1st post here...GPS to work with this monitor

djomlas · 11-20-2006, 09:03 PM

this is going into my boxster.

what is the easiest way to hook up a GPS to work with this? any links or info it appreaciated
its a Liliput touchscreen.

what will i need in order to make this work?
any help is appreciated, id also like to instal a rear view camera to work with it too so help on that is welcome as well

Wiredwrx · 11-20-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by djomlas

this is going into my boxster.

what is the easiest way to hook up a GPS to work with this? any links or info it appreaciated
its a Liliput touchscreen.

what will i need in order to make this work?
any help is appreciated, id also like to instal a rear view camera to work with it too so help on that is welcome as well

Sure, all you need is a computer. There is no standalone GPS unit that I know of, that has a video/VGA output.

Michael

djomlas · 11-20-2006, 09:20 PM

can i use laptop? any links on laptop use and what i need wire wise to get this to run?
ive never done such thing, i usuall only deal with HP

Wiredwrx · 11-20-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by djomlas

can i use laptop? any links on laptop use and what i need wire wise to get this to run?
ive never done such thing, i usuall only deal with HP

Well, since a laptop is a computer, you should be able to get it to work.

You need to READ READ READ. I suggest you start here

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/faq-emporium/

If you are not sure how to do it, then you either need to learn how to do it, or high someone to do it.

Michael

djomlas · 11-20-2006, 10:54 PM

whats the best way to get power to laptop?

ill be ordering the contols from a member here that will turn it on when the car turns on, i just need to find a way to power it up.
whats a good way for this?

thx

2k1Toaster · 11-20-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by djomlas

whats the best way to get power to laptop?

ill be ordering the contols from a member here that will turn it on when the car turns on, i just need to find a way to power it up.
whats a good way for this?

thx

Simplest way seeing as how you haven't read too much would be an inverter. I will leave you to read to find out why this is bad. For physically pushing the button, you will need to solder some leads onto your power button, and then when you tap 'em together, on or off it will go. You can also tap them together using a switch. (relay or not)

DarquePervert · 11-21-2006, 07:07 AM

Welcome newbie!
A good place to start researching your project: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/newbie/78795-new-carpcs-dont-know-where-start.html

More advanced reading for you: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=106

And I disagree with 2k1Toaster... The simplest way of powering a laptop would be a car power adapter for the specific make/model of laptop. But an inverter certainly is a simple solution!