Minnesota monthly gathering - Page 11

PatO · 11-08-2005, 07:43 PM

Let's keep this thread going! It'll be the new "My Thread", only the posts count! And there's the mandatory in-person meeting every couple of months or so....

bosstone74 · 11-08-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by arandall850

Sweet, I will definately try and make it to the next MN meet. I live in Brooklyn Park myself. I'm just starting out with carputer, but have extensive knowledge of computers, and car audio/installation/security/remote start/etc. (I work as an Installer)

OHHHHH I think we can use you!!!!

arandall850 · 11-08-2005, 11:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bosstone74

OHHHHH I think we can use you!!!!

Give me some relays and I can do almost anything

No seriously though, my first carputer is goin good and it's all installed, just have to clean up the install a bit

Basically

Dell Inspiron 8100 PIII-M 1Ghz
Sound Blaster Extigy
Vision Mobile media 7" touchscreen (one of the brightest/sharpest screens I have ever seen/used)
MTX electronic 2-way crossover
Kenwood 2channel powering front 3-way components in kick pods
jbl 1200.1 powering 2 IDQ10's

techyguru · 11-09-2005, 09:52 PM

First, I couldn't find any "vision mobile" screens on google, stupid internet j/k, and would love to see a website for them, or an authorized dealer. I want a bright screen and am thinking about having a bezel that over hangs to block some of the sun but would rather not do that.

Second, I agree with the monthly get together and keeping this post very active. I don't know how you guys feel about non-gathering related stuff on this thread but I would take a locals word over someone half a nation away especially for $200+ components.

Last, I am about to purchase a screen and would like some input from people who know how they act in the cold/heat. I don't want to freeze a screen and have it shatter or not light up. I would like a touch screen so any input either PMs or in the thread would be great.

neon_eddy · 11-09-2005, 09:58 PM

yes making the "sun visor hood" is the best protection from glare, and angle.. a passanger with a white or other bright color shirt will cause issues.. think of the screen as a mirror.. and when you are driving angle it so you see the darkest area possable.. (the head of the passenger or so).

My screen has issues with the cold, but I think it's cus I've hacked it to bits.. and had to reground it sever times, blah blah. but no pixel have broken or anything even being used in -30 F .. (I travel to hibbing often). the cold just reduces brightness and responsiveness, but that is true with any LCD.

I have a Tview 7" I dunno if they make them anymore.. the Lilliput seems to be the dope, and the newer onse have firmware hacks for auto-on .

arandall850 · 11-09-2005, 10:21 PM

Yeah, you won't find vision mobile on the internet as they are a fairly new company. And I have one of their first touchscreen demo screens. And this screen does auto-on automatically if you use the 12V input on the input dongle (I'd have to show it to ya) The video company sells all sorts of screens and it's a pretty good friend of mine that started it so... And I am kinda one of his unofficial distributers, so... I will post some more info on it on another thread possibly.

zryder · 11-10-2005, 07:28 AM

havent been in the 30 below cold with mine yet, but anytime it gets chilly they will get slow responses, after all, it is a liquid. i kind of stay on the cautious side and park in the garage, or you could aim a vent at the screen, if possible. mine has the option to be taken into the house, too. if you can do that, that would be your safest option.

techyguru · 11-11-2005, 11:46 AM

Keeping it alive.

So I am trying to relocate my face plate for my sstereo and was going to do it with pioneer parts from their service center but now i am just going to make my own. Anyone else up to something around here?

neon_eddy · 11-11-2005, 12:08 PM

yeah, I'm getting 2 m10000 epia boards with memory and m1-atx's and such.. one set for me.. the other for my wife.. she loves the GPS stuff.. and her vehicle is the family one too ('02 rondezvouez)

I'm planning on doing a complete center console overhaul .. in my explorer, basicly making everything from the radio console on down to the cup holders a single paice of fiberglass and bondo.. and I'll get to make the shapes just perfect. should be fun.. but long..

TyBong · 11-13-2005, 12:32 PM

hey anyone would not happen to have a DC-DC PSU for sale localy would they? or even a gps for cheep?

I trust the locals than the ebayer accross the way. plus, I dont like to wait for shipping, etc.

BTW, when is the next meet?

neon_eddy · 11-13-2005, 12:41 PM

I have my m1-atx that the 5v is down to 2.5 .. but the 12v is still good.. so if you know anything about these components.. you can ahve it for like $10

zryder · 11-13-2005, 01:08 PM

eddy, what is it with you and blowing PS's! lol seems like you are always frying them!
other than that, to buy a new one, no. I do not belive anyone locally sells them. best bet is to call up armen at digitalww.com, as he lives in chicago, and is super easy to deal with. very fast shipper, and the best prices I have seen.

bosstone74 · 11-13-2005, 09:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TyBong

hey anyone would not happen to have a DC-DC PSU for sale localy would they? or even a gps for cheep?

I trust the locals than the ebayer accross the way. plus, I dont like to wait for shipping, etc.

BTW, when is the next meet?

Ask and you shall receive
I got one
PW-70A
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/ca...it.A/id.229/.f
I don't know anything about it but I got it when I bought my M10000 from someone on ebay. I have a Jeff Mucha shutdown controller as well...

PM ME!!

TyBong · 11-14-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bosstone74

Ask and you shall receive
I got one
PW-70A
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/ca...it.A/id.229/.f
I don't know anything about it but I got it when I bought my M10000 from someone on ebay. I have a Jeff Mucha shutdown controller as well...

PM ME!!

how much do you want for it?

neon_eddy · 11-14-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by zryder

eddy, what is it with you and blowing PS's! lol seems like you are always frying them!
other than that, to buy a new one, no. I do not belive anyone locally sells them. best bet is to call up armen at digitalww.com, as he lives in chicago, and is super easy to deal with. very fast shipper, and the best prices I have seen.

A lot of it has to dow ith my "custom" cases, it's true I've been through 4 or 5 . and I try and run too much on them.. that's why I'm going to the m10000.