight readability testing and integrating clusters with the CAN bus. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.

Standards covered: UN/ECE Regulation No. 60, ISO 6727, ISO 15008, ISO 15005, ISO 16750, UN/ECE Regulation No. 10, Directive 2014/53/EU.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UN/ECE Regulation No. 60, ISO 6727 and ISO 15008 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Qt Design Studio, Crank Storyboard, Altia Design, LVGL and Figma, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete TFT instrument cluster design for a defined motorcycle, from display selection to CAN integration and validation plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Define motorcycle and user
Set the motorcycle, the rider profile and the information the cluster must deliver.
Select display and hardware
Choose the TFT panel, graphics microcontroller and backlighting for sunlight readability.
Design the interface
Prototype screens by riding mode, with day/night themes and standardised tell-tales.
Integrate CAN and controls
Connect the cluster to vehicle data and handlebar controls and plan environmental validation.
Final project
Present the complete cluster design with regulatory analysis, cost estimate and report.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle electronics engineerHMI interface designerEmbedded software developerValidation technicianDiagnostic technicianProduct engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Qt Design Studio, Crank Storyboard, Altia Design, LVGL and Figma, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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