2007 Mitsubishi Triton (Aussie)

**holmesie** · 05-23-2009, 06:59 AM

Car - 2007 Mitsubishi Triton 4WD

Goal - I was basically wanting GPS navigation with highly detailed maps of Australia. Decided to go the carPC route for the added benefits, and just to be different (I live in the sticks and this will be a GREAT talking point at the pub

).

System - I've had all the components assembled and working for a little while, but finally got some time to start installing it this weekend. Should be 100% finished tomorrow, but right now it's in and working 8-)

I'm running a Dell Optiplex SX270 Windows XP PC with Pentium4 2.8gHz, 40gig HDD, 1GB RAM &CD-Rom.

Plus a Lilliput 7" touchscreen, Carnetix CNX-P2140 power regulator, GPS receiver, Centrafuse and OziExplorer software (with Australia 250K & HEMA 4WD maps). All up cost just over $600au (the most expensive bit being the screen).

Later I plan on adding USB Bluetooth, USB Next-G wireless broadband and OBDII reader with Tactrix cable

The PC

The power regulator.

Bit of a mess! Most of this will be hidden under the passenger seat.

Lilliput touchscreen (man there's some dust in my Triton

)

Voila - it lives!!

Centrafuse frontend

OZIexplorer (what I REALLY wanted this setup for) Wow, it's even telling me where I am parked right now

I will post up pics of everything tidied up tomorrow, but for now it's time for a celebration!!!

**rodweb** · 05-24-2009, 06:49 AM

Holmsie,

Looking great mate. Good to see another Aussie 4WD Car PC. Why don't you introduce yourself on this thread:
Aussie Offroad Carputers

Also follow the links in my signature block and see what you reckon about OzieEmbedded. I've got about 20 gb of Ozi Maps these days and run Odyssey Navigator for street nav. See www.twig.com.au

Oh and you will find me on www.newhilux.net. If you are not a member, maybe worth checking out www.newtriton.net

**holmesie** · 05-24-2009, 06:50 AM

Tidied all the wiring, and road tested it all - everything seems to be working as it should

Some daytime shots

**holmesie** · 05-24-2009, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by rodweb

Holmsie,

Looking great mate. Good to see another Aussie 4WD Car PC. Why don't you introduce yourself on this thread:
Aussie Offroad Carputers

Also follow the links in my signature block and see what you reckon about OzieEmbedded. I've got about 20 gb of Ozi Maps these days and run Odyssey Navigator for street nav. See www.twig.com.au

Oh and you will find me on www.newhilux.net. If you are not a member, maybe worth checking out www.newtriton.net

Cheers mate - I'm already on the NewTriton forum (been there since day 1!) Will check out your other links too thanks

**Maheriano** · 05-24-2009, 01:40 PM

Why is there carpet on the dash?

**millsy** · 05-24-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Maheriano

Why is there carpet on the dash?

Dont tell me its strictly an "Awstralyan" thing

**holmesie** · 05-24-2009, 05:30 PM

Yep, it must be an Aussie thing - the old "dashmat" is good for hiding the dust and protecting the plastic from baking sun. Surely such a thing exists in other parts of the world?

**rdholtz** · 05-24-2009, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Maheriano

Why is there carpet on the dash?

Originally Posted by holmesie

Yep, it must be an Aussie thing - the old "dashmat" is good for hiding the dust and protecting the plastic from baking sun. Surely such a thing exists in other parts of the world?

It may be an Oz thing, but we use 'em in sunny and hot parts of the U.S., too -- to keep the sun from drying out and cracking the material of the dash. Sometimes you'll see them inside the back window, too, if there's a deck there.

**Maheriano** · 05-25-2009, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by rdholtz

It may be an Oz thing, but we use 'em in sunny and hot parts of the U.S., too -- to keep the sun from drying out and cracking the material of the dash. Sometimes you'll see them inside the back window, too, if there's a deck there.

But there are protectants you can just spray on the dash to keep it from cracking. I've never seen carpet there before.