Complete bolt in Screen/CPU/HD/PS - indash - Page 41

Kalenth · 06-25-2008, 08:16 PM

I just laid out the MOBO on cardboard and marked the holes, then trnasfered to the metal.

WTF, BLK? I buy a chassi, and now they are all "new and improved"? sokay, still good quality stuff.

My wife wanted to hang out tonight, but the friendly UPS guy delivered the new screen. So I've been tearing it down and putting it back together to see how it ticks.
Just a couple of months now...

Not sure if there is one already, but if anyone is interested, I can document the teardown of this screen.

blk02si · 06-25-2008, 11:38 PM

Im not sure the new is all that improved from the old, just a little different. Perhaps a bit flashy but in no way is it more functional than the standard chassis I've been making for a couple years now.

Make sure to pay that girl some attention! My wife is funny, if she walks into the room and I have a touch screen in a million pieces she just says "I won't ask..." and comes back later.

Kalenth · 06-26-2008, 01:38 PM

THe fact that this touchscreen is a bit wider, and the board isn't square is rather irritating.

Few questions:
BLK, where did you end up mounting your HD radio and GPS receiver? I was looking at on-dash, but I'd rather keep it clean. Or getting a fin and mounting to the roof.

@anyone: HOW can I shorten the 702 TSV cable? I don't need 5 feet of cable, and I can tie it off, but I'd rather just have a short, clean cable.
NM. some questing and I found my own answer.... I really am not looking forward to sautering.

rudels · 06-27-2008, 06:38 PM

hey, first off id like to say AWESOME work and iv been following this thread since you first started

I was wondering if you could by any chance ship to South Africa? im looking for the exact model in post #567.

PLZ can you pm me a price n stuff?

thanx.
rudz

Xargon321 · 06-27-2008, 07:48 PM

blk02si do you have a peliminary price? a friend with a shelby gt saw my car comp and wanted one but does not have the time to build one, i told him about how you are planing on making a turn key solution based on your original, also on the hard drive i would think about just using a laptop hd you lose any advantage over standard flash when using a microdrive plus the laptop hd are a lot faster even more so with sata now

blk02si · 06-30-2008, 07:50 PM

Hey guys just got back from Chicago, went there with my wife for the weekend.

@Rudels, PM sent.

@Xargon, I am aiming for a price between $1200 and $1400 for the complete RTR solution. I need a bit more time to complete the cost analysis and define a set price, however, I am confident I can hit those marks.

I'm going to end up using a Sandisk compact flash instead of the Seagate. I was just informed they are on back order anyways, so I'm not sure when I will be getting it. I do want to try it out but I agree it has limitations that can be solved by using a laptop drive, yet possesses none of the positive traits that a SSD does.

Xargon321 · 06-30-2008, 09:35 PM

ya they are great for ipods and applications that require small size and read/write longevity
but the one i had was actually slower then most cf cards, and because your going to use ewf anyway a cf card is the way to go.

also is it just going to be the comp or will you set up people with sirius and/or Hdradio too? are you going to use a small amp that will fit in the comps case or will it be up the the end user to figure those details out?

blk02si · 06-30-2008, 09:46 PM

The unit will include all HD radio hardware and be configured to tune all HD content. sirius and/or XM will not be included as these are subscription based. If an end user wanted to add it in, this could be done, just have to add in the hardware cost.

The PC will have line level output and it will be up to the user to setup the rest of the audio system.

The first completed unit will most likely be installed, by me, locally on a ford automobile. I have a local connection who is interested in purchasing a unit and doing the install for him.

rdholtz · 07-02-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kalenth

CRAP! has anyone else used that 702 in their build? I removed the ribbon cable and cannot get it locked back in, so I'm looking at a $500 nightlight right now. And the form factor of the circuit board is NOT like the 700. it is wider up top, and basically a hassle to move around.

Check the LCD forum . . .

sxott · 07-02-2008, 02:03 PM

I dont even understand your question. Have you got the ribbon cable back in yet? Obviously it isn't going to work magically unless you do.

galvitron · 07-02-2008, 02:35 PM

That motherboard you're choosing looks nice. Are you trying to keep the system low cost or are you looking at higher-end mini-ITX boards?

blk02si · 07-02-2008, 03:21 PM

@ Kalenth,

Are you talking about the LCD controller cable? Looks to be orange in your picture. If so that cable is hard to work with on any of these screens, also very delicate, that's where an x-acto blade was my tool of choice, in locking and unlocking that ribbon cable holder. Its hard to seat it correctly and then lock down the holder. If its even .5mm off it will lock down but it won't work or will give erratic display. That's the part were patience is really the only way to get it.

@galvitron, I am still looking at motherboards, as I really want to use an M3 power supply but I don't think the M3 has the extra 12volt rail for processors that use it. I am going to look into it a bit more, but motherboard deliberations are still in the works.

Kalenth · 07-02-2008, 09:18 PM

BLK, I guess all I needed was some encouragement. I played with the bar a bit, and finally figured it didn't just slide into place. Once I got it moved, I delicately reposistioned the board so the bezle would fit tight to the case, drilled, mounted, and everything booted right up. Feels good!

Thanks again for that case, it just looks so clean.

blk02si · 07-02-2008, 09:48 PM

That unit looks nice! Its amazing how clean the glossy white epoxy finish can add to the aesthetics. How about a pic from the backside

Also read up on your monitor of choice, its quite a bit more expensive, almost double what i've been paying for monitors, but the specs seem inline with the price. Let us know how it works in the sun, while driving, etc.

iuseyew · 07-02-2008, 09:49 PM

looks nice! good job!

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