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Mac front end controlling elec servos and all temp controls?
I was thinking today, I'd like to try and build a Mac carputer that does the following:
1. Runs software to tune my MegaSquirt EFI system (5.0 TT Thunderbird)
2. Handles all entertainment
3. GPS with voice activation (i tell it what to do) and turn-by-turn guidance
4. Edge internet VIA bluetooth
5. Bluetooth phone with in dash address book/control and perhaps steering wheel button control
6. Complete touch screen control of temperature control system using electric servos to remotely control my rotary heater controls (which would be hidden in the dash). This would require software that can be programed to know when a given servo is at max cool, 75% toward heat, on a/c, max a/c, vent, or any other position on the three rotary knobs. Also, I'd want it to be all contained in one software (besides the megasquirt tuning) much like a lexus would be (no fumbling around with one program for heat, one for gpw, etc...)
I'm guessing it's a pipe dream (espeically since I can't program it myself) but does anyone have any input on this. I'm totally in for developing the mechanical portions if it'd hep others... I just want a totally integrated solution...on a MAC!
PS. the plan is to have a 7 inch touch screen, a track pad and button on the center console and a stowaway keyboard...
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