MKIV VW Jetta Install v2.0

**ppgt94** · 08-29-2004, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Luderboy

nice, looks very oem.

one question. How did you hook up your amp from the computer?

I pluged out output from my sound card to the inputs on the amplifier.

**suprthug8d** · 08-29-2004, 05:36 PM

did you have to purchase a VGA extender to reach the monitor in the front dash? What about the USB for the touchscreen (did you hook that up to your USB hub)? Also, for the cd-rom drive, did you have to use a IDE to USB converter? I am also thinking about placing my computer in the back, but I'm just not sure what would be the best way to connect everything from the front. This will be my first carPC, and don't have the experience.

any help would be appreciated. thanks.

**ppgt94** · 08-29-2004, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by suprthug8d

did you have to purchase a VGA extender to reach the monitor in the front dash? What about the USB for the touchscreen (did you hook that up to your USB hub)? Also, for the cd-rom drive, did you have to use a IDE to USB converter? I am also thinking about placing my computer in the back, but I'm just not sure what would be the best way to connect everything from the front. This will be my first carPC, and don't have the experience.

any help would be appreciated. thanks.

I ran most of wires and cable almost two years ago so I don't remember the exact lengths. I bought a VGA extender cable it's 10' or 12'. I also ran a 10' USB extension cable and a single 10' USB cable that goes into a 4-port powered USB hub. I ripped a IDE -> USB 2.0 Adapter from a external case and used that for the in-dash front slot-load DVD/CDR combo drive. I don't have any signal issues with the long runs. Go for it.

**snmnetwork** · 08-29-2004, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by ppgt94

Registry entries. They are 128x128. Let me know if you want the .reg file.

I would like a copy of the .reg file, if you don't mind.
And oooh sh#@! I just notice the DVD under the screen. very nice bro!

**ppgt94** · 08-29-2004, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by snmnetwork

I would like a copy of the .reg file, if you don't mind.
And oooh sh#@! I just notice the DVD under the screen. very nice bro!

I just uploaded it: http://www.geocities.com/ppgt1994/128x12832-bitIcon.zip

**ppgt94** · 08-29-2004, 11:30 PM

Another pic...

I'll be removing it sanding and refinishing it some more later. I'm have too much fun with it right now.

**ACleanSC4** · 08-29-2004, 11:48 PM

very nice! how do you connect to those wireless networks while wardriving? I use netstumbler and always find open networks but can't seem to connect...

**ppgt94** · 08-30-2004, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by ACleanSC4

very nice! how do you connect to those wireless networks while wardriving? I use netstumbler and always find open networks but can't seem to connect...

I use netstumbler. When a network comes in range XP shows a pop-up ballon on the taskbar. The ballon message says a wireless network has been dectected. Then I simple choose the SSID and connect (if it's not encrypted). You many have that service disabled (I forget the name of the service). Check out stumbler.net or netstumbler.org

**Luderboy** · 08-30-2004, 01:00 AM

what sound card do you have? so your sound card has 4 rca outputs?

**ppgt94** · 08-30-2004, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by Luderboy

what sound card do you have? so your sound card has 4 rca outputs?

I have a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz. It's a 5.1 channel card. It does not have RCA outs. I Use these: http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=274-883 (RCA -> Stereo 1/8" Plug)