Is this correct.. or totally wrong.. I'm so tired..I will be on all night !

1000101 · 07-03-2008, 08:58 PM

STILL NEED:
I really need some help here, Will this setup work? I kno from the AMP to the subs is correct, but from the pc to monitors, and pc to amp, etc??

Here is a link to my PC.. .

http://store.mo-co-so.com/4th-genera...p48js1lstd5bh6

I have all of the equip. shown except..

2-15'' Memphis M3's................$200-500
1-USB Hub...............................$20-80
4-VGA Cables...........................$20-80
1-Wire Kit for Amp....................$50-100
2-7'' headrest VGA monitors....$200-400
3-USB Cables...........................$10-30
1-VGA Video Splitter.................$20-80
1-RCA Splitter...........................$20-80
1-CUSTOM sub enclosure-----.--$200-500

I HAVE THE MONEY JUST NEED SELLERS !!!!! ANYONE?????

AND TO THINK, I DID THIS PIC ON MS PAINT !

2k1Toaster · 07-03-2008, 09:06 PM

MS Paint shows

Anyways, with the VGA box, you will need power so you will need to find one that runs off of 5v or 12v so your PSU can handle it. Run the monitors to the battery directly.

Are you saying all the screens are touchscreens? If so you should have a USB line direct to the mobo, hubs are no good with touchscreens. But with that many, depending on your motherboard you may need a hub, but I would run the one that is going in your dash (8"?) direct to the mobo at a minimum. Same with GPS. Put the GPS puck direct to the mobo, and put the IR thing into the hub.

And I wouldnt use IR. If this is a show car, then you want to control outside too for giggles so get a radio solution like standard RF or bluetooth.

1000101 · 07-03-2008, 09:13 PM

I'm more of a home pc/ car audio guy.. so most will have to bear wih me a bit, when you say mobo, you mean? and where can i find one of these for sale? and thanks for letting me know the power for the monitors need to go to straight to the battery.. LOOK EVERYONE already one FIX.. . I will update the pic as we go... also the slot loading dvd/cd drive straight to the battery?

2k1Toaster · 07-03-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1000101

I'm more of a home pc/ car audio guy.. so most will have to bear wih me a bit, when you say mobo, you mean? and where can i find one of these for sale?

we all started home pc people

You should know mobo... Motherboard

And it is what is in your magic carPC box in the diagram above.

1000101 · 07-03-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster

we all started home pc people

You should know mobo... Motherboard

And it is what is in your magic carPC box in the diagram above.

thanx.. ya now i feel real stupid

p.s. updating pic .. please continur to help everyone.. i am doing all of this installation on monday

lbridges · 07-03-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1000101

...also the slot loading dvd/cd drive straight to the battery?

Not any I've seen, but I will admit to not looking recently.

2k1Toaster · 07-03-2008, 09:31 PM

DVD drive does not go to the battery. it will need 2 USB ports. 1 for data and 1 for power. And you cannot power them off of a self powered USB hub. You can power it off of a hub if it is a powered one, but if it is not powered, then the data plug needs to go direct to the mobo or there wont be enough juice.

1000101 · 07-03-2008, 09:48 PM

Pic updated... Look better?.. any suggestions..?

1000101 · 07-03-2008, 10:19 PM

srry doublepost.. .but does anyone know of a cheap but good quality powerd USB HUB?
Also the VGA splitter hub?(12v)

1000101 · 07-04-2008, 07:59 PM

omg.. trippppppple post... . ALSO I NEED LONG VGA's... Where is a good place to get these? and LONG USB's..

1000101 · 07-05-2008, 05:55 AM

I start on this .. sunday .. and will progress on my 5 days off work.. so any help would be nice !!

galvitron · 07-05-2008, 06:15 AM

Hmm, you're going to need a seriouse VGA splitter.

2k1Toaster · 07-05-2008, 06:00 PM

Looks fine, but again run your main screen's USB directly to the motherboard.

HiJackZX1 · 07-11-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster

Anyways, with the VGA box, you will need power so you will need to find one that runs off of 5v or 12v so your PSU can handle it. Run the monitors to the battery directly.

Yes, check it carefully, my VGA splitter was so specific that I had to use an inverter to power it. It would not work without using the original wall adapter.

Quote: Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster

Are you saying all the screens are touchscreens? If so you should have a USB line direct to the mobo, hubs are no good with touchscreens. But with that many, depending on your motherboard you may need a hub, but I would run the one that is going in your dash (8"?) direct to the mobo at a minimum. Same with GPS. Put the GPS puck direct to the mobo, and put the IR thing into the hub.

I have a 7 port hub, and 3 touch panels are connected to it, plus one RF mouse and I never have issues, except sometimes the mouse will kinda lag sometimes, but not a big deal. I installed a special driver for the touchscreens that supports multiple touchscreens, so maybe thats why i have no issues.

Quote: Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster

And I wouldnt use IR. If this is a show car, then you want to control outside too for giggles so get a radio solution like standard RF or bluetooth.

Dont use IR, I have a RF based handheld mouse and its awsome. I can be 30 feet away from the car and still use it. I also have three PS3 thumbpads and all have the same range. Go RF if possible.

Sonicxtacy02 · 07-11-2008, 03:51 PM

i would recommend a bluetooth solution.. either the mini ps3 keyboard or the apple bluetooth keyboard(i have it, LOVE IT!)