iPad integration in Ford - Part 1

A while ago I was installing a custom iPad mount into a mates car when I thought I needed a large touch screen in mine. I originally toyed with the idea of installing a widescreen 19" touch enabled monitor vertically, however that proved to be way to overkill. It seems it was made for an iPad. And construction began...
Below are some construction pics...

Original Dash with modified tissue box holder for Double Din Radio. (First Mod)

Starting the iPad Bezel

Initial placement test

Partial mold including new Double Din bezel

More to come...

SMS Alert Flow Switch

Although I have been quiet lately on my blog, I have been working on a few projects. One of which is an SMS alert system for a friends pump shed for his farm. This system is pretty straight forward and not overly complicated, however there were some requirements that made the code a bit tricky to sort out. Uses an Arduino UNO and an GPRS Shield. Total cost around AU$150. Anyway, here is the final result.

ORION mt 3D Model

I am up to the stage where building a more professional frame for the table is required, so I downloaded Google SketchUp and created a 3D model of the ORION Multi Touch Table. It's very basic and is only intended as a visual aid for my engineering friend (more so for dimensions) who will help me design the frame properly.