Hello fellow sifus !! Need some advice here. =)

I plan to install a carpc using the Intel D510MO motherboard+dual core atom combo. According to the spec from intel, that board only measure 17*17cm. I think it will fit in my existing 2Din dashboard.

However, my concern is the thermal issue... How hot can the interior of our car reach if i park my car under the hot sun? will the motherboard (when powered off) stand up to the heat for the years to come?

As for when the CarPC is operating, i will direct some cold air from the aircon as the cold air ducts sits just right behind of of the 2Din slot.

Bro steve, what receiver did u use for ur radio?

o.. good stuff =) it also picks up normal FM broadcast. Don't mind me asking, does our local radio station broadcast in HD ?

Lol.. great! i wanna have a look at u guy's setup!

I'm also considering the USB DAB/FM radio that bro wiraone found from the net. As for the antenna.. from the feedback by u guys shared, seems like a quality antena will cost quite a lot, so i'm considering this and use back my original antena. I looks like an amplified DAB/FM splitter. I don't know bout antenna, what u guys think of it?

Yup, this is my initial setup, only added a creative x-fi lately.

ooo... looks like i'll only use that for fm radio. Is the FM reception strong? As the card have only SMB antenna jack, will it work if i solder 2 wire n connect the card to my antenna directly?

Hmm.. interesting.. Bout the Mitch serial communication cable.. is it hard to build ourself?

Anyone intend to let go their Craig Radio pls let me noe ya =)

This is wat i tried:
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Found an old K-World tv tuner card laying in my drawer which spots a Conexant 878 chip. Tat chip is compatible with the Radiator radio interface in centrafuse 3. Works perfectly in my room with clear FM reception just by using a coil antena, however when i move it to my car..aih.. langsung cannot tune to any radio station....any thoughts? =s

Thx for the advice bro MxSteven! but sadly still no luck.. mayb the HDR is the only way to go...

Hulala~~ mahalnya... guess need to wait for CNY edi. Most likely will get both item from mo-so-co coz last time when i buy the M4-ATX from them they sent me a defective part. They said they will giv me sum discount on my next purchase.

Bro mxSteven, your HD Radio can tune to all frequency or only odd frequency?

Thx Came accross this GPS module Columbus V-800 USB GPS Receiver (66 ch, MTK2, WAAS, 5Hz), looks like a bargain.. 5ghz, WAAS..

It is possible to integrate everything into a 2 din casing just there might b some heat issue. There is this Bybyte mini itx double din casing and an internal 2 channel amplifier available from mp3car.com store but price seem to be on the high side. This setup is only good if you plan on using back your factory speakers for audio.

Separate placement for everything does have same advantages.. My car was broke into and my touchscreen lcd and wireless keyboard was stolen. Luckly is just the Lcd that is gone.. My cpu is safely in my boot.

As for the gps placement, best if place on dashboard or maybe stick it on your windshield behind your rear view mirror. ..i hide mine under my dashboard.. Signal albit weaker, sometimes cannot get lock on from cold start. But im using the cheap china gps module la.. Those SiRFstarIII chipset without internal battery ones.

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Added on April 26, 2012, 11:20 amPlaning to revive my carPc. Came across this 7" Touch Screen LCD. It has everything! HDMI, LED backlight, comes with an battery adaptor, Samsung panel, reverse camera trigger..etc etc. Price is reasonable too..what say you.

Bro mxsteven, do you use mic for your carPc for calls and voice command? What kind of mic are you using? Im using those normal pc mic but whenever im on handsfree, ppl from the other end always complain about the echo..

This post has been edited by shaunk86: Apr 26 2012, 11:20 AM

Haha! Em.. Maybe you can draw out the diagram for them to lay down the cables power cables go by the door sill, audio,visual, signal cable go through the transmission channel for the shortest possible route and to eliminate possible electrical noise.

I use to hav a lilliput Lcd with led backlight, not those high brightness unit. Screen is readable under the sun. I think the main issue is the angle of the Lcd. Mine is mounted almost 90' stright so there is minimal glare even under the sun. Cars like honda stream, vios will hav a dashboard with slight tilting angle Upwards so there will be glare and the screen is harder to see. I face some touchscreen issue with my lilliput whereby some spot of the screen can't register touch input n the pointer keeps go back to a specific spot i would recomand the industrial grade touchscreen from bro mxsteven or you can get those single din slide out touchscreen lcd ..but those are very expensive.

Im thinking of ordering myself one of these one or 2 weeks later.. Will let you know how it perform when i get it

Those 3 wires are +12v, Ground and ignition. You need to chk if your car will cut the power to all accessorises including the 12v socket when cranking your engine. If it does and you connect your pc to that socket, your pc will reboot everytime you start your engine. It is advisable to connect the 12v stright to the car battery with a fuse in between. The Ignition lead you can tap in to your 12v socket assuming your 12v socket will power on and off with your keys. I tap my ignition wire to my headunit's ignition wire.

Bro, what are the specs for the LED panel? Size, inputs, resolution, reverse cam trigger?