In-dash computer with DVD ROM

**blackflux** · 07-19-2004, 02:02 PM

jbors : "The case was made by myself." I knew you were going to say that. Anyway how are you powering it?

**jbors** · 07-19-2004, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by migrane

jbors: your golf probably has 2X 1Din slots where are you going to mount the screen ? Are you getting an indash screen or are you opting for something else ? Are you still keeping your head unit ?!

Yes I do have 2xDIN space. The top is for monitor( see pics for more details ).
The bottom is pc. I may take regular vga touchscreen instead. As now I have to use keypad.
The head unit is useless for me, I'll use external amplifier to have sound anyway...
The powering is through external ITPS. PW70 inside the case.

**pip** · 07-19-2004, 02:13 PM

Nice, would be nicer with a slot loading DVD though.

**Spaghetti** · 07-19-2004, 02:29 PM

Yeah that screen's pretty big considering it's not 7 inch!!!

Nice case by the way...

**jbors** · 07-19-2004, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Spaghetti

Yeah that screen's pretty big considering it's not 7 inch!!!

Kinda

( considering it about $140 ). Anyway, I got it as a gift.

**atlharry** · 07-19-2004, 02:37 PM

That's just awesome... Kinda makes me wish I had skills...

**media4d** · 07-19-2004, 03:02 PM

jbors, I'd love to see some pics of the inside

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How didi you make the front panel? How is it attached to the case?

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**jbors** · 07-19-2004, 11:28 PM

Some more pics. There you can see how the front panel is mounted.
It sits on those metal ears which has small clips inside.
I wish I had slot loading drive foir better look, but only Panasonic make them which is not my favourite brand

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Anyone has link to a regular slim slot DVD-ROM ?

**Supermike** · 07-20-2004, 04:09 AM

WOW, that is cool. I wish I had the skills to build a case like that. I know it's been asked before, but do you have any measured drawings that you would be willing to share?

As for slot load DVD's, I have a panasonic that seems fine. Some have higher CPU loads than others. I would suggest the obvious online auction site, but I'm sure you have already tried that. Second best bet is pricewatch.com.

**jbors** · 07-20-2004, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Supermike

WOW, that is cool. I wish I had the skills to build a case like that. I know it's been asked before, but do you have any measured drawings that you would be willing to share?

I'll try to see what I can do. It is so messed up now. Will keep you updated.