is powermate and the Pac unit included in the package? if not how much did it cost? how much does it cost for roadrunner program? i'm a newbie so don't know much. BTW i love wat u did wid ur car. thanks

 

unmatched - i'm glad to hear you got the skin working & are happy with it
After testing almost all available front ends, RR is definitely the best for my needs.

 

The powermate is optional, it only cost $45 dollars and is worth every penny. Using a program called grider, you can use the powermate to you do anything that you could possibly think of. With the exception of the navigation software, all the software is free. Check out mp3car.com when you get a chance.

 

Thanks again BourneJ LSX is truely the best available RR skin, I love how it intergrates with Iguidance.
Hope you don't mind, I posted a link to your "carputer thread" on nycmaximas.org.

 

have you guys seen the flashdeck skin preview? it will be the new lsx

taken off of streetdeck

 

Yeah I saw it tonight, it looks really promising.

 

Question: How did you guys install your monitor? I used a little hot glue to test the alignment and when I got it nice and straight I used some JB weld.

 

That carputer setup looks cool. Thanks for the info on the Powermate and Grinder. I've been tempted to buy a Powermates for a while. Maybe the Grinder software will give me the reason to. Do you have a link to Grinder?

 

The current version of Girder can be purchased from www.promixis.com. You can also search the net for the last free version (3.29, I think), I can't quite remember where I downloaded it from. I could always send it to you if you like.
K.I.M.
Girder is not an easy program to learn, but learning it will give you the ability to create personalized commands for any pc input device.

 

no problem

 

maxchef, did you install that screen you have yourself?

 

yes he did. and I have seen his system first hand and it is sweet. I wish I would have thought of the carputer before I bought my AVN

 

ok thanks alot. just checked out your cardomain page and gotta say ur car is tight. i think u already know but i'm a noobie so i was juss wondering how did u put ur avn in? did u do it urself? thanks cuz i was planin on getting an eclipse myself.

 

WHAT UP KUBLKMAX???....Hey Thanks for the props, we need to get together again soon! I noticed you got your car up on the domain page....looks Great Budd! Give a friend a call somtime.....i know you cant be too busy!!.LOL!!!......I notices also that you have got all your equipment in, is it installed yet?

Chef

 

Nice setup!!

 

The Touchscreen that comes in the bundle in the link that you provided is the one that you have on your car right?.....I build computers for myself, so I just want to know how the computer goes connected to the car power wise can you let me know cause like that i can build myself one and have it with the stuff i want in it.

 

I don't know for sure, but it looks like the box comes with an off-the-shelf Opus 150W DC-DC power supply. It hooks up to your car's electrical and splits it up into the 3.3/5/12V rails that a regular PC PSU has. The advantage is that it has a programmable controller that senses ACC to switch the PC on/off automatically, supports delayed shutdown, low battery shutdown, etc.

As long as you keep an eye on your components, you can get a 120W or 150W Opus for $100-125 and power up everything you need in a carpc. I've seen people do it with 90W M1-ATXs too, just a straight swap of the regular ATX power supply. Only thing to remember is that you don't have all the extra juice, so it's better if you use laptop CD/DVD/hard drives, not-so-power-hungry video cards, etc.

 

Exactly right!!!!!.....I could not have explained it any better.

 

Ok what I have in mind is building a regular desktop pc with the smallest case I can find. I want to have a regular good speed processor, with atleast 1GB ram, a decent capacity hard drive so I can store movies, music videos, and a lot of songs. I want to be able to view what I have my pc in multiple touchscreen monitors (example: 1 in dash, 1 each headrest, so 3 monitors all together) so its basically going to be like a standard desktop pc with a regular motherboard so I can upgrade in the future will I be able to use one of those car pc power supplies? like the 120w or 150w from Opus? I really don't care about the video card since im not going to be playing games on the computer im just going to be using it as a multimedia center basically. And where can I get those power supplies mentioned?

 

This is the Motherboard and Tower I plan on using:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856101238

This is the Processor I plan on using:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819104251

This is the Ram I plan on using:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820161678

This is the Hard Drive I plan on using:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148097

This is the DVD/CD Drive I plan on using:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106034


Will this power supply work good with all the sutff I plan on putting on the computer?
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...products_id=32

Maybe won't use these exact products but this is more or less what I have in mind.

Another thing does that processor have the features like other ones do that when you turn on your car the carputer turns on or when you turn it off the carputer turns off?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/DELL-OPTIPLEX-SX...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...iewstab#tabtop
TADA!

 

Sick set-up UnMaTcHeD ... just try and keep SOME of your eyes on the road bro!!

Nice work.

 

Hi Guys,
im about to start the carputer install on my 2004 maxima. Has anyone had a any problems with the following parts?
I started this right after I saw UnMaTcHeD's sweet install, thanks BRO!
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Xenarc 700TSV USB 7’’ TFT LCD Monitor w/ VGA & Touch Screen
VoomPC Car PC Aluminum Enclosure
VIA EPIA M 10000 1GHz Nehemiah
M1-ATX DC-DC ATX auto car PC power supply 90 W
SAMSUNG 1GB PC2100
Toshiba 2.5" 40GB Hard Drive
2.5" HD to 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Adapter
Dual Layer Very Slim External USB DVD +/- RW
GlobalSat SiRF III GPS Receiver
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR2-USB
Alpine SIR-ALP1 sirius tuner
Sirius TM to USB Interface
PAC AAI-NIS2 Nissan Infinity Auxiliary Input
Fast Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub
VGA/SVGA MONITOR EXTENSION CABLE M/F 15 FT
EXTENSION USB CABLE MALE TO FEMALE M/F 15
Coax RG6 Video Cable 15 ft
BNC to Motorola Adapter
BNC T-Adapter
Gold-Plated "F" Connector to BNC Jack
BNC to Motorola Plug Adapter

 

can you tell me if the pioneer would fit on top instead.
is it deep enough ?
i'm thinking about installing a pioneer AVIC-D2 6.5 screen with a 7" in chassis.

..thanks

 

How much do you pay a month for the plan on the carputer,, not talkin about instillation or products,, i mean internet service,, besides the cost for everything else,, is there anything on top of that ????

 

I really like your setup, specially the double din you installed in the middle, was it hard to install,?
I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I'm leaving everything the same, just cut a double din opening and installing a new pioneer DD navigation system.

 

nah..it was not that hard, it has changed alot since that post....whewww talk about a blast from the past.

here is an updated picture to see the finished product.




Thanks and good luck to you, if you need any help or if you have any questions .....let me know i am glad to help where i can!!

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...hef/?start=all


Chef

 

wow, i just checked all your pics....awsome, but to much for me.

the pic i liked was IMG_1707.jpg
in your album, i'm going for that exact look.

I bought a complete dash kit ( with wire harness for easy wire instalation.) with single din and compartment. I'm thinking of just cutting the compartment off and making a double din.

what do you think ? i'd appreciate your input.



my main question is: was difficult cutting the opening ?

thanks

 

Scrui, i am sorry i thought i aswered your question, it is not too difficult to cut the opening. I used a dremel tool with a cut off whell and poof...it was done. I followed that up with some fiberglass work and paint to finish it up. but other than that it really was pretty easy...careful though your dremel tool can get away from you, just make sure you measure twice and cut one though...LOL. Thanks for the props.

Which kit did you buy?...are you in a 6th gen?.i know you sig says a 1990 but is that correct? I am not to fimalar wiht the 3rd gen stuff but if you need help i can sure try.

Thanks again.
Chef

 

thanks for the dremel tip.

I have a 1990 and just bought a 2005 SE. this is for the 2005 of course. LOL.

here's the kit :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

 

Yes that is it. You just cut off the pocket and sand the sides down where the poket used to be.....like show in my poor illustration below.......



I would reccomend hand sanding these parts, cut it off pretty close and sand the rest of the way by hand. Are you gonna paint it? I used my factory bezel and just cut out the double din hole and the rest you already know, but i didnt know about this piece until i had already cut mine so yeah this is alot easier to do. You will have to fully remove the "cage" that the stock unit sets in but the cool this is that you can go iso with the new double din.meaning you wont have to use the metal cage that came with your new headunit. The factory screw will work just fine. See below inages, they might be a bit blurry but i had to do some work on them to get tehm cropped but you can get the idea.





I hope this helps a little. Let me know!

Chef

 

man, this helps alot, thanks for the pics, i wasn't planning to paint. I was hoping to use the black ( or paint it silver ) trim that the new radio comes with to cover the new cut on the bezel. i hope it works. i will sand it down by hand to almost perfection. ( i hope ). any tips. ?

by the way, here's a link to the pioneer.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...585964,00.html

 

I am glad to be of some help, just take your time and you will be alright and remember if you have any questions let me know....Pm me if you need to.
I use 180 to sand plastic, then 360 and then finish with 0000 steel wool, but i am just an over acheiver......LOL! You basically just want to make sure that those little tabs are flush with the rest of your hole. You have more control by hand sanding but it is not impossiable to do it with your dremmel tool....my hands shake alot from drinking coffee so i prefer to do small things to perfection by hand..better off!!!

 

me too , my hands shake alot from coffee too, so i had to switch to decaf. LOL

folgers decaf ( green can ) taste just like regular.

anyways, thanks so much for all your pics,tips and patience. not many people out there like you. so a very big THANK YOU !!!

I'm hope to start my new project real soon. will post some pics.

take care, Rui T.

 

Hi,
This looks awesome!
I am looking to buy a 2005 maxima ans will def consider installing a system like this but I would like to go with the laptop.
Could you guys post some pics and info of the system installed with the touchsceen and a laptop? I think it is easier and I could get a a sprint data card.
Thanks.

 

I need your help, would you know were to find the speed sensor to connect the nav system.

thanks

 

You have PM.call me bro.

 

Just read this and it looks awesome.

One link I found that might help if anyone wants to try this in a 5th gen:
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl;jsessio...01&it=A&id=403
That is an ISO mount motorized VGA touch screen. Not a bad price either.