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What is Project Portunus
What is Project Portunus
Project Portunus is one of the many senior capstone projects at UCSB. Project Portunus focuses on developing a plug-and-play module for your car that allows you to remotely control your car using your phone.
How does Project Portunus work?
How does Project Portunus work?
Project Portunus uses the OBD-II diagnostics port in your car to communicate with all its electrical systems. By sending messages between the systems, the module is able to perform functions such as locking and unlocking your vehicle. Currently, the module is in development for Ford vehicles
Why the name "Project Portunus"?
Why the name "Project Portunus"?
Portunus is the Roman god of keys and doors. The Project Portunus module primarily is centered on remotely locking and unlocking car doors, hence the reference to Portunus.
Will the Project Portunus module be for sale?
Will the Project Portunus module be for sale?
Depending on the progress of the project, the module may be for sale
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