Car Automation

[sindows]

This is an expression of interested thread to see if people like this idea.

I have an oppertunity to get the following for a totally computer/human managed car/performance car.

The kit will come with a

1 x 1dim Motorised touch screen

1 x Computer (which can also be used for movies and MP3's *put big hdd in her*)

And have the computer connected to a microtec engine management system/boost controler allows you to change variable such as boost, fuel, air as well as your favorite song and movie. This might i add is all at the tips of your fingers via one touch of the screen. Now that is easy!

Would anyone be interested in this kind of system, i have not registered as a trader yet, just meerly seeing if anyone would be interested...

Have you herd about home automation, well our company is taking this to the next level and bring to you.... CAR AUTOMATION.

Email or PM me for more details.

MSN/EMAIL - [email protected]

Cheers,

Sindows

[Al]

This has already been done and launched about 2-3yrs ago, not sure what the business was called.

Controlling any aftermarket ecu is a simple matter. Mount a typical touch screen to dash, attach a laptop(hidden under dash or seat), load provided software and use the ecu's data cable. One can then mount the DVD drive in glove box and could easily set up a removable hard drive to upload any type of media files from your home computer.

[sindows]

This has already been done and launched about 2-3yrs ago, not sure what the business was called.

Controlling any aftermarket ecu is a simple matter.  Mount a typical touch screen to dash, attach a laptop(hidden under dash or seat), load provided software and use the ecu's data cable.  One can then mount the DVD drive in glove box and could easily set up a removable hard drive to upload any type of media files from your home computer.

But the thing is, im not just talking about controlling the ecu,

im talking about controlling

ECU

BOOST

INTAKES

MEDIA Files (MP3/Divx)

ALARM System

GPS

DVD's

It would be all concealled in a touch screen and a box stored under the seat/s

We are in the process of finding some software to do all this and so far have secceeded.

Any other thoughts?

Cheers,

Sindows

[NS2500]

If it fitted in a double din slot it would be interesting.

[grandmasterb]

If it fitted in a double din slot it would be interesting.

Well i would be interested on some info and price for something like this???

What is the min system requirements and what not and install, pro or self install job???

info to [email protected]

[sindows]

If it fitted in a double din slot it would be interesting.

Double din would be an option, but it would take more experience to install, as it would sit in the dash(possibly be glued), but other than that, it would be cheaper than the motorised version but you would have to mod and install the screen yourself.

[sindows]

Well i would be interested on some info and price for something like this???  

What is the min system requirements and what not and install, pro or self install job???

info to [email protected]

Well what i was thinking of running it on was something like this..

- Small-form factor board comes with low-power 1.2Ghz CPU (has small fan)

- Ideal for low-noise multimedia home-theatre applications

- Takes 1x DDR RAM and IDE drives, VGA/AUDIO/LAN outputs

- 2x IDE ports, no Floppy port (get a USB floppy if you need one)

- USB 2.0 and Firewire IEEE1394 outputs, TV outputs, 1x PCI slot

- CompactFlash and PCMCIA sockets on rear of board, uses special backplate (incl)

- Has LVDS connector for use with certain types of displays

- Needs 80/90w PSU minimum - Morex 60w may not be enough

So it would have say:

-120GB HDD

-Mini DVD Rom/CD Rom

-1.2Ghz CPU

-256-512MB Ram

-Optional PCMCIA Wireless card

-In small case which connects straight to 12V uses 80W of power.

The computer itself would come preloaded with the software needed for GPS/MP3's/DVD's Etc and would be able to load software for microtec and other engine management systems.

It would simply get bolted under a seat cause this board and computer is very small and you could install the touch screen yourself and run wires...

To brake down the price,

Computer - $1215

Touch Screen - $785

GPS Hardware - $750

Engine Management - NA

+ Installation but if you do it yourself its free...

Yes, i understand its a little much, but in the price of all that you get...

A Headdeck to plug your speakers/amps into

It also has AV inputs (ie xbox/PS2)

As well as GLOBAL POSITIONING

And 120Gb of MOVIES/MUSIC (with means never listening to the same song twice if you dont want to...

As well as all that you can connect an engine management system and have all your engine variables at your fingertips!

When you think about that, its a F'ing bargain. Also if you didnt want the touch screen i would supply, you could connect a pioneer one or clairon or kenwood...

I am able to get them at discounted prices as well...!

This does not include the windows xp licence... LOL

Now isnt that worth the money?

If you have anymore questions please dont hesitate to contact me...

-Sindows

[Al]

My first sentence still stands, better check that this type of system has not been patented / copywrited. The system I saw 2-3yrs ago, at car shows (such as Show Off, in Melbourne) controlled every feature of the car.

Things I remember: (Most the features I have forgotten)

- Pin security to start car

- Alarm

- GPS tracking and control via mobile

- About 4-6 cameras monitoring the car internally/externally on a 4hr loop recording

- The unit controlled doors; convertible roof; hood; boot; climate control; audio/visual; cruise; ecu; boost; and a whole lot of other stuff I have since forgotten.

[sindows]

My first sentence still stands, better check that this type of system has not been patented / copywrited.  The system I saw 2-3yrs ago, at car shows (such as Show Off, in Melbourne) controlled every feature of the car.

Things I remember: (Most the features I have forgotten)

- Pin security to start car

- Alarm

- GPS tracking and control via mobile

- About 4-6 cameras monitoring the car internally/externally on a 4hr loop recording

- The unit controlled doors; convertible roof; hood; boot; climate control; audio/visual; cruise; ecu; boost; and a whole lot of other stuff I have since forgotten.

Could you find out who made it or makes it, cause i think i should check out copyright, pantienting!

[sindows]

Bump!

[philta]

i dont think u can coyright this guys, every1 has been making these "carputer" for over 2 decades, need all the "know hows" just go to mp3car.com

im am very interested in this sindows, ive wanted to start a project like this b4 but i didnt have all the important parts needed, ie a 12vdc-240vac. i tried to hook up my spare computer in but without the converter i couldnt even start.

it havent hit the car modifying market yet, but once it does i will know u make a SH*T load of cash, ill even invest in the business. that how confident in these "carputer"

think about it guys, no cds, touch screen full surround sounds, no games consloes, fine tunning and the list goes on and on. ALL IN ONE, its still works out to be cheaper than all of the rest of the audio+dvd +games+lcd screen combined.

plus all ur movies games and music is stored on ur hdd. just visit that site and see how extreme people go with these carputer. search the furoms =D im sure u get what i mean

[Ant]

i dont think u can coyright this guys, every1 has been making these "carputer" for over 2 decades, need all the "know hows" just go to mp3car.com

im am very interested in this sindows, ive wanted to start a project like this b4 but i didnt have all the important parts needed, ie a 12vdc-240vac. i tried to hook up my spare computer in but without the converter i couldnt even start.

You wouldn't be able to copyright/patent this as there is plenty of 'prior art' (patent-speak for the same thing done before) out there - mp3car.com is just one of many sites on the topic!

As for 12VDC - 240VAC inverter - you don't need one. Virtually all PC's and most small LCD screens only require low voltages, so all you need is a DC-DC coinverter for the PC that takes 12VDC in and outputs the various PC voltages (usually +/-12V and +/-5V). In the car PC world the Opus units are fairly well known, and they also are designed such that the PC remains on while cranking the engine, and have a shutdown controller that will power off the PC if the battery voltage is low. Here's a selection of supplies including the Opus ones:

http://www.mp3car.com/store/index.php?cPath=21

The LCD screen can either be powered off the Opus or some come with their own conditioner that takes the unregulated car 12V supply and converts it to the correct voltage for the screen.

[raz0r$harP.UK]

why not mod an xbox to run engine management? anyone tried?