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04-07-2005, 10:50 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Mac Mini powered ICE in BMW e46 with Steering Wheel Controls support
Hi All,
Thought I share this pic with you guys. I have a BMW e46, I've put a Mac Mini in my car, built a custom dash bezel to house the 7" touch screen. And I've developed the software to allow the BMW steering wheel controls to control your Mac volume, iTunes Track control, etc.
Auto dimmer when you turn on the car headlights too! 
I've got more install pics at this site http://www.mobycar.com
Comments and suggestions to improve are welcome!
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04-07-2005, 11:36 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Houston/Georgetown TX
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looks damn, nice. how did you set up the auto dimmer?
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04-07-2005, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Diamond Bar, CA (909,951)
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sweet thas one small pc :-P i wish it was win xp lol
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04-07-2005, 01:37 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: London
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How have you powered the ac adaptor up and what are you using for on/off switch it on / off
cheer
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04-07-2005, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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I like it.. How much is the 'complete' install kit? Im not a big fan of the Bezel though, I think that it should be extended like this one below:
http://www.mybimmer.net/images/DSC02336.JPG
PM me the price for the whole kit (bezel/control software/steering wheel buttons/etc)
Thanks,
Andrew
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04-07-2005, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Its DC powered, I don't believe in using a AC inverter. It'll create too much electrical noise in the setup. On/off switch is tied to the ignition.
Originally I wanted to build the bezel all the way to the front, but that would mean the screen is rather deep in.... so i'll have trouble "clicking" on the corners and sides. Anyway the bezel is the least of the problem, we can always make another one.
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04-07-2005, 10:08 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: australia, melbourne
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nice install, what dc -dc regulator u using?
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forget it i checked your homepage
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Last edited by grum; 04-07-2005 at 10:16 PM.
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04-08-2005, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Quote: Originally Posted by Piperclub
Its DC powered, I don't believe in using a AC inverter. It'll create too much electrical noise in the setup. On/off switch is tied to the ignition.
Originally I wanted to build the bezel all the way to the front, but that would mean the screen is rather deep in.... so i'll have trouble "clicking" on the corners and sides. Anyway the bezel is the least of the problem, we can always make another one.
So how much is the whole 'kit'? I also sent an eMail, but never got a reply.
Thanks,
Andrew
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04-08-2005, 08:19 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: The Netherlands
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What software do you use for GPS?
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04-08-2005, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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As I said on your other post: Sweet!
Question: how did you get the steering wheel control running? Youre site isn't too clear about that either.
Last edited by emdub; 04-08-2005 at 10:03 AM.
Reason: spelling mistake
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04-10-2005, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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i developed the software from scratch since there were no proper software for mac .... so user interface is in Flash .. .that'll give me the jazzy effects ... it will talk to a Java server that is running via XML.
i've had it running for about 4 weeks now... am moving on to the 5 week.... so far so GOOD!
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04-10-2005, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Quote: Originally Posted by Piperclub
i developed the software from scratch since there were no proper software for mac .... so user interface is in Flash .. .that'll give me the jazzy effects ... it will talk to a Java server that is running via XML.
i've had it running for about 4 weeks now... am moving on to the 5 week.... so far so GOOD!
YOU STILL HAVENT ANSWERED ANY OF MY QUESTIONS AS TO HOW MUCH IT IS!!
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04-10-2005, 07:35 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Fairfield County, CT
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yea, I really wanted someone to do an interface in Flash, since OS X can't do tasty animations. I would gladly pay money to get that kind of software, assuming that the interface is flashy. Screw iDash, this is where its at.
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04-11-2005, 03:39 AM
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Of Ice and Men
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Czech republic
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One questtion regarding your setup: Auto dimmer - how did you do it?
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04-24-2005, 05:46 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Fairfield County, CT
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Since BMW's have an in-car network, its fairly easy to determine the status of the headlights.
BTW, any way i can get ahold of the software to try it out
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