Carputer In Xr6 Turbo

[Headsex]

  physh said:

Touchscreen!!!  :w00t:

How much?

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Parts cost approx $350ish .... I have to source another supplier.. Althought, The touchscreen is only for the CAR PC.. rather than for the Ford radio / A/C

Danny.

[Panda]

  travis said:

Where you got power from

I have a 'tank' battery in the boot (second photo in the first post). It only charges when the key is in the ACC position. This way if I forget to turn the carputer off, it won't kill the cars battery.

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The power supply is a 300Watt 12Volt unit from here 300W PSU

You can just see it under the carpet in the top / left corner of the boot. (first photo in the first post)

  travis said:

where you have installed the computer

I currently have the box sitting on the carpet in my boot (first photo in the first post) because it is running quite hot, but I built it as small as possible so I can put it inside the spare tire under the carpet (temperature allowing).

  travis said:

what your interface is

I currently have a NVidia Geforce 4 Video card, but after receiving some information from Hedsex regarding the Arcade VGA Video Card, I have ordered one of these and it will be much better....no more playing with video card settings.

Panda

Edited 28/06/06 09:16 AM by Panda

[Panda]

  Headsex said:

...in terms of power supply... pc will not brownout when cranking to start engine...It will also turn on, and turn off your pc based on a Ignition input (you could use the Remote Power from your head unit as I've done in the past).

Although its only 90 watt, there is also a 160watt version.. these are not designed for P4 based processors, but rather VIA based EPIA Boards..

Yeah, I had a look at them but didn't want to be limited by power so I got a 300W PSU (link in the previous thread)

  Headsex said:

...Everything you would want is at www.mp3car.com's forums

been a member for a while now

  Headsex said:

...Ohh, and just so you know, I am also able to convert the Ford ICC to touchscreen

I plan to put a touchscreen overlay over the top of the factory screen, only about $180 from HERE

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Panda

Edited 28/06/06 09:25 AM by Panda

[Headsex]

  Panda said:

I plan to put a touchscreen overlay over the top of the factory screen, only about $180 from HERE

Panda

Ohh Goodie, you done the hard work for me.. that's definatly cheaper than the one I sourced previously..

Danny.

[Plague]

That touch screen kit you linked to might be a bit big for the ICC screen as it says it is for an 8" monitor.

You might do better with something more like this

good luck with it though, I will follow your progress closely, I'm looking to start on mine soon.

[Panda]

  Headsex said:

Ohh Goodie, you done the hard work for me.. that's definatly cheaper than the one I sourced previously..

Glad it helped, it's reward for you helping me find the Arcade VGA card.

Panda

[Headsex]

  Plague said:

That touch screen kit you linked to might be a bit big for the ICC screen as it says it is for an 8" monitor.

You might do better with something more like this

good luck with it though, I will follow your progress closely, I'm looking to start on mine soon.

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Yeah that's right.. On initial checking that website, I expected there was other sizes..

but yeah, the one I used width was perfect, height was bigger, but hidden behind..

Althought, the IR Reciever above needs "modification" for it to fit.

Danny.

[800STA]

any more updates at all?? Just starting to really push the envelope.....

It's be good to see how it's all coming along...

Edited 08/07/06 04:55 AM by 800STA

[Panda]

Arcade VGA card works a treat, just plug it in and let it go.

Panda

[Headsex]

  Panda said:

Arcade VGA card works a treat, just plug it in and let it go.

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told ya it was easy

Did you buy it from chris @ ozstick?

now all you need is the touchscreen membrame (6.4" one, unless you can find a widescreen version which fits perfectly)

Danny.