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Old 09-08-2011, 06:46 PM
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Carputer install

Figured I would share some love with you guys since Im normally on driver. Let me know what you guys think!

So for a few weeks I have been working on a carputer setup for the car. Finally after everything came in and some parts got installed today its all up and running. Still need to work on the resoluton stuff, but it is working extremely well! Let me know what you guys think! Sorry ahead of time for the phone pics. I will get some nice ones done soon. Screen quality is much better than it looks.

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Mac Mini (flame suit ready)
Running OSX and Windows 7
Carnetix 2140 power supply

Soon enough I'm going to put Orisis on it too so I can monitor the car too.


Bad Teacher

Still need to clean up a bit.

Where the mini will sit.



Ofcourse to match the car!
Old 09-08-2011, 06:59 PM
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That's cool.
Old 09-08-2011, 07:54 PM
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I like. Just please do not be watching a movie like bad teacher when you run off the road and kill a bunch of people make it worth while like 300 or something
Old 09-08-2011, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kaoticdemize
I like. Just please do not be watching a movie like bad teacher when you run off the road and kill a bunch of people make it worth while like 300 or something
LOL... Honestly its nice to have access to all my music for once. My Ipod just cant handle it all.
Old 09-08-2011, 10:16 PM
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Nice setup but not digging the mouse. You should get the ones where it is flushed in the middle of seat heaters. I've seen another member having it and it looks very nice.
Old 09-08-2011, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bashirdur
Nice setup but not digging the mouse. You should get the ones where it is flushed in the middle of seat heaters. I've seen another member having it and it looks very nice.
Of course you could go with one of the Apple Trackpads. They work great. Not sure if there would be any Bluetooth interference having to separate systems though. But definitely looks nice.
Old 09-09-2011, 10:13 AM
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Awesome mod blue, looks like the mod bug has hit you hard !
Old 09-09-2011, 10:21 AM
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Very Cool! BTW, how did you tap power for the MacMini or did you use a power invertor?
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Originally Posted by Rickblkg
Awesome mod blue, looks like the mod bug has hit you hard !
Heck yeah it has!
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Originally Posted by james0076ss
Very Cool! BTW, how did you tap power for the MacMini or did you use a power invertor?
Thanks Man!! It was powered by a Carnetix 2140. It takes the 12 volts from the battery and converts it to 18.5 volts for the Mac.
Old 09-10-2011, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DadsTaxi
Of course you could go with one of the Apple Trackpads. They work great.
Second this, or go with one of those Griffin PowerMates. Either way, glad to see a Mac in a G.
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Blue do you have navi in your car? Because I was wondering if you can install some type of Navi software to work with the cars screen? Anyone try this yet?
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Originally Posted by Rickblkg
Blue do you have navi in your car? Because I was wondering if you can install some type of Navi software to work with the cars screen? Anyone try this yet?
Nope no Nav in it from the factory. I'm trying out some different Nav software this week though. Also installing an in car camera.
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Originally Posted by AllentownG37
Second this, or go with one of those Griffin PowerMates. Either way, glad to see a Mac in a G.
Thanks. Yeah I've been looking at one of the powermates.
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Cool, if you find a good software I might have to do this as well .....


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