Brian from Palmer Performance has ported his automotive OBD-II software package to an Apple iPhone. Check out this incredible integration.
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How to Build a Car Computer, Step-by-Step
March 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Curious about what it takes to build a computer designed for automotive use? Well, the folks over at MP3car.com show you how it is done from start to finish. Pretty neat, I’ll have to add building a carputer to my “bucket list”.
Note: when building PCs, it is best to use a grounding wrist band to protect electronic
components from an electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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Educators Should Embrace Technology and Change
March 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you are an automotive educator, or any educator, and you are still teaching the same way you did 20 years ago, or 10 years ago, or even 5 years ago it might be time for an honest self-evaluation.
While the core principles and skill sets of teaching have not changed, the world has. All educators need to be keenly aware of advancements in technology and the changes this places on the culture.
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and the Pearson Foundation produced a neat video entitled “Learning to Change, Changing to Learn” that takes a look at the changes going on within education and the class room.
Formula 1 McLaren Driven by a BlackBerry Storm
March 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This site is about digital technology and cars so when I came across this video on YouTube, I just had to post it.
As the story goes, Simon and Steve develop an application for their BlackBerry Storm to steer a modified remote control car. They set up a make shift race track in their office and turn “another day at the office” into a RC car extravaganza. I am OK with the video so far.
Now, Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren Formula 1 team contacts Simon and Steve about their BlackBerry application. This is where I start to question if this is a fake or not. I doubt that this car is actually being driven by the BlackBerry, but how? Maybe a midget laying on the floorboard? Maybe a real remote control, likely laptop based, sitting off camera? You watch the video and see what you think.
Failure: The Secret To Success … Thanks Honda
March 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
Failure: The Secret to Success - A Honda "Dream the Impossible" Film
It is spring break at GTCC, where I teach and I am slogging away at my book project. This has been over a two year project that is wearing me down, but I am determined not to quit. I will see this through and the Digital Literacy Project will make a difference!
Over the past I have built many web sites and started two podcasts. I have probably spent well over 1000 hours doing this with some fairly significant out of pocket expenses. You would have to say, up to this point, that my online projects have been failures; however, I am looking at it as a big learning experience.
This morning I came across the documentary “Failure – The Secret to Success” which is part of Honda’s “Dream the Impossible” series. I needed the message. It reminded my that out of failure comes new knowledge that will help you be successful.
Dream The Impossible
Documentary SeriesHonda is a company founded by a dreamer. And we are a company that believes in the Power of Dreams.
Honda has a rich history of making impossible dreams come to fruition. And because the lessons of the past help guide our future, there is a simple humanity found in even our most complex products.
We wanted to document our advancement as a company through film to give you a better understanding of the people behind our products. Please join us as we uncover Honda through the candid approach of the documentary film process.
View “Failure: The Secret to Success” in the biggest screen and highest quality from Honda’s site
