Pistolen08

Hi, welcome to the forums!

What is a PWP RSX? Is that like an import thing?
I'm still trying to cross the hurdle of my broken lcd, but I just recieved a few parts (including a ATI remote wonder 2, and a Griffin Powermate) so I'm gonna work on adding those in the meantime. The computer aspect of my project is done.

Here is my to-do list:

• Fix LCD
• Buy GPS (BU-353)
• Buy Bluetooth Dongle
• Buy new cell phone with bluetooth
• Position backup camera
• Buy auto startup/shutdown controller for laptop
• Buy Female-Female VGA Adapter
• Get WifiHopper to work on TinyXP
• Fabricate an enclosure for the amp, laptop, and antennas
• Fabricate in Griffin Powermate
• Find a good place for USB hub

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racerboy0712

what are you going to use as the auto startup/shutdown controller

Pistolen08

I am going to build W3bMa5t3r's auto power on module for laptops.

Here is the link:

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/user-innovations/75071-laptop-auto-power-turn-module.html

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racerboy0712

what are you doing/using to power everything

Pistolen08

I am using a 140 Watt power inverter to power the laptop, and I spliced the lilliput power cable into the front ACC socket. I tested everything, and the inverter isn't giving me any ground noise.

I ordered a new controller board for my lilliput from motorcitytech, and it should arrive shortly (it was $95 with shipping). I am going to figure out how to get my usb peripherals plugged in today.

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Pistolen08

USB Peripherals:

Four Port USB Hub - Front (Cabin):

• Lilliput Touchscreen (In front headunit area)
• Griffin Powermate (In driver's side door)
• 2 Misc. Dash Molded USB Ports

Four Port USB Hub - Rear (Trunk):

• ATI Remote Wonder 2 (Mounted in trunk enclosure)
• Bluetooth Adapter (Mounted in trunk enclosure)
• GPS Reciever (Mounted in trunk enclosure
• Linksys 802.11g Adapter (Mounted in trunk enclosure)

Laptop USB Ports - Trunk:

• Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 - Backup Camera (Mounted in trunk)
• External Hard Drive (In trunk enclosure)
• Laptop Auto-Power on module (Mounted in trunk enclosure)

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Pistolen08

This isn't my car (notice it's auto), but I didn't have a good picture of the trunk. I wanted to make an enclosure for the laptop/amp/everything else, so this is a quick sketch of how it will look. I plan on making it out of mdf, and covering it with carpet similar to the car's interior. Once the screen is in place, this will be my next project.

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Pistolen08

I decided to reinstall the OS, since TinyXP was holding it back. There were many programs that would not run/install (WiFiHopper, ATI RW2 software, etc..) and I figure that I can make it similar in run speeds by disabling services/using minlogon/etc... Luckily, I had 2 partitions (C: = windows, E: = everything else) so it shouldn't take too long, since I don't need to reinstall some of the programs.

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racerboy0712

since you powered your laptop through an inverter...how do you turn on your laptop

Pistolen08

I am in the process of building W3bma5t3r's Auto Power on circuit, as shown in This thread.

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Pistolen08

Well, I still can't get in touch with LaxPlaya8513 (The guy who sold me my amp), and I was just informed that my new controller board wont be coming in until Wed. I have a 6 hour roundtrip drive on Friday, so that means no carpc, and no audio. Oh well, I will update beginning of next week when all my stuff comes in.

-Elliot

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racerboy0712

yhought u had an amp

Pistolen08

I originally bought an amp from Best Buy (Alpine MRP-T220) for testing purposes. I planned on returning it and buying a 4 channel amp later (It was $140). I saw the same amp in the 4 channel version here for $100 shipped from LaxPlayer8513. I paid him on 12/24 of last year, and I still haven't received it (exactly a month). Apparently he had a family emergency and had to go out of town. I understand this, but I have waited long enough. He still wont reply to my emails, or to the paypal dispute. I am trying to get him to next day air it to me, so I can at least listen to music on my trip (even though the lcd wont be ready).

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Pistolen08

Just got back from the Florida meet. Had some good times, and now have some good ideas. I also received my amp and xm tuner. Here's my current to-do list:

• Receive/install lcd controller board (Tuesday/Wednesday)
• Build enclosure (Weekend)
• Power switch turn on (Next week)
• Install Powermate through door and change led color to red (Next week)
• Install backup camera (Eventually)
• FM broadcasting station (A week or 2)
  

And here is the list of possible future projects:

• Some sort of TV receiver + antenna [Eventually]
• Steering wheel controls (Eventually)
• OBDII (Eventually)
• Bluetooth phone connectivity (Eventually)
• Sub amp and subwoofer (Eventually.. maybe)

I'll update in the next few days.

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rsxtypes

Do you have any ideas on this? I would like to add them too. I haven't seen anything that would look good.

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