New Project ;)

[Stephen]

I know its not the first time its been done but I've just ordered an 8" touchscreen and a Dc-Dc power supply

 

[Ed Fingleton]

what are you planning to do with it?

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1.2 Bravo 80 SX

Anyone hits my Bravo, i'm gonna roast them on the bonfire I make of their own car!

 

[Dan]

DC-DC Power supply....

I'd say in-car pc

Skate2create & Psykee-Lea

 

[Ed Fingleton]

that's what i was hoping he might say - i'd quite like to do that myself, was wondering how much his purchases have come to.

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1.2 Bravo 80 SX

Anyone hits my Bravo, i'm gonna roast them on the bonfire I make of their own car!

 

[Stephen]

Well I was originally going to get them from the store on mp3car.com but after going to order them today and finding both items out of stock I had a search on google.

So managed to find a DSATX 220w supply for £122 delivered and the 8" Lilliput for £150 delivered. Im still abit dubious whether the lilliput will turn up working as that price is an absolute steal!

Got an old 1.2ghz, 1gb ram desktop knocking about so I'm just going to rip everything out and either see if it will squeeze under the rear seats or i'll make a false floor in the boot for it all.

 

[Ed Fingleton]

where are you planning to mount the screen?

EDIT:
my first thought assuming a non central position would be to the right of the steering wheel - modifying the cover for the fuse box area.

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1.2 Bravo 80 SX

Anyone hits my Bravo, i'm gonna roast them on the bonfire I make of their own car!

 

[Stephen]

Well ideally I'd like some sort of extending arm coming out the glove box so that it can retract when not needed but its going to require some fabrication work.

 

[Ed Fingleton]

ah right, I was thinking of having it always visible (perhaps a protective cover to make it look normal...thieves!) I was going to tie it into the OBDII connector in the car, so I can have all of the stats up while I drive

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1.2 Bravo 80 SX

Anyone hits my Bravo, i'm gonna roast them on the bonfire I make of their own car!

 

[Stephen]

Eventually I may do what Daz155HGT did and mount it in the center dash but for now I'm happy with it in the glovebox

 

[Ed Fingleton]

fair enough, let me know how it goes

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1.2 Bravo 80 SX

Anyone hits my Bravo, i'm gonna roast them on the bonfire I make of their own car!

 

[Garry]

I mounted mine like this...

Gaz

 

[Stephen]

They'll be plenty of pics along the way, dont worry

 

[Stephen]

Whats the obstruction like on that Gaz? Does it get in the way too much?

 

[Dan]

look forward to the pics

my first post
http://www.network54.com/Forum/15639/message/1080206752/

 

[Garry]

It only sits a few inches higher than a HU would, so it works pretty well for me. It doesn't get in the way whilst driving anyway.

 

[Stephen]

How did you go about making it?

 

[Garry]

Basically, make wooden supports to stretch fabric around to create a rough shape. When happy, apply the resin and let it set. Then began to start applying fibreglass/resin mix. You'll then be left with a surround and a hole which you will need to blend into the front of your TFT. However, mine was rushed and I'm going to redo it in summer

A lot more information can be found at www.digital-car.co.uk

 

[Anonymous]

Just like to say that my Dc-Dc power supply and screen arrived this morning after only ordering them at 2pm yesterday. So fantasic service from,

www.LINitx.com & www.carcomputers.co.uk

Absolutely fantastic service and for very good prices too!

Stephen

 

[Anonymous]

 

[Anonymous]

i prefer the old and tested media car but thats me plus it had a fiat skin lol

smee