Scooby setup for In-dash PC
02 January 2006, 09:58 PM
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Scooby setup for In-dash PC
Hi,
looking at alternatives to the double DIN system in my bugeye MY01 - just wanted to know if anybody had any experience of a DIY in-dash/in-car PC project or can point me in the right direction?
Ideally don't care if it's Linux/Mac or Windows as long as I can use MP3's, radio, CD, DVD/DivX and possibly sat-nav.
Although the Scooby has double DIN I would prefer a fold-in screen for security reasons.
cheers,
Jai
looking at alternatives to the double DIN system in my bugeye MY01 - just wanted to know if anybody had any experience of a DIY in-dash/in-car PC project or can point me in the right direction?
Ideally don't care if it's Linux/Mac or Windows as long as I can use MP3's, radio, CD, DVD/DivX and possibly sat-nav.
Although the Scooby has double DIN I would prefer a fold-in screen for security reasons.
cheers,
Jai
02 January 2006, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by impreza_sports_nutter
Hi,
looking at alternatives to the double DIN system in my bugeye MY01 - just wanted to know if anybody had any experience of a DIY in-dash/in-car PC project or can point me in the right direction?
Ideally don't care if it's Linux/Mac or Windows as long as I can use MP3's, radio, CD, DVD/DivX and possibly sat-nav.
Although the Scooby has double DIN I would prefer a fold-in screen for security reasons.
cheers,
Jai
looking at alternatives to the double DIN system in my bugeye MY01 - just wanted to know if anybody had any experience of a DIY in-dash/in-car PC project or can point me in the right direction?
Ideally don't care if it's Linux/Mac or Windows as long as I can use MP3's, radio, CD, DVD/DivX and possibly sat-nav.
Although the Scooby has double DIN I would prefer a fold-in screen for security reasons.
cheers,
Jai
03 January 2006, 12:02 AM
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Id suggest using a Travla DIN-sized chassis along with a 7" WS touchscreen. The chassis will fit into the lower din space behind a blanking plate and it can be easily removed. Its easiest to mount the Lilliput or similar display using velcro; I havent seen a screen like you describe for an (wide) XGA application; only for television/video and they really arent suitable. Youll find that icons are difficult to recognise and text is impossible to read. Irrespective of the chassis that you choose Id suggest that you use a notebook optical device and fixed disk. 3.5" fixed disks and full size (half height) optical drives take a (relatively) massive amount of current to spin up and a good deal to run. Data transfer rates arent an issue on in-car PCs and a 4400RPM 2.5" fixed disk will be more than adequate.
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03 January 2006, 12:04 AM
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I forgot to mention input; I usually suggest using the integrated on-screen keyboard with a PDA type stylus. Mostly you wont need it of course if youre using a dedicated widescreen touchscreen front end...
Simon
Mostly you wont need it of course if youre using a dedicated widescreen touchscreen front end...Simon
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