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dupa2 · 03-17-2008, 10:30 PM

I actually got couple of things working in the past:

XM radio with XMPCR (usb to serial through built in ftdi), and Roady2 (requires some soldering on the radio, but works with max232 level converter). It uses serial port for comm, and there's some software on the net available.

OBDII - done with the lm327 adapter, there's great library available to support (libodbii) or above mentioned carman.

Bluetooth pretty much works, just not with my blackberry which I find quite reluctant to work.
I managed to start handsfree connection, got about 2 sec of voice, then it dies....

Quote: Originally Posted by kev000

It is my goal to create a platform where all these things can be achieved. However I don't think Linux has all of what you are looking for without some effort. The pieces are there, but they haven't been put together yet in a very friedly way. I hope this changes soon. here's my take:

-AM/FM Radio - is possible pending you find a receiver that works. Some work through V4L (Video for Linux). mplayer can play radio.
-XM Radio - I don't know if anyone has this working in Linux. If there is a serial interface I'm sure this is possible.
-HD Radio - This is currently being worked on by miatacarpc. It will be ready with nGhost2.
-OBD-II Access - There are Linux Tools to do this. Carman is one. and there are more Linux ones if you google around a bit.
-GPS Software - Navit is the best native Linux GPS software with routing abilities. It will be very promising as it matures.
-Bluetooth - There are programs that can do this. Like many others needs wrapping in a carpc interface (hopefully nGhost2). This is a good reference for handsfree in Linux.

If anyone knows more, has additional info, or can correct me, I appreciate it.

03-17-2008, 10:30 PM	#5
dupa2 Constant Bitrate Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2000 VW Jetta VR6 Posts: 144 My Photos: ()	I actually got couple of things working in the past: XM radio with XMPCR (usb to serial through built in ftdi), and Roady2 (requires some soldering on the radio, but works with max232 level converter). It uses serial port for comm, and there's some software on the net available. OBDII - done with the lm327 adapter, there's great library available to support (libodbii) or above mentioned carman. Bluetooth pretty much works, just not with my blackberry which I find quite reluctant to work. I managed to start handsfree connection, got about 2 sec of voice, then it dies.... Quote: Originally Posted by kev000 It is my goal to create a platform where all these things can be achieved. However I don't think Linux has all of what you are looking for without some effort. The pieces are there, but they haven't been put together yet in a very friedly way. I hope this changes soon. here's my take: -AM/FM Radio - is possible pending you find a receiver that works. Some work through V4L (Video for Linux). mplayer can play radio. -XM Radio - I don't know if anyone has this working in Linux. If there is a serial interface I'm sure this is possible. -HD Radio - This is currently being worked on by miatacarpc. It will be ready with nGhost2. -OBD-II Access - There are Linux Tools to do this. Carman is one. and there are more Linux ones if you google around a bit. -GPS Software - Navit is the best native Linux GPS software with routing abilities. It will be very promising as it matures. -Bluetooth - There are programs that can do this. Like many others needs wrapping in a carpc interface (hopefully nGhost2). This is a good reference for handsfree in Linux. If anyone knows more, has additional info, or can correct me, I appreciate it. __________________ EPIA TC 1G 256MB 60GB Linux,WindowMaker, Roadnav, Xine, XMMS, iGuidance3 Lilliput 8", Pharos i360, WUSB11v2.6 WiFi