Car Pc

[tempo]

am sure this has come up before. how do i build a car pc which will be in my boot with a motorised screen in dash that will allow me to store/play, mp3,movies, and sat nav. i dont want anything fancy or complicated. i want to be able to download mp3 and movies from my home pc.

i have no hardware knowledge of computers. does anyone build and sell. as there are a few on eBay and some websites but appear too expensive.

* what sort of budget should i be looking at.

* is it worth the money and hussle. would it be cheaper to get a new head unit with dvd player.

i found this

karputer

[Monster-Mat]

hello mate, search is your friend.

there have been several topics, on car computers, some in great detail

[Fargo]

here my install here although now i have moved the mobo to an amp case here

you can also find soem mroe info on another members install here

[tempo]

here my install here although now i have moved the mobo to an amp case here

you can also find soem mroe info on another members install here

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what sort off figures are involved. i have seen 800pounds from a member

[Fargo]

600ish for me,, plus my own labour

[eXOBeX]

There are new motherboards out which take Pentium 4M (laptop) chips, knocking a BIG chunk off the power consumption (about 20 watts, compared to around 100 watts for a Pentium 4). The Athlon64 is very efficient, too, drawing around 30 watts.

Lower power consumption = quieter, cooler running and less drain on the car's electrical system.

[woggledog]

am sure this has come up before. how do i build a car pc which will be in my boot with a motorised screen in dash that will allow me to store/play, mp3,movies, and sat nav. i dont want anything fancy or complicated. i want to be able to download mp3 and movies from my home pc.

i have no hardware knowledge of computers. does anyone build and sell. as there are a few on ebay and some websites but appear too expensive.

* what sort of budget should i be looking at.

* is it worth the money and hussle. would it be cheaper to get a new head unit with dvd player.

Found this to be valuable:

BMW puter

Linitx.com is another good website for cheap bits!

£600 should see you right

[CustomCarputers]

Newbie here from the US. Howdeeeee :D

No, I'm not from Texus

**********Not a Goldie so don't advertise.**********

Anyway, just saying hi

Edited October 19, 2005 by Zee007

[Fargo]

Newbie here from the US. Howdeeeee  :D

No, I'm not from Texus

**********Not a Goldie so don't advertise.**********

Anyway, just saying hi

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oh thats coincedence,, new member, username customcarputers saying hi in a carputer thread......and not advertising......... :D anyway WELCOME new member from the US who is nto advertsiing...

[ashpilot]

I am thinking of using my old laptop, it has a video output built in, runs off 12v via the car charger. I am going to use mini usb touch pad mounted in the centre console. All I need is a way of connecting the AV output to my factory satnav screen.

The laptop has everything build in, compact and can be unplugged easily.

The laptop is also useful due to the built in Battery.

Would be interested to hear how others have connected to the factory satnav screen.

[MrADeveci]

I am thinking of using my old laptop, it has a video output built in, runs off 12v via the car charger.  I am going to use mini usb touch pad mounted in the centre console.  All I need is a way of connecting the AV output to my factory satnav screen.

The laptop has everything build in, compact and can be unplugged easily. 

The laptop is also useful due to the built in battery.

Would be interested to hear how others have connected to the factory satnav screen.

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Visit my carputer project by going to : http://www.metserve.com/projects

That runs off my IS300 SAT NAV screen.

Speak to ProLex / Geoffers about there convertor ............ Geoffers is the one who makes it ! FANTASTIC! piece of kit !! :D

[Fargo]

only problem i have with the guys running non touch screens is that this could be dangerous fiddling round with the cursor on your screen whilst driving...

othere than using the nav screen is good..

[ashpilot]

Another option, can i fit a touch screen, but allow the factory fit satnav to run through it? I need some technical details on the sat nav kit, can anyone help?

[ColinBarber]

Yes that could be an option. The Sat Nav unit outputs an RGB signal that other screens can use.

The main problem, and I guess why Lexus didn't put in a touch screen, is the location of the screen isn't ideal - you cannot really reach out and touch the screen from a driving position.