05 STi My First Carputer

**mobileT83** · 01-16-2007, 10:34 AM

I have been piecing this project together for about a year now, started a year into my grad degree at Umass Amherst, I've had very little time to work on this, and finally about 2 weeks ago I got the majority of the pieces together in order to do the install.

Components:

Morex Case
VIA EPIA M-10000
2x M1-ATX
512MB RAM
Zonet Wireless USB Dongle
Lilliput LCD 619GL-70NP
Mechatroniks LCD Bezel Kit 1
Delorme Earthmate GPS
Hitachi 2.5" 120 Gig HDD
Panasonic Slot Load DVD/CD-RW slim drive
Some Kind of IR mini keyboard with on board joystick/mouse (looking for RF replacement)

Here is the Whip:

Here is the dash, computer under drivers seat:

My first attempt was to try and put everything in the dash:

I am running Road Runner with iDrive as my skin. Enforcer was nice enough to create my STi logo

**my GPS receiver is sitting under my clock, now V1, enclosure on my dash, it is then connected to the powered usb hub under the PS on my LCD bezel:

another:

I also Hardwired my Valentine1 above the rear view mirror:

and put the remote display where the clock used to be:

I would like to thank my buddy Eric for help with the install and also all the knowledge I've gained here at MP3Car.com

**2k1Toaster** · 01-16-2007, 10:40 AM

Nice car, and nice screen bezel. Did you do it yourself? If so, great job!

**scott_fx** · 01-16-2007, 10:43 AM

looks nice. have any more info on the words that surround the screen? are those physical buttons or is that just for show?

**mobileT83** · 01-16-2007, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster

Nice car, and nice screen bezel. Did you do it yourself? If so, great job!

Thanks, wish I could say i did fab it, but Mechatroniks makes them. Down the line I hope to make a Bezel that fits flush mount where the CD player did.

**mobileT83** · 01-16-2007, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by scott_fx

looks nice. have any more info on the words that surround the screen? are those physical buttons or is that just for show?

Those buttons are part of the screen, that is how I get to various GUIs of RoadRunner. Enforcer made the iDrive skin, simplistic yet functional. Exactly what I wanted at this stage in the project.

**2k1Toaster** · 01-16-2007, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by mobileT83

Thanks, wish I could say i did fab it, but Mechatroniks makes them. Down the line I hope to make a Bezel that fits flush mount where the CD player did.

well it looks good!

**sedtc** · 01-17-2007, 02:48 AM

i like what you've done with your install, i remember your posts over in the iDrive skin thread. under most circumstances i would say that pink is inappropriate for any guy's vehicle but i guess the STI will have to get a pass

what is the significance of the two m1 psus included in your hardware list? i can only assume that you are using them in tadem to power your setup and if so, how does it compare to using a POL for additional power regulation. please forgive my ignorance, i have not spent nearly enough time in the power supply forum.

thank you and enjoy the ride

**mwmcginn** · 01-17-2007, 10:48 AM

That rocks. I hope I can get mine to look that good.

**mobileT83** · 01-17-2007, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by sedtc

what is the significance of the two m1 psus included in your hardware list? i can only assume that you are using them in tadem to power your setup and if so, how does it compare to using a POL for additional power regulation. please forgive my ignorance, i have not spent nearly enough time in the power supply forum.

There are a few reasons.

I didn't want to run 12V and 5V for the Lilliput and USB hub from under my seat to dash
A smaller PS could be used but then I would have to introduce a relay and 12V regulator....both are built into the M1
This means the power for my LCD and the Power for my carputer (various parts) are isolated from one another creating a better trouble shooting environment

at first the Pink STi emblem all over the car and embroidered into my seats didn't agree with me, but now I can't think of a color that would look as good

thanks for checking out my car

T

**mobileT83** · 01-17-2007, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by mwmcginn

That rocks. I hope I can get mine to look that good.

thanks mw, still a work in progress, I'm look at the Infinity basslink system for a little bump and the compact 4 channel amp....still running OEM speakers

T