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Old 14-05-2010, 12:49 PM   #61
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Man! All of this is giving me ideas! Very expensive ideas

Phil, do you have a link to the dimensions of the ATX cases or even the motherboards themselves? I have an idea where one might be able to fit them but I want to see if it is feasible.

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Most mini itx cases are about 65mm(H) x 210mm(W) x 295mm(D)
The boards on their own are 17cmx17cmx4cm
There is even a case that looks like an amp
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Old 14-05-2010, 04:23 PM   #62
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i vote the arm rest! that would be seriously cool - imagine what the cops would say gav.. a 3 door pullstart WITH MAGICAL POWERS!
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Old 14-05-2010, 05:23 PM   #63
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found something suited more to my needs
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/lenovo-Mini-2...ht_3965wt_1227
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Old 14-05-2010, 05:41 PM   #64
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you could get by with this as you only need basic functions and you can easily use a numpad as a controller.



Damn this thread is growing fast.
I really didn't think there was that much interest here about them.
I will have to be the first here with one.
I did have a car pc in my car years ago but removed it when I got my current head unit as it was faster starting and easier to use.
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Old 14-05-2010, 05:55 PM   #65
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ok... slight alternative.
i noticed theres a PS2 slimline install thread.
how about PS3 slimline install?
high def gaming with a HDMI screen.
the ability to install linux on it to run ur actual carputer software.

instead of a mouse u can use the joysticks?
keyboard =
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Old 14-05-2010, 08:55 PM   #66
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New PS3's have dropped the otherOS feature so no more linux. Also I wouldn't trust a PS3 in the car as I have heard a lot of bad things happen to them.
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Old 14-05-2010, 08:57 PM   #67
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Im just trying to think how I would connect this to the dvd screen, well here are the connections specs on my dvd player:

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USB adapter ready (CD-UB100 via EXT)
AUX Input jack on rear panel (Ø 3.5mm) Audio / Video
iPod Video connection and control (Play, Pause, Chapter Up/Down)
Optical digital output for Dolby Digital and dts 5.1 audio
PCM Linear stereo audio output
RCA Input (L+R+Video)
RCA Video Input for Rear View Camera (not included)
RCA Output for rear screen (Video)
AV Bus Input for GEX-P5750TVP TV Tuner
Pioneer P-Bus Input, Changer, AUX, etc Control
AUX Input via CD-RB10 or CD-RB20
Bluetooth adapter ready (CD-BTB100 via P-Bus)
Parking Brake connection (on-screen safety message)
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My mini motherboard has a RCA AV out so thats you sorted there
Had another look, I dont think running RCA's would suffice, as they are taken up by the woofer... Anyways I have included a couple pages from the installation manual.. see if you can work out to hook it up



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Old 14-05-2010, 09:21 PM   #68
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your RCAs on the headunit will be RCAs out not RCAs in...you need RCAs in to be able to use the carputer properly...
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Old 14-05-2010, 10:17 PM   #69
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on the 1st page u have something taht says video in/audio in but i cant figure out if its a cable that came with your HU or another one u have to buy to plug in. its on the furtherrest right when viewwed from the rear
im sorry for thr way im typing im pretty drunk
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Old 15-05-2010, 06:37 AM   #70
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Had another look, I dont think running RCA's would suffice, as they are taken up by the woofer... Anyways I have included a couple pages from the installation manual.. see if you can work out to hook it up



I have had a look at the diagrams provided.
Your subwoofer should be plugged into line out or subwoofer out.
If its not how does it work?
The pic shows that you have a line input, my car does as well and thats how I have connected the rear view camera.

My head unit also has a wire you connect to the reversing lights so it automatically shows the camera when you select reverse.
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Old 15-05-2010, 06:52 AM   #71
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I honestly cant remember but will be taking it out anyways next week...
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New PS3's have dropped the otherOS feature so no more linux. Also I wouldn't trust a PS3 in the car as I have heard a lot of bad things happen to them.
really? i haven't updated my PS3 in a while so i havent really kept up on the news.

i still think they'd run ok in a car, i mean they do get hot but thats nothing a little ventilation can't
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Old 15-05-2010, 01:36 PM   #73
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Vibrations and heat will kill a PS3 in no time the optical drive and HDD
Also everyone is interested in a touch screen control so a PS3 wouldn't be capable of doing what most people want.
Also their HDMI output isn't compatible with a VGA monitor.
Personally I would rather use my PSP instead of a PS3 as it has tv out and is smaller and more reliable.
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Old 15-05-2010, 03:50 PM   #74
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now there is a thought whatabout a nintendo DS just mount it in the centre console.
seriusly tho i was considering making up something that will hold my iphone (b4 i sold it) in the centre console in landscape mode cus that way there is music and gps and internet. and all that needs to be hooked up is a charging AV out as it has lines for a amp (or 2) and u can run all the music throught it. still might go throught with it after i get the next gen iphone
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Old 15-05-2010, 04:44 PM   #75
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yeah with my phone, ive got bluetooth, music, internet - even though a fullscreen would be cool, wifi router capable (hosting a wifi network), remote access to remote access the pc in phils car, tomtom navigation and touchscreen. bluetooth keyboard and your set...
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Old 15-05-2010, 05:58 PM   #76
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Marc here is a touch screen mod for your existing head unit
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12561

But I have these available if anyones interested as I am about thinking about importing gadgets and stuff in my spare time.



It is a 4.3" LCD media player with FM radio and digital TV tuner,
It also has AV out and can connect to your head unit via AV in.
It plays MP3s and AVI's, mpegs, RMVB etc.
I can get them for $149 for AGT members which is less than I could find them on ebay.
Im looking for one that has gps as well but I can't find one with AV out.


If anyones interested in one or another type of unusal gadget like a HDD wifi media player or even a ready to go carputer with 7" touchscreen or other toys PM me and I will see what I can find for you.

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while doing research 18mths ago i came across a forum with gadgets similar to the item listed above. there were some shoddy quality things but from memory there was one around $200 which was really good quality and had all the stuff youd want - no idea where i found it though, from memory it had RCA's out for video/audio, as well as digital radio, 8gig internal memory, had a pretty small screen though (3inch?) with GPS...
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Marc here is a touch screen mod for your existing head unit
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12561
Cant use it unfortunately, as my screen folds into the unit itself when turned off
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I have found a very cheap way of playing media in your car



It supports usb flash / hdd and SD cards.
And they are less than $100
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eh, still wanna browse the net

OK, so how much will one of these carputers cost? Including wiring, and XP OS... and talking total cost, and i'll be purchasing the keyboard/mouse
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