Where to mount the xbox

[Ant]

I've been thinking of installing a PC/laptop with a TFT Touch Screen for the control of MP3s and movies with an input into my deck.

Has anyone ever experimented with XBOX running linux, controlled by a touch screen?

Also, are there powersupplies for PC's built for the specific use of 12V input?

I don't want more than one power converter involved.

Power supplies for PC's in cars - the Opus PSU is one of a few options out there, car 12V in, PC power out:

http://www.opussolutions.com/

And can be purchased from here:

http://www.digitalww.com

The DigitalWW site has lots of other in car PC goodies as well.

Also www.mp3car.com is well worth a look for anyone thinking about incar PC's.

[paulr33]

you could try relocation the cdrom drive in the unit,we have done this before

not sure on cable length limits as its just a stock ide cdrom drive modded for the xbox. it uses the normal atapi interface. the rest of the buttons should be able to rewired and located somewhere else. do you get my drift? actuallty open the xbox up, rip the cdrom out (weve done this) and stick it in your stereo console area, and do the same for the buttons, like an xbox face plate with drive and buttons only. the controllers use a usb interface just rewired so that should be able to be extended. youd only need 1 or 2 meters extension on them for it to be sufficient. no idea how the atapi drive would go on 2 meters of ide, probably ok, just get some good 80 condutor cable