[gigy]

How about using a dead amplifier case or body for installing the carpc? my blaupunkt is just too thin else i would have redone in it. need a longer break from work to kick start rebuild.

[shldn]

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

I will run the audio output from the USB soundcard to a nice head unit's AUX input. No surround sound.

If stereo output is all you require, consider a USB DAC. If you can DIY or have someone with those skills available, there's the Alien DAC & Bantam DAC among others. From the commercial offerings, the Hippo HiFi Bloat comes to mind.

These generally use Burr Brown chips, so you have pristine SQ, and no hibernation issues as the OS generally has native support.

Originally Posted by nisarg86

I think dual core atom would be more than enough in car.

[StreetAddict]

B&T, even I am sourcing components for my Car PC. I already have updated the details in another thread but posting it here again for your reference.

Motherboard + processor : Intel D945GCLF2 (dual-core atom) : Procured

Power supply : M2-ATX DC-DC ATX auto car PC power supply : Procured (A friend coming from US made some last minute decisions to get it for me!)

Display : IRV-070GL from iRide : Ordered, Waiting for confirmation (You listening, Sheldon )

Cabinet : Planning to buy an empty case for a 2-din audio system. Would try my luch at Lajpat Nagar market this weekend.

Misc 1 : A flexible PCI Riser card

Misc 2 : Thinking of buying a trackball presenter from Logitech but not very sure if it would allow customising all the buttons in it. Any leads here ?

[gigy]

iball has a trackball presenter which allows its other buttons to be configured. how well it will work, has to be experimented.
there is a industrial wired (waterproof,dustproof )optical trackball mouse for 6k with a company in mumbai. on second thoughts if you have a carputer touchscreen then dont spend on these. if you are going to pair it with double din players then they are good option.

[StreetAddict]

Originally Posted by gigy

on second thoughts if you have a carputer touchscreen then dont spend on these. if you are going to pair it with double din players then they are good option.

I really do not want to take my eyes off the road for performing simple tasks like changing songs, increasing/decreasing volume. That's why a presenter comes into picture!

[nisarg86]

Originally Posted by StreetAddict

I really do not want to take my eyes off the road for performing simple tasks like changing songs, increasing/decreasing volume. That's why a presenter comes into picture!

Then you can go for CarPC JoyCon.

[gigy]

Then a steering mounted button option will be a better solution for keeping eyes on road. or presenter itself will have to be fixed to it.

[StreetAddict]

Originally Posted by nisarg86

Then you can go for CarPC JoyCon.

Details.. More details!!

[nisarg86]

Originally Posted by StreetAddict

Details.. More details!!

CarPC JoyCon (Steering wheel remote controller interface) *new*
but you must have car steering wheel remote controllers. in which car you going to install carputer ?
OR
Griffin Technology: PowerMate - USB Multimedia Controller

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by StreetAddict

I really do not want to take my eyes off the road for performing simple tasks like changing songs, increasing/decreasing volume. T
that's why a presenter comes into picture!

you can make an IR receiver for your carpc which will use your USB or Serial port of your motherboard.
with this you can control simple functions like previous song next song volume up and low and few more things with nay remote.
i am using pioneer steering wheel remote with this.

[StreetAddict]

Originally Posted by monty9991

you can make an IR receiver for your carpc which will use your USB or Serial port of your motherboard.
with this you can control simple functions like previous song next song volume up and low and few more things with nay remote.
i am using pioneer steering wheel remote with this.

This sounds good. How do I go about doing that ?

[monty9991]

i am using a software known as GIRDER. you buy it and DIY its hardware (not more than Rs.50) and you are ready to go.

Originally Posted by StreetAddict

This sounds good. How do I go about doing that ?

[StreetAddict]

Sorry for Hijacking your thread B&T. Gigy, Monty, Nisarg please continue the discussion on http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...er-thread.html. I have posted a question there

[esteem_lover]

Originally Posted by gigy

How about using a dead amplifier case or body for installing the carpc? my blaupunkt is just too thin else i would have redone in it. need a longer break from work to kick start rebuild.

You are right, the amplifier case is too thin, the procy and fan stand out. I am right now trying an old VCR case.

[Bass&Trouble]

In case people are wondering what the progress on my carputer is, frankmehta is helping me put together the various components. Frank, could you post up some details when free?