My carputer project: Solaslim

**-B-e-N-** · 07-30-2003, 04:18 AM

dose that stop unwanted noise

**stkdidy ntshidy** · 07-30-2003, 06:14 AM

a capacitor is used to level out the power consumption from the alternator. when a system (esp with high wattage subs) hits a loud note, it drains more power for a brief moment...a /\/\/\ kind of pattern is formed (graph of power consumption). a camacitor draws power from the alternator evenly and remains charged at all times when the system is turned on. when a big note is hit, the cap provides the extra punch to the amps instead of directly from the alt...thus it keeps the lights from dimming (as much at least) and allows a higher wattage system to be run off a lower output alt (eg a stock alt).

**jcdillin** · 07-30-2003, 08:17 AM

thats pretty sweet.

**frodobaggins** · 07-31-2003, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by stkdidy ntshidy
a capacitor is used....

I couldn't have said it better myself

**-B-e-N-** · 07-31-2003, 06:30 AM

ah i see

**interactive** · 07-31-2003, 12:25 PM

How did you attach the screen? I've got to do the same thing as you (as far as the screen goes that is).

**nthai** · 07-31-2003, 01:02 PM

frodobaggins, stkdidy ntshidy, jcdillin, and interactive, thanks for stopping by.

Btw, interactive, the screen I use is one of those indash screens which fit the 1 DIN slot in the dash.

Here is the picture so you could see it when it closes.

Thai