GeekMyRide:About
From GeekMyRide
Geek My Ride is a project to explore the possibilities made possible by understanding, documenting, modifying, and extending the computer hardware and software in modern cars.
The site came about as a result of a talk proposal for linux.conf.au 2009 in Hobart, where Jonathan Oxer and Jared "Flame" Herbohn will do a presentation about hacking cars:
http://linux.conf.au/programme/schedule/view_talk/189
The talk summary is:
Modern cars pack more processing power in their in-car entertainment system alone than the space shuttle does in its entire flight management system, and some of the things recent cars can do are pretty nifty. But what happens when a pair of open-source hackers apply their skills to a Mazda RX-8 and a Nissan 300ZX, retrofitting Linux-based onboard systems to extend the cars' capabilities? This presentation explores some of the challenges involved in connecting open-source hardware and software to existing vehicle electronics to provide full-time internet connectivity; in-car video conferencing; remote vehicle management, diagnostics, and reporting; touchscreen-driven MythTV-based in-car entertainment; wifi and 3G integration with the owner's home automation system; remote start; and other features including a few special surprises that won't be revealed until the presentation.
Both cars will be brought to the conference so attendees can see them in person.
