Nissan Xterra XPuter Stage 1

OKC-X · 03-25-2003, 10:56 AM

Project Name: XPuter
Car: 2001 Nissan Xterra
Engine: Crappy No Power Nissan One

Basic Stereo Information:
Pioneer Double Din CD\Cassette
MB Quart Components

Xputer: Intel Pentium III 800
Case: BookPC Case
Power: 12 Volt DC-DC PSU
Storage: 40 Gig IBM
Sound: Built in Sound

Misc. Information:
Stage 1 of my Xputer Installation this weekend. Sorry about the pics not being so good. I am going to reshoot them when I clean up the wires.

Pictures:
Click Here for Pictures

OKC-X

TruckinMP3 · 03-25-2003, 11:55 AM

Nice work.
A word of caution, some cities/states have laws about video that is viewable by the driver.
Maybe a good idea to find out what if any apply in your area.

Thanks for the pics

hijinks21 · 03-25-2003, 12:30 PM

did you use power strip or anything like that to get a nice picture on that tft screen?

OKC-X · 03-25-2003, 01:47 PM

TruckinMP3,

Does that apply to just watching movies? I wondered if they enforced other things like games.

hijinks21,

I didnt end up having to use powerstrip. When I went into display setting(in control panel) and chose TV out for the display the next time it rebooted it filled the screen entirely.

TruckinMP3 · 03-25-2003, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OKC-X
TruckinMP3,

Does that apply to just watching movies? I wondered if they enforced other things like games.

Depends on how the law is written: some indicate a screen is OK for navigation use but not for video in motion (movies/games)

Also an enforcement choice for officers. Check so you know.

dx84crx · 03-25-2003, 04:01 PM

I know for Va if it's for Nav or radio functions it's fine...just don't let them catch you watching a movie or playing a game something like a $500 fine.

jzgt · 03-26-2003, 09:40 AM

I have to say, that is one of the best I've ever seen NTSC display text - especially on such a small screen! Good Job.

- Jeff

Mtlca401 · 03-26-2003, 01:27 PM

Did you have to use a custom resolution? I bought a 7" widescreen too.

OKC-X · 03-27-2003, 10:02 AM

Mtlca401,

I cant remember what resolution I set it at. I will check for you and let you know.

mp3moose · 04-02-2003, 11:16 AM

I've got an Xterra also and have been wondering about the best place to mount a computer.

How did you fit the mini-book PC under the seat?

OKC-X · 04-02-2003, 12:00 PM

If I did it all over again I wouldnt use the BookPC again for the Xterra as the space under the seats is too restrictive. I had to hammer the hell out of the bottom of the xterra seat to get it to fit. I would use one of the Cappucino computers if I were to do it again.

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