Gigy's Carputer Setup

gigy · 11th September 2009, 13:15

Some pictures of system in operation.

Will have to upgrade to vista for TA as its not available in xp.
I had tried some version of windows 7 but the rear/sub and center speakers refused to work with available latest driver of al888 series.
windows7 was a modified version for fast operation. gps didnt work and there was no static from radio also.

gigy · 22nd September 2009, 23:34

Installed windows 7 again. got gps working fine. sound is also good enough now.
got TA/room correction feature now.
Also installed a rear view camera.
FM radio doesn't work.

gigy · 5th October 2009, 17:44

My old amplifier is back in action.
The sub banging itself against the stop light, this is the location i found to give the best bass effect.

monty9991 · 5th October 2009, 19:31

nice install and pics.
where did you get that realtech's TA software?

gigy · 5th October 2009, 19:51

Thats the standard driver software for the audio chipset onboard. Everything is fine in stereo till now. Bit scared to enable 5.1 now.
Will put in a lower rating ANL fuse on power line and also a small1amp fuse on the turn on line before next experiment

S.I.N.G.H · 5th October 2009, 20:56

thats a great install indeed.
can you please enlighten us about your expenditure n detail and also let us know from where did you buy all the stuff.

regards
SINGH

gigy · 5th October 2009, 21:19

There is a very very long thread about expenditures, disasters and cost in DIY section.
I has been a long trip and too many changes after that.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...er-thread.html
Now i want to stop upgrading/downgrading for sometime.
Cost of all items are there in first post.
Items were sourced from various sources like Iride.in, newegg.com, short-circuit.com, mp3car.com, ebay, lamington, milan subway, fellow bhpian etc

SirAlec · 5th October 2009, 21:32

I have seen many people assembling the Carputer etc with expensive itx mobo, cpu, special purpose cabinets etc. Following came as a demo unit to my office last week, People can use it as an option, i am sure they are redily available in other parts of the country.

As the demo piece was taken, i have ordered, lets see when it arrives. It works off through adaptor, Hence no need of expensive 12 volt inverter SMPS. I am not sure about the voltage But will post when my piece arrives.

Configuration:
Intel Centrino 1.7 GHz, Mobile Processor,

1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD,

DVD Writer / Combo, 15.6'' TFT,
KBD, Optical Mouse, Wi-Fi, DVI to VGA Converter , IEEE, Ethernet, USB Port,
S-Video, Net WT- 1Kg

My transfer price is Rs. 23,000/- tax extra with 15.6 inch tft. it will come down

This is imported by a friend through some foreign collaboration. more details when it comes.

Gigy's Carputer Setup-mini-pc-copy-medium.jpg

PS: this is not a marketing post. Just for helping someone who wants to run a carputer project at half the cost. as tft can sold off or can be optional.

Sorry gigy for jumping through your thread

nisarg86 · 6th October 2009, 00:35

@gigy. I have tried that TA features in realtek properties with onboard audio. but SQ is not good. so i am using external creative card.
TA is possible with all those VST plugins. but need to understand Audiomuluch and other software. pretty complicated.

dinar · 6th October 2009, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

Also installed a rear view camera.
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How did you get the distance meter on the camera view? I mean the scale, does reduce when backing into a object? does it have addtioanal sensor or just a software based scale?

gigy · 6th October 2009, 10:35

That scale is just a overlapping image on the camera image.
It stays horizontal even if the camera is rotated, i doubt if it is actually calibrated one.Will have to check it someday when i have company.
I have reinstalled it to correct the view, its lot better now. Have tilted the number plate a bit to make it better.

gigy · 22nd October 2009, 17:18

Some addition to existing setup. headrest display is for 2500. As of now its a split vga signal going to both display. wired it up till the pci vga card goes in. I am yet to figure out how to pass the wire through the seat. A belkin 4 port hub and iball microphone.

esteem_lover · 22nd October 2009, 17:38

Great job gigy. Would have to bug you a lot when it is time for my install.

gigy · 22nd October 2009, 17:51

You are welcome anytime

nisarg86 · 22nd October 2009, 18:15

Great ! So now rear passengers can also enjoy !

Does current CF support multi display ?

11th September 2009, 13:15	#16
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Some pictures of system in operation. Will have to upgrade to vista for TA as its not available in xp. I had tried some version of windows 7 but the rear/sub and center speakers refused to work with available latest driver of al888 series. windows7 was a modified version for fast operation. gps didnt work and there was no static from radio also. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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22nd September 2009, 23:34	#17
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Installed windows 7 again. got gps working fine. sound is also good enough now. got TA/room correction feature now. Also installed a rear view camera. FM radio doesn't work. Attached Thumbnails
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5th October 2009, 17:44	#18
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	My old amplifier is back in action. The sub banging itself against the stop light, this is the location i found to give the best bass effect. Attached Thumbnails
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5th October 2009, 19:31	#19
monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	nice install and pics. where did you get that realtech's TA software?
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5th October 2009, 19:51	#20
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Thats the standard driver software for the audio chipset onboard. Everything is fine in stereo till now. Bit scared to enable 5.1 now. Will put in a lower rating ANL fuse on power line and also a small1amp fuse on the turn on line before next experiment
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5th October 2009, 20:56	#21
S.I.N.G.H BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 387 Thanked: 134 Times View My Garage	great install thats a great install indeed. can you please enlighten us about your expenditure n detail and also let us know from where did you buy all the stuff. regards SINGH
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5th October 2009, 21:19	#22
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	There is a very very long thread about expenditures, disasters and cost in DIY section. I has been a long trip and too many changes after that. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...er-thread.html Now i want to stop upgrading/downgrading for sometime. Cost of all items are there in first post. Items were sourced from various sources like Iride.in, newegg.com, short-circuit.com, mp3car.com, ebay, lamington, milan subway, fellow bhpian etc Last edited by gigy : 5th October 2009 at 21:38.
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5th October 2009, 21:32	#23
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	I have seen many people assembling the Carputer etc with expensive itx mobo, cpu, special purpose cabinets etc. Following came as a demo unit to my office last week, People can use it as an option, i am sure they are redily available in other parts of the country. As the demo piece was taken, i have ordered, lets see when it arrives. It works off through adaptor, Hence no need of expensive 12 volt inverter SMPS. I am not sure about the voltage But will post when my piece arrives. Configuration: Intel Centrino 1.7 GHz, Mobile Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, DVD Writer / Combo, 15.6'' TFT, KBD, Optical Mouse, Wi-Fi, DVI to VGA Converter , IEEE, Ethernet, USB Port, S-Video, Net WT- 1Kg My transfer price is Rs. 23,000/- tax extra with 15.6 inch tft. it will come down This is imported by a friend through some foreign collaboration. more details when it comes. PS: this is not a marketing post. Just for helping someone who wants to run a carputer project at half the cost. as tft can sold off or can be optional. Sorry gigy for jumping through your thread Last edited by SirAlec : 5th October 2009 at 21:34.
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6th October 2009, 00:35	#24
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	@gigy. I have tried that TA features in realtek properties with onboard audio. but SQ is not good. so i am using external creative card. TA is possible with all those VST plugins. but need to understand Audiomuluch and other software. pretty complicated.
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6th October 2009, 10:35	#26
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	That scale is just a overlapping image on the camera image. It stays horizontal even if the camera is rotated, i doubt if it is actually calibrated one.Will have to check it someday when i have company. I have reinstalled it to correct the view, its lot better now. Have tilted the number plate a bit to make it better.
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22nd October 2009, 17:18	#27
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Some addition to existing setup. headrest display is for 2500. As of now its a split vga signal going to both display. wired it up till the pci vga card goes in. I am yet to figure out how to pass the wire through the seat. A belkin 4 port hub and iball microphone. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by gigy : 22nd October 2009 at 17:20.
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22nd October 2009, 17:38	#28
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Great job gigy. Would have to bug you a lot when it is time for my install.
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22nd October 2009, 17:51	#29
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	You are welcome anytime
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22nd October 2009, 18:15	#30
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Great ! So now rear passengers can also enjoy ! Does current CF support multi display ?
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