"DoubleDin" Project

[defibros]

Sold my JVC deck like 1 month ago as i wanted to do this project being inspire by other mate.


Got my small Netbook
Order my Aux input and installed it today (Thansk to joycetick) i order it

Thread is here:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111248&highlight=aux+input


http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8768/img0524e.jpg

Order a GPS receiver and tuck in nicely at the passenger side near the front


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I put all my cables into my glove box.

setup my netbook with Centrafuse

Tested the mp3s ...works AWESOME and sounds good even with AUX input through stock speakers!

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/774/img0625h.jpg


The most crucial feature which i want is the GPS and it works AWESOME!!!!

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9854/img0626.jpg


Next thing i need to do is output it via my netbook to make it touchscreen which i will do it this week.

Will keep posting.. LEt me know what you guys think?

[felixd]

OMg best of the best ice system cant wait till its finished :) i want one :(

[defibros]

OMg best of the best ice system cant wait till its finished :) i want one :(

Thanks...

its a poor man's deck ...

[Atjo]

So where exactly do you put the netbook? I couldn't see the background clearly.

[defibros]

So where exactly do you put the netbook? I couldn't see the background clearly.

i put my tiny netbook in my glove compartment :)

[tron07]

how are you going to use the gps while you are driving?? like where you going to put the computer?

[defibros]

ok i guess we are all confused. i have hook up a touch screen which i bought so that it can the netbook can output to it.

here is a pic how it looks like when i hook up the double din screen to my netbook.

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/8366/p1040634.jpg

i am very impress by the screen resolution. As you guys can see, i have both the screen up.one on my netbook and the other to the doubledin screen. All the External GPS will be connected to my other usb ports on my netbook. I will output the sound through the netbook via the Aux input so that it goes to the stock car system..

i have configure it to output to just the doubledin screen and calibrate the doubledin touch screen.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/5528/p1040635.jpg

The doubledin screen will be sitting below the stock radio. THe netbook will be in my glove comparment.Will take more pics when i set it up..



The below pic shows i am actually touching the doubledin touch screen and it works ...


http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1112/p1040636.jpg

Below is a screen shot of me loading up the forum.
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/291/p1040638e.jpg


Hope you guys understand what i am trying to do....

[denot]

great project there mate!!! bring a new level of "carputer" :thumbsup:

anyway some quick questions here... how did you power your netbook? how did you connect from the netbook to the screen?

I was expecting to see windows background and stuff on the screen but it looks like the screen has its own operating system. Is this just a "touch screen" or is it a full "Double Din HU"?

Finally, how much it cost you roughly till now for all the setup? I'm interested on doin a lil project like this myself in the future...

cheers mate!

EDIT: my bad, I think I know the answer to some of the questions after looking @ your pics again... but I let you answer to clarify :)

[crunkman99]

thats sick. how do you power the net book. ive hooked up my laptop to my head unit a few times, but only runs for an hour before battery dies.

how long is start up? and booting everything up so music is playing?

[tron07]

so you have to boot up the PC everytime you drive??

[defibros]

Firstly, the double din is just a pure DoubleDin unit. Yes i am running windows and centrafuse (http://www.fluxmedia.net/Default.aspx) is just a front end software which i use to run on windows.

i am currently running my netbook by its own battery. Last more than 3 hours each time so i am happy with it.

The netbook is connected to the screen by the netbook's video output. The doubledin touch screen which i purchased has a VIDEO IN input :)

I guess the most expensive cost is the NETBOOK itself. I got the screen from US for around $500. The GPS receiver is around $90 AUD and the Aux input is around $100 plus as well.

I will be getting a in car charger from EBAy i guess as i presume my netbook battery will run out pretty soon as i am running GPS, Music and something even adult movies oppps i mean movies when i am driving :p

Hope it answer all your questions :)



great project there mate!!! bring a new level of "carputer" :thumbsup:

anyway some quick questions here... how did you power your netbook? how did you connect from the netbook to the screen?

I was expecting to see windows background and stuff on the screen but it looks like the screen has its own operating system. Is this just a "touch screen" or is it a full "Double Din HU"?

Finally, how much it cost you roughly till now for all the setup? I'm interested on doin a lil project like this myself in the future...

cheers mate!

EDIT: my bad, I think I know the answer to some of the questions after looking @ your pics again... but I let you answer to clarify :)

[defibros]

so you have to boot up the PC everytime you drive??

Yes i boot the PC and leave it sitting in my glove box ..

[defibros]

I am running Windows 7 RC version and i solely use my netbook for my CAr now. Its boots up pretty fast . Centrafuse runs really smooth and yes i can run GPS and music at the same time .





thats sick. how do you power the net book. ive hooked up my laptop to my head unit a few times, but only runs for an hour before battery dies.

how long is start up? and booting everything up so music is playing?

[defibros]

I am really happy you guys like it...I will try to fit my doubledin into my car this week and take pictures :)

Feel free to ask me any questions or even give me some tips :)

[denot]

Thanks for the answers mate! Now you can browse internet with the wireless modem as well in your car...
So the drawback will be how hard n a bit costly to setup and teh goodness are internet, games, etc heheheh

[defibros]

Thanks for the answers mate! Now you can browse internet with the wireless modem as well in your car...
So the drawback will be how hard n a bit costly to setup and teh goodness are internet, games, etc heheheh

Yes i was driving along some houses and i am so suprise it picks up so many unsecure network :)

i am able to surf the internet, download stuff when i just park outside some unsecure network :p

[power_of_dreams]

pretty cool, seems like a bit of a hassle booting it up all the time though.

[dtngo]

I will be getting a in car charger from EBAy i guess as i presume my netbook battery will run out pretty soon as i am running GPS, Music and something even adult movies oppps i mean movies when i am driving :p
LOL crank that sh!t whilst driving and watch the carnage of accidents :wave:

Sounds like an awesome project. Top stuff!`

[defibros]

pretty cool, seems like a bit of a hassle booting it up all the time though.
its less than 1 min to boot up..i usually warm up my car so i think its ok :)

[denot]

its less than 1 min to boot up..i usually warm up my car so i think its ok :)

or buy the Asus EEPC, just took 8 sec to but the express gate :thumbsup:

[xsite85]

one of my friends that owns a s15 recently installed a carputer..

I was his brains of the operation as he has completed it with bludge parts.

Centrafuse is an awesome program to run on any car

Unfortunately he didn't have AUX unlike our cars, so a sound card was necessary for him.

As a power source he purchased a "pc to car" converter. So the netbook is powered up when the engine is on.

He removed the netbook LCD screen and souly just used the netbook as a tower - use your imagination guys, placed the netbook to a place where it would be easy to access or invisible like what my friend did eg. underneath driver or passenger seat.

As a remote power access to netbook:
Removed the power button from netbook and soulded it with a long cord with a button/switch. Installed it on his middle console near the E-break.. easy access to start or reboot netbook.

Would be a very good idea to purchase extra USB ports.
As you are all aware.. Notebooks are equipped with hard drive space.. you can run USB flash sticks for extra space or TV adaptor (since your running off a windows) get HDTV in your car

Within my research for the past 7 months on getting my Honda OEM navigation system on my CL9 to use centrafuse... need someone to fund my project

I too have alot of questions to ask, correct me if i'm wrong guys..

Cheers pete

[denot]

I was thinking of having this instead of netbook/laptop: http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/desktop-studio-hybrid?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&s=dhs a bit pricey though...

or the Eee Box instead of EEPC: http://www.asus.com.au/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=165

[xsite85]

I was thinking of having this instead of netbook/laptop: http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/desktop-studio-hybrid?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&s=dhs a bit pricey though...

or the Eee Box instead of EEPC: http://www.asus.com.au/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=165

abit pricey don't you reckon?? 1.5k you can build a pretty solid car-puter for under 1k.. where you can upgrade more

[denot]

abit pricey don't you reckon?? 1.5k you can build a pretty solid car-puter for under 1k.. where you can upgrade more

my preference is I want to have it easy to remove so I can use it @ home as well... and EEPC is not that "powerful" enough for me... (will use it to play games and other work related programming as well)

[xsite85]

my preference is I want to have it easy to remove so I can use it @ home as well... and EEPC is not that "powerful" enough for me... (will use it to play games and other work related programming as well)

if your willing to spend around that much..

why not invest into this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-20-1W-HDX-4-2Ghz-640GB-4GB-HP-Notebook-PC-Blu-ray_W0QQitemZ330312801784QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLaptop s_Nov05?hash=item4ce82d5df8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

get the best of both worlds

[denot]

if your willing to spend around that much..

why not invest into this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-20-1W-HDX-4-2Ghz-640GB-4GB-HP-Notebook-PC-Blu-ray_W0QQitemZ330312801784QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLaptop s_Nov05?hash=item4ce82d5df8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

get the best of both worlds

LOL! I have one more powerfull than that mate... but I dont need laptop with screen if I dont use them 20" for a laptop is hard to be placed inside a CU2... I want something small, something mini :)

thanks anyway for the info :thumbsup:

[defibros]

since he has an S15, he can always install a single din deck with Aux input and i cant wait to see your project finish :)





one of my friends that owns a s15 recently installed a carputer..

I was his brains of the operation as he has completed it with bludge parts.

Centrafuse is an awesome program to run on any car

Unfortunately he didn't have AUX unlike our cars, so a sound card was necessary for him.

As a power source he purchased a "pc to car" converter. So the netbook is powered up when the engine is on.

He removed the netbook LCD screen and souly just used the netbook as a tower - use your imagination guys, placed the netbook to a place where it would be easy to access or invisible like what my friend did eg. underneath driver or passenger seat.

As a remote power access to netbook:
Removed the power button from netbook and soulded it with a long cord with a button/switch. Installed it on his middle console near the E-break.. easy access to start or reboot netbook.

Would be a very good idea to purchase extra USB ports.
As you are all aware.. Notebooks are equipped with hard drive space.. you can run USB flash sticks for extra space or TV adaptor (since your running off a windows) get HDTV in your car

Within my research for the past 7 months on getting my Honda OEM navigation system on my CL9 to use centrafuse... need someone to fund my project

I too have alot of questions to ask, correct me if i'm wrong guys..

Cheers pete

[defibros]

make sure u get one that fit in your glove compartment where you can hide or place properly. i was thinking of getting a box before i got the laptop and place it at the boot but i will always need a keyboard if i want to do any configuration which is a hassel.

With a Netbook, i can remove it straight from the car which i think suits my lifestlye more..





I was thinking of having this instead of netbook/laptop: http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/desktop-studio-hybrid?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&s=dhs a bit pricey though...

or the Eee Box instead of EEPC: http://www.asus.com.au/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=165

[xsite85]

since he has an S15, he can always install a single din deck with Aux input .

his never had a deck in his car :eek:

we replaced the car-puter with his stock s15 broken cd deck LOL

nissan fail :thumbdwn:

[denot]

make sure u get one that fit in your glove compartment where you can hide or place properly. i was thinking of getting a box before i got the laptop and place it at the boot but i will always need a keyboard if i want to do any configuration which is a hassel.

With a Netbook, i can remove it straight from the car which i think suits my lifestlye more..

I was thinking to have a small keyboard (mini keyboard or something they say... - just as big as a netbook Keyboard) inside my glovebox and touch screen to replace the mouse... The main unit (PC) will be stored under passanger desk or even inside the glovebox (depends)

but then again, it all still a plan, dunno when will I do it... :p

[xsite85]

I was thinking to have a small keyboard (mini keyboard or something they say... - just as big as a netbook Keyboard) inside my glovebox and touch screen to replace the mouse... The main unit (PC) will be stored under passanger desk or even inside the glovebox (depends)

but then again, it all still a plan, dunno when will I do it... :p

heres a unit that will knock your socks off

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=au,en

i saw eurosteve install it on his infill G4 setup with his double din setup

[denot]

heres a unit that will knock your socks off

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=au,en

i saw eurosteve install it on his infill G4 setup with his double din setup

LOL! Thats what I have on mind as well xsite85... but maybe just go for this cheapo one: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mini-Slim-Wireless-USB-2-4G-RF-Media-Keyboard-Trackball_W0QQitemZ390052213411QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ PCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item390052213411&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

[Chernoby1]

Wow.... no-ones mentioned a Pico ITX yet... strange indeed!

Basicly, its just a small motherboard. Comes with everything you need for a car setup IMO, but dont even think about playing games on it.
(Note: Wasnt ever sold with the six channel sound card)

see here: http://www.mini-itx.com/reviews/pico-itx/

Other option if you have more room... go the Mini-ITX boards.... They are the shiznit!

See: http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/spearhead/mini-itx/car-pc.jsp

They will all require you to have some basic computer knowledge tosetup... but the rewards are immense :P. Having the comp boot up on accessories switch, having it shut down the rightway everytime you turn off your car (small battery) and the fact that you can stick it anywhere!!! 12x7.5cm.... quite small indeed! (can go smaller... but abit more $$$)

[defibros]

interesting find!
someone do it!;)



Wow.... no-ones mentioned a Pico ITX yet... strange indeed!

Basicly, its just a small motherboard. Comes with everything you need for a car setup IMO, but dont even think about playing games on it.
(Note: Wasnt ever sold with the six channel sound card)

see here: http://www.mini-itx.com/reviews/pico-itx/

Other option if you have more room... go the Mini-ITX boards.... They are the shiznit!

See: http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/spearhead/mini-itx/car-pc.jsp

They will all require you to have some basic computer knowledge tosetup... but the rewards are immense :P. Having the comp boot up on accessories switch, having it shut down the rightway everytime you turn off your car (small battery) and the fact that you can stick it anywhere!!! 12x7.5cm.... quite small indeed! (can go smaller... but abit more $$$)

[denot]

Wow.... no-ones mentioned a Pico ITX yet... strange indeed!

Basicly, its just a small motherboard. Comes with everything you need for a car setup IMO, but dont even think about playing games on it.
(Note: Wasnt ever sold with the six channel sound card)

see here: http://www.mini-itx.com/reviews/pico-itx/

Other option if you have more room... go the Mini-ITX boards.... They are the shiznit!

See: http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/spearhead/mini-itx/car-pc.jsp

They will all require you to have some basic computer knowledge tosetup... but the rewards are immense :P. Having the comp boot up on accessories switch, having it shut down the rightway everytime you turn off your car (small battery) and the fact that you can stick it anywhere!!! 12x7.5cm.... quite small indeed! (can go smaller... but abit more $$$)

nice info there mate!!! but prob to lazy to find casing and stuff for it... but if its only for car (not home use like what I was intend to), then I'll go for this!!!... :thumbsup:

[scott1e]

I havent read every post in this thread but you might like to consider a Mini foldup keyboard that connects via bluetooth for your keyboard needs?

Just an idea.

[defibros]

once mine is connected, i just type it on the touch screen :)
dont need keyboard

[denot]

I havent read every post in this thread but you might like to consider a Mini foldup keyboard that connects via bluetooth for your keyboard needs?

Just an idea.

as posted before:

heres a unit that will knock your socks off

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=au,en

i saw eurosteve install it on his infill G4 setup with his double din setup

[scott1e]

How is this all coming along? Have you finalised the setup yet?