Computer ??

pokeyl · 06-12-2011, 10:30 AM

Fujitsu P1630 Install, still working on the bezel, 8.9 inch touchscreen.
I plan on wireless to my 3G phone, Garmin GPS module, Traqmat, and Tuning software to start.
Web GUI to select options

007MI6 · 06-12-2011, 10:34 AM

Pictures work now. Now I get it.

DIGItonium · 06-12-2011, 12:19 PM

Nice concept! I'm thinking about building another CarPC as well. The last project worked nicely, but died before I ever had any chance of putting it in a car. The draw back was the size of the box. It was a hand-built acrylic box with mini-ITX board, modified X-Fi soundcard, and 2 CF card slots: one for OS and app, and the other for music storage.

Anyhow, I've been looking at building one again. For audio out, I may go with USB audio. Check out Home | miniDSP

They offer small DSP boards for audio processing (cost of plug-in apps are $10 each with lifetime updates). Depending on the combination of boards, you can get it to accept analog in, SPDIF, or USB. Output can be digital and/or analog.

So I was thinking about building a small computer, use the USB as audio, and the MINI DSP board will connect directly to my amps. Not only will I get clean audio, the MINI DSP has advanced audio processing capabilities (EQ, delay, xover, etc.).

Whatever it is, I'd like to be able to get access to my music and switch songs faster than the current DDX-814 head unit.

bigaudiofanat · 06-12-2011, 01:00 PM

Cool, just do not see it being worth it now a days, with head units able to do most things pc's an do and than there is tablets as well.

Either way man very cool hope it works out for you.

DIG, unless you are going to do a insanely nice setup with amps and speakers running a DAC out of usb for audio would be like hooking up a 900 dollar set of headphones up to a headphone jack of a cheap dollar store mp3 player. Also make sure your audio is all in FLAC or you will hear all the errors compressed music has.

modme · 06-12-2011, 01:14 PM

Yeah, but can any headunits do this?

theDreamer · 06-12-2011, 02:45 PM

pokeyl · 06-12-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

my comp can

bigaudiofanat · 06-12-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modme

Yeah, but can any headunits do this?

Yes just need one of the 4 or 5 motor monitoring devices out there and a screen like a head unit. And as Dreamer showed.

pokeyl · 06-12-2011, 03:20 PM

Need some black material to finish the bezel foam. It's works perfect, 3G windows phone with WIFI program running.

TWYNBYZ · 06-12-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modme

Yeah, but can any headunits do this?

What program is this and how do I get it. Also, while that screen is up can you still play music? Thanks.

modme · 06-12-2011, 03:58 PM

Okay, can your headunit do this?

The video starts recording as soon as the car is turned on and the carpc starts. It normally records at 720p during driving. The program records video and sound and automatically compresses the video and audio. It will automatically delete the older videos to free room. No input is needed from the driver for the surveillance.

bigaudiofanat · 06-12-2011, 07:52 PM

Some can or you can use a device to record on a dedicated device under your seat.

wilsonp · 06-13-2011, 12:08 AM

Ugh, first XP, then IE? Nice concept, though

windex · 06-13-2011, 08:38 AM

I knew a 9inch screen would fit in there. Time to upgrade my screen because 7inches just ain't cutting it.

DIGItonium · 06-13-2011, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

DIG, unless you are going to do a insanely nice setup with amps and speakers running a DAC out of usb for audio would be like hooking up a 900 dollar set of headphones up to a headphone jack of a cheap dollar store mp3 player. Also make sure your audio is all in FLAC or you will hear all the errors compressed music has.

It doesn't require an insanely nice setup. It's not just about quality, but it's the convenience of not needing to rely on the sub-par onboard audio device, analog out of a discrete sound card, or even justify for an expensive audio processor. There are two choices: SPDIF or USB. Not many portable devices or computers have SPDIF output, so USB is the easiest and cheapest way to go.

The $10 plug-in is just a visual interface for the Analog Devices DSP, which probably has better EQ adjustment (Paremetric EQ, actually) than whatever the sound card drivers has to offer. The settings are stored on the board.

So with USB, I can plug into whatever device that has a USB port and supports the USB audio device standard. The only drawback is that this board has 2V pre-outs.

Easy connection:
PC or Tablet via single USB Cable -> USB Streamer Board & miniDSP -> Amps

06-12-2011, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Cool, just do not see it being worth it now a days, with head units able to do most things pc's an do and than there is tablets as well. Either way man very cool hope it works out for you. DIG, unless you are going to do a insanely nice setup with amps and speakers running a DAC out of usb for audio would be like hooking up a 900 dollar set of headphones up to a headphone jack of a cheap dollar store mp3 player. Also make sure your audio is all in FLAC or you will hear all the errors compressed music has. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 06-12-2011 at 01:02 PM.

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DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Nice concept! I'm thinking about building another CarPC as well. The last project worked nicely, but died before I ever had any chance of putting it in a car. The draw back was the size of the box. It was a hand-built acrylic box with mini-ITX board, modified X-Fi soundcard, and 2 CF card slots: one for OS and app, and the other for music storage. Anyhow, I've been looking at building one again. For audio out, I may go with USB audio. Check out Home \| miniDSP They offer small DSP boards for audio processing (cost of plug-in apps are $10 each with lifetime updates). Depending on the combination of boards, you can get it to accept analog in, SPDIF, or USB. Output can be digital and/or analog. So I was thinking about building a small computer, use the USB as audio, and the MINI DSP board will connect directly to my amps. Not only will I get clean audio, the MINI DSP has advanced audio processing capabilities (EQ, delay, xover, etc.). Whatever it is, I'd like to be able to get access to my music and switch songs faster than the current DDX-814 head unit.

06-12-2011, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 891 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 54	Need some black material to finish the bezel foam. It's works perfect, 3G windows phone with WIFI program running. __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

06-12-2011, 03:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	Okay, can your headunit do this? The video starts recording as soon as the car is turned on and the carpc starts. It normally records at 720p during driving. The program records video and sound and automatically compresses the video and audio. It will automatically delete the older videos to free room. No input is needed from the driver for the surveillance. __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

06-12-2011, 07:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Some can or you can use a device to record on a dedicated device under your seat. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Ugh, first XP, then IE? Nice concept, though __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

06-13-2011, 08:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
windex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 471 Drives: slow car Rep Power: 15	I knew a 9inch screen would fit in there. Time to upgrade my screen because 7inches just ain't cutting it.

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