Radial/directional front end interface

**Moondog51** · 12-30-2009, 02:17 PM

Hiya, after doing much searching on google and mp3car and not finding what I'm looking for, I'm reaching out for help from you folks.

I have done 2 previous carpc setups successfully, and both of them used centrafuse and touchscreens as their interface.

I have been planning out a carpc for my latest vehicle for a while now, and I'm trying to find a different control scheme for the front end.

What I'm looking for is a front end that works well using only what amounts to directional control (up, down, left, right, click) without a mouse or touchscreen.
Essentially something that is similar to the latest car interfaces on BMW's or Audi's.

I'm not sure if there is anything out there currently that fits what I want, and I'm not sure what terms to search for to find out.

I'm not even sure if I'm explaining it well

Can anyone help me out?

**VegasGuy** · 12-30-2009, 03:48 PM

I'm a thinking this is what you're shootin' for.

http://www.3dconnexion.com/

VegasGuy55

**Moondog51** · 12-30-2009, 10:56 PM

Thanks, that is a good match for the hardware side of it.
However, its the software side that I'm having trouble finding resources for.

I found this project while just browsing through the board, and its the right idea-
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/soft...ta-0-01-a.html

Also, while searching around for info on the Audi MMI interface I came acrossed Carx, which might end up being what I need. http://www.carx24.de/products.htm