qwigybo Member 288 Member For: 18y 11m 29d Location: bendigo home of SFA Posted 07/04/07 03:02 AM Share Posted 07/04/07 03:02 AM what program/settings are you using to get the video to display on the iccbeen playing with powerstrip on my laptop but unable to get a steady picture as yet Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-518535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBean Member 400 Member For: 18y 11m 26d Location: Melbourne Posted 20/04/07 11:21 PM Share Posted 20/04/07 11:21 PM Hello,I am having similar issues with the quality of video display on the LCD - the normal Ford ICC display pictures are high-quality, but the moment you use external input, it starts to shiver and dance, stripy etc.What I am doing is using high-quality vga monitor cable, snipping the end d-sub connectors, and replacing Ford's "sh*tty" 1/2 screened datacable coming from the LCD unit.I should finish this cable, and installation tomorrow, and will feedback on the difference in quality.Br,MrBean Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-524292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritzy Member 119 Member For: 18y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: Lysterfield, Melbourne Posted 29/04/07 01:38 PM Share Posted 29/04/07 01:38 PM What extra parts do you need for external input for both Audio and video.Plus if I wanted an amp what is required.Thanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-527169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veczar Gold Platinum Member Member 1,081 Member For: 20y 10m 6d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 05/07/07 03:56 AM Author Share Posted 05/07/07 03:56 AM qwigybo said: what program/settings are you using to get the video to display on the iccbeen playing with powerstrip on my laptop but unable to get a steady picture as yetPM me mate about this one. MrBean said: Hello,I am having similar issues with the quality of video display on the LCD - the normal Ford ICC display pictures are high-quality, but the moment you use external input, it starts to shiver and dance, stripy etc.What I am doing is using high-quality vga monitor cable, snipping the end d-sub connectors, and replacing Ford's "sh*tty" 1/2 screened datacable coming from the LCD unit.I should finish this cable, and installation tomorrow, and will feedback on the difference in quality.Br,MrBeanAre you useing a laptop or PC. If its a laptop then it shouldn't shiver and dance while the power pack is unplugeed (ie running on laptop battery). If its a PC how are you powering it? 240v mains, inverter or 12v PSU? ritzy said: What extra parts do you need for external input for both Audio and video.Plus if I wanted an amp what is required.ThanksA lot! more information please. What are you planning to put on the input? XBOX, computer, dvdplayer? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-551922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBean Member 400 Member For: 18y 11m 26d Location: Melbourne Posted 16/07/07 12:29 AM Share Posted 16/07/07 12:29 AM (edited) Quote Are you useing a laptop or PC. If its a laptop then it shouldn't shiver and dance while the power pack is unplugeed (ie running on laptop battery). If its a PC how are you powering it? 240v mains, inverter or 12v PSU?I am using 2 different PC's, one a Apple MacMini, then a Commell-based system.3 Different DC-DC startup/shutdown controllers, M2-ATX, Carnetix P1900, and Carnetix P2140.Same result - problem is the Factory LCD powered by raw DC from battery, and no good filter implemented. I use a Xenarc 7" LCD powered by the secondary output on the Carnetix controller, and no problem - if I power the Xenarc with the same raw 12Vdc from the battery, I have the same issues.At least in my case it is the quality of the power causing an issue.So, I am now permanently running the Xenarc, and off the secondary dc-dc controller output.Just thought I'd clear that up. Edited 16/07/07 12:31 AM by MrBean Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-555335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veczar Gold Platinum Member Member 1,081 Member For: 20y 10m 6d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 24/07/07 01:35 AM Author Share Posted 24/07/07 01:35 AM MrBean said: At least in my case it is the quality of the power causing an issue.So, I am now permanently running the Xenarc, and off the secondary dc-dc controller output.Just thought I'd clear that up.Have you tried running ALL grounds accociated with the system directly back to the battery neg terminal. That is what I had to do do get rid of the dodge powered screen issue. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-557934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBean Member 400 Member For: 18y 11m 26d Location: Melbourne Posted 24/07/07 06:03 AM Share Posted 24/07/07 06:03 AM Quote Have you tried running ALL grounds accociated with the system directly back to the battery neg terminal. That is what I had to do do get rid of the dodge powered screen issue.All my grounds re: Carputer are directly connected to bat (-)Anyway, as stated above, it is working fine powering LCD from the Carnetix, which is anyway the best way to go (filtered to all components), so I have no interference from the alternator.No worries, I am sure someone else would find a different way that works too, for me this was the easiest and cleanest since I had the Carnetix controller anyway, so might as well put it to good use Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-557993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 11m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/07/07 06:25 AM Share Posted 24/07/07 06:25 AM Tim are you able to tell me what type off amp the premium sound package has, I wanna see if it is worth running a 12inch pioneer sub with it till I got the cash for an aftermarket amp, I'm having no luck at all finding any useful info on the net or the site, I think if anyone will know you will. Cheers Dillon p.s. kick @rse set-up Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-557998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veczar Gold Platinum Member Member 1,081 Member For: 20y 10m 6d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 06/08/07 02:39 AM Author Share Posted 06/08/07 02:39 AM XRTPSI said: Tim are you able to tell me what type off amp the premium sound package has, I wanna see if it is worth running a 12inch pioneer sub with it till I got the cash for an aftermarket amp, I'm having no luck at all finding any useful info on the net or the site, I think if anyone will know you will. Cheers Dillon p.s. kick @rse set-upYeh I started doing that also. There are many options and also three topics covering the subject PM Sent. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30555-carputer-project/page/3/#findComment-561594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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