Wrangler Hack aka JEEPuter

[kilby]

I totally didn't build this. Wish I had, though...

http://www.edsjunk.net/Blog/Entries/2011/1/24_arduino_powered_jeep_WRANGLER.html

 

[GubNi]

What am I missing? He built a box so he can type a code to start the jeep instead of using a key?

 

[kilby]

Did you watch the whole video?

It's programmed to operate all the electrical accessories from the arduino control panel. I think it's cool... having control for everything in the Jeep in 1 spot using open source electronics.

 

[ManglerYJ]

Seems like a LONG way to go for very little benefit. Kind of like flying to Kentucky to go to KFC.

 

[kilby]

Oh, come on... ya haters. Stupider things have been done, and why should Grand Cherokees get all the whizz-bang gadgets??

 

[Yay!Gurrr]

Cool ! The hatters probably don't understand that this type of home brew stuff ultimately leads to more/better/cheaper end user consumer products.

 

[rattlecanpaint]

So it's kind of like the I drive controller that all the auto mags hated in the BMWs?

 

[retroedaddy]

Man and I thought I was high tech because I taught the Built in Garage Door Opener Button in my wife's SUV to turn on the lights in my house,disarm the alarm and unlock the front door when I get home.

 

[Green ford]

My Jeep must be special... Just open the door lights come on close door lights go off.... no going thru pages of programing....

 

[kilby]

My Jeep must be special... Just open the door lights come on close door lights go off.... no going thru pages of programing....

^^ See, look! Grand Cherokee owners hating that us common folk can share their whiz-bang teknologeez.

 

[kdunc]