CarPC + Megasquirt
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gps take some memory. i personally wouldnt run gps app without at least 512mb of ram. and if its ddr2-533, even better. by the way, try to keep your memory size to minimum so you dont need bigger psu and your boot times decrease significantly.
i can not post any pictures of our products just yet for legal reasons, sorry
i will do so as soon as we have an approval form lawyer
i can not post any pictures of our products just yet for legal reasons, sorry
i will do so as soon as we have an approval form lawyer
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well kids... some changes in company structure delayed release of these things but here are some sneak peaks:
this particular item is 1-din system. details:
via epia c7 1ghz
512mb pc3200 ddr400
100gb 2.5" ata hd
slot-loading dvd/cd-rw
m1-atx psu
this one is going to be installed in '06 x-runner along with lilliput 7" pop-up monitor and $3k worth of stereo equipment and fabrication. retail on this piece of equipment comes up to $1800 with monitor, software, and a LOT of itsy-bitsy items such as gps, bluetooth, wifi, driving camera, backup camera, wireless keyboard, etc etc.
ps: cat is not included.
this particular item is 1-din system. details:
via epia c7 1ghz
512mb pc3200 ddr400
100gb 2.5" ata hd
slot-loading dvd/cd-rw
m1-atx psu
this one is going to be installed in '06 x-runner along with lilliput 7" pop-up monitor and $3k worth of stereo equipment and fabrication. retail on this piece of equipment comes up to $1800 with monitor, software, and a LOT of itsy-bitsy items such as gps, bluetooth, wifi, driving camera, backup camera, wireless keyboard, etc etc.
ps: cat is not included.
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So I'm going to start on new frontend for car computers. Features I planned so far for first release:
- DVD/MP3/Videos
- Photo gallery
- FM/TV
- GPS (3rd party)
- iPod integration
Second release:
- Text to speech + Voice commands
- Bluetooth for hands-free calling
- Camera (backup and driving w/ night vision)
- MegaTune integration
- OBD2 info
- Skins
Third release:
- Visual effects
- Integrated GPS navigation
Anything you might want to comment on or add?
- DVD/MP3/Videos
- Photo gallery
- FM/TV
- GPS (3rd party)
- iPod integration
Second release:
- Text to speech + Voice commands
- Bluetooth for hands-free calling
- Camera (backup and driving w/ night vision)
- MegaTune integration
- OBD2 info
- Skins
Third release:
- Visual effects
- Integrated GPS navigation
Anything you might want to comment on or add?
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http://www.mo-co-so.com/Mini-ITX-Car...puting-s/3.htm
http://store.mp3car.com/Car_Computer_Systems_s/25.htm
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.101/.f
etc
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Interesting- I'd never seen that machine.
One thing to bear in mind is that the car-specific units often have a power supply which is capable of reading a switched 12v input and thus automatically switching themselves off and turning themselves on with the ignition, as well as surviving down to rather low voltages during cranking. A small thing, but something to look at.
Example: http://www.mo-co-so.com/M3-ATX-Mini-...mcs-atx-m3.htm
One thing to bear in mind is that the car-specific units often have a power supply which is capable of reading a switched 12v input and thus automatically switching themselves off and turning themselves on with the ignition, as well as surviving down to rather low voltages during cranking. A small thing, but something to look at.
Example: http://www.mo-co-so.com/M3-ATX-Mini-...mcs-atx-m3.htm
#112
Interesting- I'd never seen that machine.
One thing to bear in mind is that the car-specific units often have a power supply which is capable of reading a switched 12v input and thus automatically switching themselves off and turning themselves on with the ignition, as well as surviving down to rather low voltages during cranking. A small thing, but something to look at.
Example: http://www.mo-co-so.com/M3-ATX-Mini-...mcs-atx-m3.htm
One thing to bear in mind is that the car-specific units often have a power supply which is capable of reading a switched 12v input and thus automatically switching themselves off and turning themselves on with the ignition, as well as surviving down to rather low voltages during cranking. A small thing, but something to look at.
Example: http://www.mo-co-so.com/M3-ATX-Mini-...mcs-atx-m3.htm
#115
I just built my version 3 of my Car-PC.
This time a fully integrated double-din unit.
I used this board/unit.
http://www.ieiworld.com/product_grou...93388965863098
It's a Atom 1,6Ghz powered board with 2GB RAM.
I built a DIY case from an old PC and put this 7" tft touchscreen in.
http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/870
I would prefer if there is something like this out ther - as a pre built unit, rather then just another frontend. I use centrafuse and this does the job for me - an I know there are a bunch of other (even free) frontends out there.
Just my 2 cents...
This time a fully integrated double-din unit.
I used this board/unit.
http://www.ieiworld.com/product_grou...93388965863098
It's a Atom 1,6Ghz powered board with 2GB RAM.
I built a DIY case from an old PC and put this 7" tft touchscreen in.
http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/870
I would prefer if there is something like this out ther - as a pre built unit, rather then just another frontend. I use centrafuse and this does the job for me - an I know there are a bunch of other (even free) frontends out there.
Just my 2 cents...
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If you aren't using Intel Atom D510 in your CarPC - you are a dumbass. I have several servers running on those CPUs and power draw is under HALF and amp on full load with 6 SATA drives spinning. ******* thing is fast for what it is!
#119
i know i'm asking for a lot of handholding here but the amount of research to figure all this out for yourself is too much.
For the guys that have done this already -- what motherboard, case, and screen did you use? or did you buy a prebuilt unit?
Anyone consider an asus eee box or aspire revo?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-266-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-013-_-Product
regarding monitors -- are regular TFTs unreadable w/the top down? If you need to spend $600+ on a transflective screen i'm out!
For the guys that have done this already -- what motherboard, case, and screen did you use? or did you buy a prebuilt unit?
Anyone consider an asus eee box or aspire revo?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-266-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-013-_-Product
regarding monitors -- are regular TFTs unreadable w/the top down? If you need to spend $600+ on a transflective screen i'm out!