carputer build

[bide_furio]

makes me wana make one! lol nice work mate keep it up!

[rob_s]

i realy wonna do it got the comp etc to use but other than tht i dunno where to start what monitor do i need how do icoonect it up2 the pc how do i link the speakers/subs etc up2 it

lol any help appriciated

[DJsaxo]

Love the center console works well .

[blusax]

its a monitor for a pc just keep your eye out on ebay for a 7" touchscreen with vga connection.

a normal pc will do but most people got for mini atx so they can fit it in glove box etc but room isnt an issue for me.

also people tend go for silent systems ie. fanless this option will lower the spec of your pc unless you plow cash into it. a silent system is about 90quid and it will bee around the 1ghz mark, but that should be enough to play music and run gps at the same time.

one of the most important parts is the dc-dc power supply. the one i will go for is the m2-atx. it irons out the voltage and current etc it also has a ignition status etc.. ie pc comes on when you turn ignition on.

for a fornt end i would recommend roadrunner, i'll get some screen shots of it in a bit

if you want any more info feel free to ask

[blusax]

screenshot of front end... pc boots directly to this

[dannyc]

looking good, quick question tho, how do you get the amp running with it?

[blusax]

the m2 atx has a remote lkead like a head unit. then you just use a 2.5 jack from pc to phonos and plug them in as usual. my board has 5.1 as standard so i will have 2 leads, 1 for the sub out and another for the fronts. i will be running 2 amplifiers.

[DJsaxo]

The screen shoot looks great, very professional.

[blusax]

slightly better pic i also added a pinhole reset foro the pc next to the hot/cold slider

[mattchewone]

Looks good really want something like this in mine just for music and sat nav possibly movies.

[blusax]

also has handsfree, jst need a couple of more things now and its sorted

[mattchewone]

How much it all come to?

[ScoTTisH-GingeR]

damn now im tempted to build one lol i got plenty a pc spares

[ScottyB]

Looks well smart. I wouldn't mind something like that

[rob_s]

tempted

this is the kinda idea i was going for,so the screen could be removed etc

[djrem]

ive started building mine.

pics are in my thread.

Using roadrunner too

[blusax]

removable screen was my plan but its so tricky to carry off that is done quite well. i have made a cover for mine and i have a decent alarm. its cost me the grand total of around 110quid at the mo for the pc side

screen £80
console £10
filler £5
sprays etc £7

i had the pc bits etc all i need now is abou 10quid of cables and the m2 atx which is £50

the amp has been the dearest so far at 160quid

[blusax]

tbh djrem mate you gave me the insiration for it after seeing your conversion and the link to digital car forum

cheers

[djrem]

Originally Posted by blusax

tbh djrem mate you gave me the insiration for it after seeing your conversion and the link to digital car forum

cheers

aww i feel warm inside

best of luck mate. im too lazy to get mine done so fast.

[Wayne]

that looks cool that does