Looking for 10in touch screen monitor for CarPC project I'm building. Can this monitor be configured so it comes on when the car is turned on?
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If you find the right 12V connection in the car, one that energises when the ignition is on say, just use that for the 12V input to the monitor
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As far as I know you can. I have this set up to come on when I turn my computer boots up.
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I wouldn't recommend this for any novice to the pi. This screen isn't an easy "built in screen" attachment. I would recommend a small detached normal display such as a cheap car dvd monitor or backup monitor, they will be about the same price, and provide a bigger screen, aswell they will typically work straight out of the box as long as they have an RCA or hdmi plug. As far as this Tontec monitor, I would recomend this for small simple all in one builds. Not that the setup is simple, but the device isn't going to be able to do much with a screen this small without alot of work. This screen is so small it will require programming to use it for anything worthwhile. So, to clarify, this screen works, isn't really novice friendly, and should only be used for a system that would require this small of a screen. If you want to learn to use a PI, or try different things, this monitor is a waste, atleast, as a standalone. If however, you want to make, lets say a thermostat with visuals, and you are willing to learn how to do what you want to do, then this is a good solution. Really, if your project is going to involve a small attached screen as a requirement, then this is a good choice, otherwise I wouldn't buy this. TLDR? -&gt; Use for small informational display, do not use for standard display such as doing anything besides displaying little bits of information. Not good for beginners, not large enough to use as your main display for programming and setting up your PI. Think of this device like the addon camera, sensors, etc. This is something for a specific purpose, not a generic display. Don't let other reviews fool you, this is not big enough for a main display to setup your PI. The PI is tiny, this screen is smaller than your pi, keep that in mind.
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I have the Tronics 'Digital car Rear view monitor". Works fine. About 3 inch color display, with grid to assist in backing up to trailer hitch. The mount that comes with monitor is a little loose so monitor tends to "sag" and needs to periodically be readjusted, but not a big deal.
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The monitor will work but not as a touch monitor since only windows 8 has touch capabilities. Otherwise I really like the quality of the monitor.
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No. This is not a touchscreen monitor. It is however, a very good basic monitor.
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Julie ~ the display device reads directly from your armband. You will still need to plug your armband in and sync it with your computer. Let me know if that doesn't answer your question, I wasn't sure what you meant by "replace the software that goes with the monitor"?
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If we are talking about One computer displaying to 4 monitors/TV.This is what it is for. I do not know about the screens in the car.
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Yes, the monitor will normally be in the cradle which is plugged into an outlet.
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There is a USB connection from the monitor to the computer that will enable the touch screen.
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Make sure you have the USB connected. The monitor should come with a USB cable. You have to plug that USB in for the touch to work. If it still doesn't work, restart your computer. If not after that, you have a defective model. It should be plug and play like you said.
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Not certain, but if your monitor has USB connector for its touch input, should be able to plug it in & it would read that input just like a USB mouse.
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Yes, if you program a route into it, or have it look up a destination for you and route you to that destination. You will find the screen quite small though, much smaller than dedicated car units.
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I have it setup on 2 cars - Video Only. It may have an audio feature (not sure - as i dont have any audio in my cars - used the monitor to connect to the rear parking cameras)...
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Well, you have to put it together. It does not have much memory, but it is a good low res monitor. I installed it in my car.. It works great..
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Yes. The monitor turns off when the car is in drive, and automatically turns on when in reverse. You can physically turn on the monitor when the car is put in drive so that it stays on.
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I have one and I advise AGAINST buying it !The monitor is NOT very bright, and is VERY difficult to see while driving !I tried 2 of them ... same problem.
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Yes I do... it works perfect... you must callibrate the touch with the xinput-callibrator... please read this post about it http://engineering-diy.blogspot.com/2013/01/adding-7inch-display-with-touchscreen.html Regards