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nickelmedia · 12-01-2003, 07:18 PM

I'm doing a rather in-depth install in my car...

The idea is to have a laptop (easily removable via docking station) in the trunk connected to a 7" TFT Touchscreen in the dash. The laptop will give me GPS/MP3/DVD/GAME/PORN capabilities.

It will also be able to interface directly with a camcorder mounted under the passenger headrest via a IEEE 1394 cable. In theory (still confirming) I'll be able to dump video directly to hard drive in near DV Quality.

I've installed a WiFi router in my house so I can dump movies/music/whatever to my carputer when I pull into the driveway (or any wifi spot for that matter,) and have also received my cell phone usb cable to connect to the web from anywhere (online reservations/movie times/email/whatever)

I'm still waiting on the screen and gps receiver to arrive before I go fully gung ho on this project. In the meantime a friend and I have begun coding the interface for WinXP. I may start with Media Engine until it's finished.

Some roadblocks I forsee will be:

A) Moving the stock symphony deck to the glove box (I want to keep my digital radio broadcast display between my gauge cluster)

B) Safely shutting down the PC when the car is turned off and rebooting when car is started. (probably via a shutdown controller)

C) Wiring

D) A bunch of other things I can't remember right now.

So I'll post pics as the project moves along. Any insight on anything would be greatly appreciated. I've seen Sharkweb's miniseries on his Carputer install and will be doing some things similar to his.

Wish me luck!

P.S. Sorry the images are crappy..they were taken from a cell phone.

laptop

router

hard drive

camcorder

camera mount

chipstar-32 · 12-01-2003, 07:20 PM

MikeReno13 · 12-01-2003, 07:27 PM

jprice@CPS · 12-01-2003, 07:28 PM

HUGE waste of HD space!! (120GB goes fast!)

simply J · 12-01-2003, 07:30 PM

same 7" touchscreen, VIA EPIA M10000 Nehemiah mobo, gps, dvd(not sure if i'm gonna adapt a notebook drive or just go for an external usb), 40-60gig HD, and I'll probably use an opus PS if I can find one (waiting for opussolutions to get back to me).

nickelmedia · 12-01-2003, 07:36 PM

but I like the laptop because I can undock it and use it anywhere else. Plus it's pretty shock resistant already.

nickelmedia · 12-01-2003, 07:40 PM

but I bought three 120gb hdd's. Can't go wrong at $50 a pop. I hate having to screw with tapes. This way I could edit the files instantly in car or when I take the laptop out. It's really not a big priority though, and I know I'll just use tapes instead so I can save by hdd for mp3s and dvd rips. I just want to see if it can be done (I've been told by EVERYONE it cannot.)

simply J · 12-01-2003, 07:50 PM

Thom · 12-01-2003, 08:06 PM

jprice@CPS · 12-01-2003, 08:47 PM

12-01-2003, 07:20 PM	#2
chipstar-32 Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 28,407	nice.. cabability..hahah __________________ On car: APR \| HPA \| VF \| Ecodes \| ECS \| Neuspeed \| H&R\| Flapper \| Monster mats \| Blacked out \| ice link \| Awaiting install: W8 overhead Console \| HPA Short Shifter \| ECS Adjustable Control Arms \| Soon...18x8 BBS RC

12-01-2003, 07:27 PM	#3
MikeReno13 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,324	sounds complicated, good luck __________________ 2001.5 S4 Previous: 1997 A4 93 Explorer 91 Corolla

12-01-2003, 07:28 PM	#4
jprice@CPS Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,131	Why would you want to drop all the vid right to the hard drive? HUGE waste of HD space!! (120GB goes fast!) __________________ Minnesota Audi Club 2001.5 Audi A4 1.8TQMS APR Stage 3+, APR Exhaust, Eibach Pro Street Coilovers, Neuspeed 19mm rear sway.

12-01-2003, 07:30 PM	#5
simply J Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,136	i'm thinking about doing a similar install same 7" touchscreen, VIA EPIA M10000 Nehemiah mobo, gps, dvd(not sure if i'm gonna adapt a notebook drive or just go for an external usb), 40-60gig HD, and I'll probably use an opus PS if I can find one (waiting for opussolutions to get back to me).

12-01-2003, 07:36 PM	#6
nickelmedia AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 11,081	I was going to go that route but I like the laptop because I can undock it and use it anywhere else. Plus it's pretty shock resistant already. __________________ Thanks, IB for not listening to the community's needs. People who actually like discussion on a forum, go here:

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12-01-2003, 07:40 PM	#7
nickelmedia AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 11,081	true... but I bought three 120gb hdd's. Can't go wrong at $50 a pop. I hate having to screw with tapes. This way I could edit the files instantly in car or when I take the laptop out. It's really not a big priority though, and I know I'll just use tapes instead so I can save by hdd for mp3s and dvd rips. I just want to see if it can be done (I've been told by EVERYONE it cannot.) __________________ Thanks, IB for not listening to the community's needs. People who actually like discussion on a forum, go here:

12-01-2003, 07:50 PM	#8
simply J Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,136	i was debating using my laptop... but like the idea of an intergrated system a little better

12-01-2003, 08:06 PM	#9
Thom Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 1,523	thats BADASS! i wish i had the time/money/knowledge to do that. Good luck

12-01-2003, 08:47 PM	#10
jprice@CPS Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,131	Yeah.. I have the same camera, and I think it cannot. :-\ (at least via firewire) __________________ Minnesota Audi Club 2001.5 Audi A4 1.8TQMS APR Stage 3+, APR Exhaust, Eibach Pro Street Coilovers, Neuspeed 19mm rear sway.

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