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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 talk to your car and give it commands to execute. We are here giving a short introduction to how thi.... 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 freezing point and when a light rain hits a road surface which is below freezing point..... Read more
by autopi on Aug. 21, 2017, 1:18 p.m.
Saving your car interior on a hot day - Making a cabin overheating protection system using AutoPi

Saving your car interior on a hot day - Making a cabin overheating protection system using AutoPi

Studies show that on a hot summer day the temperature inside your vehicle will rise dramatically within just 10 minutes after you parked. HeatKill.org reports that with an outside temperature of 27 C (80 F), the inside temperature could rise to as high as 37 C (99 F) after just 10 minutes. The inside of your car becomes an oven roasting your interior. The sun will permanently damage the color and look of everything it touches, thereby degrading .... Read more
by autopi on July 7, 2017, 11:36 a.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 within your car, where you can set-up limits and settings in order to control your vehicle in a Teen Dr.... 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 security system..... 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.
What is AutoPi and What Does It Do?

What is AutoPi and What Does It Do?

Get a short introduction to how AutoPi works and what it does for you. We will cover some of the technical details but also give a brief overview of the use case scenarios for this IoT device, like theft detection and remote safety monitoring. Get a felling of the AutoPi IoT platform and hardware dongle..... Read more
by autopi on April 11, 2017, 3:59 p.m.
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