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PsyphinX Samba Member
Joined: November 29, 2014 Posts: 31
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:03 am Post subject: Is anyone going high tech? |
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I've got a 1970 standard beetle on its way to becoming a baja style, that's a different story though.
I was wondering if anybody is doing anything high tech for their interior. For example led lighting, gps speedomter, in dash touchscreen, or anything else out of the ordinary they want to share.
I've done some research and found ways to turn all these analog signals into digital to connect to things like phones and tablets.
I was just curious what other people were doing so I might get some ideas. |
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runamoc Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2006 Posts: 5593 Location: 37.5N 77.1W
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:49 am Post subject: |
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I installed a Blaupunkt CD player |
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talljordan Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2012 Posts: 954 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:16 am Post subject: |
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I started coding a custom touch screen interface. But havent worked on it in a few weeks. _________________ 1972 Super Beetle, Parked until adequate restoration funding is acquired in restoration!
Wanted: Male computer diagnostic plug end |
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10399 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:53 am Post subject: |
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talljordan wrote: |
I started coding a custom touch screen interface. But havent worked on it in a few weeks. |
Wow, a touchscreen is confusing and distracting enough on modern day cars with all their safety features. I can just imagine what kinds of wrecks and injuries it will lead to in a bug, not to mention the number of times you're going to hit the wrong button because of the chaotic ride. I thought trying to insert a cd was bad... _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor |
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XR6T Samba Member
Joined: July 12, 2014 Posts: 96 Location: Hobart, Australia
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Just finished wiring up Xtron DH Series 7"touch screen 1 Din multi media unit with reverse camera and DVR camera, Also DVD/VCD/CD/MP4/MP3/USB, blutooth,3.5mm socket and iphone going through 3800watt Pyle amp with 2x1000 sub woofers, 4 x 300 dual cone speakers.
Figured that blind spots rearward are dangerous and other road users see these old VW's (or any old classic car) and immediately try and cut you off so as they don't get held up "by that old clunker."DVR camera can record their idiot driving and be given to police and insurance companies.
Also use LED bulbs in indicators. |
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volksworld Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2011 Posts: 2525 Location: formerly NY currently NC
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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the beauty of a 70 bug is its absolute simplicity and ease of repair and i cant imagine wanting to do anything to complicate it...buy an audi |
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VWCOOL Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 1821 Location: Down under
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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I have a cassette player! |
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7274 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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XR6T wrote: |
Just finished wiring up Xtron DH Series 7"touch screen 1 Din multi media unit with reverse camera and DVR camera, Also DVD/VCD/CD/MP4/MP3/USB, blutooth,3.5mm socket and iphone going through 3800watt Pyle amp with 2x1000 sub woofers, 4 x 300 dual cone speakers.
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Sounds pretty cool. Can u post a pic of how it's installed.
I have cheap Pyle stereo, but it has Bluetooth, an SD card slot, a USB port AND hands free calling and texting when connected to my phone. Not bad for $65 bucks... That said, having it in the glove compartment kinda kills the value of the built-in mike. _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
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'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
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mikeonthebike Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 949 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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VWCOOL wrote: |
I have a cassette player! |
Me too. Mines not hooked up though. It just plugs the radio hole.
Last edited by mikeonthebike on Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:22 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Zylinderkopf Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 679 Location: SE Oklahoma
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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The dome light in my '66 has an LED festoon bulb in it. _________________ 1963 Beetle
1966 Beetle 1300
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1971 Super Beetle
1974 Thing
"A lot of people never use their initiative because no one told them to." |
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talljordan Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2012 Posts: 954 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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sb001 wrote: |
talljordan wrote: |
I started coding a custom touch screen interface. But havent worked on it in a few weeks. |
Wow, a touchscreen is confusing and distracting enough on modern day cars with all their safety features. I can just imagine what kinds of wrecks and injuries it will lead to in a bug, not to mention the number of times you're going to hit the wrong button because of the chaotic ride. I thought trying to insert a cd was bad... |
The beauty of making it myself, is that I can tailor it to suit my needs and not be confusing and distracting. _________________ 1972 Super Beetle, Parked until adequate restoration funding is acquired in restoration!
Wanted: Male computer diagnostic plug end |
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XR6T Samba Member
Joined: July 12, 2014 Posts: 96 Location: Hobart, Australia
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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vamram wrote: |
XR6T wrote: |
Just finished wiring up Xtron DH Series 7"touch screen 1 Din multi media unit with reverse camera and DVR camera, Also DVD/VCD/CD/MP4/MP3/USB, blutooth,3.5mm socket and iphone going through 3800watt Pyle amp with 2x1000 sub woofers, 4 x 300 dual cone speakers.
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Sounds pretty cool. Can u post a pic of how it's installed.
I have cheap Pyle stereo, but it has Bluetooth, an SD card slot, a USB port AND hands free calling and texting when connected to my phone. Not bad for $65 bucks... That said, having it in the glove compartment kinda kills the value of the built-in mike. |
Will take a photo tomorrow and post it, currently snowing.
I got my amp and sub woofers from the USA, the rest from Hong Kong.
Prices here in Australia are outrageous. |
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TX-73 Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2013 Posts: 1133 Location: Texas
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VWCOOL Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 1821 Location: Down under
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:05 am Post subject: |
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two of my cars have TWO carbies! |
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10399 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:58 am Post subject: |
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volksworld wrote: |
the beauty of a 70 bug is its absolute simplicity and ease of repair and i cant imagine wanting to do anything to complicate it...buy an audi |
THANK
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1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor |
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ps2375 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 2471 Location: Meridian,ID
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:16 am Post subject: |
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sb001 wrote: |
volksworld wrote: |
the beauty of a 70 bug is its absolute simplicity and ease of repair and i cant imagine wanting to do anything to complicate it...buy an audi |
THANK
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I must agree, when I'm in the Type1, it's about driving it and not anything else. The radio is as "hi-tech" as I need to go. Although it does have a cassette player, that hasn't been used in two decades, not sure if it would still work. Did I mention the radio does have FM stereo? |
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pb_foots Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2010 Posts: 1089 Location: Ben Lomond, CA
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:11 am Post subject: |
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I have a CD player in the bug, but I've told my son that because it's an old car only the Beatles and CSNY will play in it.
I think I can pull that off for a little longer anyway. |
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TheAmazingDave Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2013 Posts: 788 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:26 am Post subject: |
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The only thing high-tech about my Bug at the moment, like others, is that I've added a decent Sony stereo with MP3 CD reader, an iPod dock, and a Sirius tuner. (oooohhhh, ahhhhhhhh)
I'm working on designing a "driver information system" reminiscent of the early FIS clusters that appeared on VWs in the late 90s with the big LCD in the cluster that should display status messages and warning icons. I was going to use a small LCD panel to display information (door open, low oil pressure, outside temperature, etc) but my original plan during design was to use a vacuum-fluorescent display. To keep the system appearing period-correct, I've decided to continue with a VFD, and the project is on hold until I can find an appropriate display.
That's about as high-tech as I'm going to go. _________________ Just call me Big D. (formerly xBigDx408x)
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talljordan Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2012 Posts: 954 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Eh, I see where you guys are coming from, but its not like I am putting this into a split.
The main functionality I am wanting out of it is monitoring stats like temperatures, pressure, speed, acceleration etc. Logging said stats. Controlling the dashcams I will install alongside it. And controlling my music.
Thats almost all utility so that if I get nailed by some asshole on the road, I have undeniable proof of what I was doing at the time.
The only "convenience" is the built in music player I want. But I find modern radios complicated, and touch screens much simpler. _________________ 1972 Super Beetle, Parked until adequate restoration funding is acquired in restoration!
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pb_foots Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2010 Posts: 1089 Location: Ben Lomond, CA
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Jordan; go nuts, it would be cool to see. I'd love to see some creativity at a car show. Soooo sick of 'patina'
seems like all anyone does these days is wax on top of rust and bitch anytime someone wants to change taillight lenses.
My comment was just about my car, not a criticism of yours. I really miss all the weird stuff we had going in the 80s. I'm just too lazy to do anything about it. |
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