Sensors for Automobile Computers?

Bombcar asks: "I'm going to be installing an EPIA mainboard in my car, using a DC-DC power supply. It is mainly for playing music, but it has the potential for so much more. I know I can get LCD displays, and I know that various sensors are made for automobiles, but I want to combine both these with the computer. Most car sensors are analog, so does anyone know of an easy way to interface with analog (and perhaps some digital) sensors? Anything used would have to be able to stand up to the rigors of automobile use. The EPIA board has 4 serial ports, a parallel port, and some USB ports, along with a PCI slot. I plan to use this for display purposes only (not control any important vehicle functions), but am also leaning towards some 'fun' improvements, such as playing certain songs when the pedal is floored."

Comments

Requirement

[Txiasaeia]

..."am also leaning towards some 'fun' improvements, such as playing certain songs when the pedal is floored."

Has to be Danger Zone, Kenny Loggins. I've gotten more speeding tickets with the Top Gun soundtrack than I'd care to mention...

Re:Requirement

[Palshife]

I knew a guy who got pulled over for doin 95 in a 65. When the cop got to his window he heard the Knight Rider theme pumping through the system.

He let him go. We called him Knight Rider ever since.

Hack needed for the United Kingdom

[Dark$ide]

You'll need to hack your software for the UK. You wouldn't want the UK Police http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/12/30/045224 2 to install FreeBSD http://bsd.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/12/30/13 2225 while you weren't looking.