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9780764599439

Geek My Ride : Build the Ultimate Tech Rod

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  • ISBN13:

    9780764599439

  • ISBN10:

    0764599437

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2005-04-01
  • Publisher: WILEY
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Summary

* Car hacker Auri Rahimzadeh revs up readers while guiding them through 21 cool projects complete with step-by-step instructions for adding electrical outlets, installing satellite radio and mobile Wi-Fi, and building in-car DVD systems * Takes the automotive geek far beyond the factory options-readers will learn the "fine art" of fearlessly pulling out a dashboard, ripping up some carpet, and creating a crazy ride! * Hacks include adding backseat video gaming systems, building an auto-tracking in-car satellite TV unit, installing a trunk-mounted server computer, and even installing a mobile plasma theater system * Foreword by Steve "Woz" Wozniak, who shares tips from his own hacked Hummer

Table of Contents

Foreword.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I: Laying the Groundwork.
Chapter 1: Planning Your Projects.
Chapter 2: Saving Money.
Chapter 3: Giving Your Creation Life: Power Considerations.
Chapter 4: It’s So Hot in Here: Dealing with Heat.
Chapter 5:Working with Cables.
Chapter 6: Physics Man, Physics: Preparing Home Electronics for the Road.
Part II: The User Interface.
Chapter 7: Choosing a Display Device.
Chapter 8: Choosing an Input Device.
Part III: Foundation Projects.
Chapter 9: Building a Single-Source A/V System.
Chapter 10: Integrating a Game Console.
Chapter 11: Adding a General-Purpose PC.
Chapter 12: Installing a Media Center PC.
Chapter 13: Installing a Gaming PC.
Part IV: Advanced Projects.
Chapter 14: Adding Internet Access.
Chapter 15: Networking and Sharing an Internet Connection.
Chapter 16: Adding Television Access.
Chapter 17: Syncing Music Library with Your Existing Home Network.
Chapter 18: Syncing Portable Music Players.
Chapter 19: Videoconferencing.
Chapter 20: Being Big Brother: Adding Video Surveillance.
Chapter 21: Talking to Your Car’s Computer.
Chapter 22: LED Message Displays.
Chapter 23: Installing Wireless Headphones.
Appendix A: Legal Concerns.
Appendix B: Project Gallery.
Appendix C: Additional Resources.
Appendix D: Vehicle Interface Types.
Index.

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