That kicks ***! I'm still using the basic G-Net interface for my Auto PC. Still in the process of adding things, although I'm up to the MP3, DVD, GPS, TV. I'd also be interesting in what camera's you are using as well.

 

Interface looks great alphared!

Please tell more about the cameras and also the cell phone connection.

 

ProjectGoose,

No, never saw team knight rider, but I did see Knight Rider 2000...which was a piece unfortunately. When they killed Devon and handed flag over to the bald guy and a woman...it just wasn't the same.

They were gonna start a show called Knight Rider 2099 (I think that was it). It was gonna be a very futuristic.

 

I'll try to answer as much as I can.

Videos will start in the window u see in the pic. Clicking on it will bring you to a fullscreen version. Click on Fullscreen will bring u back to a window. Voice command does the same. Simple

I'm working on MP3 visualizations. Using mediaplayer to handle stuff, so untill I start using ver 8 or 9, have to wait on that.

I will be using webcams, got 2 of them on ebay for 18 bux each. Super cheap and works great. Im surprise how well it does on low light. Using webcams makes it easy for people to get and cheaper too.

Have not set any price, but looking to between 35- 40 with members here getting a discount.

This will be universal program, for any car or pc. I made it on my desktop pc and it runs great.

Screen choice is up to you, I made it for touchscreen and working on IR, and keyboard command. Mouse works too. As for background, its black, the 'chick' isn't a picture, but a moving 3d model that talks.

Well KITT was my inspiration but I didn't want to get into any legal problems for using the image and selling it. I created the voice box before which moved to music or sound. But without William Daniels as the voice, its not KITT.

As for TV/Radio/other, I will make the Cell phone to either be external program or cell. Like the GPS button.

For the cell phone, if it support AT commands, it should work. You'll need a data cable made for your phone which connects to serial port or usb.

Hopefully, I can finish this in a week or two and make a video demo. Still have to work on the cam to make it switch between different ones (front, inside, rear) and work out all the bugs. Weather should be good enought for me to install my system and give it a road test. Man I can't wait

 

I just started to review cameras, and I do like the cost of the webcams compared to bullit type CCD cameras. I'm just not sure where/how to mount the webcam. I'm guessing you would dis-assemble the case the lens is in, and have it peeking through a hole somewhere at rear of car?

 

Yeah thats the tricky part, mounting it. Without the casing, the webcam is 1 1/2" sq by 1" high. I have to see where and how to mount it when I start installing stuff next week. I think that'll be the hardest part, to keep it hidden and waterproof.

 

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Have not set any price, but looking to between 35- 40 with members here getting a discount.

$3500-$4000?

 

I was able to hook up my cell phone, and have windows find it as a modem. I could get a dialer program to have the phone dial a number, but that was as far as I could get. Not sure how to hear the person who answers, and how to talk to the person.

Any ideas?

I'm thinking the cell phone is correctly acting as a modem, but not a telephony modem.

 

Dude if you paid that much I'll hand deliver it myself

35-40 bux only. Cheap compare to GNet's interface that does half of what mines will do, did I mention voice control too

Yeah, I got it to dial, get phone book, I thought about using SMS too, but not practical while driving. Voice communication is tricky. I still perfecting on that, I have a few slick option, but have to test it out. Have to say, that is def gonna be a really cool function when everything works.

 

Alfared,

Have you considered putting an OBD-II decoder into the software? Just a thought.

Scafremon,

Not sure about the AT commands specific to your phone, they're not universal at all. To tell my Iridium phone to dial a voice call you must use ATD PHONENUMBER; to indicate it's a voice whereas ATD PHONENUMBER would be a data call.

 

Haha, sorry.

I thought you were selling an entire system, comp, montior, cameras, everything.

 

Has anyone tried those infrared cameras in the car?

It would be nice to be able to see at night.

 

Yeah I've thought about it, but I tried to gear it towards everyday use, such as multimedia, nav and cell. ODB-II is something only a few people would use. I was going to add it, but since theres no way to upgrade the ECU, all you are reading is Stock info. Personally, I not too concern what the air to fuel ratio is on my stock engine. Might add that later on when theres an ECU chip upgrade for the Z. Also, for people that want to use ODB-II they can map the program to the Nav button or the Cell button.

As for AT commands, No there are not universal. I have an option built in to allow users to input their own AT commands for their own phone. So if I decide to buy a new cell, I can still use the interface.


Nah, just the interface for now. When I get my system install, I'll post some pics and If anyone wants I might be able to make another one. Keep in mind this is custom made for the Z, going to have it installed in the Mailbox slot behind the driver seat, with a slot loaded dvd (didn't want the pop out tray, was afraid it was going to break) and custom built case to fit in that area. Monitors and cam people can get themselves. Web cams are super cheap, can find them on ebay for under 20 bux each, no need for me to sell them.

Don't think the infrared would be necessary. It'll be super hard to find a spot to install it in the back because of all the IR LEDs that they have. Plus I've tried the web cam in low light, and can still see. Don't see any problems with the Z's rear lights shining too.

 

oh, forgot to mention that with a webcam you can record video, take pics and another cool thing MOTION DETECTION So you can see the punk that keyed your lovely Z.

 

Sounds like you've thought of everything, the interface looks badd ***, good job.

Jess

 

Thanks. Yeah four month of programing to see what works and what don't on this interface. Coming close to the finish line, and still adding little extra bits along the way.

 

Just one more cool little feature that'd be nice... Most GPS can use the NMEA 0183 protocol or TSIP if it's a Trimble GPS. I work for the Army Space & Missile Defense Battle lab, we developed some mapping/navigation software for military purposes. One of the cool things that we did was to make it so the computer clock was set using GPS time (This was especially important for us because of timing issues using our satellite radios)

I don't know about the commercial GPS software and whether it'll already do this, but you could have your interface listening to the serial port the GPS is hooked up to and without too much trouble be able to set the time if it's one of those 2 protocols. I can probably get some C++ source for you to do this if you're interested. Trust me I understand if you're not interested, gotta watch out for feature creep. BTW, I'm volunteering to beta test your software if you'd like.

Jesse

 

Looks good Alphared!

Post some pics when you get in the car.

 

Wow, sounds interesting. Yeah commerical GPS require precise timing from the pc as well. I got Copilot and first time running it, it said to make sure the time is correct. Man, I think i'll need like 10 serial ports to do everything (thank god for serial to usb). The touchscreen requires a serial, the cellphone data cable requires a serial port. ODBII requires a serial port. IR receivers require a serial port Man for something thats suppose to be phased out, its sure is being used a lot.

abz123, As soon as I can get my coding and install done. Just ran into a slight wall when I got the bright Idea to have it play Audio CD's as well (man I think im gonna have the dvd drive play every kinda disc there is when I'm done)

 

Dam... All these talk about putting PC in cars make me want to throw my navigation away..

Is there any possible way can this be done to the stock navigation???