In-dash computer with DVD ROM

**Supermike** · 07-22-2004, 05:06 AM

Thanks, something like this makes me consider ripping out my dash mounted carputer and putting something like your case in there with a pull out LCD. Would make removal alot simpler.

Also I just had a thought, it would seem like a centronics connector would be perfect for making the unit easily removable. It would require alot of soldering though, but IMO would be worth it evertime it had to be removed.

**euro320i** · 07-22-2004, 12:20 PM

Cool, very creative. I think it's the first DIN- homemade case yet. Have you had it on for a period of time? I mean like to show a DVD? I was wondering about cooling. I guess it would be easy enough to make additional holes.. Great JOB!

**EBJUSTIN** · 07-22-2004, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by jbors

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 ?

Jbors, do you have any information about the IDE DOC module you use? Brand (MSystems I assume) model, capacity, where to buy from etc.

**chickikio** · 07-22-2004, 12:54 PM

jbors do you have any pics with of the screen when the puter is turned on?

**owenjh** · 07-22-2004, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by chickikio

jbors do you have any pics with of the screen when the puter is turned on?

See booting.jpg and movie.jpg

**jbors** · 07-22-2004, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by EBJUSTIN

Jbors, do you have any information about the IDE DOC module you use? Brand (MSystems I assume) model, capacity, where to buy from etc.

I'm sure ziplock dont't have them in stock so I can point to it

The ones I used were: http://www.satech.com/flash-memory-f...ash-drive.html
Vertical mountable.

**jbors** · 07-22-2004, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by euro320i

I was wondering about cooling.

According to VIA it can work up to 85C. In my case mounted in a dash it never went up to 73C. I was playing movies for about 3 hours...
Once I install it I will run the stress test as it will be hot this Sunday in SF.

**StlS_Ron** · 07-22-2004, 10:12 PM

ok im new to all this and im sure the answer is no but how much to sell that one or to build another one?

**masch** · 07-23-2004, 01:12 AM

IDE DOC module? Is that the EXCELERATE chip I see you plug into the IDE?

What did you use to have the slim DVD rom work with IDE? I think in the pic it looks like an adaptor of some kind.

Also, you built the case all by yourself? All those curves and stuff. It looks professional

**gospeed.racer** · 07-23-2004, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by jbors

.... Simple plastic stub.

I have been into car stereo and computers for a while and i have never seen anything like this "stub"...where did you find it? I have a perfect 7x2 case from LMB Heeger and that face would definately make me want to finish it!

Nice and clean!...very professional design. One thing I always design into all of my projects is repeatability, and it looks like you pulled that off very well. Again, very nice job!