This DeLorean bonnet redefines the mobile media station. Here are some pictures of my prototype projecting images on the underside of the bonnet door. The Bonnet consists of Five major subsystems all networked together. Many of these systems are discussed individually and are accessible in the top navigation bar.




Systems:


Mac Mini Dock

12 Volt Power Supply and 110 Volt AC Inverter

Tether Box

Projection Center and mirror

Basic Stamp Brain box and linear actuator





Specifications:


In the bonnet:


1.5 GHz Mac Mini G4, 1 Gig RAM, 80GB, Combo Drive, No Modem

Fiberglass Mac Mini Dock with custom “remote boot” port

Proxima video projector displaying a 37 inch screen @ 1024 x 768

Custom-cut projection screening material on underside of bonnet door

Autoloc Linear Actuator System motorizes bonnet open / closure

Basic Stamp Bonnet Door Monitoring and signaling System

HB-25 Linear Actuator Motor Control System

Power inverter to transform 12 VDC to 110 AC

Airport Express with custom fiberglass dock and Griffin AirBase

Netgear 4-port Ethernet Hub with 7808 PNP transistor power supply

Optima 12-volt deep-cycle battery with digital voltmeter

3-way audio selector switch

Custom fabricated mirror to reflect projected image

Custom fabricated projector mounting to absorb vibration

Custom fabricated fiberglass pieces cover all unsightly wires

Remote control relay and solenoid to unlatch bonnet wirelessly

110 AC and Ethernet tether box accessible under front cowl

 

Bonnet Carputer Install

Before

After

Tragically, just as much work went into making the bonnet aesthetically attractive as went into wiring it up and making it work.

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