MP3Car.com - Mp3Car Blog Talk http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/ Talk about the new MP3car Blog en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:22:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg MP3Car.com - Mp3Car Blog Talk http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/ $529 Mp3Car Sunlight Readable Monitor (Regular $729) http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137426-529-mp3car-sunlight-readable-monitor-regular-729-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:17:00 GMT There has been quite a bit of interest over the years in our Sunlight Readable Lilliput 629 monitor. Now one can purchase one for the incredibly low price of $529. See details here. This is a limited time offer that expires December 18, 2009.
There has been quite a bit of interest over the years in our Sunlight Readable Lilliput 629 monitor. Now one can purchase one for the incredibly low price of $529. See details here. This is a limited time offer that expires December 18, 2009. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Jensen2000 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137426-529-mp3car-sunlight-readable-monitor-regular-729-a.html SEMA 2009 - Ford Dewalt Part 2 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137386-sema-2009-ford-dewalt-part-2-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a more in depth look at all of the features of the 2010 Ford Dewalt. Crew Chief is an optional feature that allows a user to track their fleet of trucks or vans, with information such as mileage, usage, idle time and more.
Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a more in depth look at all of the features of the 2010 Ford Dewalt. Crew Chief is an optional feature that allows a user to track their fleet of trucks or vans, with information such as mileage, usage, idle time and more. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137386-sema-2009-ford-dewalt-part-2-a.html SEMA 2009 - Ford Dewalt Truck http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137385-sema-2009-ford-dewalt-truck.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:20:00 GMT
Rob Wray from mp3Car checks out the new 2010 ford super duty truck with built in nav and tool kit. This truck has a really great work feature that let's you have a mobile office. You can use "log me in" to log into a users computer. The RFID tool tracker system allows one to keep track of those expensive tools. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137385-sema-2009-ford-dewalt-truck.html DIY 1cm accuracy RTK-GPS http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137382-diy-1cm-accuracy-rtk-gps.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT This project claiming to provide 1cm GPS accuracy is getting a lot of heckling over on the Make Blog. A geophysical survey engineer claims this has little practical purpose without lots of time, pro survey skills and equipment. What does the mp3car community think about this?

This project claiming to provide 1cm GPS accuracy is getting a lot of heckling over on the Make Blog. A geophysical survey engineer claims this has little practical purpose without lots of time, pro survey skills and equipment. What does the mp3car community think about this? ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137382-diy-1cm-accuracy-rtk-gps.html SEMA 2009 - Optima Tech Truck http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137351-sema-2009-optima-tech-truck.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a look at what one can accomplish with a car computer. This truck has a huge LCD in the back of the truck, plus custom keyboard, built in navigation, media player and tons of other tech goodies.
Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a look at what one can accomplish with a car computer. This truck has a huge LCD in the back of the truck, plus custom keyboard, built in navigation, media player and tons of other tech goodies. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137351-sema-2009-optima-tech-truck.html Mp3Car Store Limited Time Offer:$25 off the price of our Lilliput 629GL-70NP http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137322-mp3car-store-limited-time-offer-25-off-price-our-lilliput-629gl-70np.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:02:00 GMT
Take $25 off the price of our Lilliput 629GL-70NP 7" VGA Touchscreen w/ Auto Back-up Camera Switch Use coupon code, HOLIDAY09, upon checkout to receive the discount. Offer expires November 23, 2009.
]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Jensen2000 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137322-mp3car-store-limited-time-offer-25-off-price-our-lilliput-629gl-70np.html SEMA 2009 - iPhone Hydraulic System http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137321-sema-2009-iphone-hydraulic-system.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT Rob Wray from mp3Car finds a company called Prautogy that creates the amazing iPhone app. The iPhone can control everything from your doors, windows, lights, locks to the hydraulic lift system. There seems to be an iPhone app for everything now.
Rob Wray from mp3Car finds a company called Prautogy that creates the amazing iPhone app. The iPhone can control everything from your doors, windows, lights, locks to the hydraulic lift system. There seems to be an iPhone app for everything now. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137321-sema-2009-iphone-hydraulic-system.html SEMA 2009 - mp3Car Forum Member Nathan http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137320-sema-2009-mp3car-forum-member-nathan.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT
Rob Wray from mp3Car finds Nathan from the mp3Car forums. Nathan takes us through a tour of this tech'ed out car. He has taken the no PC approach and outfitted his car with a 32 gig iPod Touch. The touch is the central brain of this car computer. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137320-sema-2009-mp3car-forum-member-nathan.html SEMA 2009 - CEO of X Prize Foundation, Peter Diamandis http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137254-sema-2009-ceo-x-prize-foundation-peter-diamandis.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:42:00 GMT Rob Wray from mp3Car talks with the CEO of X Prize, Peter Diamandis. The goal of X Prize is a to give a goal to engineers to meet special challenges when building fuel economic and powerful vehicles.
Rob Wray from mp3Car talks with the CEO of X Prize, Peter Diamandis. The goal of X Prize is a to give a goal to engineers to meet special challenges when building fuel economic and powerful vehicles. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137254-sema-2009-ceo-x-prize-foundation-peter-diamandis.html SEMA 2009 - Aptera Electric Car http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137253-sema-2009-aptera-electric-car.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT The aptera electric car is really cool. This car gets 100 miles per charge, and it only takes about 2.2 hours to charge. The 0-60 second time is only 10 seconds and it can achieve speeds up to 90 mph.
The aptera electric car is really cool. This car gets 100 miles per charge, and it only takes about 2.2 hours to charge. The 0-60 second time is only 10 seconds and it can achieve speeds up to 90 mph. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137253-sema-2009-aptera-electric-car.html SEMA 2009 - 2011 Lexus LFA http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137226-sema-2009-2011-lexus-lfa.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT Rob Wray from mp3Car gets a first time view of the new Lexus LFA. This car is simply beautiful. It sports an LCD display screen that can control race times. It also has an automated manual transmission plus the standard Lexus in dash screen. With 350 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 time of about 3.5...
Rob Wray from mp3Car gets a first time view of the new Lexus LFA. This car is simply beautiful. It sports an LCD display screen that can control race times. It also has an automated manual transmission plus the standard Lexus in dash screen. With 350 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 time of about 3.5 seconds it may be worth the 375k price tag. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Jensen2000 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137226-sema-2009-2011-lexus-lfa.html SEMA 2009 - Wireless Sensors http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137225-sema-2009-wireless-sensors.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:45:00 GMT Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a look at a wide array of wireless sensors for your car. These sensors can be daisy-chained over any type of serial stream. The sensors can transmit data over Wi-Fi to your iPhone or PC.
Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a look at a wide array of wireless sensors for your car. These sensors can be daisy-chained over any type of serial stream. The sensors can transmit data over Wi-Fi to your iPhone or PC. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Jensen2000 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137225-sema-2009-wireless-sensors.html SEMA 2009 - Rev App Iphone Diagnostics http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137203-sema-2009-rev-app-iphone-diagnostics.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:16:00 GMT Mp3Car reviewed Rev App for iPhone about 6 months ago. Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a look at what is new with this OBD2 app. New features include, horizontal mode, customizing screen, and vehicle saves.
Mp3Car reviewed Rev App for iPhone about 6 months ago. Rob Wray from mp3Car takes a look at what is new with this OBD2 app. New features include, horizontal mode, customizing screen, and vehicle saves. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137203-sema-2009-rev-app-iphone-diagnostics.html SEMA 2009 - Rear View Screen, SD Memory Storage http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137202-sema-2009-rear-view-screen-sd-memory-storage.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:11:00 GMT Rob Wray from mp3Car looks at a rear view screen that replaces your current rear view mirror. This screen comes complete with 2 camera, audio input, SD slot for recording, and 2 more inputs to add a total of 4 cameras on this devices. The SDHC slot can record up to 64 hours of audio/video.
Rob Wray from mp3Car looks at a rear view screen that replaces your current rear view mirror. This screen comes complete with 2 camera, audio input, SD slot for recording, and 2 more inputs to add a total of 4 cameras on this devices. The SDHC slot can record up to 64 hours of audio/video. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Fiberoptic http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137202-sema-2009-rear-view-screen-sd-memory-storage.html Hardware Review: Intelligent DC-DC converter with USB interface http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137174-hardware-review-intelligent-dc-dc-converter-usb-interface.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:47:00 GMT I was looking for an alternative to power my brand new Zotac A-U board. Mp3car.com gladly sent me the device in exchange for a review. so here it is. The device: The Intelligent DC-DC converter with USB interface by mini-box.com is a buck/boost converter/regulator that can be used for a wide... I was looking for an alternative to power my brand new Zotac A-U board. Mp3car.com gladly sent me the device in exchange for a review. so here it is.
The device: The Intelligent DC-DC converter with USB interface by mini-box.com is a buck/boost converter/regulator that can be used for a wide variety of application, it can be used to power any device that needs 6-24VDC, and the input range can be anything from 6VDC to 34VDC. The device can also send ON/OFF signals to motherboards based on IGN or ACC voltages.

The box: UPS brought me a box that weight a little more than air itself, i was wondering if there is actually anything inside. before filing the claim that somebody stole the device out of the box i decided to open it anyway (; there it was, a small green board with a few short cables and a little bag with a few tiny jumpers. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and test the &*%$ out of it, but to my surprise there was no manual, no CD, no USB cable. i found a very basic manual on the mini-box.com site and the journey began.

The work: Without the availability of the USB cable and lack of software, i went ahead configuring the device to my needs with a basic manual and a few jumpers. I need 19VDC to power my Zotac A-U mobo, the device CAN produce this voltage but with the USB software, i set the device to output the nearest voltage that can be set with jumpers which is 18VDC, the multimeter shows 18.24VDC i then set the device to operate as a regular converter/inverter and connected it to my mobo. pushed the power button, the fan started to spin, and the mobo seems to run just fine. +/-1VDC inst crucial for this mobo. i then tested the output voltage range of this device and the device does what it is suppose to do. no matter of the input (as long as its within range) the output voltage will be what it is set to be. then i set it to automotive mode which adds timing options along with ON/OFF pulses to the mobo. i set the timing to send off pulse to the mobo as soon as ACC is off and completely turn off the device after a minute - it did just that. my Zotac now powers on and off automatically. because of the wide input range the device has absolutely no problems surviving engine crank. however once the device starts the timer, it cannot be interrupted, meaning that if i shut off ACC the timer will start and will count a minute, in this time frame if i turn the ACC back on the device will not power up the mobo, nor send on/off signals. but if i leave the ACC on until the timer finished it will power up the board and send ON signal. temperature wise this device does just well, it get a bit warm when powered for a long time, but absolutely nothing to worry about and nothing that will require additional cooling. in my setup the device does exactly what it is described to do.



The good: The device can be used for a wide variety of applications, it is very accurate, small profile, easy to setup,survives engine crank, appears to be reliable (i used it a few days already and it powers up and shuts down every time without problems) and the price is right.

The bad: I am not sure how it is shipped from mini-box.com but the device should most defiantly come with advanced documentation or at least some documentation. even though most of us SHOULD have the proper USB cabe, it should be included in the package, the configuration software should also come with the device or at least be available for easy download. otherwise more configuration options should be available on the device itself. mini-box.com use jumpers that are smaller then the regular computer jumpers, i don't see a reason for this, should just use regular jumpers.

The truth: All in all the device is great, does what you configure it to do and does it well. for this price ($59+shipping) you cant go wrong with it. though with more documentation, software and USB cable the package would be complete.

The rest: (from mini-box.com) - Applications: powering motherboard with single rail power from any voltage to any voltage, laptops, custom electronics. This module can be used to convert any voltage ranging 6-34V to any output from 5-24V. The DCDC-USB has 4 models of operation: - Dumb mode: Acts as a regular DC-DC converter with wide input (6-34V) and produces a fixed 12V output (or any output from 6-24V) - Automotive mode: Acts as an intelligent PSU, ignition aware, will send ON/OFF pulse to the motherboard to turn ON/OFF. Standby power consumption is well under 1mA. - UPS mode: The unit will act as an intelligent UPS unit, will shut down at prescribed battery voltages. - Script mode: Unit can be programmed to wake up, sleep, based on pre-programmed scripts. Additional features of DCDC-USB: - Remote ON/OFF switch capable of switching up to 6A, 8A peak. - Can control motherboard ON/OFF pins - Fused input, TVS protected - USB mini, type B - All Solid Polymer Capacitors, SVPD series, Sanyo, Japan. ]]> Mp3Car Blog Talk Jensen2000 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-blog-talk/137174-hardware-review-intelligent-dc-dc-converter-usb-interface.html