Onboard AIIN PROGRESS
Raspberry Pi 5 · 8GB
The onboard computer for Dipsy’s AI project and future vehicle-data integration.
The existing AI software is being preserved. New integrations are tested separately.
SPECIFICATIONS & MODIFICATIONS
The Garage
A 2002 Renault Twingo Phase 2 combining a distinctive exterior with an evolving onboard AI and telemetry project
2002MODEL YEAR1.2 16VENGINE75 hpPOWER
APPLE GREEN / PURPLE / WHITE WHEELSThe project hardware
Confirmed components, planned connections. All technical integrations below are in progress
Custom cockpitIN PROGRESS
DipsyLink — Telemetry & AI Console
A custom console built around a Game Boy Color housing, bringing together Dipsy’s interface and future vehicle telemetry.
The original motherboard will be removed. Computer links, available GPIO and bandwidth still need evaluation.
Custom cockpitIN PROGRESS
HISPEEDIDO IPS display
2.8-inch laminated IPS screen · 480 × 432, intended for Dipsy’s animated interface.
Controller compatibility, pinout, voltages and the connection to the onboard computers remain unverified. No SPI interface is assumed.
Onboard AIIN PROGRESS
Microphone & camera
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 Sense, intended to provide microphone, camera and control inputs for DipsyLink.
Both integrated microphone and camera are planned. Display control and the Raspberry Pi connection still need testing.
Journey sensorsIN PROGRESS
GPS & motion awareness
GY-NEO-M8N GPS with antenna and BNO055 9-axis motion sensor for future location, movement and journey awareness.
No working telemetry uplink is connected to this website.
Journey sensorsIN PROGRESS
Vehicle diagnostics
Renolink V2.11 / V6.1.4 is part of the hardware inventory.
Continuous Raspberry Pi telemetry support has not been confirmed. It is not assumed to work as a Linux ELM327 adapter.
Power & audioIN PROGRESS
Power & protection
Heemol 12V-to-5V dual-USB converter, advertised at 3A / 15W total.
Capacity for the complete system and automotive protection still need verification. Fuse-tap compatibility and circuit protection also need checking.
Power & audioIN PROGRESS
Dipsy’s voice
A blue 1W amplifier board and an 8Ω, 1W Game Boy speaker are planned for voice output.
Audio wiring, amplification and integration are still in progress.
Vehicle specification
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Twingo (Phase 2)
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1.2 16V
- Power
- 75 hp
- Paint
- Apple green
- Mirrors & accents
- Purple
- Wheels
- White
- Bumpers
- Black
THE VISUAL SIGNATURE
Easy to recognise
- White wheels with purple centres
- Purple door mirrors
- Black bumpers
- Dipsy Twingy sticker on the windscreen
Look for the white wheels. The similar green Twingo with black wheels in the project photos belongs to a friend.