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05-03-2004, 07:44 PM #1KM Carpenter
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Computer in truck...
Hey all!!
I want to build a computer in my truck so I can hold like a million songs. I don't know what hardware I should get for the system. I want to be able to turn it on and off with a toggle switch, if at all possible. Also, What OS should I use? What should I use for a display? I would like to use something like an LCD maybe... Thanks.
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05-03-2004, 07:47 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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Wouldn't it be easier to get an mp3 player? I mean with all the hardware in your truck you would have to drive really carefully and if you went over a speedbump or anything, you risk destroying it.
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05-03-2004, 07:47 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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Why dont you just use an ipod and wire it into your car audio system.
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05-03-2004, 07:50 PM #4KM Carpenter
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I have an Mp3 player in it. I've seen computers in cars before online and they looked pretty cool. You can build computers as small as a CD Rom drive theese days lol.
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05-03-2004, 08:03 PM #5Evenly Divided
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Old but cool!
http://www.megacar.com/
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05-03-2004, 08:11 PM #6Web Hosting Master
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So many detailed sites on this subject..
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05-03-2004, 09:47 PM #7Junior Guru Wannabe
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How about something just like this - http://www.kenwoodusa.com/excelon/excelonKeg.jsp
That's what I want in my car.
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05-03-2004, 10:06 PM #8KM Carpenter
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That looks like something I may want.
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05-03-2004, 11:13 PM #9Web Hosting Master
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Something more like this:
http://www.dashpc.com/
Or
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=16568
Heres another
http://www.vb.quik.com/jmciver/pages/computer.htmlLast edited by MikeM; 05-03-2004 at 11:24 PM.
[url]I got nothing/url]
For clarity's sake, don't use "<ip address of hostname>" use the ACTUAL 32-bit numeric IP address of the machine.
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05-03-2004, 11:56 PM #10is a threadkiller
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Originally posted by MikeM
*** SNIP ***
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=16568
*** SNIP ***Don't like what I say? Ignore me.
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05-04-2004, 08:31 AM #11Web Hosting Master
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Heres an example of the cases i use when building them, can be anodized to match the colour of your car.
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05-04-2004, 03:34 PM #12KM Carpenter
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Well I have a Ford Ranger so I want to build something small.
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05-04-2004, 03:40 PM #13Web Hosting Master
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Thats roughly 1 foot square.
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05-04-2004, 04:37 PM #14KM Carpenter
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May be a little to big to put in my truck and hide it lol. Did you say you build them?
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Indeed, the mother board is only just bigger than a can of coke, but the processor is built into the board so they cant be upgraded. 1ghz was the last one i built.
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05-04-2004, 05:44 PM #16KM Carpenter
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What do you use? Mini-itx?
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05-04-2004, 05:47 PM #17Web Hosting Master
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Yep, along with whatsitsname(cant remember the name of the software) but i know someone working on voice command software for the pc's. It will read out song info and playlists to him, and lower the volume when he wants to talk
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05-04-2004, 05:53 PM #18KM Carpenter
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basically. I want to have a small system, I only want an LCD or current song maybe? I dont know which OS/app would be good for this... Use a small key pad to change songs..
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Pick up a 5inch screen from ebay, means you can watch films too. And use a mouse rather than keypad.
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05-04-2004, 06:03 PM #20KM Carpenter
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Before I look for one. How much do they usually run? Which OS do you use in your car?
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I think they will be around $140 ish, could be cheape since you dont pay VAT.
http://www.mediaengine.org/ is the OS used, supports touchscreensBTi-Hosting.co.uk High quality hosting, low low prices.
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Get a fairly fast shuttle PC with like 250 gb storage and stick it in your trunk, run wires through the ducts and up to the dash, then install a touchscreen LCD in the dash (http://wacom.com), get a wireless (802.11G) card and put it in the shuttle PC and get a attenna, stick that on the back of your truck, wire the PC to your car sound system, then drive around and tada, you have a pimped out wireless music playin truck.
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05-04-2004, 09:06 PM #24Web Hosting Master
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Am i missing something?
What does he need the wireless for?
And wouldnt it be cheaper to use an old laptop?
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05-04-2004, 09:21 PM #25KM Carpenter
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I don't want a laptop..I want something built in. I am looking at small touch screen displays right now....Wish I wasn't layed off.