Introduction

Credit for the photo: Dammit Jeff

DeskThing is an application that serves a control interface to a Car Thing, phone, or any other computing device. It also can load official and community-developed apps to allow control over local audio, monitor discord, or even keep an eye on the weather!

Terminology

Keep these terms in mind when reading the documentation.

DeskThing Client - The image displayed on the Car Thing or other device.

DeskThing Server - The application installed on a computer to interface with the client.

DeskThing Apps - Standalone applications installed to extend the functionality of DeskThing Server.

Setting Up

Follow through the following instructions in order to setup the Car Thing with DeskThing.

1.) Flashing The Car Thing.

2.) Setup DeskThing Server.

3.) Install Apps.

Useful Links

Documentation

• Official Website: https://deskthing.app/
• Github: https://github.com/ItsRiprod/DeskThing
• Flashing Tool: https://terbium.app

Social

• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qWbSwzWJ4e
• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DeskThing/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deskthing
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FTheDeskThing

Development

• Trello: https://trello.com/b/6v0paxqV/deskthing
• Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/riprod

Other Guides:

• iFixit Flashing Guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Install+Custom+Firmware+onto+Car+Thing/178814