Automobility: Autoradio

Autoradio development preview: from the dashboard to drive-in nights.

Music already gives a drive its atmosphere. I’m working on making the radio visible in the car itself, so it becomes part of the dashboard and the vehicle you built.

There’s more taking shape around it: drive-in cinema, video projection, light projections and an expanded DJ experience. The development sources already contain projector and screen blocks, a Studio Desk, cinema controls and show-light rendering.

The cinema prototype uses prepared clips connected to the shared program/audio system, with separate choices for video and audio. The wider idea is a place to park with friends and build an evening around sound and light.

This builds on Autoradio’s existing listening groups and owner/DJ controls. Those are already available; the physical studio and projection work belongs to the next development stage.

These are unfinished prototypes, alongside further improvements and fixes. They are not features of the current 1.1.1 download. Release timing, final scope and supported video sources will be announced as the work settles. For now, 1.1.1 brings the interface to 21 languages. Keep sharing your builds and feedback.