adrian
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Mar 16, 2007 21:01:13 GMT
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Anyone seen the new book out in maplin electronics?
Geek my ride, a book about putting a computer etc in a car. Been reading it a bit I'm my breaks at work (havnt bought it, I work there).
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slater
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Geek my rideslater
@slater
Club Retro Rides Member 78
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Mar 16, 2007 21:11:06 GMT
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Havnt seen the book but its an old concept. Have looked into it before but it gets pricey unless you make comprimises which i don't like doing!!! :/
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While geeking up on a potential Mini ITX system, ideas formed on how easily it could be stuffed in or used in a car/boat/caravan etc!  making a Knight rider inspired project even easier.  i still i big boring out comuters and no AI cars but maybe in teh future!!! |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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why would u want a computer in ur car??
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Geek my ridejettadeluxe
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Why would you want a DVD Player in your car, or a PS2?
Same reason, plus the computer can do both of the above, and run Sat Nav, your stereo MP3 playback etc, etc....
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Geek my ridearthurbrown
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I wouldn't want one... All I need is Radio 2, an AA roadmap and perhaps a flask of weak lemony drink to keep me happy.  I can see the appeal though.
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Mar 17, 2007 10:26:51 GMT
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Pack it in with all this talk about computers in cars, just stop! A cig lighter and an openable window is about as advanced as anyone needs!
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sparko
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Mar 17, 2007 11:59:28 GMT
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Woah youv got a working cig lighter? respec. mines all but a blanking plate lol
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JC
Part of things
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Mar 17, 2007 12:25:03 GMT
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I was thinking of doing this in one of my "mad scientist" phases. I was gonna use an old Pentium 2 machine, stripped down to the minimum, and running a custom (and customiseable) OS i found called 98 lite to reduce boot and shutdown times to nearly zero. Small LCDs can be got cheap off ebay, as well as smaller laptop style mouse alternatives.
Then I realised that with the way I drive I was likely to ended up smashing the hard drive platters into each other, and that I was quite happy with my CD player!
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Mar 17, 2007 12:37:26 GMT
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An `80s motor with a commodore 64 installed would be ok, I suppose, especially if the car is in the same shade of beige as the `64s casing.
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mercmad
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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Mar 17, 2007 12:38:03 GMT
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Rob you have been able to buy those for decades..  like this....Coool Huh?  |
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Last Edit: Mar 17, 2007 12:41:28 GMT by mercmad
Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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Hirst
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Mar 17, 2007 12:55:22 GMT
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What I think someone should do is install a Spectrum in a car with fuel injection, hooked up to the ECU so you can change the fuelling etc. Then if you take it to a trackday and want to change the fuelling, you just insert and play your "racing" cassette to load up the new settings.
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Mar 17, 2007 13:06:14 GMT
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watch this > < space. hopefully sorted in time for RR07.  |
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Geek my ridearthurbrown
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Mar 17, 2007 13:06:23 GMT
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Yeah, but what if instead of putting in the "racing" cassette you accidentally put in "Horace Goes Skiing"*...... could be absolute carnage.
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mercmad
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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Mar 17, 2007 13:14:51 GMT
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or" Debbie does Dallas"  ....  |
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Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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Hirst
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Mar 17, 2007 13:23:06 GMT
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Yeah, but what if instead of putting in the "racing" cassette you accidentally put in "Horace Goes Skiing"*...... could be absolute carnage. Or you start screaming through the gears and "R: Tape Loading Error" appears, blowing your engine to bits. |
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Geek my ridearthurbrown
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Mar 17, 2007 13:26:00 GMT
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or" Debbie does Dallas" .... Was there a Spectrum game of that on a C15 audio cassette?  Thought not. |
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Mar 17, 2007 13:34:15 GMT
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LOL!
dealing with technology in my workplace and home place, i will openly admit that i hate/love computers!!!
I don't really want one in my car, unless its a travelling edit studio, a motorhome type of do it all home, an office for the car, or a trick knight rider style install, all of these will take a lot of effort and add some weight, so for now - i have better things to do!!!
However watch out it will happen soon with manufacturers combining more tech, i have no hard research but i reckon its bound to happen!
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Mar 17, 2007 14:21:44 GMT
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An `80s motor with a commodore 64 installed would be ok, I suppose, especially if the car is in the same shade of beige as the `64s casing. YES! just what I was gonna say, that would be class! |
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making a Knight rider inspired project even easier. 
i still i big boring out comuters and no AI cars but maybe in teh future!!!
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