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Step 9The Future
There is a line of portable laser projectors coming out, www.microvision.com/showwx/
and I am thinking of removing my screen and going with a heads up display and air mouse, or even something more eclectic
I know that most "upscale" cars have voice controlled navigation, and a entertainment console
but I did this 3 years before they where available.
and I am thinking of removing my screen and going with a heads up display and air mouse, or even something more eclectic
I know that most "upscale" cars have voice controlled navigation, and a entertainment console
but I did this 3 years before they where available.
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Love some questions answered like:
How do you make the reverse feature override the other programs?
Where did you get/ or how did you make the user interface?
How does the gps work? Is it a computer device or external?
The screen has a automatic function when it gets a signal from 'input 3'
it will automatically switch to that input, by installing the camera and
having it powered on using the back-up lights (they power the camera)
it makes the perfect rear view camera
Where did you get/ or how did you make the user interface?
Google 'Front end' for Macintosh, there are about a dozen of them out there.
How does the gps work? Is it a computer device or external?
It's a external GPS that has a IR input for data, and outputs normal composite video on one of the other inputs on my monitor, it also has a independent speaker and amp set at its own level, so I can still listen to assorted music, and hear the GPS turn by turn directions. The other reason for this, is, That I wanted the GPS to be independent of the computer system and to be dedicated to ONLY providing GPS data (which I consider to be a priority)
Jonathan
So if you think he is dangerous watch out for me..,.,..... He's atleast got his eyes on the road....
MACGEEK.... Patent that shinizzle and make some mullahh.. Do you think it would be hard to add voice texting to your mac? I'm a XP guy so I don't know what the limits are with macs.....
I never had a accident, fender bender, ding, scratch, incident.
My system is MUCH safer then the annoying flash graphics on most
car systems - Not only is it safer, but the technology lets me focus on driving
and not worrying about missing exits, or turning at the wrong place.
If you don't feel safe talking on your phone when driving, good for you
Just watch out for the moron texting behind you.
Jonathan
There is a reason many states have outlawed texting and talking on a cell when driving, the results show that the safety community was correct, it reduces accidents.
I think there is something to be said against distracted driving, just as I think there is something to be said against sleepy driving, bad driving, rude driving, & driving while putting on your eyeliner. But, just because I have a problem with these things doesn't mean I think the government should pass laws about them. I mean what... is the government going to conduct random checks to make sure you've had your 8 hours of sleep?
People who get in crashes because they were irresponsible enough to let something distract them should have their licenses revoked. But, you can't go passing laws that can't be enforced... that only makes people hold the government in contempt.
Talking on the phone (with the proper precautions) is no different than talking to a passenger. Texting requires more attention and as such is more dangerous.
At any rate in-situ computing is safer than trying to man-handle an atlas while driving.
@twoherbs: I can definitely understand your concern, as can the author. I'm certain that he didn't put this instructable up in an effort to have EVERYONE do what he did, but most likely more to show what he did, in case someone else was already considering it.
One thing to keep in mind, while I agree that texting/talking on cell phones is a recipe for disaster, the biggest part of the distraction with those activities is the actual pressing of keys/looking at the screen. With voice-activated GPS (as the author demonstrates) it's no more distracting than having a conversation with a passenger. I'm sure you're not trying to promote "driving alone", as that would be just as hazardous to our ecology as texting/phoning.
As for the other interface elements of the author's 'car-puter', I would assume he only uses them while sitting in a stationary vehicle, rather than while driving around.
Great job, by the way @macgeek800. I've wanted to do something like this for the past 2-3 years myself, only never followed through.
Music playing at levels you can hear 2 miles away, Car 'graphics'
(displays on radios) and the 'Warning I brake for hallucinations'
bumper stickers. I am amazed there aren't MORE accidents on the road
(Oh and A-hole drivers help)
What about graduated licences?
Be Safe. Only break the law if you dont affect others or get caught (tongue-in-cheek)
This by far is the coolest "Self Made Item" I have ever seen!
Jonathan
LOL
1st: What about upgrading for a SSD HD instead a HHD 5400rpm?
2nd: Could you imagine the iPad runing all of this issues in your car?
Do you think it would be nice or necessarie? Best regards, Vr1
I am thinking SERIOUSLY about the iPad as a carPuter.
but the mounting of it would be a bit daunting. also extending the wiFi and GPS
from the unit to be usable in a car install.
when Parked I use the touch screen to launch the applications, etc.
when driving high speed I use the apple IF controller for next / previous / etc
I also have a modified track pad / cup holder device that I use (closer to me
I don't need to take my eyes off the road)
I am thinking of trying some kind of air mouse / minority report control in the future
Could you explain more clearly how you got GPS on your Mac.
The only GPS App. I know of for the Mac is "Route Buddy".
Its expensive and isn't nearly as polished as "Microsoft Streets
& Trips" or "Delorme Street Atlas" both for Windows.
Thanks.
@ poster (suggestion)
Clear mobile broadband (as low as 35$/mo no teeth contract, no teeth = no cancelation fee if you purchase the 50 $ usb dongle)
rfid tag system to utilize car / onboard pc / windows / locks / trunk.
Blue tooth link to pc , Pair cell phones to the onboard system utilize car audio (via inputs on the radio) for hands free.
but hey im just a geek with too much time on my hands (proud of it too) :)
I cheated ;)
I bought a Stand alone garmin system, (buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do)
and it runs independently from the mac, i have never seen ANY DECENT GPS program for the mac (and I am still waiting for a GPS driver that would talk to google maps on the mac mini)
Though their is this: http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=techspecs
I wounder how THEY do it and how well it works.
Thanks for your reply!!!