CarPC Install - Dual Screen
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The subs are pretty amazing and can hit some super low frequencies (10hz frequency response) and you can tell. I'm hearing things in some songs that I never even knew were there before.
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Nice man, can you PM me the specs on the PC? My install is mostly complete, but my Mac Mini's VGA output doesn't work right so I had to test with a netbook. I'm looking at an AMD Fusion APU based system right now.
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Hardware:
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Motherboard / CPU - Zotac IONITX-L-E (1.6ghz dual core ATOM CPU)
4gb of RAM
120gb SSD (OS / Programs)
600gb caviar blue laptop HD (music)
Black Box Duo Mini-ITX Computer case: Black Box Duo Mini ITX Case with Internal DVD Drive and 2x Hard Drive Mounting Locations
M2-ATX Mobile PSU M2-ATX 160W Smart Automotive Grade Mini ITX PSU
Software:
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Windows 7 x64 Ultimate Edition
Palmer Performance Dashcommand
Centrafuse (front end)
I've got the Lilliput monitor hooked up via HDMI and the ScanDO hooked up via VGA.
#23
Wow, that is taking it to a whole other level. Post up a video of the user interface/PC capability. Are you able to link up to cellphone 3G/4G or are you planning on getting one of those internet platforms for cars?
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Once I get everything up and running though I'll post more pics of it all working.
I already had a plan to tether the CarPC to an older cell phone of mine to get Internet using the hub in the arm rest. I cancelled the data plan a few months back when I knew I wasn't going to be using it. Once I get all the other stuff settled I'll be doing the Internet portion.
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Thanks for the PC info, especially that case as I've been trying to find a good one and haven't had much luck. Does it actually have a mounting bracket or risers for the M2 PSU?
Also why Centrafuse over RR? I always found the skins sort of lacking in the past.
And how does that 3D mouse work exactly? Does it control the cursor or is it just like a menu item selector or what? They sure do look cool but I don't understand their usefulness as it applies to a Car PC.
Also why Centrafuse over RR? I always found the skins sort of lacking in the past.
And how does that 3D mouse work exactly? Does it control the cursor or is it just like a menu item selector or what? They sure do look cool but I don't understand their usefulness as it applies to a Car PC.
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The Case has risers for the M2-ATX PSU and I have my 120gb SSD mounted underneath it.
It's been so long ago when I started this project I can't for the life of me remember why I decided to go with Centrafuse instead of RR. That was like 9 months ago
The Space Navigator has the axes set up for different hot keys for things in Centrafuse. The main reason I'm using the SpaceNavigator is due to the number of axes it has. It has 6 different Axes that you can bind to different things. That way you can do "next/prev song" , vol up / down and other various tasks without having to look at the monitor. It is not used as a mouse as that would be really hard to do while driving .
It's been so long ago when I started this project I can't for the life of me remember why I decided to go with Centrafuse instead of RR. That was like 9 months ago
The Space Navigator has the axes set up for different hot keys for things in Centrafuse. The main reason I'm using the SpaceNavigator is due to the number of axes it has. It has 6 different Axes that you can bind to different things. That way you can do "next/prev song" , vol up / down and other various tasks without having to look at the monitor. It is not used as a mouse as that would be really hard to do while driving .