Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

this is cool im not gonna lie. i guess you COULD make a killer sq system. there are decks with OBD hook ups, etc.

Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

with respect to audio and video in any format, cant you do the same with the video ipod hooked up to your screen deck? that's now i do it, no problems there. same thing with gps.

PCPETE

Just took some crappy cell phone pics...

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iTrader: (7)

I wasn't aware that ipods played any lossless formats accept for the apple so called lossless.
Also, does your ipod play and output HD?

PCPETE

I thought of going with an mp3 player (ipod etc), highend touch screen deck etc, but the cost is about the same...i also really hate cables dangling, i like oem look

the coolness factor, upgradeablity, tweakability, internet access and so many other options just kept telling me, you need a PC!

definately not for everyone...anyone interested in doing this in the gta, I would have no problem demoing my setup... would love to see other setups too

would really like to hear a top notch sq system, and have mine critiqued, as I think i've got some holes in my sound...

Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

i dont know. but how much of HD do you want on a 7 inch screen? that's going a bit over board in my opinion.

Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

really not so much wire dangling.

how is the pc getting the power? some type of inverter? and what about easily accessible USB ports, etc? are there any (that are not in the trunk)? is the rear view mirror also intergrated into the pc?

PCPETE

In the 2nd pic , between the screen and shifter, ive made a little panel with switches, aux in and 2 usb ports.


i use a carnetix p2140 (last pic, silver box left of motherboard)dc dc regulator (about $100), it has inteligent startup/shutdown controller, ie ignition on -power pc, screen in 3s, power amps in 30s(avoid pop sound)

ignition off - i have the carnetix programmed to shut the pc off in 12minutes so that when running quick errands, putting gas, the pc stays on. amps turn off immediately.
Inverters are a no no, not inteligent ,too much ground noise, too ineficient...

the handsfree lcd bluetooth mirror is not integrated with the pc, the sw is not up to snuff yet.

Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

stupid me, i didnt notice the panel with usb and such.

so the pc runs on 13 volts dc? sorry if thats a stupid question, im not very familiar with this stuff.

PCPETE

12V/5V for Motherboard, 5V for harddrives cd drives, also needs 3.3V for somethig else..

The Carnetix only provides a steady 12V, even during cranks, i also have another mini psu, its actually called picopsu, that splits the 12v into the voltages a regular pc requires...

oh, you are definately not stupid, your spl reputation preceeds you..