has anyone installed a carputer in their 1st gen TL?

i was looking to replace my headunit with an lcd connected to a computer under the seat. just wanted to see if anyone has done it yet and if so what parts people used!

 

I haven't but have thought of it. I'm pretty sure that someone here is looking into doing it. Search around a bit and I am sure you will find it.

 

I am working on it.....waiting for a colleague who is in China to get back to me ont eh USB motorized in dash touch screen. Once I have that, the computer itself is almost ready to go. Car should be running by the time I get back to T.O. from Florida end of this week, then I will start installing everything.

 

i thought about doing it with one of those new apple minis because they are so small and pretty cheap.

 

parts are in my basement.. just waiting for it to get warm and my classes end this thursday so i have about a month off.. i will get it in by june..

 

I have an idea for the parts (xenarc 700tsv lcd, epia itx board, soundblaster audigy 2nx). BUT the biggest problem I am having is figuring out how to power it all...I know i need a smart power supply for the computer like the M1-ATX or the OPUS.

1. where should I place the main power supply?
2. do i also need a separate power regulator for the computer?
3. how do i power the lcd screen???
3. how would i power the various extra usb devices like the audigy or a powered hub?

This power issue is the main stumbling block..

 

if u gonna go power just get an opus.. i know it is ridiculous paying 200 bucks for it but it is well worth the money...
1.) u can put it anywhere
2.) no.. cause the opus is DC-DC
3.) tap a power rail 12v + in the opus for the screen...
4 not the second 3 u have) tap a 5v rail in the opus...

if u want to go cheap then just get a regular ps and a power inverter... to me it is inefficient and noisy because u will hear the whing of the unit...but its another option..

or u can just get any power supply and join it with a ITPS... just do ur hw.. t