Connected Car Dashboard with Raspberry Pi

Project Overview

Transform your car's interior with a custom digital dashboard. This Raspberry Pi-based system replaces or supplements your factory display.

Hardware Required

• Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB): Main computer
• 7" Official Touchscreen: Or aftermarket display
• ELM327 USB: OBD-II reader
• USB Sound Card: Audio output
• Microphone: Voice commands
• Power Supply: 12V to 5V buck converter

Software Setup

# Install Raspberry Pi OS
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

# Install required packages
sudo apt install python3-pip python3-gps python3-serial
pip3 install obd python-vlc

# Install navigation
sudo apt install navit

# Auto-start on boot
sudo nano /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart
@chromium-browser --kiosk --app=http://localhost:8080

Dashboard UI

Create custom dashboard with HTML/CSS/JavaScript or use existing solutions:

• OpenAuto Pro: Android Auto clone
• PiAuto: Car dashboard UI
• Custom React/Vue app: Full control

OBD-II Integration

import obd
connection = obd.OBD("/dev/ttyUSB0")
cmd = obd.commands.SPEED
response = connection.query(cmd)
speed = response.value.magnitude
print(f"Speed: {speed} km/h")

Voice Assistant

Integrate Google Assistant SDK:

• Install Assistant SDK
• Configure OAuth credentials
• Add push-to-talk button
• Route audio through car speakers