The CarPC / Carputer Thread

ibm_jennifer · 7th May 2009, 23:12

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This is how the hard disk is installed now.

Isn't it parallel to the road cutters? This is how I mounted it, so the up-down movement of the car wont make the head/arm to scratch the disk. http://www.tatasafariclub.com/files/...p-numbered.jpg

I have also mounted like the front side of the HDD faces the dashboard, to avoid front-back movement shock on the HDD(but it will helpful only if your HDD is single plotter). http://adventuresinsecurity.com/images/105_0564_IMG.jpg

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With the 5.1 wiring i have got back fader control and subwoofer level control on the move in CF. unfortunately i don't find TA control in xp, remember seeing it in vista.

How do you get SW control in CF? Do you mean the Bass setting in Mixer Main?

For TA, you can use the Voxengo with Console. But I am satisfied with the Dolby Upmix and Bass Redirection of Xonar DX, so no software tuning now.

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A red master guarded switch for carputer.

Friend, is this switch on the main power line?

gigy · 8th May 2009, 00:17

After configuring speakers to 5.1, I reloaded CF. so its able to control level of front, rear and subwoofer independently. if TA was there it would have been a bonus. since i had configured the amplifier earlier (when stereo) to vary levels to all speakers there is not much change in CF level as of now. i think will check on latest software for ALC 883 realtek for xp.
That red switch is on the hot power line to PSU.

nisarg86 · 8th May 2009, 00:57

Nice Setup Gigy.
So now you have routed the GPS cable from hood to under the seat ? would like to do the same in my setup. But My BU-353 catches signals if i put it under the seat.

NomadVagabond · 8th May 2009, 04:36

This has been really educating for me. I'm in the process of setting up my car-pc too. Thanks guys.

Regards,

Anirban.

gigy · 8th May 2009, 11:11

nisarg68, gps receiver is stuck below the rear view mirror not in hood. cpu is inside the dashboard in headunit location.
the wire which is connected to gps module is power supply only since its a bluetooth receiver (which i bought for my old hp phone). for car use usb receiver is recommended buy, as the one you have.
kept it on top facing the sky to always have clear view of it.

gigy · 8th May 2009, 13:17

This display looks interesting for car pc. saw in mumbai mirror edition today.

gigy · 13th May 2009, 01:06

Techtree.com India > Reviews > Basics > Motherboards > Exclusive Review of the Zotac ION

this could possibly be my next motherboard for the carputer.

nisarg86 · 13th May 2009, 09:23

heard they are comin in 4 version. pretty good mobo with lower power consumption than Gigabyte and Intel's dual core Atom.
Dont know who is the main distributor in INDIA.

nisarg86 · 13th May 2009, 14:52

Gigy. Here is the PDF with details.
http://www.zotac.com/httpdocs/brochu...ION-ITX_v3.pdf
I am going to buy dual core atom without AC/DC Adapter.

gigy · 15th May 2009, 13:17

FM is finally working today. i managed to get two stations clear. observation with this receiver is that its behaving like a mobile fm. till 50kmph its good and then starts to fade in signal strength with speed. even while changing directions there is change in signal level. so now have to pickup a good antenna. which type is recommended? present wire type is routed from A pillar to front of windshield.
i didnt install any of the drivers which came with it. directly plugged it in and was recognized as usb audio device. then CF was installed and the FM receiver type was selected.

sdh · 15th May 2009, 15:00

I tried connecting mine to the inbuilt swift antenna by making adaptor cable (spent about 1000 bucks for the connectots and cable), still no luck. At home it picks signals without even connecting the supplied antenna. Have not debugged the issue for quite some time. Will try and spend some time this weekend. I have tried CF as well as the supplied SW, same resuts in car.

gigy · 15th May 2009, 16:42

i didnt use the supplied software. try the initial scan in open outdoor with the doors open. frequency spacing was set at 0.1 and buffer is on. are you getting the hissing sound when nothing is tuned. audio output device and recording device in CF was selected as none

gigy · 16th May 2009, 09:18

sdh, can you post picture of the connector you are using and where from you got it? i tried for the appropriate male one in lamington road but didnt find it. plan to remove the existing one and solder the standard car stereo adapter from old or dead player.

sdh · 16th May 2009, 18:31

It is available on RS India, search for mmx connector. I will also try and get the part number. Also the connector to connect to car antenna is also available there.

sdh · 16th May 2009, 20:40

see this for the connectors:

RS | world-leading distributor of electronic, industrial and maintenance, repair and operation products.

Connectors | Audio or Video | Car Aerial Connectors

8th May 2009, 00:17	#347
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	After configuring speakers to 5.1, I reloaded CF. so its able to control level of front, rear and subwoofer independently. if TA was there it would have been a bonus. since i had configured the amplifier earlier (when stereo) to vary levels to all speakers there is not much change in CF level as of now. i think will check on latest software for ALC 883 realtek for xp. That red switch is on the hot power line to PSU.
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8th May 2009, 00:57	#348
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Nice Setup Gigy. So now you have routed the GPS cable from hood to under the seat ? would like to do the same in my setup. But My BU-353 catches signals if i put it under the seat.
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8th May 2009, 04:36	#349
NomadVagabond BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dilli Meri Jaan Posts: 75 Thanked: Once View My Garage	This has been really educating for me. I'm in the process of setting up my car-pc too. Thanks guys. Regards, Anirban.
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8th May 2009, 11:11	#350
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	nisarg68, gps receiver is stuck below the rear view mirror not in hood. cpu is inside the dashboard in headunit location. the wire which is connected to gps module is power supply only since its a bluetooth receiver (which i bought for my old hp phone). for car use usb receiver is recommended buy, as the one you have. kept it on top facing the sky to always have clear view of it.
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8th May 2009, 13:17	#351
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	This display looks interesting for car pc. saw in mumbai mirror edition today. Attached Thumbnails
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13th May 2009, 01:06	#352
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Techtree.com India > Reviews > Basics > Motherboards > Exclusive Review of the Zotac ION this could possibly be my next motherboard for the carputer.
	() Thanks

13th May 2009, 09:23	#353
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	heard they are comin in 4 version. pretty good mobo with lower power consumption than Gigabyte and Intel's dual core Atom. Dont know who is the main distributor in INDIA.
	() Thanks

13th May 2009, 14:52	#354
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Gigy. Here is the PDF with details. http://www.zotac.com/httpdocs/brochu...ION-ITX_v3.pdf I am going to buy dual core atom without AC/DC Adapter.
	() Thanks

15th May 2009, 13:17	#355
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	FM is finally working today. i managed to get two stations clear. observation with this receiver is that its behaving like a mobile fm. till 50kmph its good and then starts to fade in signal strength with speed. even while changing directions there is change in signal level. so now have to pickup a good antenna. which type is recommended? present wire type is routed from A pillar to front of windshield. i didnt install any of the drivers which came with it. directly plugged it in and was recognized as usb audio device. then CF was installed and the FM receiver type was selected.
	() Thanks

15th May 2009, 15:00	#356
sdh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	I tried connecting mine to the inbuilt swift antenna by making adaptor cable (spent about 1000 bucks for the connectots and cable), still no luck. At home it picks signals without even connecting the supplied antenna. Have not debugged the issue for quite some time. Will try and spend some time this weekend. I have tried CF as well as the supplied SW, same resuts in car. Last edited by sdh : 15th May 2009 at 15:00. Reason: typos.
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15th May 2009, 16:42	#357
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	i didnt use the supplied software. try the initial scan in open outdoor with the doors open. frequency spacing was set at 0.1 and buffer is on. are you getting the hissing sound when nothing is tuned. audio output device and recording device in CF was selected as none
	() Thanks

16th May 2009, 09:18	#358
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	sdh, can you post picture of the connector you are using and where from you got it? i tried for the appropriate male one in lamington road but didnt find it. plan to remove the existing one and solder the standard car stereo adapter from old or dead player.
	() Thanks

16th May 2009, 18:31	#359
sdh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	It is available on RS India, search for mmx connector. I will also try and get the part number. Also the connector to connect to car antenna is also available there.
	() Thanks

16th May 2009, 20:40	#360
sdh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	see this for the connectors: RS \| world-leading distributor of electronic, industrial and maintenance, repair and operation products. Connectors \| Audio or Video \| Car Aerial Connectors
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