Hondaputer !! Carpc in my ANHC !

Digital Vampire · 13th August 2009, 11:28

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Originally Posted by navin

I am greedy.... for me 3 screens would be perfect. One child can watch a video, another can play a PC based game while you drive.

Ok ok I know I am dreaming. Here is a guy who does not have twitter or blackberry or any of that stuff. For me a PC in the car will most probably be a challenging concept unless they can "dumbify" the technology.

The kids can watch the scenery.

Navinji... It is entirely possible and easier than you may think! All you need is corresponding number of Video Adapters/Video cards and physical expansion slots to add those video adapters. I've practically tested it on my Kontron 986LCD motherboard with one LCD connected to the inbuilt LVDS port (it can take upto 2 independent LVDS screens on this port) and another standard LCD connected to the VGA terminal. Though I've tested it on only 2 screens, there is absolutely no reason why I cant extend it to 3 (or more) screens playing different content. In fact multi-monitor support was one of the reasons for me investing heavily on the Kontron 986LCD-M board.

This can be achieved on cheaper boards also with additional PCI slots loaded with basic video cards and even USB VGA solution are available for motherboards without PCI/LVDS expansion capabilities. But I guess you may need more juice than the ATOM boards can currently provide. I'm not really sure about the capabilities of the low power Atom boards to do all this 3 monitor wizardry.
I remember someone from this forum itself have completed Dual Monitor, Dual Zone installs on his Safari. IIRC it was IBM_Jennifer.

Centrafuse currently support basic multi-zoning, but the implementation is expected to be even better in the upcoming CF3

ashwinsid · 13th August 2009, 11:40

Thats a fantastic setup! Congrats

ST7677 · 13th August 2009, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Navin

I am greedy.... for me 3 screens would be perfect. One child can watch a video, another can play a PC based game while you drive.

Yes that is what I intend to do. I have Zotac 9300 Mini itx motherboard which supports 3 different videos at the same time.

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I remember someone from this forum itself have completed Dual Monitor, Dual Zone installs on his Safari. IIRC it was IBM_Jennifer.

Yes

srishiva · 13th August 2009, 19:05

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Originally Posted by ST7677

Yes that is what I intend to do. I have Zotac 9300 Mini itx motherboard which supports 3 different videos at the same time.

what processor does it have(CPU) and what the price would be? Its positioned I think for home theater systems and should be great of cars.

monty9991 · 13th August 2009, 19:16

you really did a nice job.
yesterday only i was thinking about a ANHC in march next year, and was wondring how can i install a carputer in it.
i was thinking about where to get the consol from as i will buy A/T which comes loaded.
i may change my mind if new lancer comes in by then.

infinitewheel · 21st August 2009, 19:55

A neatly done job. so how much was the time and money spent on this? looks like a factory fitted one. congrats.

gigy · 23rd August 2009, 13:43

do post pictures of rest of the setup

netarchie · 23rd August 2009, 14:40

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Originally Posted by monty9991

you really did a nice job.
yesterday only i was thinking about a ANHC in march next year, and was wondring how can i install a carputer in it.
i was thinking about where to get the consol from as i will buy A/T which comes loaded.
i may change my mind if new lancer comes in by then.

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by infinitewheel

A neatly done job. so how much was the time and money spent on this? looks like a factory fitted one. congrats.

Thanks!! time was more than 2 months and about cost , will post a proper part by part cost soon.

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Originally Posted by gigy

do post pictures of rest of the setup

I will soon, just tied up in some other work at the moment!

netarchie · 27th August 2009, 09:11

pics of wiring for the carpc.
pics of the pc and the amp uder the rear passenger seat and
pics once the seat is back into its place!

Also posted pics of the steering remote unit and the Fuse holder.

DerAlte · 27th August 2009, 12:38

Fantastic, this is really an inspirational effort, @netarchie!:

mailmishra · 27th August 2009, 15:19

Awesome piece of job dude ! I must say really neatly done. How did you manage without cutting wirings and voiding warranty.

Anyways can you please let me know the price break up. I have a Honda city SMT, if it fits in my budget then would need your help to source and install the same.

Have fun !

StarVegabond · 27th August 2009, 20:04

Hi netarchie

i do not know how many times i should praise you.
indeed a very professional installation, it is worth being in a Honda car.
for sure it meets Man Maximum, Machine Minimum ideology of Honda.
you have hidden the machine so well that man feels he is absolute control.
Touch screen display is well integrated with the dashboard.

only thing you need now is a 3G modem into it so that you can download everything what you need straight into your car PC.

gigy · 27th August 2009, 21:05

Thats a neat little place to install all the components. Whats the indash kit used? bybyte?

netarchie · 28th August 2009, 09:23

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Originally Posted by DerAlte

Fantastic, this is really an inspirational effort, @netarchie!:

Thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by mailmishra

Awesome piece of job dude ! I must say really neatly done. How did you manage without cutting wirings and voiding warranty.

Anyways can you please let me know the price break up. I have a Honda city SMT, if it fits in my budget then would need your help to source and install the same.

Have fun !

Thanks! will be putting down costs by end of day today.
Sure, I will help you ;-)

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Originally Posted by StarVegabond

Hi netarchie

i do not know how many times i should praise you.
indeed a very professional installation, it is worth being in a Honda car.
for sure it meets Man Maximum, Machine Minimum ideology of Honda.
you have hidden the machine so well that man feels he is absolute control.
Touch screen display is well integrated with the dashboard.

only thing you need now is a 3G modem into it so that you can download everything what you need straight into your car PC.

Thanks Star, again ;-) . I do use a reliance usb data card as of now for internet.

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Originally Posted by gigy

Thats a neat little place to install all the components. Whats the indash kit used? bybyte?

Thanks, yes, it is a bybyte frame, I had initially purchased it for my Fusion, but it was small for the double din size, luckily for me, it was perfect size for the honda double din.

shubhodeepdas@g · 30th August 2009, 22:35

It's a mind blowing job. Absolutely fabulous.

13th August 2009, 11:40	#62
ashwinsid BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 184 Thanked: 40 Times	Thats a fantastic setup! Congrats
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13th August 2009, 19:16	#65
monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	you really did a nice job. yesterday only i was thinking about a ANHC in march next year, and was wondring how can i install a carputer in it. i was thinking about where to get the consol from as i will buy A/T which comes loaded. i may change my mind if new lancer comes in by then.
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infinitewheel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Malapuram Posts: 109 Thanked: 20 Times	A neatly done job. so how much was the time and money spent on this? looks like a factory fitted one. congrats.
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23rd August 2009, 13:43	#67
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	do post pictures of rest of the setup
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netarchie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 397 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Project Pics pics of wiring for the carpc. pics of the pc and the amp uder the rear passenger seat and pics once the seat is back into its place! Also posted pics of the steering remote unit and the Fuse holder. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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27th August 2009, 12:38	#70
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Fantastic, this is really an inspirational effort, @netarchie!:
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27th August 2009, 15:19	#71
mailmishra BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	Awesome piece of job dude ! I must say really neatly done. How did you manage without cutting wirings and voiding warranty. Anyways can you please let me know the price break up. I have a Honda city SMT, if it fits in my budget then would need your help to source and install the same. Have fun !
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27th August 2009, 20:04	#72
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 43 Times	Hi netarchie i do not know how many times i should praise you. indeed a very professional installation, it is worth being in a Honda car. for sure it meets Man Maximum, Machine Minimum ideology of Honda. you have hidden the machine so well that man feels he is absolute control. Touch screen display is well integrated with the dashboard. only thing you need now is a 3G modem into it so that you can download everything what you need straight into your car PC.
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27th August 2009, 21:05	#73
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Thats a neat little place to install all the components. Whats the indash kit used? bybyte?
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30th August 2009, 22:35	#75
shubhodeepdas@g BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 386 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	It's a mind blowing job. Absolutely fabulous.
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