# DIY In-Car Touchscreen PCs The 'Carputer' Car Entertainment System Packs Computer Functionality By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-entertainment-system References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/diy-in-car-entertainment-center-built-using-raspberry-pi-23-08-2016/) & [raspberrypi.org](https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/the-carputer/) The 'Carputer' car entertainment system is the DIY design work of air traffic controller trainee Benjamin that enables the use of a PC within a vehicle interior. The 'Carputer' is a customized computer system for the maker's [Peugeot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-cockpit) 207 that's powered by a [Raspberry Pi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilet-5) mini PC. This enables access to maps, various media and a number of other functions that are not currently possible with existing vehicular cabin entertainment systems. The auto industry is quickly merging with a number of different aspects of the technology industry, which comes as a logical shift given the rise of smart technology and the impending onslaught of driverless vehicles. The 'Carputer' car entertainment system identifies how makers are creating their own solutions and products rather than wait for OEM integration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Vehicle Entertainment:** The DIY 'Carputer' car entertainment system showcases the trend of consumers creating their own personalized solutions for in-car entertainment. - **Integration of Smart Technology:** The 'Carputer' demonstrates the trend of merging the auto industry with smart technology, enabling access to maps, media, and other functions not available in traditional car entertainment systems. - **Shift Towards DIY Solutions:** The rise of the 'Carputer' highlights the trend of makers taking matters into their own hands by creating innovative products and solutions rather than relying on OEM integration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the 'Carputer' trend to develop customizable in-car entertainment systems that offer advanced features and seamless integration with smart technology. - **Technology:** The 'Carputer' trend presents opportunities for technology companies to collaborate with automakers and provide cutting-edge solutions for in-vehicle computing and media access. - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Carputer' DIY movement creates an innovative space for consumer electronics companies to develop specialized hardware and software products tailored for in-car entertainment and connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vehicle Infotainment Upgrade Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pccm-plus.md) - [Panoramic Automotive Cockpits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-cockpit.md) - [Revolutionary Carplay Android Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox.md) - [Touchscreen-Embedded Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetpc-xr2-mini.md) - [Retro Handheld Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilet-5.md) - [Deeply Integrated Vehicle Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-apple-carplay.md) - [Voice Assistant Infotainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-communication-management.md) - [Cinematic Car Cabin Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-theatre-screen.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md)