Car Puter
^^^ Whats wrong with a computer in a car?
I was 90% done with a computer system in my old car. All I had to do was hook up the touch screen to my video card and install it all. It is very easy to install something like this. I know of a lot of people that have done it. I wouldn't call it rare anymore. BTW I would also make it so that the screen is not visible at all time. On my setup I had planned a cover that would slide down on it. But I sold the car before I installed everything. I might install it in my firebird if I can get off my lazy butt.
I was 90% done with a computer system in my old car. All I had to do was hook up the touch screen to my video card and install it all. It is very easy to install something like this. I know of a lot of people that have done it. I wouldn't call it rare anymore. BTW I would also make it so that the screen is not visible at all time. On my setup I had planned a cover that would slide down on it. But I sold the car before I installed everything. I might install it in my firebird if I can get off my lazy butt.
there was a post not too long ago a with a link to where this guy went throught the whole process, i think it was a camaro but i'll have to check.
edit::: found it https://ls1tech.com/forums/wiring-stereo-electronics/371762-all-audio-enthusiasts.html
it was a T/A.
edit::: found it https://ls1tech.com/forums/wiring-stereo-electronics/371762-all-audio-enthusiasts.html
it was a T/A.
I'm currently finishing my bezel, and then once the power supply comes this week I'll be installing mine. I'll have a long writeup thread posted soon on my experience with it. 
For some pics as of yet, check http://carpc.meissenation.com/
For some pics as of yet, check http://carpc.meissenation.com/ It's really an easy thing to do. Here's a quick run down of my experience:
$300 Via Epia Mini-ATX Motherboard, 1ghz.
$275 Lilliput 7" Touchscreen LCD
$75 256MB memory (I think, not sure, between $50 and 75, would rather over estimate)
$0 Freebie, had a 20gb HDD laying around
$20 USB Wireless Internet Adapter
$50 USB GPS Mouse
$0 Freebie, pirated GPS software
$175 Opus Solutions 150w DC-DC Power Supply
$895 TOTAL HARDWARE COSTS
This does not include labor for software installation and such, or the cost of labor to make the bezel and mountings for the install. In the end, though, it's a sweet experience and I'm REALLY excited to have my carPC installed by the end of the week. My project was technically a two year project, but this is the second version of the carPC that I've gone through already (I got all the way to the install phase of the carPC v1 and then realized the motherboard was WAY TOO BIG to fit in any of the locations I wanted, had to start all over)
Truthfully, my project is far from finished. I got the itch to finish it, and I just went with getting the basics installed while I worry about upgrades and stuff later down the road. It has GPS navigation, my entire mp3 collection, wireless internet, DVD-rom and some game emulators for car shows and such. I plan to have the entire project finished, installed, and everything by Friday (I'm literally only waiting on the power supply) so I'll post more details when I get it all done.
$300 Via Epia Mini-ATX Motherboard, 1ghz.
$275 Lilliput 7" Touchscreen LCD
$75 256MB memory (I think, not sure, between $50 and 75, would rather over estimate)
$0 Freebie, had a 20gb HDD laying around
$20 USB Wireless Internet Adapter
$50 USB GPS Mouse
$0 Freebie, pirated GPS software
$175 Opus Solutions 150w DC-DC Power Supply
$895 TOTAL HARDWARE COSTS
This does not include labor for software installation and such, or the cost of labor to make the bezel and mountings for the install. In the end, though, it's a sweet experience and I'm REALLY excited to have my carPC installed by the end of the week. My project was technically a two year project, but this is the second version of the carPC that I've gone through already (I got all the way to the install phase of the carPC v1 and then realized the motherboard was WAY TOO BIG to fit in any of the locations I wanted, had to start all over)
Truthfully, my project is far from finished. I got the itch to finish it, and I just went with getting the basics installed while I worry about upgrades and stuff later down the road. It has GPS navigation, my entire mp3 collection, wireless internet, DVD-rom and some game emulators for car shows and such. I plan to have the entire project finished, installed, and everything by Friday (I'm literally only waiting on the power supply) so I'll post more details when I get it all done.
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Thanks, pretty anxious to get it installed. 
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Originally Posted by Arachnotron
here's a link to my Pontiac PC over at MP3Car.com: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50883
Originally Posted by Snootch
How deliciously ghetto....
here's a link to my Pontiac PC over at MP3Car.com: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50883
here's a link to my Pontiac PC over at MP3Car.com: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50883
BTW are those Firehawk wheels or 'Vette? Look killer! Meissen are you pretty happy with that power supply ? 175 bucks is a hell of a lot of money for a 150w power supply (DC-DC or otherwise) in my book, but I am a computer nerd so thats why
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Originally Posted by Y2kFirehawk
That is an AWESOME installation of a car PC!!! BTW are those Firehawk wheels or 'Vette? Look killer!
BTW are those Firehawk wheels or 'Vette? Look killer! Well, I haven't received it yet, still waiting. Hoping I get it VERY soon. The reason I went with the Opus powersupply is because then I can literally wire straight to the battery, and straight to the motherboard. No inverters, ITPS, or any of the other additional hardware was necessary, plus it's a well trusted brand.
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I've also got a carPC with pretty much the same specs as meissenation, the OPUS is PERFECT, absolutely no problems with it whatsoever. anybody who's considering doing this should definately check out the forums over at mp3car.com, tons of people who know exactly what we're doing, kinda like here!