Thread: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon

After much research, I'm finally beginning my CarPC project.


Hardware List
o Innovatek TM-702L 7” LCD screen
o AOpen Pandora MiniPC (Intel 1.73GHz/512DDR/80G HDD/wireless kit)
o Carnetix P1900 DC-DC power supply
o Cirque EasyCat USB touchpad (custom mounted)
o Griffin Powermate controller (custom mounted)
o Powered USB Hub

Green = purchased
Red = Needed

Currently, my audio setup involves the following:

- Sony Xplod 500Watt amplifier
- Sony Xplod MP40 AM/FM/CD/MP3 head unit
- Sony Xplod 12” 1200Watt Subwoofer
- Custom lighted amp enclosure

I've done a lot of looking around to decide on the system to use. Initially, I was super excited when I found out about the Mac Mini. I have a perfect spot that will fit just above the mission plate where it could fit. This way I could retain my DIN multigauges, as well as a single-DIN LCD display.

The only problem? I've never used a Mac in my life. No sweat, I'm a computer geek, how hard can it be?

So off I went to start pricing Minis. That is, until I came across the AOpen Pandora. Virtually the same size, plus a wider variety of front-end applications. I'm still pretty torn about the route to go, but I'm definitely leaning towards the Pandora system.

I purchased a TM-702L screen, which I'll use while waiting to get a Lilliput touchscreen. I also snagged a Griffin Powermate (silver) for a great price locally.

I intend to custom-mount a Cirque EasyCat USB Touchpad into the center console for mouse support, in conjunction with the PowerMate.

I will be running the audio through the AUX IN of my headunit. I will need to get a new HU with AUX IN, as my current HU does not have AUX IN.

Hopefully if all goes well, it should be completed by early- to mid-April. I have some other priorities that will have to be obliged first (ie: get my body kit painted), but then I can devote full attention to the CarPC for the upcoming car shows.

Any comments and/or suggestions welcome
- Chris