My first CarPC in my Subaru Legacy (Estate) - With LED sign!

**WraithJ** · 10-12-2008, 04:02 AM

Oh right, that sort of makes sense, presemubly I could code an exe to do this with just the windows master volume?

WraithJ

**AvWuff** · 10-12-2008, 10:45 AM

Yup!

If I had some time, I'd do it, but who has time for that sort of thing...

**JerzeyLegend** · 10-25-2008, 03:11 PM

Your video was very entertaining, and provided plenty of inspiration. You have just put the icing on the cake my friend. I will no start to plan my build.

I want to also add the LED sign, but first I will check local state laws, as I travel between PA and NJ alot.

I have a desktop so it won't be as inconspicuous as yours but I have prepared for that.

Very well built. I have one question, do flip out DVD players have a cable allowing you to use the touch screen function on a PC? Or will you have to simply use what OS is provided. I know DVD players come with RCA video inputs, but I want to hook up the touch screen to a PC.

**AvWuff** · 10-26-2008, 07:49 PM

I'm using a flip-out screen that is specifically designed to be connected to a computer -- it has a VGA and DVI input, and a USB cable that offers the touchscreen functionality for the computer.

-av

**dMand** · 11-03-2008, 02:37 AM

av, i watched the video of you car, you did an excellent job taking things to a new level using your programming skills. The light display came to mind before but I never really pursued it. nevertheless, I was in awe with your approach. Thanks for contributing! =)

**AvWuff** · 11-03-2008, 09:10 AM

Thanks, dMand :-)

**mrnbooc** · 11-03-2008, 10:27 AM

That is a very nice setup. I am in the planning stages of my carpc now and watching your video has given me some ideas and questions. I don't want to offend you but are open to helping others with carpcs? I am very impressed with two aspects of your system, the first one is the LED sign and the second is the way you can talk to your pc and it responds.

Great job!

**AvWuff** · 11-03-2008, 10:56 AM

I have no problem answering any questions that you have, but I'm a busy guy. Please don't ask me to give you my software (it won't work for you), or to do your work for you. This was a learning process for me and I am happy to share what I have learned.

-av

**WxJunkie** · 11-10-2008, 03:18 PM

Wow, I think more than anything I admire the ingenuity involved in this install, especially the voice control and other software goodies.

I was actually building a Linksys Router into my installation as well (with DD-WRT) however in my case it was for WiFi.. I hadn't thought of using the WOL feature but it certainly does make things easy (I am currently just using a remote button.. was going to use a circuit to trip that).

Have you had any issues with your USB hubs? Some folks here have reported problems getting devices to stay recognized when using them, however it's sometimes hard to avoid them especially if you use a laptop (same here).

Nice to see homebrewing at this kind of level!

**AvWuff** · 11-10-2008, 04:26 PM

Hi Junkie,

Thanks for your compliments! :-)

I've read that other people have had USB problems, but I think I've been lucky -- most of my USB problems were caused by power leakage, and I was able to solve most of those problems with well-placed diodes and relays. The system goes to Hibernate now after 10 minutes, and when it comes back, all of the USB connected devices work fine -- sound, camera, all the serial ports, the GPS, the microphone, the touchscreen, it's all perfect :-)

Cheers,
-av