 Car Computer?, Ideas? |
 Jan 15, 2007 - 7:11 AM
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I would like to install a car computer. I need to know about how much it would cost me. I just want to take an old laptop mount it somewhere power it up to a touch screen monitor then somehow rig it so when the car comes on so does the laptop and when the car shuts off so does the laptop. I also want GPS. I know its a big under taking but i have high hopes on how sweet it would look. I posted in pittfire's theard but he hasn't been around in a couple days so i made my own topic. -cnelson.
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May 18, 2007 - 1:18 PM
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the only problem I would consider is that you cant re-point the screen left or right, so if the sun hits it you won't see anything
also, it isnt very expandable... BUT, the specs are 'good enough' to run anything you would want to also the input voltage is claimed to be 11-13. I dont know about yours, but my celica can put out 14.5 normally. this might cause a problem and you may have to improvise a 12v regulator On the plus side you wouldn't have to run wires to the back of the car! the inside of the celica dash is very roomy and easy to work with I'm happy to go take some pictures but its still cold&rainy. I'll take some over the weekend for ya. I had these pics on my work pc in the meantime    
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cnelson Car Computer? Jan 15, 2007 - 7:11 AM
NgoFcukinWay http://store.mp3car.com/?Click=9830 Jan 15, 2007 - 2:06 PM cnelson Hmm, i know i've looked on there before but he... Jan 15, 2007 - 2:16 PM orvillescelica Im not sure which guy on mp3car.com you were talki... Jan 15, 2007 - 4:32 PM cnelson Ok, well here is a more general question, about ho... Jan 15, 2007 - 8:20 PM cnelson also how do you keep the radio working and how do ... Jan 15, 2007 - 9:11 PM
Hanyo QUOTE(cnelson @ Jan 15, 2007 - 6:11 ... Jan 16, 2007 - 12:27 AM cnelson But if i'm useing a laptop chances are there w... Jan 16, 2007 - 6:34 AM orvillescelica its true that you are restricting yourself by usin... Jan 16, 2007 - 6:38 PM cnelson Ok, first question. Does your screen fit good? Nex... Jan 16, 2007 - 9:43 PM orvillescelica 1) i used a gooseneck mount, so "fit good... Jan 16, 2007 - 10:13 PM Hanyo Another radio tunner for your laptop
try this ou... Jan 17, 2007 - 1:50 AM cnelson Ok, now what if i put my head unit in like my glov... Jan 17, 2007 - 6:36 AM cnelson Also, how does this thing work; http://store.mp3ca... Jan 17, 2007 - 6:41 AM cnelson Ok, mp3car is down right now, so i'll ask ques... Jan 17, 2007 - 10:08 AM orvillescelica http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA
as for the radio... Jan 17, 2007 - 11:13 AM cnelson May radio only has a AUX input not output, so i gu... Jan 17, 2007 - 1:17 PM orvillescelica i mean the AUDIO output from the aux. Your head un... Jan 17, 2007 - 1:41 PM cnelson Ok, i'll look into it, i'm working till 7:... Jan 17, 2007 - 2:46 PM cnelson Ok, heres my idea. I drew it out pretty simple. Bu... Jan 17, 2007 - 9:16 PM Hanyo you got the basics down. Jan 18, 2007 - 6:29 PM cnelson Ok, heres an updated look at what i want to do;
... Jan 22, 2007 - 5:13 PM bman I know this post is old but I integrated a carpc (... May 18, 2007 - 8:43 AM 95st-celica QUOTE(bman @ May 18, 2007 - 9:43 AM)... May 18, 2007 - 12:50 PM |
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