After reading and gathering information from various forums for over a year.. Finally,I am going to built my own Car PC.

My Spec:

[CPU]
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Stock PSU will be removed and replace with M4-ATX
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-Intel D510MO motherboard+Atom D510
-1 GB DDR2 800mhz
-320gb 2.5' HDD
-M4-ATX power supply
-OEM ITX casing
-Generic USB GPS receiver (Not yet cod)
-MSI Bluetoes 3x
-Level1 USB Wifi N
-ADS Tech USB FM receiver with RDS (Not yet arrive)


[Display]
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Test fitting, will get a double din casing and mod it to fit the screen

Lilliput 629GL-70NP/C/T


[Other]
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Satria Neo's stock steering button will work with this
Now I'm able to control the volume, select track, change mode, answer phone with my stock steering button
I believe other proton's steering button will work with this too

Joycon EX Steering control to USB
Logitech USB Hub with power adapter

After waiting for 1 week, my M4-ATX power supply that i bought from eBay arrived this morning.. alas.. It went up in smoke when i power it up..
Upon closer inspection, i found out the defective capacitor's polarity is upside down !! WTH....
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Waiting for their reply on how to proceed with r.m.a.

Hi wiraone,

I built my cpu coz if anything get roasted, it is easier for me to do R.M.A. The mobo n HDD both have 3 yrs warranty. All the parts i sourced locally except the Joycon EX steering control, M4-ATX and the ADS USB FM.

I install my pc in the boot coz there isn't much space in the cabin. I plan to stick the usb fm radio's antena to my rear shelf, hoping to get a good signal, if the reception is still bad, i will connect it to my existing radio antena. Btw, wiraone, how long does it take for ur mo-so-co car pc to be deliver to you? it has been 2 week and i still haven't receive the usb fm radio

Went to Pasar Road to pick up some wires, switch, connectors etc etc and a few capacitors to replace the dead caps on my M4-ATX. Turns out after changing the caps, my psu is working fine..phew.... This M4-ATX is bought from Mo-SO-Co's ebay store..so i guess its the original
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Stripping the interior, need to run cables along the center and side.
Powering my hub and screen from the psu's regulated power.
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Will connect my car pc directly to the amp.
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These buttons have led in them, so they will serve as manual power & reset button + power and hdd indicator

This post has been edited by shaunk86: May 23 2010, 11:39 PM

The M4-ATX cost me Rm400++ inclusive of shipping. I also include the SFX/ATX enclosure with fan, so i can install it in any ATX casing later on.

Finally... done !

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Running Windows 7 + Centrafuse + GarminMobilePC

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A powered USB hub for plugging in portable harddisk

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Will add in a microphone later on so i can use the voice command feature that comes with Centrafuse 3.

yupz, swapped all the center console & meter's LEDs to white and blue LEDs.

oh.. nope, i stick 2 LED strips in the center console hole, tap it to a light-on 12v signal that was previously going to the head unit,but it is too bright, need to dim it down a little =)

Yupz, no more HU, terus sambung to the amp. The onboard realtek sounds surprisingly good, 24-bit summore.. im amazed... can't imagine how great the sound will b if i drop in a audiophile level soundcard. Already bought a pci slot extender with flexi cable.. Now waiting for further funding so i can get a decent soundcard. =)

Nop.. my usb FM radio not yet arrive.. wait till neck grew 1 inch longer edi... hahaha I use the cheaper USPS First class mail shipping option..no tracking number.. im albit worried..
I got my OBDII ELM327 (if not mistaken) from a felllow LYN forumer for free =) too bad proton doesn't use OBD protocal. Will keep it for my friend who wants to install a carpc in his vios.

Why feel shame? How i wish i know how to use fibreglass like you
I personally think it is worth investing in a better screen and a proper automotive powersupply coz.. i don't have to worry about compatibility, reliability and safety issues.

Its alrite, just don't expose it to direct sunlight. When i boot my pc after leaving under the hot sun, the temp is around 45'c.

Ya, when fitting in the car pc i make sure every step is reversible.