[Live To Jive]

Here's something I found on the net today. Can the experts tell me if this is a good option for a Carputer.

IVP-7500 : Intelligent Vehicle Platform Eden™ Board with Multi- Video, IDE, SD, GPS & Bluetooth

The IVP-7500 in-vehicle platform addresses the need for a solid, yet flexible, in-vehicle solution capable of withstanding the rigors of modern intelligent transportation applications including car PCs, fleet management, digital tachograph, odometer and security applications.
Offering system integrators faster time-to-market cycles than comparable custom designed platforms, the VIA IVP-7500 to makes in-vehicle device development easier than ever before. The flexible VIA IVP-7500 measures 114mm x 185.5mm and can be employed in a variety of dashboard implementations, including one or two DIN designs as well as discrete, in-seat and headrest designs. Communication devices include both GPS and Bluetooth modules and an IPEX antenna.
Powered by an energy-efficient fanless 1.0GHz VIA Eden processor and the versatile VIA CX700M2 embedded chipset, the VIA IVP-7500 supports up to 1GB DDR2 system memory, IDE 1.8” hard drive support with FFC and SD card support, HD audio and a range of display technologies including an LCD panel interface, TV-out and VGA outputs. Camera ports include A/V and V-CAM for monitoring applications.


Specifcations

Model Name IVP-7500-10
Processor 1.0GHz VIA Eden™
Chipset VIA CX700M2 Unifed Digital Media IGP chipset
System Memory 1 x DDR2 533/400 SODIMM socket
Up to 1GB memory size, ECC support for DDR2 400
VGA / LCD Panel Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro II 3D/2D AGP graphics with MPEG-2/4 and WMV9
video decoding acceleration
Onboard IDE 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 with FFC connector (for 1.8" HDD)
Onboard Video 1 x TV-out
1 x V-CAM jack
1 x A/V in
1 x IR receiver
Onboard GPS 1 x LeadTek LR9102/LP GPS module
Through COM2 I/F with external antenna (I-PEX)
Onboard Bluetooth 1 x QCOM Bluetooth module through USB
Onboard FM Transmitter NS73M61AU, FM transmission frequency from 87.5 to 108.0 MHz
Onboard Audio VIA VT1708B High Defnition Audio Codec
Onboard I/O Connectors 1 x TV-out
1 x V-CAM jack
1 x A/V in
1 x VGA pin header
1 x LCD panel (TTL) connector
1 x COM port pin header
1 x Audio jack for Line-out
1 x IR receiver pin header
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0 pin header
1 x HDD connector, FFC type, for 1.8" HDD
1 x CPU fan pin connector
1 x +12V DC-in 3-pin (battery)
1 x +12V DC-in jack (power adapter)
1 x Power ON/OFF switch
BIOS Award BIOS, 4/8Mbit fash ROM
Operating System Windows XP Embedded, Linux, Win CE
System Monitoring & System power management
Management
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor Proprietary size (8-layer)
11.4 cm x 18.6 cm

Key Features:

• Intelligent Vehicle Platform: 11.4 cm x 18.6 cm
• Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro II 3D/2D AGP graphics with MPEG-2/4 and WMV9 decoding acceleration
• Supports DDR2 533 / DDR2 400 ECC SDRAM (SODIMM)
• Supports one IDE and one SD memory card
• Supports one GPS module, and Bluetooth
• Supports VGA, LCD display
• Supports TV-out, V-CAM, A/V
• Supports one COM port
• Supports three USB 2.0 ports
• Supports HD audio
• Supports 12V DC-in

[anku94]

The Eden is a good solution. Not much fancy hardwaring is required to install. If you can live with a 1GHz proccy, which means limited application as in no HD movies or even semi-decent gaming, go for it.

Centrafuse's minimum proccy requirement is 1GHz, so you might find yourselves running out of computing power at times, but for an average user, that should be alright.

Check out atom-powered boards if you need more computing power. Or you could check out VIA C7.

[myshanks]

@Live To Jive: Yes the features looks good for an entry level stuff and for the retro market. May be its worth building one. May be I will sometime

[wildon]

Looking out options for fitting/assemble a CarPC on my i20,

I wanted to know whether i can fit the mobo on that HU space . The measurement i taken giving below.

Length 7.5 inches or 19 c.m
height 4.5 inches or 11.5 c.m
depth is 6.5 inches or 17.c.m

Does any mobo fit in this space if so please suggest any so i can proceed further.

I'm at present procuring the Double DIN fascia, and wire harness adapters and steering wheel control adapters

[monty9991]

the mobo i have is about 7"x7" ( D201GLY) may be little lesser than this, so i guess it can fit easliy.

[dinar]

Originally Posted by wildon

Looking out options for fitting/assemble a CarPC on my i20,

I wanted to know whether i can fit the mobo on that HU space . The measurement i taken giving below.

Length 7.5 inches or 19 c.m
height 4.5 inches or 11.5 c.m
depth is 6.5 inches or 17.c.m

Does any mobo fit in this space if so please suggest any so i can proceed further.

I'm at present procuring the Double DIN fascia, and wire harness adapters and steering wheel control adapters

Any MINI -ITX mobo will fit in a double DIN setup, depending on your needs you can chose from a variety of mobos, from single core Atom processor to dual core atom to a regular desktop processor , on a MIN-itx board. the size is usually 6.5" x6.5" so the size is small enough to fit in that space.

[wildon]

Originally Posted by monty9991

the mobo i have is about 7"x7" ( D201GLY) may be little lesser than this, so i guess it can fit easliy.

Originally Posted by dinar

Any MINI -ITX mobo will fit in a double DIN setup, depending on your needs you can chose from a variety of mobos, from single core Atom processor to dual core atom to a regular desktop processor , on a MIN-itx board. the size is usually 6.5" x6.5" so the size is small enough to fit in that space.

Thanks for those info. So its Mini -ITX i can go for. Can you provide the deatails of other recommended components which is required for the setup. I'm looking for a basic setup.

Priority wise,

1. Navigation with Voice
2. Music ( I prefer a volume level of 10-15 max)
3. Movies (for Kid)
4. OBD II
5. rest are bonus. (but prefer an expandable setup)

[monty9991]

you can look for this borad iRide Technologies - D945GCLF 1.6 Ghz Atom Mini-ITX Board
its simple and basic borad which will fulfil your needs

[sdh]

Originally Posted by wildon

Looking out options for fitting/assemble a CarPC on my i20,

I wanted to know whether i can fit the mobo on that HU space . The measurement i taken giving below.

Length 7.5 inches or 19 c.m
height 4.5 inches or 11.5 c.m
depth is 6.5 inches or 17.c.m

Does any mobo fit in this space if so please suggest any so i can proceed further.

I'm at present procuring the Double DIN fascia, and wire harness adapters and steering wheel control adapters

Be careful with the depth. Mini ITX is already 170mm deep and then with the display depth included it will not fit in the dashboard. I had same issue with my i10. Also you need some room at the back for connecting connectors to the motherboard.

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by sdh

. I had same issue with my i10. .

do you mind elaborating things about i10?

[sdh]

Originally Posted by monty9991

do you mind elaborating things about i10?

I could not fit mini itx with display in the dash boad because of the limited depth. The display takes about 20-25mm and then mini itx with 170mm wont fit in the available space.

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by sdh

I could not fit mini itx with display in the dash boad because of the limited depth. The display takes about 20-25mm and then mini itx with 170mm wont fit in the available space.

well i mean the whole setup buddy.may be you should start another topic.

[sdh]

Originally Posted by monty9991

well i mean the whole setup buddy.may be you should start another topic.

Yes, I will. I need some more time to make pictures and have one issue to resolve with the actuall fitting/alignment of the PC in the dashboard. I am currently working on a new enclosure to address the same. Once done, I will start the thread.

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by sdh

Yes, I will. I need some more time to make pictures and have one issue to resolve with the actuall fitting/alignment of the PC in the dashboard. I am currently working on a new enclosure to address the same. Once done, I will start the thread.

ok kool.. all the best

[dinar]

Originally Posted by wildon

Thanks for those info. So its Mini -ITX i can go for. Can you provide the deatails of other recommended components which is required for the setup. I'm looking for a basic setup.

Priority wise,

1. Navigation with Voice
2. Music ( I prefer a volume level of 10-15 max)
3. Movies (for Kid)
4. OBD II
5. rest are bonus. (but prefer an expandable setup)

Other components needed are, SMPS with intelligent control. navigation you can buy the USB GPS or buy a Blue tooth gps device that can be used as wired mouse as well as wireless to connect to your mobile.
Need an amplifier for the music cause the output from the mobo will not be enough for running speakers.
OBD2 cable with a OBD software, you can choose from any one off the net.
for expandable support , go in for a MSI or Nvidia board, Intel does not have much upgradabilty.