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03-24-2005, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,019
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Finally, 2004 Toyota MatrixPC is ready for primetime
Alright, It time for me to show off my Toyota Matrix installation. After all this hard work and money spend, the result worth every single pennies.
First, the result: Click on the image for larger version
Another
Now the MatrixPC spec:
Mobo: Asus A7N8X-VM/400 $80
CPU: AMD Athlon Mobile 2500 $100 but free AMR
RAM: 2x256MB Mushkin PC2700 $40 AMR
HD: Seagate 80GB 7200RPM 3.5" $30 AMR
DVD: Maddog Multimedia 16X DVD ROM $10 AMR
Graphic: Onboard/Integrated GeForce4 MX
Audio: Onboard/Integrated C-Media 8738 6-channels.
Control: USB finger mouse/trackball, USB Keyboard, Infrared Remote Control, USB Touch Screen. $50 for all
Monitor: Lilliput 7" VGA with Touch Screen. $260 w/GB
PSU: Custom build ~220W DC-DC base on Sproggy PSU with build-in SDC. $100 parts Digikey
Case: Custom build clear arcrylic/plexiglass. $45
GPS: Delorme Earthmate USB GPS receiver with Routis 2004 $200
WiFi: Cheap Airlink+ USB WiFi adapter. $15
SoftwareWinamp, WinDVD, FrodoPlayer, RoadRunner, Routis, FireFox, Custom build Video Safety shutdown (in the work for legal purpose).
Other Custom build e-brake <=>Serial interface Video Safety shutdown $5 for 2 relays
In progress OBD2 Interface
Car Audio Spec:
HU: Alpine CDA9830 $250 Crutchfield
Speakers: All around Infinity Kappa 2-way 6.5" (62.5i) $160 Goodguy
Amp: None, but will be soon for a 4 channel amp to drive those Kappa.
Sub: None
Other: Replace tiny stock battery with Optima Red Top $110 Super Autobac
Overall : A much better than $2k Navigation option from Toyota. Toyota service tech will be in shock if they see the system.  |
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03-24-2005, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,019
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These are some pic for the Custom Mastero/Sproggy 4.5 (45a for me) PSU I built. Click on image for larger version
I am in the process of upgrading the current PSU to a much more powerfull one.
Most componets are in
Complete PSU
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03-24-2005, 09:06 AM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,019
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03-24-2005, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,019
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Installation: Pictures, little dark due to low light Click on image for larger version
PC: Under passenger seat.
Control: Power sw, HD LED, Power LED, IR receiver eye
The whole IR Receiver
The HU replace the 115V Switch and outlet location. The new location for those:
Best of all:
In-dash fabrication process
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03-24-2005, 09:47 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Moody, ME
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
Posts: 329
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Looks awesome man, props on the install. I guess it's not as cool now since we've been staring at the picture in your avatar but still cool 
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Mac: - Researching and Awaiting Funds
Changed to planning for a Mac Mini Trukputer...w3rd.
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03-24-2005, 10:17 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Olympia, WA
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R, Spec V
Posts: 466
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Very nice install. Good job on the fabrication.
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03-24-2005, 10:30 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Arkansas
Vehicle: 2000 Pontiac SunFire
Posts: 732
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How did you mount the pci card into the plexi? Thats my current dilemma.
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2000 Sunfire build 100%, or is it ever really 100%?
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03-24-2005, 11:10 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Orland Park, IL
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima
Posts: 658
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Whered u get the Amd Mobile Athlon for free after mail in rebates????? Please tell me !!! lol
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03-24-2005, 11:14 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Moody, ME
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
Posts: 329
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Quote: Originally Posted by CJ8501
Whered u get the Amd Mobile Athlon for free after mail in rebates????? Please tell me !!! lol
Yes do tell.
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Dak TruckPuter:
Mac: - Researching and Awaiting Funds
Changed to planning for a Mac Mini Trukputer...w3rd.
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03-24-2005, 12:35 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Diamond Bar, CA (909,951)
Vehicle: 1995 Suzuki GSX-R 750 / 2006 Honda Accord / 2002 Saturn S / 1997 Ford Crown Vic
Posts: 2,746
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Awsomeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Is All I Can Say!
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03-24-2005, 01:18 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: East Sussex, England
Vehicle: Seat Ibiza Cupra
Posts: 141
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Loving it. VERY nice screen install there!
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03-24-2005, 02:25 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,019
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Quote: Originally Posted by CJ8501
Whered u get the Amd Mobile Athlon for free after mail in rebates????? Please tell me !!! lol
Place: Micro Center. If you apply for Micro Center Visa card and buy any mobo & CPU combo, you get 100 buck rebate. That is how I get it.
I bought the Soyo K7VME Mobo (49.99) and AMD Mobile CPU (99.99) and apply for the card. Get 100 rebate back from Micro Center. 50 buck rebate back from Soyo (yeah after 7 months).
Since I don't like the Soyo mobo (No auto on when power fail, and only 1 Serial port), So I buy the Asus mobo. I may use the Soyo to build a home media. |
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03-24-2005, 02:31 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,019
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Quote: Originally Posted by CavityCr33p
How did you mount the pci card into the plexi? Thats my current dilemma.
I don't have any PCI card on this setup. And I don't really have a clue if I needed to put on one. |
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03-24-2005, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beach City, Socal
Vehicle: 89 Supra Turbo, 04 Toyota Matrix XR
Posts: 4,019
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Quote: Originally Posted by Grimey
Looks awesome man, props on the install. I guess it's not as cool now since we've been staring at the picture in your avatar but still cool
Yeah I finish the most difficult job (fabrication) a while ago, but there are some cosmetic thing that keep me away from posting it up here. |
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05-12-2005, 01:01 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4
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I am in the process of planning an '05 Matrix XR install, hopefully within the next year. I have an old Titanium Powerbook 500 I'm going to chop the head off of and mount under the passenger seat.
MatrixPC, do you know of any good web resources that describe how to work with the guts of a Matrix? I'm not a car guy, but I'm willing to learn, and I've got the time to work on learning. Your install is very inspiring, thanks for posting it.
I do have one question specific to your install: do you think the Lilliput 7" screen would fit in the stock dash cutout? I'm hoping to do as little fab as possible so as to keep the car looking as stock as I can.
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