What about a PC
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 7:33 pm
Why not try a pc with i/o interface cards?
run an embedded version of linux with software that monitors outputs and provides inputs. it would require an adaptor board between the car and the i/o card. if done right it could handle any car, the software is what would be changed based on car. also the number of i/o ports and cards needed would be determined by what you want the system to see and control.
this would allow full integration of a pc into a vehicle. an easy addon would be a touchscreen gauge cluster as some have done before. add outputs for a heads up display. it could do the newer suspension and brake monitor and controls along with driveline.
some of the new high end luxury cars have embedded windows running them. i have heard some stories about it too but its windows.
a linux pc environment is more known by the community. i/o cards are not too difficult. and building a circuit with adjustable paths for output ranges isnt terribly difficult and would mainly contain common components everyone could get a hold of.
computers are faster and smaller. some are the size of a floppy drive. i am sure some custom arrangement could be constructed, not a mid tower.
i dont know. seems like this would be easier to bring together. the next step would be the open hardware ecu design and software package.
is there anyone out there doing this kind of pc ecu? i have searched google only to find pages and pages of running cars on hydrogen.
run an embedded version of linux with software that monitors outputs and provides inputs. it would require an adaptor board between the car and the i/o card. if done right it could handle any car, the software is what would be changed based on car. also the number of i/o ports and cards needed would be determined by what you want the system to see and control.
this would allow full integration of a pc into a vehicle. an easy addon would be a touchscreen gauge cluster as some have done before. add outputs for a heads up display. it could do the newer suspension and brake monitor and controls along with driveline.
some of the new high end luxury cars have embedded windows running them. i have heard some stories about it too but its windows.
a linux pc environment is more known by the community. i/o cards are not too difficult. and building a circuit with adjustable paths for output ranges isnt terribly difficult and would mainly contain common components everyone could get a hold of.
computers are faster and smaller. some are the size of a floppy drive. i am sure some custom arrangement could be constructed, not a mid tower.
i dont know. seems like this would be easier to bring together. the next step would be the open hardware ecu design and software package.
is there anyone out there doing this kind of pc ecu? i have searched google only to find pages and pages of running cars on hydrogen.