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06-14-2006, 05:20 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madrid, Spain
Vehicle: 2002 VW Golf IV
Posts: 36
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double indash (2x Lilliput 7" motorized) in Golf IV
Hi there!
This is my first post here, although I've been reading mp3car.com for long time ... I usually participate in a Spanish forum www.solocarputer.com and I just wanted to say hello to everyone (cool forum and super-useful information, guys!) and to present my little experiment here.
When I first thought about installing a carpc, I didn't like the idea of having a little (7" or 8") monitor and tried to install a normal desktop TFT, but failed miserably; there was no room to place such a thing, it would be _very_ notorious from the outside, and it wouldn't even look good from inside.
The solution proposed was very simple: multiply 
At first it was intended to be used as a simple multi-monitor carpc; but now I'm into using it to be able to run both Linux and Windoze at the same time, using a spare laptop.
More info, pics, and some videos in
http://www.solocarputer.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=4991
and
http://www.solocarputer.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1408
( Again, thanks to everyone for your contribution to the "carpc science" )
Cheers!
Last edited by eurocarpc; 06-14-2006 at 05:27 AM.
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06-14-2006, 06:45 AM
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Neither darque nor pervert
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: In The Sticks near The 'Ham
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Tacoma X-Cab
Posts: 11,686
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That's wacky, but cool....
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06-14-2006, 07:39 AM
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cheap custom title
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Ghent - Belgium
Vehicle: 01 Renault Espace BiFuel | Mitsubishi Canter | BMW R1200GS Adventure | Yamaha YZF600R | Honda CB650
Posts: 1,856
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Loco! 
Nice one, but a little low for TS, no? |
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06-14-2006, 07:58 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Sharon, PA
Vehicle: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, 5spd
Posts: 506
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Dat's whack, yo!
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06-14-2006, 11:16 AM
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FLAC
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FRANCE
Vehicle: 06' Audi A3 2.0 TDI Exclusive Line 170HP
Posts: 899
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Ho, I have already thought about that , but you did it before... 
can't wait to see the final instal and see it working. |
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06-14-2006, 12:00 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2003
Vehicle: VW Jetta 2k
Posts: 657
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when shifting, how do you not hit the bottom screen with your knuckles?
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06-14-2006, 12:10 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,032
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Quote: Originally Posted by BoraXP
when shifting, how do you not hit the bottom screen with your knuckles?
get a pickup truck shifter. And if that isn't long enough, get one of the shifter from a semi.  |
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06-14-2006, 12:45 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: central jersey
Vehicle: 90 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo
Posts: 293
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Quote: Originally Posted by MatrixPC
longer? you want a shorter shifter so that it goes under the lcd. A longer one will just make you hit it sooner but at a higher height
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90 300zx twinturbo conversion
Epia C3, 512 ram, syntax mobo, 80 gig WD, Mediacar, GPS w/Routis, all behind drivers seat, 7in Lcd Lilliput VGA with Touch, wireless adapter for stumbling, Consult ODB1 adapter and data scanner.
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06-14-2006, 09:36 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madrid, Spain
Vehicle: 2002 VW Golf IV
Posts: 36
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Even with the inverted screen a little bit angled, I have no problems to change gears. I have to be careful when opening and closing it, but that's ok for me |
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06-14-2006, 10:05 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ontario/Canada
Vehicle: 2000 Protege
Posts: 1,137
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*****/5 stars for innovation. Great Job!
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06-18-2006, 09:41 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madrid, Spain
Vehicle: 2002 VW Golf IV
Posts: 36
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Thank you all for the nice comments.
I will post about the doble carpc Windows/Linux A.S.A. my college exams are over.
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06-19-2006, 03:00 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Ashaway, RI
Vehicle: 2003/Hyundai/Sonata/LX
Posts: 38
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Hey, I saw this idea before, but you're the first to do it that I've seen! Really cool! Now someone needs to outdo you and have FOUR! HAHAHA...
Good luck on your exams. |
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06-19-2006, 06:18 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madrid, Spain
Vehicle: 2002 VW Golf IV
Posts: 36
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Not a chance! 4? hahahah
That _is_ nasty!
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06-23-2006, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Little Elm, Texas
Vehicle: VW GTi VR6 / Ducati 900 SS & S4R / Dakota R/T Supercharged
Posts: 13,295
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very innovative, but I have to ask why?
I drive a MKIV GTi as well, and I can't even imagine having another screen down there, let alone going through the process to close the bottom screen....
think you could get a video of the whole process? (opening and closing of both screens)
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06-23-2006, 09:05 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madrid, Spain
Vehicle: 2002 VW Golf IV
Posts: 36
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The original idea was to simultaneously run different programs such as gps nav and the multimedia player, but then I realized it could be even more useful to have two computers.
There are some videos available -opening and closing- , just follow the links a few posts up |
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