Thread: proposed single wire and connector standard for CarPC

When I did my most-recent setup...I used a 6-pin quick-disconnect set of connectors and used 5 of the pins...



-Ground
-Constant +12v
-Switched +12v
-PC power switch +
-PC power switch -

Getting the PC out of the car is just unplugging this connector, the DVI, and the various USB cables. I can get the PC out of the car in like 90 seconds.

I agree that everyone should have some kind of a quick-release connector. It just makes the maintenance on it so much easier. As for your "universal standard" idea...I don't think it's a one-size-fits-all solution.

In my case, I run the DVI to a scan converter that's installed right under the PC so my DVI cable is only about 6 inches long.

I also agree with csfile that finding an unobtrusive route for what is going to be a very thick cable will be a challenge in many cars.

I have USB cables run under the carpet down the center of the vehicle. The audio cables run down the driver's side door sill and the power cables from the battery run down the passenger side door sill. I know that none of these places could handle a 1"+ cable.

ok I guess then we just cancel the idea

Originally Posted by tempgp

ok I guess then we just cancel the idea

Easy killer.... If you want one because you think it is cool, valuable, fun or any other reason.... build one and use it.

That is the best part of this hobby. Everyone gets their own reward based on what they build.

i have diferent personality, if u come up w/ something useful u should give it to your neiborhs, otherwise every one will sit on the sema ideas and spend years to get to them in some one alredy had invented a square wheal =)

Alright, looking back at the thread quickly... four members basically said, not for me thanks.

Why would you throw the towel so fast?

what do u mean by throuwing towel?

Originally Posted by TruckinMP3

Why would you throw the towel so fast?

and as of right now the choice #5 is 33.33% of the poll...


I would use it. If you offer different choices to the preposed cable. (I know its spelled wrong but PRE means BEFORE right?) Like Make a VGA Style and a DVI Style or even a HDMI Style. So that lets say me for example could get a 12' VGA style of your proposed cable and be happy while someone else could get a 6' DVI cable. Get where I'm going? And if your gonna go that route one could in theory sell more cables due to more selections of a finished product with the same amount of building materials. But those are just thoughts off the side of my neck... Overall I support your proposed cable, even if it will be a while before I need it.

Originally Posted by tempgp

ok I guess then we just cancel the idea

Originally Posted by TruckinMP3

Alright, looking back at the thread quickly... four members basically said, not for me thanks.

Why would you throw the towel so fast?

Throw in the towel is a slang term for quit.... that is what you mean when you say "cancel the idea " right?

yes right, well i will look at more comments... and damn I hate the new Mp3 Car logo in blue