the ultimate stereo!! for you computer nerds

[jmaz268]

Been awhile since I've built one, so hopefully I got Everything needed.

from dell/newegg

8 GB (4 x 2 GB) XMS3 PC3-10666 240-pin DIMM DDR3 SDRAM Memory Module

Intel Core I3-540 3.06 GHz Dual Core Processor

WD 640GB SATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive 8MB 5400RPM 2.5IN Scorpio Blue


from mp3car.com

BU-353 Weather-proof GPS Receiver

Intel DH57JG Mini ITX iH57 LGA1156 Socket Motherboard

Lilliput EBY701-NP/C/T 7" VGA Touchscreen with Backup Camera Wiring

M3-ATX 125 Watt - Smart Automotive Power Supply

Silver Double Din Nano-ITX Carputer Enclosure

Ultimate Computer DAB / FM Radio With USB Interface

Only thing left to get is adapter for antenna and wiring harness and rcas for them.

Software is decided upon, will be microsoft xp and centrafuse interface.

I'm building a 2nd one that is meant for a dmax at the same time......the one listed above is for my jetta.

the other is substantially different.....

 

[Sharks06LLY]

i know i posted on duramax forums but if you used a ssd to put the operating system and a few other key programs on there it should almost start up as quickly as a normal radio i would think. then have the other hardrive to store music efi live files, navigation files and everything extra

 

[Sledhead]

For us non nerds, what is it?

I'm half nerd so I think its a mobile computer, tuner, gps, nav system but can you give us an overview youtube vid or some pics?

 

[jmaz268]

I got my head harness for my Go Pro...I'll make a video of it in operation when I get it all together. lol

Its basically a PC that has a program that incorporates all the features of an AVIC style dvd nav unit. But has the ability for just about anything a PC can do. So tuning without having to have a laptop in your hands. You mount your V2 and just open EFI on your screen.

I got a SSD to see if its that much faster than the 7200 rpm HD i got too.

I'm building 2 variation, one in dash with a 7" touchscreen and one remote mount with a massive 10.2" screen. Both systems will have a usb powered Bluray player so he can mount it for access.

Parts should start showing up anytime. The 10.2" system might take a bit as the power supply is on backorder.

My system runs an Intel I3 processor with 8 gigs of ram, the other is an 775 socket processor with 4 gigs. Both have hi def audio and HDMI vid onboard. So plugging into in subs and multiple monitors will be no issue.

One Motherboard has onboard Wifi, mine will have a usb adapter for it.

More than enough processing power to render blu ray movies.

 

[fajitatone]

I would think SSD would be more reliable in a truck. sounds cool, can't wait to see it.


this should be big enough

 

[jmaz268]

lol yeah that one should do it......

 

[adeso]

I'll be sure to take some good pics of it-I'm moving my HVAC to the overhead to make room for it so it might take me a little time to get it all done

 

[Kspen90]

What does a setup like this cost?

 

[jmaz268]

Andrew built his for 1100.....But we overbuilt it pretty good.....so is mine.

you will need a amp for you speakers if dont have bose

 

[Kspen90]

Ive honestly never even heard of anyone doing this lol im extremely interested to see how this turns out :thumb:

 

[jmaz268]

Here are some screenshots of what the "radio" will look like.

I don't have one of have a pic of a rearview camera yet.

The cool thing about this app, is if you have one of the new Go Pro Hero 2 cameras, you will be able to wirelessly stream it inside the cab:thumb:, once they come out with the BacPac for it.:woott:

 

[jmaz268]

It also has a "market" just like an android or iphone as well for more toys.

Here is what it looks like.

 

[fishsmith]

I'm interested in this also.


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[DAVe3283]

Looks sweet!

 

[fajitatone]

so what do you use for internet? a wireless hotspot or one of those USB modems?

 

[jmaz268]

any of the above.....you can wireless/wire tether a phone too.

 

[Krazykid]

Do you have any pictures of this system installed in a D-max? Do the steering wheel controls work with this and what about the rear seat entertainment sound? Not that these are real big deal......

 

[TDFDiesel]

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[9mmkungfu]

I was thinking about doing a setup like this. I was looking at the Kenwood 9980HD or Avic Z130BT prior to the PC idea.

Could you provide an update on this? I can't seem to get the pictures from page 1 to load, either.

 

[jmaz268]

So.....finally got around to starting this...

Ran into one small issue with the power supply being an older 20 pin and the Mobo being 24 pin ATX... Simple fix....

Had to order the adapter and a low profile heatsink....an I7 one will def not fit lol.

Here is a sample of what it looks like inside. Its more assembled than this now obviously.