Re: internet, you could potentially use the iPod/iPhone mount for a tethering setup?

Quote: Originally Posted by 5spdvl [View Post] Re: internet, you could potentially use the iPod/iPhone mount for a tethering setup? Absolutely on the money dude. I got the idea from GMs new incar entertainment accessory "OnStar" which uses your smartphone; http://content.usatoday.com/communit...book-updates/1 (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/09/gms-onstar-relaunches-testing-audio-facebook-updates/1) Need to do a bit (actually a lot) of research on how the set up works and pros / cons / whether I can build an aftermarket setup or wait long enough to get one from a wreck. Yeah ok, having your Facebook staus read out by your car is a bit of a W*** but to have the internet available for country driving / holidays to enable to look up places to stay, places of interest, phone numbers etc would be invaluable. Based on what equipment it uses, I'll have to then figure out how to integrate it into my Kenwood. Stay tuned....

Well done mate, for some reason I've only just found this thread too - don't normally read this section. Anyway, for future i think that if you use a speedo head from an auto, it already has a hall-effect sensor in it so that you can just grab your speed pick-up from it. Saves mucking around with the sensor on the tailshaft. They use this for the auto trans ecu.

I guess you've also considered mounting a carputer remotely and running the various accesories off USB? I was toying with the idea of a ditching my head unit for a double DIN size touchscreen hooked up to a small motherboard in the boot for music (HDD) and internet access, using my phone (Nokia N900) as a USB modem.But I suppose that's not overly going along with your theme. I did consider how you were going to integrate it with the Kenwood unit when I posted....good luck with that. =/ Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by mji1973 [View Post] Well done mate, for some reason I've only just found this thread too - don't normally read this section. Anyway, for future i think that if you use a speedo head from an auto, it already has a hall-effect sensor in it so that you can just grab your speed pick-up from it. Saves mucking around with the sensor on the tailshaft. They use this for the auto trans ecu. Already have an auto electrician who is willing to take the job on later in the year. BUT for now, Once we mount the revised LED with the correct polarity, I'm just going to just drive it for a bit then send her in for the update. The source code was written originally for a setup with magnets for a Pontiac Fiero. I want to get the whole setup working end to end first before deconstructing it. ---------- Post added 10-02-11 at 07:18 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by 5spdvl [View Post] I guess you've also considered mounting a carputer remotely and running the various accesories off USB? I was toying with the idea of a ditching my head unit for a double DIN size touchscreen hooked up to a small motherboard in the boot for music (HDD) and internet access, using my phone (Nokia N900) as a USB modem.But I suppose that's not overly going along with your theme. I did consider how you were going to integrate it with the Kenwood unit when I posted....good luck with that. =/ The Kenwood has an auxillary input. Going to try and figure our how best to capitalise on that. but first just got to get the other bits done. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Highly interested in seeing how this will turn out, really cool idea, if you need anything lasercut drop me a PM, it'll just cost you for the postage if its a small item and i can get away with using scrap material.

Quote: Originally Posted by ledouche [View Post] Highly interested in seeing how this will turn out, really cool idea, if you need anything lasercut drop me a PM, it'll just cost you for the postage if its a small item and i can get away with using scrap material. Thanks for the offer - will keep it in mind.

Just so you know, i can do up to 6mm MDF and Acrylic (the main materials we use) polycarb produces a nasty brown discoloration. For your application i daresay you'll be using acrylic. I can also etch at different depths, this pic should be a decent example That center button was designed to replace the horn button, and is 5mm reverse etched acrylic. We use Adobe Illustrator files. Good luck with the project.

Quote: Originally Posted by ledouche [View Post] Just so you know, i can do up to 6mm MDF and Acrylic (the main materials we use) polycarb produces a nasty brown discoloration. For your application i daresay you'll be using acrylic. I can also etch at different depths, this pic should be a decent example That center button was designed to replace the horn button, and is 5mm reverse etched acrylic. We use Adobe Illustrator files. Good luck with the project. Awesome dude! Well, now that you say..... there was a archway shaped plastic piece which fitted over the top of the Tom tom cover we're building. Can I send you the original piece as a template for you copy in a glossy black plastic to etch this Holden symbol on it? It needs to be on a glossy black piece of plastic that won't warp given it will be in direct view of the sun. Here's the top of the Tom Tom holder. You can see where the black piece I want will fit over the "happy face". I'd like the words "Holden Navigation" underneath the lion symbol. Is this doable?

yeah mate should be easy, all i need is: outside dimensions for the shape + any radius's and if there is a radius along the inside of your smiley face that needs to be taken into account also, as the acrylic i will use has a sharp 90degree edge size/location of the holden logo font/size of the text you want acrylic is quite heat resistant so it shouldnt buckle under direct sunlight (same material most car lights are made from. you can send the original part if you really want but if you can give me dimensions via internet it would be alot simpler edit again: i think before i read you use corel draw, can you do up a quick 2 minute top view of what you want in relation to the symbol/text location and size?

Quote: Originally Posted by ledouche [View Post] yeah mate should be easy, all i need is: outside dimensions for the shape + any radius's and if there is a radius along the inside of your smiley face that needs to be taken into account also, as the acrylic i will use has a sharp 90degree edge size/location of the holden logo font/size of the text you want acrylic is quite heat resistant so it shouldnt buckle under direct sunlight (same material most car lights are made from. you can send the original part if you really want but if you can give me dimensions via internet it would be alot simpler edit again: i think before i read you use corel draw, can you do up a quick 2 minute top view of what you want in relation to the symbol/text location and size? A mock up on CD I can do and will forward to you. the dimensions, well, may take a bit of time as I'm in the UK and the dash is in Perth. Have to get some help in doing that. Might just send you the piece so you have it exact to template. I've tried to find that Holden Lion logo with Aussie flag online but can't find it - how would you get hold of it?

Quote: Originally Posted by EvilPet [View Post] A mock up on CD I can do and will forward to you. the dimensions, well, may take a bit of time as I'm in the UK and the dash is in Perth. Have to get some help in doing that. Might just send you the piece so you have it exact to template. I've tried to find that Holden Lion logo with Aussie flag online but can't find it - how would you get hold of it? my dashboard mate actually, i lie, ive got a berlina dash, but ive still got the 1987 rear window sticker there to look at Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by ledouche [View Post] my dashboard mate Actually, i lie, ive got a berlina dash, but ive still got the 1987 rear window sticker there to look at cool! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Your username does not justify your work, ledouche. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

This is my cousins account i hijacked because he left it on my computer im too lazy to make my own <--- i dont live in seven hills but i do have a white vl turbo manual though ---------- Post added 23-02-11 at 22:31 ---------- btw can i ask what type of material you used for the surround of clock and digital speedo as im designing a boost gauge in the factory dash and shall post pics soon Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by ledouche [View Post] This is my cousins account i hijacked because he left it on my computer im too lazy to make my own <--- i dont live in seven hills but i do have a white vl turbo manual though ---------- Post added 23-02-11 at 22:31 ---------- btw can i ask what type of material you used for the surround of clock and digital speedo as im designing a boost gauge in the factory dash and shall post pics soon I got this made up here in the UK by a company that makes instrument panels. I wouldn't know what material it is. Let me check the invoice as it may mention it there. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

love your work mate. how much further are you looking at taking it?

Quote: Originally Posted by VLWAGONIT [View Post] love your work mate. how much further are you looking at taking it? Post 100 lists all the work that needs to be done so I'm happy to take her to shows again. Right now I'm waiting for the LEDs from China to finish off the digital speedo (they have to be made specially) and the Tom Tom dash is currently being done. ---------- Post added 02-03-11 at 19:26 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by mister.x [View Post] just saying i love the idea bro, ive always thought it would be awesome to have all the features that a modern car would in the sexy body of a vl. e.g functioning air con lol I actually wanted the climate control system installed BUT its a bit too onerous on time to figure it out right now. Then I'll have to re-design the panel piece etc. Maybe in a couple of years I'll sort it.

Quote: Originally Posted by ledouche [View Post] This is my cousins account i hijacked because he left it on my computer im too lazy to make my own <--- i dont live in seven hills but i do have a white vl turbo manual though ---------- Post added 23-02-11 at 22:31 ---------- btw can i ask what type of material you used for the surround of clock and digital speedo as im designing a boost gauge in the factory dash and shall post pics soon 750 mic Gloss/Clear Polycarbonate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

hey evilpet have you ever thought about getting a bluetooth set up in there not a clip onto your visor one one that is intergrated into the ecu with a mic in the piller ect??? id love to try but i dont no where to start!!!