I couldnt find a fast slot load DVD and CDRW drive at the time. I I don't use the drive as much. The times I did use it, I never had any problems.
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The dash is starting to take shape. I mounted the Linksys USB WiFi, Garmin GPS16 and Copilot GPS receivers under the dash cap above the AC duct and behind the Xenarc screen. The LCD screen is still in its original case for warranty purposes.
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I wanted a console to hold the PC, all the wires and cables and have it still look decent. I started with a shape of what the console should look like and fit.
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After I got the model console done, I decided to add a 3.5" drive bay to the left side of the console for future upgrades. As of now I just put a floppy drive in there.
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Since a lot of the neat toys I want are in serial and my motherboard only has 1 serial port, I did a search on the net for a way to add more serial ports. I came up with a Kekspan USA49W USB to 4 serial hub. The hub has a power LED and 4 LEDs to show the status of each port. I want to be able to see the LEDs but the original case looked ugly and big. I had to build a case for it.
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After the serial case was built I decided to mount the case on the side of the PC console so that I could see the LEDs
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This is the finished console texture coated and color matched
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Once I got the everything made, it's time for the install.
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The PC is in the console
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This is the finished console
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This is the center console amp rack for the JL 500/1, 300/4. The amp rack houses the amps, two 4" intake fans, two 3" outlet fans, 1 farad cap, 1 4awg in 4 fused 8awg out dist block, 1 4awg in 4 8awg out ground dist block, cup holders for 2 extra large cups up to 64oz, mouse holder, cell phone holder, and USB IrDA port. I cant believe I managed to squeeze all these crap in the center console.
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Here are some close ups and screen caps
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I hope you've enjoyed my setup. I'd be happy to see some positive comments and to answer questions you may have