My Carputer Set up
My Carputer Set up The screen will be flush mounted in place the HU usually goes.
The asus 7" laptop used as brain will be hard wired n placed under seat.
GPS reciver (1" L*W) will mounted in the bottom left of windsheild and connects to the under seat laptop with a bluetooth connection.
The memory cards will be used for maps & multimedia. The bluetooth usb is used to connect with the gps receiver.
The web cam will be mounted by the rear view camera and connect to laptop as well.
I'm working on an almost free internet connection in the car so the computer can get live traffic updates using google maps.
7" LCD Touch Screen
asus eepc used (brain)
GPS (pairs up asus ee pc to be used with maps)
Web Camera (for video chats)
Memory cards(32gb)
Bluetooth USB Drive
Total Cost $ 375
The asus 7" laptop used as brain will be hard wired n placed under seat.
GPS reciver (1" L*W) will mounted in the bottom left of windsheild and connects to the under seat laptop with a bluetooth connection.
The memory cards will be used for maps & multimedia. The bluetooth usb is used to connect with the gps receiver.
The web cam will be mounted by the rear view camera and connect to laptop as well.
I'm working on an almost free internet connection in the car so the computer can get live traffic updates using google maps.
7" LCD Touch Screen
asus eepc used (brain)
GPS (pairs up asus ee pc to be used with maps)
Web Camera (for video chats)
Memory cards(32gb)
Bluetooth USB Drive
Total Cost $ 375
Last edited by bad_408_vert; Apr 6, 2009 at 01:38 PM. Reason: None
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memory cards? where do you live? id just use the laptop's hard drive. also, if you are connecting it to an amp in the trunk, id put the laptop in the trunk near it. in the spare tire area or something. also a usb sound card would be worth the money, if using amp.
good luck.
good luck.
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The screen will be flush mounted in place the HU usually goes.
The asus 7" laptop used as brain will be hard wired n placed under seat.
GPS reciver (1" L*W) will mounted in the bottom left of windsheild and connects to the under seat laptop with a bluetooth connection.
The memory cards will be used for maps & multimedia. The bluetooth usb is used to connect with the gps receiver.
The web cam will be mounted by the rear view camera and connect to laptop as well.
I'm working on an almost free internet connection in the car so the computer can get live traffic updates using google maps.
7" LCD Touch Screen
asus eepc used (brain)
GPS (pairs up asus ee pc to be used with maps)
Web Camera (for video chats)
Memory cards(32gb)
Bluetooth USB Drive
Total Cost $ 375
The asus 7" laptop used as brain will be hard wired n placed under seat.
GPS reciver (1" L*W) will mounted in the bottom left of windsheild and connects to the under seat laptop with a bluetooth connection.
The memory cards will be used for maps & multimedia. The bluetooth usb is used to connect with the gps receiver.
The web cam will be mounted by the rear view camera and connect to laptop as well.
I'm working on an almost free internet connection in the car so the computer can get live traffic updates using google maps.
7" LCD Touch Screen
asus eepc used (brain)
GPS (pairs up asus ee pc to be used with maps)
Web Camera (for video chats)
Memory cards(32gb)
Bluetooth USB Drive
Total Cost $ 375
how are you planning on using the laptop like clicking wise and typing wise through the touch screen?
Both the laptop and the screen have vga port so a simple vga cable will connect both of 'em.
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memory cards? where do you live? id just use the laptop's hard drive. also, if you are connecting it to an amp in the trunk, id put the laptop in the trunk near it. in the spare tire area or something. also a usb sound card would be worth the money, if using amp.
good luck.
good luck.
The problem I see in my case is that nyc streets are terrible and most laptop's hdd aren't solid state.
Update
I changed my mind about using the asus laptop and bought a mac mini instead for $150. I 'll have vmware installed to run windows and mac on it. This has large enough hard drive for my maps and multimedia.
I want to get rid of my HU and just have the screen mounted in its location,
but my amp is a 4 ch amp.
I didn't look into this yet,but im thinking if its still feasible for me to use usb sound card without a 5ch amp.
My current setup for audio:
a very basic sony headunit with aux input
4 Alpine Type S (6.5") Speakers
Apline 4ch amp
Alpine Single 10"
Last edited by bad_408_vert; Apr 16, 2009 at 02:03 PM.
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technically you could wire the front and rear together keeping the front and rear left speakers the same signal and the same for the rights. then use the 3rd and 4th channel to the sub. but im guessing the 4 channel isnt too powerful. you might underpower your 6.5s, let alone the 10" amp. just get some cheap mono amp off amazon or ebay. better than just a 4 channel.
i say sell the hu to get enough cash for a mono amp and sound card.
i say sell the hu to get enough cash for a mono amp and sound card.
Ok who wants to build me one? I know nothing about computers but love the idea. I'm sure i could hook it all up just don't know anything about the hardware needed to pull this off.
Most people use car computers for GPS, Multimedia,
Internet(online Radio replaces xm, Emails,Im, you tube)
Tuning programs that connect the OBDII to the computer.
Essentially you need a touch screen for viewing and to replace keyboard/mouse.
Small computer(brain of the system), bluetooth usb , external gps module.
Let me know if i can be any help.
