Sup fellow orgers,

I've been doing this carputer for the past month and it's almost time to install. I have pictures and videos.

Here's my setup:

(Hardware)
Epia M10000 OverClocked to 1.2ghz
Tview 700TS monitor (thing's a dream)
512 Ram
Dvd-Slot load pioneer rom
160gb IDE HD
holux 210m GPS
Sound blaster Live! external 24bit
Ikea Karbo Keybox Case

(Software)
Windows XP Pro SP2 stripped down to level 3(tweakhound)
RoadRunner with BMV2.1 Brush Alum Skin
Winamp lite with tripex vis
Iguidance 2.1 GPS software

So far I've cut the case and drilled the holes for the screws/washers, installed the mobo, installed the OS and got RR running to my likes. Here's a video of the touchscreen in action (26mb)

http://www.petah.org/maxima/carputer/MOV02511.MPG

Here are some pics of me taking apart the monitor and test fitting it into my spare 4th gen bezel

 

Test fitting in the bezel

 

I have made some cuts around the edges of the bezel of the screen with the dremel and test fitted with the bezel and test mounted on my center console.



With back bezel on as well



test fit with lcd panel reassembled



some jbquik to secure the lcd bezel to center console bezel

 

progress of my monitor, I did some bondoing and some machine sanding to fill in the gaps to smooth out the edges.



first coat of prime



more sanding




a few sprays of flat black/next to oem bezel

 

The screen looks sweet..

How much did the screen run you if you dont mind me asking?

 

better closeup, i think it matches pretty well


back into the frame



it works! (also changed the green led to white as usual)



Total time it took me, around 7 hours sanding/bondoglass/bondo with a PC sander and bare hands. Not too bad

 

not much 200 bucks on ebay,it's the tview 700ts

 

That looks sweet dude

 

Thats a sweet setup.

 

WELL DONE! Only 200? Touchscreen?

Lemme say again...that looks excellent!

 

yep 200 bucks touch screen. It's a carputer so it's naturally cheaper

 

Ah, mighty Wariow...allow me to pay homage. You were the beacon to which I was drawn when I first opted to even start modding my Maxima, and it has taken me down a long, rewarding path...your work, as always, looks fantastic. I'd have never even fathomed doing any of the work I have undertaken at present were it not for your inspiration.

 

wow, I am truly flattered by your remarks and thank you for your praise. I am just giving back to the community for all the info that it has provided for me.

ps. I'm awaiting your finished product as well, looks very good

 

That's some heavy reading you were doing while letting the paint dry....

 

Sweet install, what GUI program is that?

 

i haven't touched that book, girlfriend got it for me as a present

 

RoadRunner front end

http://guino.home.insightbb.com/roadrunner.html

 

That looks nice and stock, very clean professional looking job.

I know that when I finally get my whip I'm putting a carputer in there because it's much cheaper, flexible, and expandable than the gps/dvd units out there. I noticed from lurking over at mp3car.com that the touchscreen was usually the most expensive part, so it's good to know that you were able to find one for relatively cheap. Over there, people go with the Xenarc, which seems much better than the lower-priced Liliput (I've seen people post various issues with it). With that being said, what have you heard about Tview in terms of performance, and do any issues eventually pop up like with the Liliput?

 

no, my touchscreen is great, didn't have to recalibrate, just worked right out of the box.

 

looks good man

is there any stuff you can apply to the screen to make fingerprints easier to clean off?

 

Credit given where it's due, brotha. Your climate control mod inspired me to do the same:



Just wait until the whole interior converiosn is done!!!

 

Impressive, Looking good

 

How is the resolution on the screen for video?
Where will the tower for the carputer go? This looks so sweet that I would love to do this mod.

 

carputer is a mini itx solution that's going to go underneath the seat.

 

Sweet setup and nice job. I am about to start on one myself. Do you think we could get some pics of the computer?

 

looks really good. i think the bright led could be a little distracting at night, though.

edit: nevermind, i just saw the leds in your center console

 

that's the special car psu and mobo. hard drive will go into a removable rack and dvd-rom will probably go into armrest

 

Damn very ncie work man...

 

I would have some concerns as to CPU temperatures with the case placed under the seat. Imagine how hot it would get in the summer just sitting there in the sun for a few hours and then you start it up. Does the OS have some sort of CPU temp monitor?

The case looks nice and compact though. Is it wired to turn on automatically with the ignition or do you have to turn it on manually?

 

i have 5% tint and parked undershade, hot air rises so underneath the seat would technically be the coolest place if put in the cabin area. There's also 2 exhaust fans taht will go going on the cover as well, if it's too hot, i'll just leave the cover open at all times

 

wow man, very impressive, looks professional... aweosme job!

 

That project looks very nice. How much is a carputer?

 

having Winamp in the car alone is enough to make me drool.

 

Why did you use the M10000 instead of the SP13000?

I have been delaying my carputer for the longest time!!!

I already have the Xenarc bezel and a GXE dash kit.. and i have computer sitting here..

I just dont have the DAMN TIME!!!!!

Carputers are the best thing to ever happen to any car!

 

Crazy good stuff going on here. You coming to the stereo meet in New York coming up?

 

Not having time is always a factor here with a full time job and a full time gf. I gotta schedule these projects, weeks in advance

I bought the m10000 with the opus 90w and the ram because it was a bundled package. I haven't researched on other types because they were pretty pricey. I'll look up the sp13000, how much power does it take and what's the price range?

 

The SP13000 is a newer VIA mini-itx mother board. It uses a much faster processor and the new CN400 chipset as opposed to the slower CLE266chipset..

you should check out www.mp3car.com

As for timing.. its because i am writing my professional chartered accounting designation, but once i pass that.. CARPUTER HERE I COME!

 

what's mp3car.com??

 

Its a website for ALL CARPUTERS

 

neverheard of it...