SlashGear Japan
While it might look like a simple LCD screen – albeit a very high-resolution LCD screen – the DashDaq is in fact Drew Technologies’ open-source in-car computer. That it runs Linux means that, aside from the pre-programmed abilities to read engine data from a car’s OBD-II port and manage data acquisition, diagnostics, and display an extra set of gauges, sufficiently determined software-types can have it play GPS sat-nav, media centre or full portable computer.
That’s a 4-inch TFT displaying 16.7m colours at a resolution of 480×272, and given its flexibility the $595 device, when launched in early 2007, should quickly gain support among the car-modding crowd. It’s already won SEMA 2006’s award for Best New International Product.
Features:
Display
- 4” full color QWVGA display (480×272 TFT)
- touch screen user interface
- Adjustable Backlight
System
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200MHZ ARM
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64MB RAM
Operating System
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Linux
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Tools available to write custom software for DashDAQTM
Mechanical Features
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Cabin mounted or Handheld versatility
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Small, low profile enclosure
MMC/SD card expansion slot
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Up to 8GB Storage Expansion
Automotive OBD2 Support
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Capture, view, and record live data
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ISO9141 / KWP2000
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CAN / ISO15765
Connectivity
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USB 2.0 Device
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USB 2.0 Host
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Optional wireless Bluetooth
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Optional wireless 802.11b/g
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Optional cellular modem
Two Analog Inputs
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(0-5V) with 97% accuracy
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Support for up to two Wideband O2 sensors
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Support EGT and other vehicle sensors
Serial Bus Expansion
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Serial architecture for changing devices
