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09-30-2008, 12:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
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Nice work.. funny ... I live right at Dufferin and Lawrence so, I saw the allen rd video and was like.. uhhhhhhh.. why do I know this area....lol
either way... nice one..
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10-01-2008, 02:57 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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thats a very nice clean install in the trunk. i cant wait to get mine up and running. i want to start my next project already!
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10-04-2008, 02:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rockledge, FL
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considering you have the linksys router already in there, you can install a firmware like DD-WRT and use the router as your WiFi adapter, not to mention that the antennas on the router should get pretty good signal.
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10-04-2008, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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Quote: Originally Posted by Injector  considering you have the linksys router already in there, you can install a firmware like DD-WRT and use the router as your WiFi adapter, not to mention that the antennas on the router should get pretty good signal.
Well, I use the wifi built into the laptop. The router already has DD-WRT on it :-)
When I need internet on the road, I just tether my cell phone -- no need to futz around with wifi.
-av
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10-04-2008, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rockledge, FL
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Quote: Originally Posted by AvWuff Well, I use the wifi built into the laptop. The router already has DD-WRT on it :-)
When I need internet on the road, I just tether my cell phone -- no need to futz around with wifi.
-av
what can i say, great minds think alike
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10-09-2008, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 30
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mm mm! Loving the setup. Got exactly the tools you want, this is why we do it custom 
Very interested in finding out more about your LED sign solution. Nothing I can find off the shelf going to let me do the same thing, and I certainly don't have your software skills.
Is your software stand alone?
Would you share it? 
Is it a standard display? Serial?
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10-09-2008, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 66
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TZed:
I linked to the company that makes the display on my site, I believe. It is standard serial, 2400baud I believe. I reverse-engineered the protocol, and would have no problem sharing it.
However, I'd just post the protocol and a bit of source code on my site -- I wouldn't release an entire application ready to go. I really don't have time for that.
Cheers,
-av
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10-10-2008, 05:12 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 92
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Is Nice!
Firstly congrats on a wicked install, secondly permit to pick your brains for a small momment, i was just wondering how u managed to get the volume to increase with in car volume this is a feature i have been thinking about for a while!
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10-10-2008, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 30
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Nice Av
Looking back at your site I see you have the song title going to the LED display. Kool
No I appreciate a stand alone app is a bit outside scope. But looking at the cost of those displays, so are they 
Given me some nice ideas for my own project thoguh definately!
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10-10-2008, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
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Quote: Originally Posted by WraithJ Firstly congrats on a wicked install, secondly permit to pick your brains for a small momment, i was just wondering how u managed to get the volume to increase with in car volume this is a feature i have been thinking about for a while!
Hi Wraith,
It took some fiddling, but I figured out a formula where, at 0km/h, the volume is set to about 50%, and at 100km/h, it is 100%. Between there (like at 50km/h is 75% and so on), it slides.
My software just checks the speed of the car (via the GPS data) and then adjusts the master system volume to match.
I still have the volume knob in the front -- this speed volume thing is just like a multiplier, however.
Hope this helps,
-av
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10-12-2008, 04:02 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 92
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Jealous!
Oh right, that sort of makes sense, presemubly I could code an exe to do this with just the windows master volume?
WraithJ
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10-12-2008, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 66
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Yup!
If I had some time, I'd do it, but who has time for that sort of thing...
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10-25-2008, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Your video was very entertaining, and provided plenty of inspiration. You have just put the icing on the cake my friend. I will no start to plan my build.
I want to also add the LED sign, but first I will check local state laws, as I travel between PA and NJ alot.
I have a desktop so it won't be as inconspicuous as yours but I have prepared for that.
Very well built. I have one question, do flip out DVD players have a cable allowing you to use the touch screen function on a PC? Or will you have to simply use what OS is provided. I know DVD players come with RCA video inputs, but I want to hook up the touch screen to a PC.
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10-26-2008, 07:49 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 66
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I'm using a flip-out screen that is specifically designed to be connected to a computer -- it has a VGA and DVI input, and a USB cable that offers the touchscreen functionality for the computer.
-av
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11-03-2008, 02:37 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: The Evergreen State, Washington
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av, i watched the video of you car, you did an excellent job taking things to a new level using your programming skills. The light display came to mind before but I never really pursued it. nevertheless, I was in awe with your approach. Thanks for contributing! =)
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