lilguy

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QUOTE (rave2n @ Mar 30, 2013 - 3:14 AM)

>Because a CarPc is just the tip of the iceberg in the responsibilities and education of a Computer Engineer.

It would be better suited to say you become a Car Audio Technician, then an computer engineer, or anything IT related from figuring out a simple CarPc. I know I'm being a prick about it, its just an annoyance I have.

Though, I do like the avenue you are going. Very similar to my goals when I get to doing interior. I just intend to use a ITX motherboard with a mounted screen in the din, instead of a CarPc, mainly because the CarPC will not have the rs232 ports I require for the engine monitoring I plan to create.

Not sure where your going with the ITX mobo instead of a CarPC? and a CarPC not having ports? a CarPC is basically a PC you put in a car.? take mine for instance, A Mini-ITX motherboard with an AMD APU powering it and a 7" touch screen installed in the dual din.... basically a miniature desktop PC.. as for engine monitoring, whats your plans there? You couldn't just use a OBDII to USB to get the readouts onto the PC?

Pic of my CarPC


This post has been edited by lilguy: Mar 29, 2013 - 11:59 AM

Malek

#32

Haha I figured someone was going to get butt hurt I go to an all engineering school and we call the CE/CS guys the liberal art majors of the school. And we call gym PA because the Petroleum Engineers get butthurt when it's called PE..

And yes, I've had to take a ton of EE and programming classes. Doing a CarPC isn't nearly as hard. Sorry for shifting you the wrong way Rave. Just havin fun

Edit: and yes, I programmed my pc with code I wrote. It's not my usual area of practice. I'm a Mech E..

This post has been edited by Malek: Mar 29, 2013 - 12:02 PM

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rave2n

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QUOTE (lilguy @ Mar 29, 2013 - 12:51 PM)

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QUOTE (rave2n @ Mar 30, 2013 - 3:14 AM)

>Because a CarPc is just the tip of the iceberg in the responsibilities and education of a Computer Engineer.

It would be better suited to say you become a Car Audio Technician, then an computer engineer, or anything IT related from figuring out a simple CarPc. I know I'm being a prick about it, its just an annoyance I have.

Though, I do like the avenue you are going. Very similar to my goals when I get to doing interior. I just intend to use a ITX motherboard with a mounted screen in the din, instead of a CarPc, mainly because the CarPC will not have the rs232 ports I require for the engine monitoring I plan to create.

Not sure where your going with the ITX mobo instead of a CarPC? and a CarPC not having ports? a CarPC is basically a PC you put in a car.? take mine for instance, A Mini-ITX motherboard with an AMD APU powering it and a 7" touch screen installed in the dual din.... basically a miniature desktop PC.. as for engine monitoring, whats your plans there? You couldn't just use a OBDII to USB to get the readouts onto the PC?

CarPC cannot do everything I intend to accomplish in the small package that it arrives in, I'll never argue its a solid unit. Mainly hardware. I would also like easier access to the unit for future upgrades and ease of wiring. As I intend to install the case under the passenger seat.

End result, I would like to be to pull over, connect my VPN via my cell, and address issues literally from the screen in my dash. Will even have a small pullout keyboard with roller.

Just saw the pic you put up. Yea that is different that want I recall from a CarPc, I thought you were doing the giant Din all in one package. You are going the exact route I want =P

Oh yea, my car isn't OBDII =/ Thus my creation of monitoring.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Mar 29, 2013 - 12:01 PM

rave2n

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QUOTE (Malek @ Mar 29, 2013 - 11:58 AM)

>Haha I figured someone was going to get butt hurt I go to an all engineering school and we call the CE/CS guys the liberal art majors of the school. And we call gym PA because the Petroleum Engineers get butthurt when it's called PE..

And yes, I've had to take a ton of EE and programming classes. Doing a CarPC isn't nearly as hard. Sorry for shifting you the wrong way Rave. Just havin fun

Edit: and yes, I programmed my pc with code I wrote. It's not my usual area of practice. I'm a Mech E..

Its no problem =P

Wasn't doubting your abilities, just saying the title was mis-used

This post has been edited by rave2n: Mar 29, 2013 - 12:07 PM

lilguy

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QUOTE (rave2n @ Mar 30, 2013 - 3:29 AM)

>CarPC cannot do everything I intend to accomplish in the small package that it arrives in, I'll never argue its a solid unit. Mainly hardware. I would also like easier access to the unit for future upgrades and ease of wiring. As I intend to install the case under the passenger seat.

End result, I would like to be to pull over, connect my VPN via my cell, and address issues literally from the screen in my dash. Will even have a small pullout keyboard with roller.

Just saw the pic you put up. Yea that is different that want I recall from a CarPc, I thought you were doing the giant Din all in one package. You are going the exact route I want =P

Oh yea, my car isn't OBDII =/ Thus my creation of monitoring.

ahh ok makes sense, yeah the CarPC game has changed a lot since them all in one units. now days its way better to make up your own as you said for upgrading and stuff

when you get that engine monitoring gear hand me some so i can get the virtual tacho and stuff on my CarPC (im assuming for the 5s-fe? with no obdII )

This post has been edited by lilguy: Mar 29, 2013 - 12:16 PM

rave2n

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QUOTE (lilguy @ Mar 29, 2013 - 12:14 PM)

>when you get that engine monitoring gear hand me some so i can get the virtual tacho and stuff on my CarPC (im assuming for the 5s-fe? with no obdII )

Will do, not sure if I'm going with an open source OS, or MS yet. All in good time I'll work it together.

Hmm my monitoring will be for a 3sgte, no obdII. I'm still working on the circuits for the monitoring I want to display, but once completed it should be easy enough to change the values based on engine. I can only assume there is already something out there doing the same, I just want a more personalized touch.

Either or, solid work on that "CarPC" nothing to critique there!

lilguy

#37

Thanks man and GL with the monitoring gear. i needs it its that or swap out to an OBD II engine of some sort

lilguy

#38

So i got a bit bored and it was a nice night to do a little work so i got a couple things done...

The battery isolator for the Aux battery is installed and ready
Before

After


I also decided to make a start on the door poppers, So far just manual pop not wired to alarm aux channel yet to operate via remote
Popper Test


That's all for now

lilguy

#39

Hooked up the relays for the door poppers to the alarm system so I can now remotely pop the doors..

Sample activation

Yay for tiny update

lilguy

#40

Little more work on the boot install....

The_enD

#41

Nice build log, check out mine.
He have a lot of in common interest when it comes to upgrades. The whole no handles, antena, sprinkler, car PC(tho I am going to put a laptop in mine), loud system.

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lilguy

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QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 16, 2013 - 3:02 AM)

>Nice build log, check out mine.
He have a lot of in common interest when it comes to upgrades. The whole no handles, antena, sprinkler, car PC(tho I am going to put a laptop in mine), loud system.

Thanks man, And will check yours out

lilguy

#43

Finished off the shaved door handles....

JoshuaM

#44

Haha, Just a little dusty

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lilguy

#45

yeah all the bog/fiberglass work in the boot makes it a little crazy with dust

lilguy

#46

Another update, did some messing around with the aircon control unit and changed the led lights to blue

lilguy

#47

Back with an update. Been flat out busy trying to find stuff to do to avoid working on the celica haha *Slack bugger that I am*

more progress on the Boot install...


Henry (aka bLaCkFoXsA) actually doing some work...


Bit of dust messing up photos -.-


Fill and sand, fill and sand, fill and sand....




Primer coat for a visual tester...






That and some not so pretty wood work that isn't important enough to be shown, Hopefully Henry will head out again to motivate me and get another good chunk of work done.

This post has been edited by lilguy: Jul 11, 2013 - 11:58 AM

The_enD

#48

Your hatch will rattle sooo much.

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lilguy

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QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 12, 2013 - 3:48 AM)

>Your hatch will rattle sooo much.

All the Dynamat!!!!

Syaoran

#50

Pfff, you'll need lead, not dynamat hahaha

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lilguy

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QUOTE (Syaoran @ Jul 12, 2013 - 4:13 AM)

>Pfff, you'll need lead, not dynamat hahaha

dynamat + removing all the bits and pieces that will rattle will do well I think lol

JoshuaM

#52

I was totally looking for this thread last night to give you a bump for updates, lol

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lilguy

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QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Jul 12, 2013 - 8:09 AM)

>I was totally looking for this thread last night to give you a bump for updates, lol

haha well I read minds, so figured id bump it up

bLaCkFoXsA

#54

Hopefully Tyler will buy some spot putty/high build primer to hide Henry's poor filler spreading skills...

The_enD

#55

Can the enclosures be removed or they are permanently fixed?

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lilguy

#56

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QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 12, 2013 - 6:50 PM)

>Can the enclosures be removed or they are permanently fixed?

At the moment each side will slide out with ease but finished product will likely be fixed in

bLaCkFoXsA

#57

bolted in*
removable.
That's what's happening tyler. Deal with it

lilguy

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QUOTE (bLaCkFoXsA @ Jul 12, 2013 - 6:57 PM)

>bolted in*
removable.
That's what's happening tyler. Deal with it

Removable.... you think? after the sides are fixed together in the middle and the middle amp section put in it will surly not be removable unless cut up again?

bLaCkFoXsA

#59

trust me

The_enD

#60

Doesn't seem very removable as is right now, especially when they are connected to each other. My concern is how are you going to change your bulbs on your taillights.

And if it is removable, why not take it out of the car to putty and sand outside the car. All that stuff gets inside the interior and it's hard to clean up.
You will have to take it out for paint anyway.

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