Hotdog Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 This is something that I have always wanted to do myself. I even bought a touchscreen laptop to do it with but it is an older model and the backlight is not bright enough... never the less in the process of trying to get everything together I found this front end software that you can use with a carputer with a touch screen. I suppose you can control it all with a remote also with a little tinkering. The name of the Software is Centrafuse it is made by fluxmedia and here is a little info on it We are proud to introduce Centrafuse 2.0, the ultimate infotainment & telematics interface. Centrafuse is a complete media & hardware management software solution for mobile computer systems such as CarPCs and UMPCs. Centrafuse is a touch screen controlled user interface for mobile PCs such as the CarPC and UMPC. Centrafuse offers an unparalleled feature set, empowering & simplifying driver-control over a wide range of functions, including: FEATURES INCLUDE: * MEDIA PLAYER * MEDIA MANAGER * SAT/HD RADIO * AM/FM RADIO * 10-BAND EQUALIZER * FULL MIXER CONTROLS * BUILT-IN UPDATER * BLUETOOTH PHONE INTEGRATION * GPS NAVIGATION * TOUCH WEB BROWSER * WEATHER MODULE * EMAIL CLIENT * TEXT-TO-SPEECH * DVD PLAYER * VOICE CONTROL * OBD-II: ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS * MP3 PLAYER SUPPORT * DIRECT IPOD SUPPORT * USB MEDIA DEVICES * MULTI-LANGUAGE * MULTI-SCREENS * REAR CAMERA * TMC SUPPORT * * CUSTOM INTERFACES AND MORE... Link for those interested Centrafuse Some video I found of it in action This will be something I do down the road when I get a better touch screen. (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbondox Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 it is a decent program, there is a company in Florida that is modifying it to be a bit more "stand alone" along with adding rear entertainment controls. carputers are getting better, way better, but still has some draw backs. but the good thing about it is, that the like an iPhone, there is an app for pretty much everything you want SMD SuperSeller VerifiedJbondoXJames Shields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neel Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 I am still debating on whether or not to put a carputer in my car... I was looking at this little Acer desktop that I could easily convert to run on 12v. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16883103228 Just need to throw in an external sound card with an optical out and Ill be set. Centrafuse looks like one of the better applications to run on a Carputer, I have checked out Ride Runner and Media Engine. Too Much Stuff to list . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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