Carputer Install V 2.0

[dodes47]

Hi Guys

Haven't been here for a while, how are you guys?

Anyways, i thought i might share with you guys my second attempt at installing a car pc. Even though the first time installed ok, i kinda think i was just pushing it a bit by force mounting the lcd on the dash pocket. This time i got a double din LED and took out the head unit. Looks a lot more cleaner and i can view it under direct sunlight! I'm still using the eeepc setup and still saving up for a proper pc with dc to dc psu. At the moment i'm using a Metra double din kit, which IMO is a little tacky and the buttons are a pain to press. But that's all i could afford back then.

Major improvements over the old setup include : OBD gauges, Bluetooth, Soundblaster X-FI (made a whole lot of difference to the audio quality) direct wiring instead of cigarette lighter plug , and the latest version of Centrafuse (3.5)

Some technical specs for those of you interested:

- Lilliput EBY701 + ByByte double din frame

- eeepc 901 , 2gb ram, 64GB kingspec ssd

- SB X-Fi Pro USB Soundard

- Blazt II OBD Scanner / reader

- Sirf III GPS dongle

Btw, my old JVC AVX-910 is now for sale. For anyone interested PM me, Price : $400 Ono. This baby can play most files no worries and have an excellent audio quality. Originally bought 2 years ago for $750.

Pics at the bottom

OLD SETUP

NEW SETUP

JVC DECK FOR SALE

Comments, suggestion ,critics are welcome !

Edited May 16, 2011 by dodes47

[Commsman]

I like it a lot. Nice work .

[dodes47]

I like it a lot. Nice work .

Also, I actually forgot to mention that the JVC deck does not come with harnesses, if anyone is still interested let me know and i can ship one over from the states.

[vee35]

I'm still using the eeepc setup and still saving up for a proper pc with dc to dc psu....

Major improvements over the old setup include : OBD gauges, ....- Blazt II OBD Scanner / reader

Hi, I have basically finished my PC (built and Installed software) and its ready to plug into and mount in my car this weekend; finally!.

One of the peripherals is the Blazt cable. My PC will be mounted in the boot, with USB cables running into the cabin connecting things like my OBD. My concern is that the USB cable run may be a bit long for the Blazt cable. Even though USB2 is defined as having a 5m maximum length, I think the blatzt cable is said have a recommendation of being no greater than 2m from the USB port; It comes with a 2m cable.

My question, how long is your distance between the Blazt cable and the PC? and have you had any problems with this length?

[dodes47]

Hey

I pretty much have the same setup. I ran 3 5M USB extension lead from the boot to the glovebox at the front. The blazt is connected to one of the port.

No problems whatsoever. It's just as responsive as when you hook it up straight to a laptop

[scarf]

mate that is a top job