What new products would you like to see on the mp3car store? - Page 2

malkamus · 05-15-2007, 07:37 AM

Some software for sure. Gps,software(either yours from SD if capable, or third party.) Maybe you can contact some of the venders of other software used here that is commercial. Instead of linking to them in forums, you can sell the good ones on site. Specialized bezels, and fabrication equipment. Could make arrangements with some here who do it for a living and have them make them for the more popular cars.

Nomader · 05-15-2007, 07:41 AM

some micro-Atx cases maybe..

long.1 · 05-15-2007, 09:31 AM

It seems to me that each CarPC install requires wiring products. Perhaps the store would entertain stocking/selling common AWG wires for power and grounding, fuses, fuse holders, and maybe even fused/unfused distribution blocks, etc. Perhaps even a multimeter....

Cheers,

Long.1

Sonicxtacy02 · 05-15-2007, 09:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nomader

some micro-Atx cases maybe..

YES. most people arent goin with the slow epias anymore.. some sleek micro-atx boxes would be nice

MobiTekLink · 05-24-2007, 11:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gunsandrosses

There has been a lot of talk about this new wireless keyboard. I've read that EB games and bestbuy sell it, but people outside of the US are having problems getting their hands on it.

That link is dead dude

monkeyracer · 05-27-2007, 12:40 PM

i'd like to see more fabrication and installation supplies, battery clamps, 4AWG and/or 8AWG power/ground cables, rca audio cables (mini jack to rca, etc.)

Specifically, I'd like to see this:

http://www.opussolutions.com/index.php?p=product&id=33

I think this community would benefit from the capability to easily swap from an existing desktop to something reliable and designed for in-car use, especially for noobs to the sport. It's also got a powerful enough PSU for 3.5" hard drives and other desktop components (power hungry processors, etc.) so those not looking to go with a mini-itx, etc set-up have another option.

As well as more of their products, like the 250/320 PSU?

Also, maybe some more wired/wireless keyboards and mice that are designed for portability, ie: thinkoutside's bluetooth folding keyboard, (or similar) and smaller wireless a/v remotes. The lola (http://store.mp3car.com/Lola_RF_Remote_p/com-006.htm) is just too darn big.

other than that, keep up the great work!

monkeyracer · 05-27-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MobiTekLink

That link is dead dude

try this:
http://www.madcatzstore.com/store/vi...idProduct=2883

Road_Dog · 05-27-2007, 01:50 PM

How about the 250 Watt OPUS supply?
Phidget boards and sensors?
How about your HD radio?
HDTV/ATSC tv card?
More car hacking books?
PhoneControl .Net?

I will think of more later.

Road_Dog

RedGTiVR6 · 05-27-2007, 01:55 PM

The HD radio is coming, we can't put it on the store yet if it's not out yet...

Car hacking books...if you're referring to CarPC hacking books, there are only like 2 on the market, aren't there? Do you have other car hacking books in mind?

Road_Dog · 05-27-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

The HD radio is coming, we can't put it on the store yet if it's not out yet...

Car hacking books...if you're referring to CarPC hacking books, there are only like 2 on the market, aren't there? Do you have other car hacking books in mind?

There are two car pc books that I know of:
The O'Reilly book you carry and the "Build your Own Car PC from McGraw-Hill which isn't the best.

However there are car hack books like "50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius" which has some good entries like "bulb out" indicators that I have modified to work with the phidgets set up I have.

Other books like "Car Hacks and Mods for Dummies" I have read yet and do not know their quality.

Road_Dog

Road_Dog · 05-27-2007, 02:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

The HD radio is coming, we can't put it on the store yet if it's not out yet...

Car hacking books...if you're referring to CarPC hacking books, there are only like 2 on the market, aren't there? Do you have other car hacking books in mind?

Yeah, I can't wait to see your HD radio and its spec. I have not gone with the Dice radio and BMW bus adapter route yet because of complexity. The complexity arises from having to go through two interfaces to do something. If they could monitor the I2C bus to figure out the commands add an adapter there, it would be more attractive to me.

Road_Dog

Road_Dog · 05-27-2007, 10:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Road_Dog

There are two car pc books that I know of:
The O'Reilly book you carry and the "Build your Own Car PC from McGraw-Hill which isn't the best.

However there are car hack books like "50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius" which has some good entries like "bulb out" indicators that I have modified to work with the phidgets set up I have.

Other books like "Car Hacks and Mods for Dummies" I have read yet and do not know their quality.

Road_Dog

Another book is:
Geek My Ride from Addison-Wesley (?) (decent book)

Some other things that the store could see is:
More and better GPS modules
OBD II Books
USB to DAC sound cards/bricks/blocks/thingys

Road_Dog

96khz · 05-28-2007, 01:45 PM

High Definition Radio (HD-Radio) via USB.

Blacryan · 06-29-2007, 04:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeyracer

try this:
http://www.madcatzstore.com/store/vi...idProduct=2883

Will that work on carpc's!?

HiJackZX1 · 08-08-2007, 03:23 PM

I think you guys should carry the MadCatz PS3 Keyboard..... It got horriable reviews for the PS3, due to its mounting on the top of the controller, but for a CarPC application it assume.... Im actually going to run to my local store and buy one. It is technically a miniture USB keyboard, so yes it will work with a PC, the PC should install it as a USB keyboard.