Carputer - SC guys what do you think
I bought the memory from Fry's...it was actually $70 with $20 rebate...
For now, it'll be in my glove box next to my mobo so i'll have extra connectors there. I have a removable tray HD case that will go from my car to my desktop when I want to transfer files...
I also bought a USB wireless G card so I can copy files that way too!
Oh yeah, I forgot about the OPUS 150w power supply I bought for $200...it automatically turns on the PC when the keyis in the ignition and turns off the PC properly when the key is removed...
aliga: i'll post pix when i install the screen and have it in the car...
For now, it'll be in my glove box next to my mobo so i'll have extra connectors there. I have a removable tray HD case that will go from my car to my desktop when I want to transfer files...
I also bought a USB wireless G card so I can copy files that way too!
Oh yeah, I forgot about the OPUS 150w power supply I bought for $200...it automatically turns on the PC when the keyis in the ignition and turns off the PC properly when the key is removed...
aliga: i'll post pix when i install the screen and have it in the car...
Originally posted by ACleanSC4
[B]Since the motherboard we're using only has 1 PCI slot, we're still deciding what we should use it for. I might try out a TV/radio tuner and see how that works on the road with the antenna. B]
[B]Since the motherboard we're using only has 1 PCI slot, we're still deciding what we should use it for. I might try out a TV/radio tuner and see how that works on the road with the antenna. B]
how will the GPS antenna connect (for the navigation software?) via USB? serial?
also... does anyone know of a really good GPS software.... something comparable to those found on stock cars (with voice assistance and all that fun stuff)?
also... does anyone know of a really good GPS software.... something comparable to those found on stock cars (with voice assistance and all that fun stuff)?
well i won't know until i try out the sound..it has 6 channel out put so I'll put that to the test. TV/FM tuner antennas will run along the rear window or front...
I have the Delorme Earthmate USB GPS unit, bought it at Best Buys for about $130...it comes with Street Atlas 2004 but I don' t think it talks to you.
Routis, nRoute and some others are the ones that talk to you...
A little update: things didn't come out the way I wanted them to, such as mounting everything in the radio area...I'm throwing it in the glove box until I find a better place for my version 2.
I have the Delorme Earthmate USB GPS unit, bought it at Best Buys for about $130...it comes with Street Atlas 2004 but I don' t think it talks to you.
Routis, nRoute and some others are the ones that talk to you...
A little update: things didn't come out the way I wanted them to, such as mounting everything in the radio area...I'm throwing it in the glove box until I find a better place for my version 2.
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Originally posted by aliga
Tony, Ill be in LA next week, hopefully I can meet you, Thang, and the rest of the crew if time permits.
Maybe I can get a sneak peak at the setup
Tony, Ill be in LA next week, hopefully I can meet you, Thang, and the rest of the crew if time permits.
Maybe I can get a sneak peak at the setup
There's what it looks like so far...I am not pleased with the results. Being this the first time working with bondo, I learned TONS of things to NOT do with it. So, I will be redoing the whole setup as soon as I have more time.
Somethings that gave me problems:
1) if the monitor isn't indented on the bottom, it will be very hard to see the screen. It's viewable from top down but not bottom up. So the way our dash slants, makes it hard to see if you were to mount it flush.
2) bondo cracks, cracks, and then cracks some more....sanding down the surface immediately before applying helps tremendously in bonding.
3) measurements are critical...i didn't take enough time on this aspect and eyeballed it pretty much all the way...
So this is my version 1...starting on version 2 as soon as I get an extra glove box to work with. I'm already brewing up new custom plans.
I know it looks like crap...but I know my 2nd version will be 10x better...stay tuned...
Somethings that gave me problems:
1) if the monitor isn't indented on the bottom, it will be very hard to see the screen. It's viewable from top down but not bottom up. So the way our dash slants, makes it hard to see if you were to mount it flush.
2) bondo cracks, cracks, and then cracks some more....sanding down the surface immediately before applying helps tremendously in bonding.
3) measurements are critical...i didn't take enough time on this aspect and eyeballed it pretty much all the way...
So this is my version 1...starting on version 2 as soon as I get an extra glove box to work with. I'm already brewing up new custom plans.
I know it looks like crap...but I know my 2nd version will be 10x better...stay tuned...
Originally posted by ACleanSC4
Somethings that gave me problems:
1) if the monitor isn't indented on the bottom, it will be very hard to see the screen. It's viewable from top down but not bottom up. So the way our dash slants, makes it hard to see if you were to mount it flush.
Somethings that gave me problems:
1) if the monitor isn't indented on the bottom, it will be very hard to see the screen. It's viewable from top down but not bottom up. So the way our dash slants, makes it hard to see if you were to mount it flush.
"Those panels are passive matrix and you would be MUCH happier with an active matrix (TFT) screen. Passive matrix LCD's have a very narrow viewing angle. You have to look at them almost dead-on to see the picture whereas an active matrix screen has a much wider viewing angle and is more suitable for use in a car."
-http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...t=Xenarc+angle
Last edited by 0l33l; Jul 8, 2004 at 10:44 PM.
Yeah, well I chose the Xenarc over the Lilliput because they have a greater viewing resolution and seems that they are better quality wise. Oh, they were also only 10 minutes away from my house so I picked it up direct and I can take it back to them if I ever had any problems.
I might give the Lilliput a try also, we'll see how it goes...
Since my post, I fabbed up a little sandwich case for the mobo & HD and managed to fit it in the radio area as I planned before!! The power supply will remain in the glove box though because that will generate the most heat.
New install coming!
I might give the Lilliput a try also, we'll see how it goes...
Since my post, I fabbed up a little sandwich case for the mobo & HD and managed to fit it in the radio area as I planned before!! The power supply will remain in the glove box though because that will generate the most heat.
New install coming!