Thread: VGA to stock NAV RGBs/RGsB: research results and questions

I already returned both pieces, sorry.

There is a device called CIB (Car PC Interface Box)

It is designed by Tino a few years back.

It is specifically designed for BMW and have BMW IBus spedific features. It can emulate a CD changer so that the analogue input of CD can be used as AUX. There is a kit for E46 later than -03 but this is the only way to do it on older E46's.

There is also a €150 unit that does not include this feature.

It's got wiring to be connected directly into BMW Video module as "rearview camera" making the PC screen an independent add-on.

Nothing will stop you if you want to use it as VGA to RGsB considering this:
VGA is 800x480, timing controlled with powerstrip or modeline or what have you.
Output is RGsB is 400x240

I do not know how it works on other resolutions, but that one is what it is intended for and that I have tried and found to be working excellent.

Check out:
http://car-modules.info/shop/product...ar-PC-Interfac

If you want one move fast, as Tino will take it off market due to low interest.

I have not financial interest or gain in this myself. I think he is from Germany and me being swedish.

Usable?

Buy a transflective screen with VGA...... that is sunlight readable, then have the navigation and that stuff connect to a AV port on the screen.

Look here:
http://www.ac-services.eu/shop/produ...tem-IBUS-.html

This System is for every VGA-Grafics. You don't need a Windows programm to adjust.

ok, I got a little lost with all the accronyms RGB, RGsB etc... I have an 06 lexus gs300 which I would love to install a carpc into. One of the problems is it does not have navigation. But it does have an LCD touchscreen with some car info, etc. How do I know if I can use that screen or if I need to purchase the OEM NAV LCD touchscreen and what connectors do I need to look for? Thanks

Couldn't you take a completely different route by attempting convert the stock plug that goes into the stock LCD into something more compliant? Than replace the stock LCD with with touchscreen LCD with multiple inputs.

A 7" LCD with RGBs input does not exists, so it's not a matter of converting the plug only. I would need a VGA to RGBs converter, and those are not reliable, at least I couldn't find one that would work.

I just read the 4 pages with hopes of sweet success .. and I was left disappointed.

I have a 2007 G35 and want to put a carputer in. I have it all built and its working great. I didnt have Nav so I put in an after touchscreen kit. I designed a front end that simulates my home theater setup. I even got GPS on board.

The one thing I HATE is the video quality. I am just using the TV out from the vid card to the Aux in. I was really hoping after 4 pages that you found the solution. Anyone else try something that looks better than TV through aux in?

Rob

Well, all I can say is that: 1. It was deeply frustrating for me, I've lost lots of time and some money; 2. If I had any success, I'd have edited the first post, so I'm not sure why you're so disappointed. At least you do not have to follow the exact steps I did, right?

With that said, you may want to check out how this discussion pans out:

2007 FX35 Carputer

So I'm too waiting on Kalt's progress.

Cheers,

RH.