hooking laptop up to car

[Sal803]

hey guys..i was jus wonderin if it would be possible to hook up my laptop to my car..for like my mp3s and videos? any 1 kno

 

[usmusclekiller]

yea you can hook your laptop up to your car. I'm actually in the process of building a "carputer" right now. Check out www.mp3car.com for lots of helpful info.

 

[Chuckt]

yea you can hook your laptop up to your car. I'm actually in the process of building a "carputer" right now. Check out www.mp3car.com for lots of helpful info.

yea that site is awesome

seems like more and more people are wanting computers in their car...

 

[Sal803]

hey thanks alot! im gonna check out this page now b4 work

 

[Chuckt]

hey thanks alot! im gonna check out this page now b4 work

i have built 2 car pcs soo far.

one was 1ghz c3 proscessor
256mb ram
20gig hdd
slim dvd rom
and it fit all in 1 din slot
http://www.angelfire.com/mn2/arcadecontrols/carpc


the 2nd pc i built is in a larger case that will not fit in the din slot, but it has a full size 200gig hdd and touchscreen interface
http://www.angelfire.com/mn2/arcadecontrols/cartvfinished3
im also in the process of building 2 more pcs right now for other people

 

[Matchbox]

Useful and many people have problems with DC-DC power supply and VGA resolution issues when installed CPC (Car PC).

If you have TurboTimer, you can connected CPC with TT (or ignition) to do auto-shutdown.

 

[Chuckt]

There is a power supply many people including myself use that regulates power and automatically turns the pc on and off with the car, even through cranking

 

[usmusclekiller]

Chuckt is that one of those travla cases that fit in 1 din space? Also is there enough clearence for wires to connect behind it to fit in a din space?

 

[Chuckt]

Chuckt is that one of those travla cases that fit in 1 din space? Also is there enough clearence for wires to connect behind it to fit in a din space?

yes and yes.

 

[usmusclekiller]

Nice nice im bout to get myself one of those. Wish they werent so much though . Whatever its worth it. Hey if you have any pics of the install or anything please post it.

 

[Chuckt]

Nice nice im bout to get myself one of those. Wish they werent so much though . Whatever its worth it. Hey if you have any pics of the install or anything please post it.

that one i showed already has been sold and i dont have any pics of it in car. contact B00stedGSX, hes got it now

 

[bOOstd GSX]

I have my "CarPC" already built and just waiting to get my car back from slowboy to install it. I'm at school right now but I will post pics of it as soon as I get home. It operates on Windows XP and uses my in-dash dvdplayer/screen as the monitor.

 

[jott5555]

what do u do for input thought (mouse or keyboard) it would be fugly to have a keyboard chillin in my passanger seat..

 

[usmusclekiller]

what do u do for input thought (mouse or keyboard) it would be fugly to have a keyboard chillin in my passanger seat..

touch screen my man. some people use small flexible keyboards as well.

 

[bOOstd GSX]

OK, here is my 7inch in dash DVD player with motorized screen that i use as a monitor(top), and the CarPC (bottom).

 

[bOOstd GSX]

This is the keyboard im using folded and unfolded.

 

[bOOstd GSX]

Finally this is the mouse I am using. Wireless, obviously.(God, I have a hairy leg. :laugh: )

 

[RipperXX]

Wow, I want one of thoughs.

 

[Chuckt]

right now ive got my plate full on building pcs. after im done tho i may make some more, not sure

 

[Airpoppoff]

what kind of deck do you have dude?

 

[bOOstd GSX]

What do you mean by deck and who was that directed towards?

 

[Airpoppoff]

What do you mean by deck and who was that directed towards?

thread starter.... , Cd Player? Brand?

 

[Sayajin]

Hey Chuck. Why not do a writeup on the general directions on how you build your car pcs and put it in the tech articles? Just a lot of people seem interested in the PC's you make and I am sure it would be benificial to people to have an article made by you detailing how to make them and what not. Also how you ran your connections etc. Just a question/suggestion. Definetly would be appreciated by most. Also that way you wouldnt have so many poeple asking you to build them one and what not. Only good if your not trying to make a business out of it of course .


and boosted, does that entire setup fit into your double din radio slot? Not the mouse and keyboard of course.. And what did the DVD player run you? and which model is it?



-Sayajin

 

[bOOstd GSX]

$1200 for the DVD player new, I got it a few months ago though. Should be a lot less now. Its a Panasonic CY-VMD9000U... and yes, the computer and DVD player both fit into the double DIN slot. I need to get my car back from Slowboy so I can install this thing.

 

[Chuckt]

im gonna sell a few more pcs probably to get some extra change but i will try to do a writeup on how its done. BTW i finished my pc and installed it finally. LOVE the thing. Right when i put my key in it starts booting and when i want to leave my car i just turn the key off and it shuts itsself down no problem.