|
 |
|
03-27-2006, 10:54 AM
|
#16
|
|
Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Faenza, Italy
Posts: 300
|
The volume knob
In place of the useless cigar lighter, i am planning to place the volume knob.
I'm using a mouse PBC (thanks to Silencery who shipped it here in italy) and a rotary encoder for the hardware, Girder for the software, a bit of wood for the mounting and a Pepsi bottle cap for the knob!!!
Will post some pic of the result asap. 
__________________
BMW E36 Project [ =======§== ]
Hardware:
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen - Epia M-10000 - HQCT 1.0 FM Radio - 2.5" 80Gb - USB GPS
Software:
FrodoPlayer 1.10 & MapMonkey with FriBruMet Skins by Frigor.
Last edited by Frigor; 03-27-2006 at 11:25 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advertisement
|
Sponsored links
|
|
03-27-2006, 10:59 AM
|
#17
|
|
Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: If you go down to the woods today, You're sure of
Posts: 11,942
|
interesting idea on the volume control.
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-2006, 11:23 AM
|
#18
|
|
Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Faenza, Italy
Posts: 300
|
GPS Antenna
I have a problem with the GPS antenna...
Initially I have bought the BU-303 USB receiver. But driving in little streets of big italian towns (like Florence) the number of sats dramatically falls to 3/4 and the receiver loses signal... 
So i bought an Axiom Sandpiper II and an Hirschmann roof mount antenna... I am testing them, but till now i never received more than 7 channels... Axiom receiver works quite well even if only 4 channels are detected, while BU-303 needs at least 6 channels to work, but I'm not going to drill my roof if I haven't at least 10 channels on my ******* receiver... 
Any suggestion? 
__________________
BMW E36 Project [ =======§== ]
Hardware:
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen - Epia M-10000 - HQCT 1.0 FM Radio - 2.5" 80Gb - USB GPS
Software:
FrodoPlayer 1.10 & MapMonkey with FriBruMet Skins by Frigor.
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-2006, 01:36 PM
|
#19
|
|
Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Faenza, Italy
Posts: 300
|
Looking around seems like the Axiom Sandpiper II sucks!
What about the Garmin GPS 15L?
__________________
BMW E36 Project [ =======§== ]
Hardware:
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen - Epia M-10000 - HQCT 1.0 FM Radio - 2.5" 80Gb - USB GPS
Software:
FrodoPlayer 1.10 & MapMonkey with FriBruMet Skins by Frigor.
|
|
|
|
|
03-28-2006, 02:59 PM
|
#20
|
|
Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Faenza, Italy
Posts: 300
|
I was lookin' around for a low cost lcd module and i found this:
http://leeming.manufacturer.globalso...GetProduct.htm
and I figured out something like this...
__________________
BMW E36 Project [ =======§== ]
Hardware:
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen - Epia M-10000 - HQCT 1.0 FM Radio - 2.5" 80Gb - USB GPS
Software:
FrodoPlayer 1.10 & MapMonkey with FriBruMet Skins by Frigor.
Last edited by Frigor; 03-28-2006 at 03:09 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
03-28-2006, 03:53 PM
|
#21
|
|
Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: If you go down to the woods today, You're sure of
Posts: 11,942
|
interesting, but I would possibly use it as a reversing monitor.
or stick a couple in the doors, and a camera each and do away with the wing mirrors
|
|
|
|
|
04-11-2006, 02:18 PM
|
#22
|
|
Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Faenza, Italy
Posts: 300
|
bump
Quote: Originally Posted by Frigor
I have a problem with the GPS antenna...
Initially I have bought the BU-303 USB receiver. But driving in little streets of big italian towns (like Florence) the number of sats dramatically falls to 3/4 and the receiver loses signal...
So i bought an Axiom Sandpiper II and an Hirschmann roof mount antenna... I am testing them, but till now i never received more than 7 channels... Axiom receiver works quite well even if only 4 channels are detected, while BU-303 needs at least 6 channels to work, but I'm not going to drill my roof if I haven't at least 10 channels on my ******* receiver...
Any suggestion?
__________________
BMW E36 Project [ =======§== ]
Hardware:
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen - Epia M-10000 - HQCT 1.0 FM Radio - 2.5" 80Gb - USB GPS
Software:
FrodoPlayer 1.10 & MapMonkey with FriBruMet Skins by Frigor.
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2006, 01:33 PM
|
#23
|
|
Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Faenza, Italy
Posts: 300
|
bump
Quote: Originally Posted by Frigor
I have a problem with the GPS antenna...
Initially I have bought the BU-303 USB receiver. But driving in little streets of big italian towns (like Florence) the number of sats dramatically falls to 3/4 and the receiver loses signal...
So i bought an Axiom Sandpiper II and an Hirschmann roof mount antenna... I am testing them, but till now i never received more than 7 channels... Axiom receiver works quite well even if only 4 channels are detected, while BU-303 needs at least 6 channels to work, but I'm not going to drill my roof if I haven't at least 10 channels on my ******* receiver...
Any suggestion?
__________________
BMW E36 Project [ =======§== ]
Hardware:
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen - Epia M-10000 - HQCT 1.0 FM Radio - 2.5" 80Gb - USB GPS
Software:
FrodoPlayer 1.10 & MapMonkey with FriBruMet Skins by Frigor.
|
|
|
|
|
Sponsored links
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
06-11-2006, 02:05 PM
|
#24
|
|
Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: If you go down to the woods today, You're sure of
Posts: 11,942
|
Quote: Originally Posted by dmurray14
I'd be interested to see pics of anyone who's put it up top...
Dan
Still needs a bit of work on the bezel, but it's getting there.
Last edited by Enforcer; 05-21-2007 at 01:43 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2006, 11:45 AM
|
#25
|
|
Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Faenza, Italy
Posts: 300
|
Quote: Originally Posted by Enforcer
Do u ever experience sunshine glowing problems?
__________________
BMW E36 Project [ =======§== ]
Hardware:
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen - Epia M-10000 - HQCT 1.0 FM Radio - 2.5" 80Gb - USB GPS
Software:
FrodoPlayer 1.10 & MapMonkey with FriBruMet Skins by Frigor.
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2006, 11:50 AM
|
#26
|
|
Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 664
|
Quote: Originally Posted by Enforcer
Still needs a bit of work on the bezel, but it's getting there.
Looks good. I actually just moved mine up top too, I couldn't stand looking at it down the bottom. I found the xenarc case fits perfectly in there, and just angled it up. It might not be the most custom looking thing, but the angle is PERFECT and it is so much more useful...
Dan
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2006, 12:04 PM
|
#27
|
|
Low Bitrate
Join Date: May 2005
Location: England, UK
Posts: 64
|
Nice to see another E36, looks cool what you have done with the OBComp.
__________________
VIA 1Gig,512mb,Wifi,40GB,OPUS,7" TS,7x6.5" monitors,OEM wiring&fusing,Digital TV,3G Internet, Front and Rear Camera,12v DC PS2.
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2006, 12:19 PM
|
#28
|
|
Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: If you go down to the woods today, You're sure of
Posts: 11,942
|
Quote: Originally Posted by Frigor
Do u ever experience sunshine glowing problems?
yes, but it's not usually direct sunlight.
it's either reflected off the leather centre armrest, or my shirt if it is a light colour.
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2006, 12:20 PM
|
#29
|
|
Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: If you go down to the woods today, You're sure of
Posts: 11,942
|
Quote: Originally Posted by sweetlikealemon
Nice to see another E36, looks cool what you have done with the OBComp.
It's down where the sunglasses would go.
see website for more pics
|
|
|
|
|
08-04-2006, 09:42 AM
|
#30
|
|
Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lund, Sweden
Posts: 16
|
Damn nice. I'm not sure if i love the location of the screen or hate it.
It seems like its pretty low and you have to move your eyes alot of the road to see it. But in other hand; It look damn cool ;D
|
|
|
|
|
Sponsored links
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:28 PM.
| |
