The CarPC / Carputer Thread

bullboy · 13th July 2010, 18:16

Gigy, Hope your issues are solved .Would love to see some installed pics.
Also if possible pls do give a price break up.

m4ugr8 · 13th July 2010, 23:13

I need help with the GPS on Centrafuse. What maps should I use?? Will these maps from Satguide work with Centrafuse Navigation software??

Satguide Provide The Best Gps Software For Laptops And Mobile Phones

nisarg86 · 14th July 2010, 00:11

Manan. yes above maps will work in centrafuse. copy the map folder to you CF folder. And change the map in centrafuse.

StreetAddict · 14th July 2010, 01:10

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Originally Posted by nisarg86

Manan. yes above maps will work in centrafuse. copy the map folder to you CF folder. And change the map in centrafuse.

What about MMI maps. I heard they got better coverage

m4ugr8 · 14th July 2010, 11:06

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Originally Posted by StreetAddict

What about MMI maps. I heard they got better coverage

Yup, what about MapmyIndia, they have better coverage for sure, i am usingba MMI device in my other car and it works well.

Also i am having problems with my bluetooth and phone connectivity, i am using CF2, i get a bluetooth not found error, i have upgraded to the latest version of bluesoleil, still the problem exist, how do i like bluesoleil to centrafuse??

nisarg86 · 15th July 2010, 10:37

There isnt any plugin available of MMI for CF. but Garmin and Sygic Plugins are available for download.
Manan why dont you try latest version of centrafuse 3.1. Which bluettoth dongle are you using ?

kingofmyworld · 15th July 2010, 10:48

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Originally Posted by m4ugr8

Yup, what about MapmyIndia, they have better coverage for sure, i am usingba MMI device in my other car and it works well.

Also i am having problems with my bluetooth and phone connectivity, i am using CF2, i get a bluetooth not found error, i have upgraded to the latest version of bluesoleil, still the problem exist, how do i like bluesoleil to centrafuse??

Donot upgrade to the latest blurtooth stack. CF wont work properly with the latest verson. You need to stick with the bluetooth stack supplied along with the CF installation file.try using a different dongle. See if that helps.

StreetAddict · 17th July 2010, 01:11

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Originally Posted by nisarg86

There isnt any plugin available of MMI for CF. but Garmin and Sygic Plugins are available for download.

I think I'll have to stick to Satguide then. Do we need to download some plugin for that SatGuide maps to work on centrafuse? If yes, could you share a link.

nisarg86 · 17th July 2010, 01:15

No need to download plugins for satguide maps. Inbuilt Desinator engine will work with satguide maps. i am going to try Garmin plugins with Indian maps. lets see how it works.

m4ugr8 · 17th July 2010, 01:33

GPS Issue sorted out, got satguide maps. Simple copy paste into the centrafuse folder, One map covering the entire country and highway network,works like a charm. Thank You nisarg86.

Bluetooth issue also sorted, Re-installed the Bluetooth Stack which is compatible with Centrafuse had deleted it accidentally. I am using a Belkin Bluetooth dongle.

gigy · 18th July 2010, 18:41

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Originally Posted by bullboy

Gigy, Hope your issues are solved .Would love to see some installed pics.
Also if possible pls do give a price break up.

Many of the items were carried forwarded from baleno.
new items are lcd with double din frame 18k
trim ring Rs.350
motherboard 1.9k
intel cpu e5400 3.1k
took out two ram chips from htpc to power this boards dual ram slot.
a octavia rear window heater switch 1.9k to power up/down carputer

old items
m3 power supply
reverse camera
5 channel amplifier
illusions el5.1 in rear
a slim pc cabinet
fm receiver
gps receiver
belkin usb hub( yet to be installed ,5v power supply to be made)

panel gaps remain even after installing trim ring. thinking of using black rtv and finishing it off.

COUGAR · 5th September 2010, 21:43

I am half-way through my own carputer build (detailed post on another thread next week).

I am using a ZOTAC MAG for the basic CPU and want to replace the stock 19V AC-DC Power Supply with a automotive DC-DC supply.

the 160W unit from iride says that it can provide a stable 160W over a range of voltages from 6-32v. Would this do the job?

The smaller 100W unit from iride does the same in a voltage range of 6-18v. Would this suffice?

gigy · 6th September 2010, 09:52

There is 19v output dc to dc converter for automobiles computer use, cant remember the brand. might be carnetix or something similar. it provides steady 19v in all conditions.

If your motherboard will accept 12v in then you can use those from iride. check the current rating of cpu and chose one with similar rated 12v rail.

bullboy · 3rd October 2010, 21:43

hi guys,
Considering that PSU is a bit expensive stuff here ,how about purchasing it from abroad and carrying it here .i did a quick search in ebay.uk and found that M2-atx is almost 45% cheaper. How about purchasing and carrrying it through a friend? But will this cause any security clearance issues (i,e carrying an electronic circuit in baggage) and any idea of customs duty to pay.
Car PC DC-DC 160W 8V-28V Mini-ITX M2 ATX Power PSU 12V on eBay (end time 01-Nov-10 18:20:06 GMT)

StreetAddict · 24th November 2010, 00:32

So, bought the map upgrade from Satguide. Works like a charm. Only issue is that it does not have the voice prompts that I can add. Any idea fellas ?

13th July 2010, 18:16	#676
bullboy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 613 Thanked: 106 Times	Gigy, Hope your issues are solved .Would love to see some installed pics. Also if possible pls do give a price break up.
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13th July 2010, 23:13	#677
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,290 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	I need help with the GPS on Centrafuse. What maps should I use?? Will these maps from Satguide work with Centrafuse Navigation software?? Satguide Provide The Best Gps Software For Laptops And Mobile Phones
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14th July 2010, 00:11	#678
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Manan. yes above maps will work in centrafuse. copy the map folder to you CF folder. And change the map in centrafuse.
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15th July 2010, 10:37	#681
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	There isnt any plugin available of MMI for CF. but Garmin and Sygic Plugins are available for download. Manan why dont you try latest version of centrafuse 3.1. Which bluettoth dongle are you using ?
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17th July 2010, 01:15	#684
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	No need to download plugins for satguide maps. Inbuilt Desinator engine will work with satguide maps. i am going to try Garmin plugins with Indian maps. lets see how it works.
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17th July 2010, 01:33	#685
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,290 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	GPS Issue sorted out, got satguide maps. Simple copy paste into the centrafuse folder, One map covering the entire country and highway network,works like a charm. Thank You nisarg86. Bluetooth issue also sorted, Re-installed the Bluetooth Stack which is compatible with Centrafuse had deleted it accidentally. I am using a Belkin Bluetooth dongle.
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5th September 2010, 21:43	#687
COUGAR BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 548 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	I am half-way through my own carputer build (detailed post on another thread next week). I am using a ZOTAC MAG for the basic CPU and want to replace the stock 19V AC-DC Power Supply with a automotive DC-DC supply. the 160W unit from iride says that it can provide a stable 160W over a range of voltages from 6-32v. Would this do the job? The smaller 100W unit from iride does the same in a voltage range of 6-18v. Would this suffice? Last edited by COUGAR : 5th September 2010 at 21:48.
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6th September 2010, 09:52	#688
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	There is 19v output dc to dc converter for automobiles computer use, cant remember the brand. might be carnetix or something similar. it provides steady 19v in all conditions. If your motherboard will accept 12v in then you can use those from iride. check the current rating of cpu and chose one with similar rated 12v rail.
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3rd October 2010, 21:43	#689
bullboy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 613 Thanked: 106 Times	hi guys, Considering that PSU is a bit expensive stuff here ,how about purchasing it from abroad and carrying it here .i did a quick search in ebay.uk and found that M2-atx is almost 45% cheaper. How about purchasing and carrrying it through a friend? But will this cause any security clearance issues (i,e carrying an electronic circuit in baggage) and any idea of customs duty to pay. Car PC DC-DC 160W 8V-28V Mini-ITX M2 ATX Power PSU 12V on eBay (end time 01-Nov-10 18:20:06 GMT)
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24th November 2010, 00:32	#690
StreetAddict BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 202 Thanked: 49 Times	So, bought the map upgrade from Satguide. Works like a charm. Only issue is that it does not have the voice prompts that I can add. Any idea fellas ?
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