Supra build

ivanmx6 · 01-17-2007, 11:15 AM

Just finished installing a Dell SX260 build in my MkIV Supra and thought I'd share.

Start to finish time (including buying the hardware) 4 weeks.

Hardware:
Dell SX260
P4/2.4Ghz
768Mb RAM
120Gb 2.5" hdd
"No Name" 7" in-dash touch screen
Belkin USB adapter
BU-353 USB GPS receiver
Mini USB keyboard
DSX12VD DC-DC supply with dash switch
Alpine headunit

Software:
XP Pro
Centrafuse (retail)
Sygic DriveXP
XPort
NetDetect

Pics:

ivanmx6 · 01-17-2007, 11:20 AM

I was originally running CentraFuse but got a bit fed up with it. Having to uninstall it when updating, uncertainty about cost when it's released etc.

So I started having a play with RoadRunner instead. Once I'd got my head around it's quirks it wasn't too bad to change things. The worst aspect is having to amend the .jpg files. (Might be an idea to remove all the built-in labels from the jpg;s and put the text on as labels in the .skin files instead?)

Anyway, a couple more pics. As you can see, there's almost no trace of an install from the outside.

Tissy · 01-17-2007, 11:44 AM

Very nice mate, well done.

4 weeks is an excellent achievement, took me about 6 months !!

You still need up doing more on it, guaranteed !!

ivanmx6 · 01-17-2007, 01:49 PM

LOL - it's guaranteed Tissy.

For the near future:
Finish off the "PC On" alarm for if I accidentally switch off and open the door with the PC supply still on (a modified lights alarm).
Bluetooth phone integration with mic and audio through the radio.
Write my own skin(?)

4 weeks isn't too long when you consider I'm not working at the moment and have spent nearly every day on it.

quinrod · 01-17-2007, 02:15 PM

I have the same screen as you. Do you have any problems with the touchscreen and which driver do you use?
Mine used to only work once in a while, and after not using it for a few month, now the touchpanel doesn't work anymore at all.

Check out my install:

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=94684

MatrixPC · 01-17-2007, 03:03 PM

Another Supra install

I guest that 3 out of 4 weeks you spend on gathering parts and planning.

ramy_zohair · 01-17-2007, 10:23 PM

my dream car

ivanmx6 · 01-18-2007, 04:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MatrixPC

Another Supra install

I guest that 3 out of 4 weeks you spend on gathering parts and planning.

Just about,yes. That and playing about with CF and RR.

Quote: Originally Posted by ramy_zohair

my dream car

Mine too for many a year.

Quote: Originally Posted by quinrod

I have the same screen as you. Do you have any problems with the touchscreen and which driver do you use?
Mine used to only work once in a while, and after not using it for a few month, now the touchpanel doesn't work anymore at all.

Check out my install:

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=94684

Nice build.

I'm using the driver that came with it (unbranded?) and haven't found any probs yet. Have you tried putting it in a different USB port and reinstalling the driver after?

quinrod · 01-18-2007, 06:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ivanmx6

Nice build.

I'm using the driver that came with it (unbranded?) and haven't found any probs yet. Have you tried putting it in a different USB port and reinstalling the driver after?

Yeah, I tried that, did a complete reinstall of XP and everything, tried all different drivers etc.
Look for the long (like 20 pages) post for the DWW-700M, a lot of people have issues with the touchscreen.
Maybe you could email me your drivers and I will give them a go?
Thanks

ivanmx6 · 01-18-2007, 02:54 PM

No problem.
If you're happy with a 3.75Mb .zip file, PM me your email address Quinrod.

ivanmx6 · 01-19-2007, 12:37 PM

Hi Ed,
Yes, it's a Dell Special.

However, after a bit of searcing on here I found this:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...ht=sx260+sx270

I'm using a DSX12VD PSU and have wired it up to the battery through a 30A relay with a switch on the dash. I could have gone for a DSX12V instead as I've not used any of the timer or other "Deluxe" stuff but our UK supplier didn't have them listed.

I cut the Dell cable off of the PSU brick and resoldered it onto the molex connector.
Red and Brown went to +12V.
White and Black went to Gnd.
Yellow and Green were taped off.
Then put the new connector into the Dell and Bob's your Uncle.

One bonus is that I can now use the old Dell PSU as an indoor 12V supply.

I always use Hibernate when exiting for a nice quick bootup. The Dell is set up to boot when power is resumed, so when I make the switch, power comes on and the PC resumes from hibernate.

And so I don't forget to switch off the PSU, I also wired in a lights reminder alarm so if the PSU is still on when the ignition is switched off a buzzer sounds.

jackso11 · 09-25-2007, 06:49 AM

You made a skin for yours yet? I have had my pc in my supra for slighly over a year and not got round to it yet. lol

ivanmx6 · 10-12-2007, 06:13 AM

Afternote.

I've now shelled out for CentraFuse and am very happy with it.

jackso11 · 10-12-2007, 06:19 AM

You find Centrafuse is much better than RR? I was using CF beta, but my hard drive died. GOt a new one now and want to know if its worth shelling out on CF. Is it much different to the beta version?

Its in a black supra MKiV

hence asking if you had a boot screen sorted.

chanh55 · 11-28-2007, 11:42 AM

Hi Ivan,

What did you use to mount the computer? Looks pretty clean.