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We blog about our adventures in making the AutoPi

Discover hidden functions in your car (using CAN bus sniffing)

Discover hidden functions in your car (using CAN bus sniffing)

All modern vehicles today is controlled by multiple Electronic Control Units (ECU), which you can think of as small computers controlling all electrical components in your car. Using the OBD-II port and an AutoPi it is possible to communicate with the ECUs. One of the ECU’s is called the Engine Control Module (ECM). This is responsible for com.... Read more
by autopi on Sept. 21, 2017, 2:22 p.m.
Speak to your car with Google Assistant - almost like K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider

Speak to your car with Google Assistant - almost like K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could speak to your car and give it commands? We remember our childhood in the last millennium where Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff) and his intelligent Pontiac Trans Am named K.I.T.T. solved crime together. While we may not be able to have a meaningful conversation with our car just yet, it’s now a possibility to .... Read more
by autopi on Sept. 15, 2017, 11:37 a.m.
How-to build a Raspberry Pi touch screen car computer

How-to build a Raspberry Pi touch screen car computer

Integrated car computers are not only for expensive cars like the Tesla Model X nor is it only for complex car DIY projects that require you to have a degree in engineering. Not many people know how easy it is; by combining a few components it is possible to make it for any car. Follow this guide to see how it can be done..... Read more
by autopi on Sept. 8, 2017, 11:08 a.m.
Build your own Black Ice Detection system for your car using AutoPi

Build your own Black Ice Detection system for your car using AutoPi

The term “Black ice” refer to a winter phenomenon, where a layer of ice on the road is so thin it becomes transparent and thus appears “black” from the road below. This is a very common situation during winter times and can create hazardous situations for vehicles and pedestrians. The phenomenon often occurs when the temperature is right around fr.... Read more
by autopi on Aug. 21, 2017, 1:18 p.m.
AutoPi: Using Raspberry Pi as a Parental Control or Teen Driver Mode

AutoPi: Using Raspberry Pi as a Parental Control or Teen Driver Mode

Your teenage son or daughter has just received their learners permit and you are worried about them being mature and responsible enough to use your vehicle or maybe you have friends who are irresponsible and terrible drivers. One way to ease your worries is in how AutoPi uses Raspberry Pi to make your car a carputer, basically having a computer wit.... Read more
by autopi on July 4, 2017, 9:46 a.m.
Raspberry Pi Car Security: How to Add a Remote Theft Detection System to Your Car

Raspberry Pi Car Security: How to Add a Remote Theft Detection System to Your Car

Your car is a valuable and expensive asset. Even with full insurance a car theft can be a cumbersome and expensive affair. But how can you help prevent the theft of your car and possibly avoid an increased insurance premium? In this blog post, AutoPi explore the possibilities of getting remote theft detection, using the Raspberry Pi as a car securi.... Read more
by autopi on April 28, 2017, 8:55 a.m.
Is my car compatible with AutoPi?

Is my car compatible with AutoPi?

How can you be sure your car is compatible with the AutoPi? In this blog, we give you a short introduction to the OBD standard, the location of the port and how to check if your car has support for the AutoPi..... Read more
by autopi on April 21, 2017, 3:19 p.m.
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