My First Car PC Install - Research and Planning Stage

[gigy]

great work there especially with the Plexiglass. whats the configuration? whats the height of the box? whats the item fixed on the pillar? i think you can do with one fan for cooling. i am not using any on my amd board as yet and its still not burnt out.would recommend using a filter (very fine sponge installed in such a way it can be replaced or cleaned and put back)in the pusher fan as dust can cause serious problems with fans running.

[monty9991]

well thaks.. the height is around 3"... it is wifi receiver .. well i used 2 fans on opposite sides( one facing to wards the brake pedal etc and other to the back seat.. ) as the front fan will pull cool air inside from the front when a/c selecet on airflow for legs and face. and the other fan pulls out hot air from the box.

well sometimes the temp goes upto 60 degeree for the CPU so i decided to use this.

the configration is same wht i used in my earlier setup. i just changed the setup and everything is the same.
for filters i have used a cloth on the fans to avoid dust goin inside. and more over i can pull it out under my seat anytime and blow air in it.

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by spadival

monty, ur centre console install seems to be lot better now, Good job !!

Whats the last pic with the suction cap on the windshield? its a bit dark

thanks for the comment ..
well the last pics shows the WIFI receiver .. i use this because i have wifi at my work and home and have networed it together. and easy to use internet to update things on carputer.

[vebmetal]

Originally Posted by monty9991

well i used 2 fans on opposite sides( one facing to wards the brake pedal etc and other to the back seat.. ) as the front fan will pull cool air inside from the front when a/c selecet on airflow for legs and face. and the other fan pulls out hot air from the box.

That's a great solution!

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by vebmetal

That's a great solution!

thanks.. this way my computer doesnt goes above 40 degree..

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

WOW cool work Monty. Case made with plexiglass is awsome. What are the dimensions? Was it difficult to keep it under seat?

Would be cool if you can post of pics of box it has been fit in car.

And cool idea of fitting WiFi adapter.. "war driving" will be fun

it is 9" square and 3" in height.
turst me guys when you put your 3.5" hdd this way it wont skip .. so no need to buy 2.5" laptop hdd and buy a converter for it .

will post the pictures tonite or tommarow while the box placed under the seat.

[DerAlte]

Originally Posted by monty9991

... it is wifi receiver ..

Neat job, @monty9991, looks really professional.

How did you make the various cuts, slots and openings in the acrylic sheet without the sheet cracking up? Most times when I have tried drilling holes, I get a cracked sheet :-(

Which WiFi receiver card have you used? Looks like a USB type. How much did it cost?

[shreyasma]

Hi monty,

I see that you are using a DC-DC PSU then what is the purpose of this socket??

[gigy]

i think that connector is to give quick disconnect facility. i was using it in my woofer box but with time had intermittent connection problems.
i would advise buying the automobile type three or four pin one since it has a lock built in, helps prevent loose connection due to vibration.

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Neat job, @monty9991, looks really professional.

How did you make the various cuts, slots and openings in the acrylic sheet without the sheet cracking up? Most times when I have tried drilling holes, I get a cracked sheet :-(

Which WiFi receiver card have you used? Looks like a USB type. How much did it cost?

it was difficult to make holes in the sheet.. i used 5mm sheet .. and i do have few cracks on the sheet.. but being transparent its hard to see.
i am using LINKSYS USB WIFI card. dont rem about the cost qas i bought this 1.5yr ago when i was in toronto for studies.

Originally Posted by shreyasma

Hi monty,

I see that you are using a DC-DC PSU then what is the purpose of this socket??

this socket is for power.. i used this with PSU . one for +ve , 2nd for -ve and 3rd for ingnition. with this it is easy to pull out the box under the seat anytime.. i dont have anything fixed.. i have used another 9pin connector ( SERIAL PORT) both male and female for pulg in and out for the extenions of RESET SWITCH, HDD LED, POWER LED.