Hi all,
So I'm trying to build my own Pip-Boy from Fallout (specifically a Model 2000 Mk. VI) and was going to just use the Bethesda Pip-Boy app so it would have functionality. However, since I don't have any other use for the phone I want to more permanently integrate it into the Pip-Boy and use external hardware controls as opposed to just the touchscreen. What apps/hardware would you recommend to use knobs to control onscreen elements? I know there are hardware mapping apps for game controllers, but I'd like to custom wire 2 stepped knobs with selector switches for switching between tabs and scrolling through items, and then a small 3ds-type joystick to scroll around the map. Also, if I had these controls wired up via USB, could I also input power through this system or would I be better wiring into the Qi charging circuit? Thanks for the input!
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I have not been able to connect an older Think Outside BT mouse to the N4. The mouse connects to the laptop. I have attempted the discovery several times and the N4 will not see the mouse.
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Odd, the phone was not restarted, everything the same, and this time paired the first time.
This may become a car mouse. The mouse wheel switches between home screens. Now if I could figure out how program the mouse wheel to flip through 3 or 4 selected or open apps it would be the Jetsons.
"You can use GMD Gesture Control to swipe between apps."-joshnichols189
This has been the best suggestion so far. There is something I find disorienting when using tiny touch controls for Mort, GPS, and a few others, while mounted on the dash and going down the highway. The car mouse rocked for the 2215 and the Axim.
Why would you want to use a PC mouse on a phone ? If it was a tablet then it's understandable. It's just redundant...
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External Monitor. Have not done this yet.
I have a desk with two levels, top level the N4 sits in an Griffin Arrowhead stand in front of the monitor. I see over the N4 just enough to see all of the monitor. Using the mouse gives me an unobstructed view, it is fast, and comfortable, for some task.
I have a mouse pad that I made for the car that has a slight lip and was used with my PPCs. The N4 provides navigation. entertainment, and communications and is in a vent mount. I am really bad at using the N4 while driving and I think it to be dangerous (for me). Not all finger friendly buttons are the same, some are hard to use on the road. I have failed to find a fast and easy to use task switcher as I am not sure I will root. I would like to make the mouse wheel switch between 3 or 4 apps. The car mouse allows me to use devices like the N4 ( mostly my Axim in the past) without altering my driving position.
I do miss the Axim's many hardware, mappable, indestructible, buttons. The Axim had 2 memory card slots. Back then we wanted USB OTG support so bad. My Imagio and it's buttons was a POS. Sometimes I think the N4 is a sidestep in the right direction. The biggest plus for these pretty, fragile devices is the OS, Android is greatness, Winmo was fun but at the same time hell hell.
i've tried a speedlink snappy BT mouse with no luck.
It's discovered and it pairs etc. but no cursor or response to movement/ buttons.
The same mouse works fine on my Dell laptop and a Blackberry Playbook.
Can anyone recommend a starting point to get a motorcycle controller built? I have been playing with Xbox/PS3 controllers and they provide basic system controls of up, down, left, right, back, select capability and I would like at least these basics on a controller that is thumb accessible on a motorcycle. I would also like to add volume up and down. Since the usb drivers are built into android, Could the board be easily created? Once the board is created, building the enclosure would be relatively simple. I use my phone on the dash of my bike for GPS/Phone/Music through my bluetooth helmet.
Personally, I'd use a Teensy (ATMega32u4 USB board),
but that's because I've already used it for a project and it would be easy to get this one done.
If you wanted to be cheesy, you could gut an old USB keyboard and take out the board.
Figure out what cross connections give you the keyboard commands that you want.
After seeing a video where you can control a parrot AR.Drone 2.0 with the shield I started thinking up ways to control a real car with it.
Probably wont attempt this but I like the idea.
chevyowner said:
After seeing a video where you can control a parrot AR.Drone 2.0 with the shield I started thinking up ways to control a real car with it.
Probably wont attempt this but I like the idea.
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main problem i see is when shield's battery runs out.
and i wouldn't want to try it until its out beta, otherwise it might lose wifi connection lol
glitchhawk said:
main problem i see is when shield's battery runs out.
and i wouldn't want to try it until its out beta, otherwise it might lose wifi connection lol
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most cars have a 12V socket in the cabin somewhere.....
Otherwise, this is doable.
Dependant on the age of the car and its level of security (engine electronics wise) you could either tap into the engine management units, braking and power steering (power steering alone can actually steer the car with no user input, IF the system allows it or can be modified to be controlled externally in that way, same goes for many other areas of the car) or take a direct hardware approach. Some actuators bolted to the pedals and steering wheel could easily be controlled with an arduino which can then pair via bluetooth, wifi or USB to the shield (USB would be cheapest but would prevent charging from the car lighter socket and of course mean you would have to sit in the car and might aswell drive anyway).
Cars controlled via other means have been done frequently anyway. Your only changing where the input comes from. Your idea isn't really that insane, but I wouldnt want to try it.
As for loss of power/signal. You would require some sort of "computer" aboard the car anyway. Even if its just a simple 8 bit arduino, in fact let us assume that it is an arduino UNO R3 for some reason, even that measly little 8bit CPU can be setup easily enough to detect the loss of communications with the Shield and cut the engine, engage brake etc etc.
I have a either a pandaboard es or a rasperry pi model b I can use. I am not planning on being in the car I am planning on mounting a camera about where the drivers head would be and streaming the video form that to the shield.
As for the car I am think about using a gutted 97 camaro for that, and adding a carburated 350 and some automatic trans. the most advanced computer on the car will the one to radio control it.
As far as usb power is needed there are 5 volt dc-dc regulators for cars that supply 1+ amps.
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Yes I know I would need to avoid running myself over.
Either one would be adequate.
I'm not a car wizard so couldnt say whether or not that camaro could have its systems directly tapped into by the pi/panda but either one could control actuators mechanically connected to the steering wheel and pedals.
As for the auto transmission, I despise the very idea of an automatic transmission and have never set in the drivers seat of an automatic vehicle let alone driven one (unless you count a 50cc scooter with a CVT). But in the case of a small computer controlling the car, probably a good idea to reduce the amount of things it has to do.
I have a twin USB adaptor in my car, max 2A shared between both sockets although that does appear to mean (with my non scientific tests as I dont own a multimeter, really need to get one actually) that with only 1 port active it can supply 2A to that port. I think it may just be a straight 12v>5v @2A converter with 2 USB's in parallel.
There are plenty of linear actuators available, for the steering a windscreen wiper motor from a truck, a pulley and some sort of feedback mechanism would be possible.
Would be a cool project, if somewhat dangerous if you don't know what your doing But get online, its been done.
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I'm not a car wizard so couldnt say whether or not that camaro could have its systems directly tapped into by the pi/panda but either one could control actuators mechanically connected to the steering wheel and pedals.
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the car currently has no interior at all
no engine
no transmission
no hood
no side windows
no steering colum
no pedals
it maybe missing some brake parts.
it is gutted.
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As for the auto transmission, I despise the very idea of an automatic transmission and have never set in the drivers seat of an automatic vehicle let alone driven one (unless you count a 50cc scooter with a CVT). But in the case of a small computer controlling the car, probably a good idea to reduce the amount of things it has to do.
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The car had a manual trans but it is gone now.
SixSixSevenSeven said:
I have a twin USB adaptor in my car, max 2A shared between both sockets although that does appear to mean (with my non scientific tests as I dont own a multimeter, really need to get one actually) that with only 1 port active it can supply 2A to that port. I think it may just be a straight 12v>5v @2A converter with 2 USB's in parallel.
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5v 10a this is more of what i am thinking.
http://www.miniinthebox.com/dc-24v-...own-regulator-car-led-power-buck_p394573.html
Guys who might be able to help you best are probably over at letsmakerobots.com
I am a regular on there although only with 1 submission, 2nd on its way.
I'm no guru and with a project with a potential for some danger I think its probably best to not take anything I say as gospel, other than that it is possible and that the raspberry pi can probably do it (I have already used the pi for running 2 motors with speed control, a servo and ultrasound module with no issues, python plus RPIO).
should i make this
or this
then?
Hi.
I recently bought an OTG-cable but I don't have any USB Hub atm, so when I play eg. Modern Combat 4, I use the mouse for normal mouse controls (look around, shooting etc) and the touchscreen for movement and other actions, but the problem is that Android only allows one at the time. So I can't walk while looking around at the same time. Is there a way to disable this?
No one knows? Gonna get an USB Hub in 1-2 days anyway so...
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RollsReus™ said:
Hi.
I recently bought an OTG-cable but I don't have any USB Hub atm, so when I play eg. Modern Combat 4, I use the mouse for normal mouse controls (look around, shooting etc) and the touchscreen for movement and other actions, but the problem is that Android only allows one at the time. So I can't walk while looking around at the same time. Is there a way to disable this?
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I don't think that can be disabled, but you can attach a bluetooth mouse or keyboard and it should accept input from both
Some cars have a group of buttons that are separated from the monitor itself so changing the monitor for say an Erisin product would leave a bunch of useless buttons on the dashboard. Since these buttons are originally connected to the "brain" of the multimedia controller how hard would it be to change the adapter and connect them through micro usb like an external keyboard to an android tablet in order to perform such simple tasks as toggle radio, toggle phone, volume up, volume down or using the number keyboard? There are plenty of remapping options available...