Car PC

[f1anatic]

the only difficult thing here is the screen.

The remainder - including specs on a PC are easy. We can help with that.

[andrew.anderson]

I will have to check with the wife since it is her car.

 

She is still upset I have not installed the 8181 we already purchased back in November. I just think a double din screen that actually fits flush between the vents and doesn't have to pop out will look so much more classy.

 

http://www.dualav.com/indashvideo/thumb/xdvd8181.jpg

[BMac1203]

I wish that RR or CF would have a built-in app or plugin for iPod connection. Meaning I could plug in my iPod via USB, and somehow interface with it through my frontend software.

 

Update: I get my new miniITX mobo on Monday (last one went bad, Logicsupply.com replaced it free of charge).

 

<----- Excited

[BMac1203]

Edit: Ill FINALLY be taking pics of my WHOLE setup. From my stealth fiberglass trunk cavity case to the front with screen, etc.

 

Cant beat Seb's though!

[andrew.anderson]

I wish I could..

 

I know some of the alpine units (and maybe others) have an on-screen touch interface for the ipod, but this would entail using that head unit instead of the factory deck.

 

Other than the Jazzy mod, I can't think of another solution other than the cleansweep route and use the Aux input on that for the ipod.

 

Cleansweep is too expensive.

 

I am going to look into Linux version and apps and see what is out there. I am sure someone has created software that will allow you to controll your iPod as well as use Nav with a touch screen.

 

Is that to lofty a goal. I find a screen that will interface with a carputer allow me to use the factor HU, provide NAV and have IPod, MP3 and DVD playback?

 

Maybe I just found myself a new hobby, scouring the internet for info on this

[BMac1203]

Itll turn into your demise if youre not careful. "Hobby" is the politically correct term for "Obsession"

 

Am I right or am I right?

[BMac1203]

I still need pics and a "materials used" list for the wiring from the battery through the firewall..

 

Noted! Sorry, I completely forgot! By Tuesday, expect a fill pictorial from yours truly.

[f1anatic]

Seb...there is no good picture I can take. Really sorry. Weasel did an excellent job...

 

He had like a long thin wire or stick...with which he poked a hole in the rubber by the power steering (BUT GET HIS CONFIRMATION) and ran them from the car into the engine compartment...(taped the wires at the end of the stick and pulled them towards the engine). From Murry's (auto store) I got a 15 Amp fuse and fuse holder...The wire runs in the plastic trim on the left side of the car. I mounted my power source inside the trunk. Yes I ran more wires than needed...to the trunk back inside and so on...but I wanted to mount it some place where it always gets cooled...and the biggest empty space in the car was the best I could do. As far as I know...you may even try the engine compartment. To mount it inside the dash...is not good. At least mine has another fuse inside...you wanna get to it and replace the fuse easily - if anything.

 

BMAC is right. Hobby these days means obsession.

[andrew.anderson]

Itll turn into your demise if youre not careful. "Hobby" is the politically correct term for "Obsession"

 

Am I right or am I right?

 

That's okay. I need something other then work to focus on. I work to much anyways. If I was int he civilian sector they would love me. I average 55-60 hours a week. Is that normal in the civilian world?

[BMac1203]

Hah. Depends on your job I guess. But nope.

[f1anatic]

BMAC et al...I suggest we make a directory in my first post of the major shit available in this thread. And I will edit it into my first post.

[andrew.anderson]

Anything to make the highlights of this thread more accesible would be great. I really don't want to read the entire thing

[BMac1203]

Hahah, well, I didnt realize it was onto page 25. Hooray!

[andrew.anderson]

I am spednign mos tof my time reading over at mp3car.com now.

 

I have alot to learn.

[fishbone]

BMAC et al...I suggest we make a directory in my first post of the major shit available in this thread. And I will edit it into my first post.

I agree. I'm not posting but following this thread and this would be immensely helpful.

[f1anatic]

Richtig ! I will get started...

[gfxdave99]

Check this bish out

 

http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/19/shuttles-carpc-because-you-cant-spell-car-without-pc/

[andrew.anderson]

Check this bish out

 

http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/19/shuttles-carpc-because-you-cant-spell-car-without-pc/

 

 

That is awsome!

[fishbone]

Wait till you hear what it will be priced at. It's not the first car PC to be around, the rest are right around 600-800 iirc.

[BMac1203]

Wait till you hear what it will be priced at. It's not the first car PC to be around, the rest are right around 600-800 iirc.

 

itll be more than that. It's a Shuttle. Theyre only worth it (pricing wise) if you build it yourself.

[BMac1203]

So I FINALLY figured out my dual startup issues

 

Turns out that the m1 & m2ATX PSU's dont protect against that. The OPUS 120w PSU specifically says "The PC does not reboot during engine start or cranking." <-- Which mine does specifically. The m1ATX that I have has a bunch of good features, but none of the opus.

 

Looks like Ill be getting a new PSU.

[f1anatic]

Dude ...how do you add a song to an existing playlist in Centrafuse ? I cannot figure out...read on mp3 car, read the manual...no luck.

[BMac1203]

Hmm...Ill look into it

[fishbone]

So many wiring schemes, hiding laptops under seats or systems in the trunk ... how about a good'ol tablet PC?

Got a bunch of these @ work. They are now basically obsolete, been sitting on storage shelves for ... 4 years? Still work, batteries too!

http://www.fujitsupc.com/www/products_pentablets.shtml?products/pentablets/stylistic_3400

Theyr'e actually not too shabby. 196RAM at most, could be problematic. 400MHz Pentium 3, a 6 gig hard drive that can be upgraded easily. I'll test a 60gig to see if it can recognize the geometry. They're nice. Big touchscreen and what you see is what you get. $hit, I could set this up to come out of my glovebox, on a fully poseable stand

I'm working on installing XP as it stands, the drive is blank.

[f1anatic]

Hey man vreau si eu unul ! Serios. Cit ma costa ? (Berea e extra)