LCD/DVD Installed... (CarPuter)
#1
LCD/DVD Installed... (CarPuter)
FINALLY I got this crap installed...
The DVD and CarPuter have been collecting dust for a few months and now I finally got around to getting everything installed.
More pics
DONE SO FAR
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CarPuter Assembled, not yet installed
- Via M10000
- 512MB RAM
- 40GB Hitachi Laptop HD
- CL Audigy 2ZS PCI (7.1 output)
15' USB cable run from glove box to trunk, for USB Hub (2.0)
25' VGA cable run from dash to trunk
25' PS2 Keyboard cable run from glove box to trunk
Power wiring for CarPuter, DVD, and USB Hub from dash/glove box to trunk
Trunk Amp Rack (Future home of CarPuter and Avionixx Amps)
New Speakers/Wiring (CDT Audio 6.5" Components and 6.5" Rear Fills)
TODO
~~~~~
Install Keyboard in glove box
Install USB 2.0 Hub in glove box
Wire up DVD (15' IDE maybe? or Firewire/USB adapter?)
Install CarPuter and Amps in amp rack
Finalize software issues on CarPuter (MediaCar and DVD player)
Enjoy my CarPuter IN MY CAR after a long-*** time waiting!
The DVD and CarPuter have been collecting dust for a few months and now I finally got around to getting everything installed.
More pics
DONE SO FAR
~~~~~~~~~~
CarPuter Assembled, not yet installed
- Via M10000
- 512MB RAM
- 40GB Hitachi Laptop HD
- CL Audigy 2ZS PCI (7.1 output)
15' USB cable run from glove box to trunk, for USB Hub (2.0)
25' VGA cable run from dash to trunk
25' PS2 Keyboard cable run from glove box to trunk
Power wiring for CarPuter, DVD, and USB Hub from dash/glove box to trunk
Trunk Amp Rack (Future home of CarPuter and Avionixx Amps)
New Speakers/Wiring (CDT Audio 6.5" Components and 6.5" Rear Fills)
TODO
~~~~~
Install Keyboard in glove box
Install USB 2.0 Hub in glove box
Wire up DVD (15' IDE maybe? or Firewire/USB adapter?)
Install CarPuter and Amps in amp rack
Finalize software issues on CarPuter (MediaCar and DVD player)
Enjoy my CarPuter IN MY CAR after a long-*** time waiting!
#3
Originally Posted by Xplayboy69x
damn that looks cool, but what about your center vents?
I don't really care personally.. I rarely use my AC, and like I said, I have side vents anyways.
The way I have it set up, I think more air blows out the side vents (it has to go somewhere) - at least it feels like that. Also, a little air comes through around the LCD edges. You can actually feel it when the fan is on high. It helps keep the LCD cool, too.
#7
Originally Posted by MiniRX7
I suppose you are running your car puter headunit less..
What are you using to power the m10000 ?? the opus?
What screen is that? Liliput?
It's not quite as bright as the Lilli, but it's still good. It also had the headrest shroud, which as you can see, I needed. I wanted to be able to remove the LCD if need be. Xenarc *JUST* came out with a headrest shroud. Had I not already bought the Starvision, I DEFINITELY would have gotten that. It's a little brighter and Xenarc (uses Gain screens) has a better reputation. Check out http://www.mp3car.com/ for more details on these screens and other screens.
#8
Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
This piece with the disk drive slot is sweet. Very cool setup. Somebody could make a killing on mass-producing these if they're not already.
How much would you pay?
BTW, I need to take a "behind the scenes" pic still. It shows the mounting brackets. It looks ghetto, but it's VERY solid and sturdy - which is important in the shaky, bouncy automobile environment.
#19
Originally Posted by Oxidizer2k
That is the most hidous looking... no im kidding, that looks freaking hot. Did you block your center vents? What about the radio?
Originally Posted by 30585
out of curiousity what is the purpose of the carputer?
Originally Posted by Y2k Max Luv
Looking good Kev.
BTW: your bose headunit stopped working last week.
BTW: your bose headunit stopped working last week.
Originally Posted by Blk2kMAXSE
very, very, very impressive. i had thoughts of doing this at one point but didnt know where to start. excellent job.
#22
is it touchscreen? and also about how much did everything cost u? i was looking into this.. but i had no idea how it worked, so i jus kinda gave up... but seeing ur sweet setup got me thinking about it again...
#24
Originally Posted by maxcosity
Yes, it is touchscreen..
For the LCD, CarPuter, amps, speakers, all the wiring and peripherals, etc.., like over $1200 easy..
For the LCD, CarPuter, amps, speakers, all the wiring and peripherals, etc.., like over $1200 easy..
it doesn't need a laptop to function, does it?... u can jus pop a dvd or cd in the slot and it'll play? sorry for so many questions... =)
#28
Originally Posted by maxcosity
Yes, it is touchscreen..
For the LCD, CarPuter, amps, speakers, all the wiring and peripherals, etc.., like over $1200 easy..
For the LCD, CarPuter, amps, speakers, all the wiring and peripherals, etc.., like over $1200 easy..
#29
Originally Posted by skandalouz
that's not so bad if someone was considering buying a touchscreen and dvd player + accessories.....
it doesn't need a laptop to function, does it?... u can jus pop a dvd or cd in the slot and it'll play? sorry for so many questions... =)
it doesn't need a laptop to function, does it?... u can jus pop a dvd or cd in the slot and it'll play? sorry for so many questions... =)
Originally Posted by Vadim
only another $100 and you got yourself a navigation system
#32
i am bringin up a OLD thread sorry, but i can't see the pics... i wanna see the hotness! i was thinkin about doin this since the screen in my laptop is going, so hooking it up to an external screen in the car would be sick. ok, so the touchscreen makes up for no mouse, but what about a keyboard? that's kinda crappy, but i don't know where you could put it...
#35
Why do you need a keyboard in the first place? Except, of course, setting up everything at first(which I do at home anyway), there's no big need for the keyboard. And if you REALLY need one, you can use on-screen keyboards from Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>Accessibility
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