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10-07-2007, 09:57 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 5
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Mac Parts Available
Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you all know that I have many and can get all Apple parts for you (power buttons anyone). This forum has been invaluable to me so I'll pass these items on at cost + shipping.
Ezra
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10-13-2007, 04:15 AM
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#2
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Springfield, MO
Vehicle: 2004 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC
Posts: 217
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I am about to put a mac mini in my car. By about to put it in i mean i have nothing i need yet and am only in the planning stage. What parts could you get for me at cost + shipping that i'll need?
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10-13-2007, 12:02 PM
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#3
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 5
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Mostly what I have or can get are internal parts. For instance, in my installation I'm using a G5 PowerMac button built into my dash to turn the machine on. To be honest I don't think I would have a lot for you. Sadly I cannot sell the computers at cost, it not my department or I would find a way to. If you bought an older mini I would get you a airport card, or BT card for it. Some people like to but the N standard cards from MacPros into their Minis, I could provide you with one (though those may be available elsewhere.
Ezra
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10-13-2007, 03:47 PM
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#4
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Springfield, MO
Vehicle: 2004 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC
Posts: 217
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The power button, how easily would it be to mod that into the dash. I'm debating between a power button, and a DC DC switch that'll just delay turn on/off the computer.
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10-13-2007, 07:11 PM
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#5
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 5
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really depends on the dash. Most hard plastic flat surfaces are very easy to mount in, for instance consoles, blank bottons, etc. Mines just glued from the back. Cut a hole to fit, then glue. The wiring is easy with the MacPac wiring adapter which I hope you'll use from Carnetix.
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10-13-2007, 08:48 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Springfield, MO
Vehicle: 2004 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC
Posts: 217
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what macpac wiring adapter? I thought you just sodered the Carnetix straight to the mini
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10-13-2007, 09:37 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Maryland
Vehicle: 2005 Civic LX
Posts: 87
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No. Without a MacPac cable, you have to slice the powerbrick cable to tap into it to power the mini. The MacPac was the greatest invention in CarPCs since the touchscreen when it comes to minis in the car
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10-13-2007, 10:55 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Springfield, MO
Vehicle: 2004 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC
Posts: 217
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What exactly is it's function? Also, do you know anywhere to get a "cheap" mac mini, i.e below the 600 retail? preferably around 3-400$
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10-14-2007, 05:58 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Germany
Vehicle: 2004 Land Rover Freelander
Posts: 80
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It connects the carnetix to the macs powerbutton - sort of. That way you don't have to worry about shutting the mac down, the box does it for you.
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10-14-2007, 11:57 AM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Springfield, MO
Vehicle: 2004 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC
Posts: 217
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doesn't it just swap out for a different power cable? at least from what i aw online.
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10-14-2007, 02:30 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Langley AFB
Vehicle: 2006 Saturn Ion2
Posts: 549
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no it has a timer that sends a pulse to the mini telling it either to go to sleep or to shut down deptending on the situation.
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Cant code cause I dont know how, but give me the paint bucket and my eraser and have at you!
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10-14-2007, 05:12 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Springfield, MO
Vehicle: 2004 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC
Posts: 217
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So what is the MacPac on the shop that plug into the power supply slot?
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10-14-2007, 06:31 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Langley AFB
Vehicle: 2006 Saturn Ion2
Posts: 549
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the macpac is just the cord that attaches to the inside of the mini on the board so that it can send the signal. it is just a normal hacked cord. you can not do anything with just the "macpac"
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Cant code cause I dont know how, but give me the paint bucket and my eraser and have at you!
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10-19-2007, 01:31 AM
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#14
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Springfield, MO
Vehicle: 2004 CHEVY MALIBU CLASSIC
Posts: 217
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How much is the MacPac connector?
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10-20-2007, 09:04 AM
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Admin
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Corning, NY
Vehicle: 2001 VW Beetle
Posts: 4,413
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Check the store. It's right there.
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