I've been dreaming about bringing that K.I.T.T vibe to my own ride, and I'm ready to take that leap! I'm a total newbie but I'm excited to try retrofitting my 2012 BMW 3 Series with an LLM system. My plan is to use a Mr12volt Android Auto retrofit, tapping into the MOST bus to connect it to a Raspberry Pi. I want to make this interactive with voice commands using the car's mic. I'm thinking I can connect to my home Wi-Fi to download updates like weather and road info. Plus, I want to keep track of things like fuel consumption and GPS data, and make calls through Bluetooth. Is this too ambitious for a beginner, and what's the best approach to tackle this?
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You might want to consider an Android Auto or Apple CarPlay unit that has a SIM card slot and can connect to an OBD2 dongle. It could potentially cover a lot of what you're looking for while being simpler and more cost-effective.
That sounds interesting! Which apps would you recommend on Android Auto for those features?