E91 Mac Mini Install

nickganga · 06-02-2008, 08:44 AM

I have completed the first phase of my Mac Mini install in my 06 E91. Pictures and walkthrough to follow soon.

In the mean time, enjoy the video

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nickganga · 06-04-2008, 05:32 PM

I wrote up a how to on my blog. Check it out

snipersix · 06-04-2008, 05:40 PM

your a genius. Thats an awesome setup

AJerman · 06-04-2008, 05:45 PM

Really cool, and that's the kind of thing I'd do, don't get me wrong, but what's the point of this rather than just sticking an iPod or USB HDD in the center console? Just more like a cool kind of thing to do?

nickganga · 06-05-2008, 01:45 PM

At this point, the goal was just to get the Mini into the car and play music. I am building a web application that will be able to launch other AppleScript commands on the computer for even more functionality. That is when the project will get really fun. I worked on the interface a little bit, you can check it out here: Mini Sandbox. None of the buttons will do anything off the web server, obviously. Right now they just point to Google.com. But when powered off the mini, each button will call a CASE in php and execute the AppleScript server side.

I'm having a problem with the power in the back though. Those two lines for the Changer and Sat Radio seem to disable the power after the car has been powered off and idle for about 5 minutes. I think going to have to end up running a direct line from the battery on the other side of the vehicle. Good thing I used those quick connects!

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nickganga Private 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	I wrote up a how to on my blog. Check it out
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AJerman Major 29 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (0)	Really cool, and that's the kind of thing I'd do, don't get me wrong, but what's the point of this rather than just sticking an iPod or USB HDD in the center console? Just more like a cool kind of thing to do? __________________ 2008 BMW 335i: Jet Black, Jade Gray, Gray Poplar, 6MT - Stock... for now.
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nickganga Private 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	At this point, the goal was just to get the Mini into the car and play music. I am building a web application that will be able to launch other AppleScript commands on the computer for even more functionality. That is when the project will get really fun. I worked on the interface a little bit, you can check it out here: Mini Sandbox. None of the buttons will do anything off the web server, obviously. Right now they just point to Google.com. But when powered off the mini, each button will call a CASE in php and execute the AppleScript server side. I'm having a problem with the power in the back though. Those two lines for the Changer and Sat Radio seem to disable the power after the car has been powered off and idle for about 5 minutes. I think going to have to end up running a direct line from the battery on the other side of the vehicle. Good thing I used those quick connects!
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