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Carputer

October 17, 2006

Carputer

Task
Design a car computer system that would be easy to use and upgrade.

More Info
Computer: 1.2GHz Nehemiah, Epia MII12000, 512Mb RAM, 60 Gb HD, DVD/CDRW, 160W PSU.

LCD: Touch Screen Lilliput 619gl-70np.

Software: Modified Windows XP, Road Runner front-end.

Click here to see wiring and design logic diagram

official mp3car.com worklog

официальное дерево разработки на мп3кар.ком

Update! My carputer featured on official Subaru of North America promo website. Check it out at imprezashakedown.com.

Automobile carputer that provides GPS Navigation, video and audio playback playback and on-board WiFi Internet connection.

www.f1vlad.com/wrxtear/carputer/

Finished project: a view from inside.
Finished project: a view from inside.
 
 
 
Night view.
Night view.
 
 
 
This is final trunk setup, everything is secured, some wiring is exposed still for troubleshooting.
This is final trunk setup, everything is secured, some wiring is exposed still for troubleshooting.
 
 
 
This is a global car computer diagram uncovering wiring and design logic.
This is a global car computer diagram uncovering wiring and design logic.
 
 
 
Even though CD-ROM is available within easy reach, USB hub has proven to be the most efficient input device, molded into carbon fiber plate, next to the
Even though CD-ROM is available within easy reach, USB hub has proven to be the most efficient input device, molded into carbon fiber plate, next to the "master switch".
 
 
 
Finished project: a view from inside.
Microphone, for text recognition, has been stripped down and rewired, then mounted next to driver side visor.
 
 
 
First time start-up in the trunk, all wiring is exposed, nothing is secured.
First time start-up in the trunk, all wiring is exposed, nothing is secured.
 
 
 
First time test of LCD
First time test of LCD
 
 
 
Home testing/debugging mode, tapping onto 16v line on FreeBSD server
Home testing/debugging mode, tapping onto 16v line on FreeBSD server