Newbie questions (Power,bluetooth,shutdown controller)

eagleslayor · 12-06-2007, 03:06 PM

Hi car enthusiasts,
I hope you help me in my silly questions as you always do.
I'm using a 450W inverter on my computer which has a AC PSU, do I need a DC-DC regulator for the voltage peeks?
I have a bluetooth car kit from Nokia, how can I include it in my audio system? Or better, how use my carputer as a bluetooth headset? I know Road Runner has something like this but I'm totally lost with it.
Unless I get a shutdown controller, I will have to manually shutdown/hibernate my carputer before turning off the ignition, so which one do you recommend?
And one more thing, is there anything that I could do to protect the carputer from vibrations?
Thanks in advance

DarquePervert · 12-06-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by eagleslayor

Hi car enthusiasts,
I hope you help me in my silly questions as you always do.
I'm using a 450W inverter on my computer which has a AC PSU, do I need a DC-DC regulator for the voltage peeks?

No.
A DC-DC power supply is a better solution than an inverter, mind you.

Quote:

I have a bluetooth car kit from Nokia, how can I include it in my audio system? Or better, how use my carputer as a bluetooth headset? I know Road Runner has something like this but I'm totally lost with it.

You need a bluetooth adapter for the PC that will interface with your phone. The BT adapter would need to support the audio gateway.

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Unless I get a shutdown controller, I will have to manually shutdown/hibernate my carputer before turning off the ignition, so which one do you recommend?

http://store.mp3car.com/Micro_Shutdo..._p/pwr-007.htm
zootjeff (a member here) makes awesome products and provides top-shelf support.

I recommend looking into an all-in one DC-DC power supply with integrated shutdown controller. You can lose the inverter or keep it for other purposes and have all the benefits of a DC-DC PSU (less size, less heat, less EMI, etc).

eagleslayor · 12-06-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarquePervert

No.
A DC-DC power supply is a better solution than an inverter, mind you.

You need a bluetooth adapter for the PC that will interface with your phone. The BT adapter would need to support the audio gateway.

http://store.mp3car.com/Micro_Shutdo..._p/pwr-007.htm
zootjeff (a member here) makes awesome products and provides top-shelf support.

I recommend looking into an all-in one DC-DC power supply with integrated shutdown controller. You can lose the inverter or keep it for other purposes and have all the benefits of a DC-DC PSU (less size, less heat, less EMI, etc).

thanks for the reply,
It is difficult for me to get access to a DC-DC PSU here in South Africa especially due to the price, so I will have to keep my AC PSU. My bluetooth dongle does support Audio Gateway but I don't know how to make use of it as a headset, I think the only way I can use it is if I have wireless speakers or bluetooth headphones. I will ask in the Road Runner forum about this.
What fuse should I use with my 450W power inverter?
Any other tips?
Thanks again

MaliceNine · 12-07-2007, 12:42 AM

Couldnt you get one shipped? Or are there customs problems? No idea, just talking.

eagleslayor · 12-07-2007, 12:04 PM

No problems, but its expensive. I would like to have this done within the following week as I'm going for holidays, if anyone could give me directions, I would be glad.
Thanks