Controller Comparison: DialDim vs. Cansmart

Controller Comparison: DialDim vs. Cansmart

Controller Comparison: DialDim vs CANsmart

DialDim Controller
 Vehicle Specific Kit

CANsmart Controller
 Vehicle Specific Kit

Some Plug-&-Play Installation kits available/Primarily Universal

Plug-&-Play Installation

On/Off & Dim (2 sets of driving lights)

On/Off & Dim (2 sets of driving lights)

Halo Dimmer Switch (see light intensity & setting)

Dim from Factory Switches (no switch indicator or feedback)

High/Low Sync Feature (with factory high beam switch)

High/Low Sync Feature (with factory high beam switch)

Flash Amber Aux Lights w/ Turn Signals (one option)

Flash Amber Aux Lights w/ Turn Signals (customizable)

Strobe Aux Lights w/ Horn (one option)

Strobe Aux Lights w/ Horn (customizable)

2 Accessory Circuits (for driving lights only)

4 Accessory Circuits (for any accessory type)

4 Customizable Features (via trigger wires)

30+ Customizable Features (via CANsmart Software)

 

 

Best for:

Best for:

• Controlling 2 sets of driving lights

• Wiring and controlling 3–4 DENALI accessories

• Simple, intuitive dimmer control

• One consolidated system

• No software or programming required

• Supports aux lights, horns, brake lights, and visibility lighting

 

 

 

Pro Tip: A DialDim and Cansmart can be easily installed on the same bike.  In fact, this is the ideal solution (and most popular option) for riders who want a full lighting and visibility package.  Run 2 sets of driving lights on the DialDim and use the 4 circuits on the Cansmart to run turn signals, horns, brake lights, or any other accessory type of your choice.

The two most significant deciding factors when choosing a DENALI lighting controller is the motorcycle year, make, and model that you plan to outfit and the number of lights and accessories that you plan to install. If we do not offer a CANsmart device for your motorcycle, the DENALI DialDim is the right choice. If a CANsmart is available for your bike, the decision is a bit more nuanced.


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