From ce866fe68ea5ac5676b84286db50d2b60a867f71 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Devine Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2018 00:26:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Added real information. --- README.md | 20 +++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 013ea2e..51fadde 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1 +1,19 @@ -# Open_Auto \ No newline at end of file +# Open_Auto + +Open Auto is an open hardware car sharing hardware platform designed for use by local car-sharing co-operatives and community associations. It originally started out as a Pi Hat, but has now changed into a standalone IOT device based on communications hardware from Particle. + +The functionality is simple: +1) GPS tracking, allowing the car to be located at all times and used to update the onboard Real-time Clock (RTC) +2) RFID card access (125kHz or other frequency, requires an external module), with either CAN-bus or relays to open/close the car doors +3) Accelerometer to check driving style (requires an Electron) +4) RTC to allow for power saving (wake up once per minute to check status instead of continuously being on) +5) CAN bus interface for automotive communication +6) Particle Electron/Photon socket for Wi-Fi and/or Cellular connectivity +7) An SD card slot for data logging. +8) An I2C header for whatever else you want to connect. + +We're currently working on a software stack for the Electron/Photon that will allow all the basic functions to be accessed via the particle API. + +The design also includes a case, which you can make in 3mm acrylic. + +This design is licensed under the CERN Open Hardware License V1.2