demolition_x

looking for a reasonable kit or compnents to build one of these. any insight. thanks

Ashburner

ITX?

I know of mini ATX

Billiam

I don't remember the links specifically, but I found three or four decent sites (including one that sold kits) while searching at AVSforum.com .

demolition_x

nope itx, uses laptop parts pretty much

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

i just redid mine into an xbox case... what are u planning to do with it???

demolition_x

i want nav and video capabilities through a motorized touchscreen

my other option is buying a computer like these



or this ibm which im still trying to see if it will fit under a seat.

here


but im still trying to find a screen that looks clean.

Billiam

I can't beleive I couldn't remember this one earlier.

http://www.mini-itx.com/

Ashburner

Can't you just build your own like anything else? You would just need a custom case.

demolition_x

yea the mini itx stuff is mostly laptop stuff which makes it expensive.

i just need a case thats under 5 inches high. so idk what i want to do

Ashburner

Do you have any of those dead Cyberhome cheap name brank slim line DVD players that have crapped out?

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

so u basically want a carputer???

check out my carputer install thread here...

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=carputer

i will create a new thread with my updated components

demolition_x

what puter you running. im cheap as hell about this.

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/1998-3-2tl-carputer-updated-pics-331020/

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

its a Via M10k Epia with 256MB RAM.. 1Ghz... 40G HD... let me just give u some advice... if you are gonna go cheap on the system, that is fine... just make sure u do the screen right.. i went through two screens already because i tried to go the cheap way and ended up spending more money than the good one... go Xenarc or Lilliput... i paid 320 for my xenarc but i love it...

there are newer models now... M12K... if u want a good site to read mp3car.com, they also sell parts there... also go into the audio/video section and search carputer.. .there are a few of us acuras who have completed this project.. mine will be ongoing for a while... still need to get my DVD video working as well as GPS.. right now it is just an expensive MP3 player

demolition_x

what size board is that for?

now that i see what you did if i built a case for a mini atx board i could mount any thing i want. is that possible?

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

wat you mean what size board is that for???? the M10K? is an mini-itx board... only the length and width of a dollar bill...

yes.. all u need is an imagination and a dremel...

demolition_x

idk shit about computers. but i know people who do. i think you gave me an idea about doing this. thanks

demolition_x

another question is how does the computer sound card differ from front and rear speakers?

is it gonna make them sound like crap or is it going to sound decent?

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

no prob.. if u ever need any help or have any questions.. hit me up on AIM: KaMLuNg888 or Yahoo: kamtl888...

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

depends which route u decide on the sound... if u have an amp, u can just split the onboard soundcard straight into the amp... i actually bought an external sounds card USB.. but decided on a different route...

i bought an auxillary input for my factory headunit and i have the sound going into there.. so i can use my factory HU as a controller and i keep my radio, tap and CD...