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Software Interfaces
This is a comprehensive and exhaustive list of Carputer/CarPC software interfaces. If you don't see one listed here, please submit it to us (you'll have to create a user account).
- Frodoplayer.com - MS Windows
- In Car Terminal - MS Windows
- Centrafuse - MS Windows
- Media Engine - MS Windows
- Road Runner - MS Windows
- Media Car - MS Windows
- Dashpc - Linux / Unix
- PyCar - Linux / Unix
- Head Unit - Windows / Linux
- i3 - Macintosh / Linux / Unix
- C.E.S. - MS Windows
- A.I.M.E.E. - MS Windows
- ESXManager - MS Windows
- Media Cruiser - MS Windows
Carputer Forums
If you want to talk about carputers/carpc's, these links are for you. These websites are the best resources for finding help. Chances are, your questions have been asked before so try to search the site for your problem before asking a question that may have already been answered.
- MP3Car.com - one of the oldest carputer forums. If you're new to carputers, you'll probably find answers here.
- Digital Car Forums, UK - This is another big carputer forum site.
- Dashmatics.com - Another carputer discussion site. This site is predominantly Linux based.
- MacVroom - This is another big carputer forum site. It's mainly geared toward Mac carputer fans.
Carputer Mailing lists
If you prefer e-mail, you can subscribe to one of these mailing lists. This list is very incomplete, so if you know of other mailing lists, please let us know. You can join these lists by just sending a blank email message to the links below.
- Dashpc (carputer) Mailing List - This is another big carputer email list.
- CarPC Inonesia - Mailing list untuk mereka-mereka yang tertarik untuk membangun dan mengembangkan Car PC di Indonesia.
IRC channels
For IRC support (real time chat) you can join one of these chat channels:
Carputer FAQ's
These are the most popular Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pages about Carputers. If your question isn't listed here, search the forums for your answer.
Carputer Online Stores (eCommerce)
If you're looking to buy carputer related products, these sites are your best bet. They're reputable, and reportedly offer great customer support. If you've had a different (good or bad) experience with any of these vendors, please
Miscellaneous Carputer Links
This is just a general compilation of carputer links that don't seem to fit in any of the categories above. Add a link to this list if you'd like (you have to create a user account first though).
- Power Calculator - Determine how much power your carputer could draw
Submit new website - Click here to add a new carputer site.
Carputer News Sites
This is the list of carputer news sites: Add a link to this list if you'd like (you have to create a user account first though).
Carputer Books
Printed books about carputing
- Car PC Hacks - Tips and Tricks for Geeking Your Ride
- Geek My Ride - Build the Ultimate Tech Rod
- Build Your Own Car PC
- Car Hacks and Mods for Dummies
Carputer Wiki's
If you don't know what a carputer is, you can read more about them here
- Wikipedia - The Free Internet Encyclopedia
Carputers International
We're looking for international partners. If you have a great carputer website, feel free to join our network.
Free chapter from Geek My Ride
Chris Webb, the guy behind ExtremeTech books, has posted a free, non-DRM'd bonus chapter from Geek My Ride - the first book to cover the car PC craze.
Check it out on his blog:
Geek My Ride hits US store shelves today
The first book to highlight carputers: "Geek My Ride" by Auri Rahimzadeh (John Wiley & Sons) hits store shelves [here in the US] today, April 25th 2005. International stores should carry it very soon.
Car hacker Auri Rahimzadeh revs up readers while guiding them through 21 cool projects complete with step-by-step instructions for adding electrical outlets, installing satellite radio and mobile Wi-Fi, and building in-car DVD systems.
Takes the automotive geek far beyond the factory options-readers will learn the "fine art" of fearlessly pulling out a dashboard, ripping up some carpet, and creating a crazy ride!
Hacks include adding backseat video gaming systems, building an auto-tracking in-car satellite TV unit, installing a trunk-mounted server computer, and even installing a mobile plasma theater system.
Foreword by Steve "Woz" Wozniak, who shares tips from his own hacked Hummer.
Traffic Studied Using Computer-Linked Cars
Yahoo News is covering from the (AP) about a system that links individual cars to analyze traffic patterns, which allows the drivers to avoid traffic jams and accidents. This system is part of the 'smart highway' initiatives. The data from the car is sent to a central server and from that data traffic patterns in a 40 mile radius. According to the article this technology is less expensive than using poll mounted antennas or ground sensors.
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