hi guys, i hav a project carpc in progress to share wid u all:

here's the pic:


everythin still in testing stage,
here's a bit of info on the setup,
it runs on stripped down ver of windows MCE 2005 (nlite) so that it'll start up faster.
so i'll use the media center program as front end as it looks nicer compared to roadrunner and other free front ends.

i DIYed (10bucks plastic multi purpose storage box - got it from jusco) the casing coz my previous steel casing was big and heavy and it doesnt look nice in my trunk.

i'm using a laptop drive (2.5inch) coz it's more reliable to put into a movin vehicle compared to conventional 3.5inch hdd. it connects to the mobo using 2.5 to IDE converter and it costs me only 23bucks.

i bought a lcd panel from brothers and it connects directly to my graphic card (s-video). not touch screen though coz i cant afford a lilliput.

i'm now sourcing out on where to get a remote control for MCE like the one dat can be found here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/446480

it'll run on a power inverter 220v 300watt (it is sufficient for my pc and it peaks at 700watt - much more cheaper and easier setup than dc dc psu) i hard wired it directly to my car batt and relay so dat it'll turn off the inverter automatically when i turn off my car engine - however, i hav to shut down the pc manually, by pressing the power button, it'll shutdown automatically, can be preset in setting.

i'm currently in the progress of wiring all the usb to my front dash board so dat i can load stuff easily using thumb drive into my system and my other usb devices such as remote control.

as for audio, i connect my sound card 3mm jack to my pre amp using 3mm to RCA cable which goes directly to the speakers in the car.

now i'm also sourcing out for game pad (USB) to run several games in the car pc - entertainment for passengers. those simple racing games like nfs underground.

i started out everythin and it costs less than 2k.
i'll update and upload more pic when i hav time to resume my project during coming weekends. any lyn members mind share their project also?

This post has been edited by gstrapinuse: Feb 19 2008, 12:39 AM