My New 2007 Yaris

**thoughtfix** · 09-15-2006, 12:44 PM

Since you all have seen how I mounted my UMPC in my 1996 Nissan Sentra, I figured I'd ask for suggestions on what to do with the 2007 Yaris I am picking up this afternoon.

Thoughts?

I got the 2 door Liftback. Interior shots are here.

**DarquePervert** · 09-15-2006, 12:49 PM

Moved to the General Hardware subforum.
You're not developing hardware, so it doesn't belong int eh Hardware Dev subforum. Please be aware of what subforum you're posting in.

Why a Yaris?

**thoughtfix** · 09-15-2006, 01:03 PM

Whoops! My bad. So many forums - hard to keep straight.

I wanted a car that was new, can be paid off in 4 years, and was "geekable." It's a very smart purchase and efficient car. It's so cute. I named it Pluto.

**guizai** · 09-15-2006, 02:47 PM

I'm thinking a second hood and screen right in front of the steering wheel. Lots of room to play around in that thing.

**thoughtfix** · 09-15-2006, 02:50 PM

Right in front of the steering wheel is a flip-up glove compartment. Extra tasty sexy, as it's easily hidden and "flip-up" but dangerous to use the touchscreen there and the UMPC may be too big.

**thoughtfix** · 09-16-2006, 03:42 AM

http://thoughtfix.com/pluto/

Pics! where to put the UMPC Now....

**thoughtfix** · 09-20-2006, 04:14 PM

Okay an update:
I will be getting the Yaris clip from ProClip USA and attempt to mount the UMPC on that. Failing that, I will consider the top glove compartment behind the driver's steering wheel. However, that will mean I cannot safely use touch controls therefore will require a remote control. As a last resort, I can build a swinging arm into the passenger side top glove compartment. (yes, there are three glove compartments in the Yaris.)

Given the size and placement of the stereo, it would be a PERFECT candidate for the Infill T3 device but would require a transflective display since the windshield is just so large and "bubble shaped." I just don't have the extra three grand available after buying the car itself

**guizai** · 09-21-2006, 10:16 AM

you could replace your stereo with a touch screen and have a second screen in front of the steering wheel simply for viewing.

**breaker021** · 09-21-2006, 10:56 AM

Your ingenious mount is the solution to all of the worlds problems!

Seriously - that setup is pure beauty. major props to you.

and while you're @ it, check out my tablet mount/setup. It's a half-assed 99 cent mount but regardless, it works for me. i sure wish i had left over parts from a vex robot to make myself a dope *** mount =/
- sh00k

**thoughtfix** · 09-21-2006, 01:11 PM

The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of a swinging arm in my passenger side top glove compartment. I can store my charger, USB hub, and more in there and modify the "robot parts" mount to quickly attach and detatch from it, then hide it all away when I am not using the car PC. I hope the ProClip stuff works, but at least I have a back-up plan.