can road runner startup automaticly

**8675309** · 12-14-2005, 01:29 PM

Sorry for all the questions. I did a search and cannot find an exact answer. Can I make my roadrunner start up automaticly when my PC is turned on.

**DarquePervert** · 12-14-2005, 01:35 PM

Yes you can, Jenny.

**PURDooM** · 12-14-2005, 01:37 PM

Add it to the startup folder? (basic windows stuff here)

**b8bboi** · 12-14-2005, 01:40 PM

This is real easy. Build a constant to momentary circuit with relay, resistor, capacitor, etc. Hook that up to your car's ACC line to detect power up. Then hook the other end up to the serial port on your computer. Install Girder. Have Girder detect signal from the serial port (Com 1) and fire up RR when there's a short.

**DarquePervert** · 12-14-2005, 02:06 PM

Your'e WAY over-complicating it, b8bboi

**arebelspy** · 12-14-2005, 02:12 PM

That was awesome b8bboi!

Yeah, add it to the windows statrup folder or else make it your shell (search the FAQ for this)

-arebelspy

**8675309** · 12-14-2005, 03:33 PM

Got it I had to change my winxp media view to classic view before I could see the startup icon. Thanks

**MatrixPC** · 12-14-2005, 07:11 PM

Or Registry option.
My Computer\HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Name: Road Runner or whatever.
Type: String Value
Data: "Path to RoadRunner.exe".