FINALLY installing 10.4" TS and carputer

[tonkadawg]

Originally Posted by thekl0wn

Everyone has projects they've deemed more important for me to be doing. I think in an entire 2 weeks off I only had time to do about 10-minutes worth of filler on it.

isn't married life the best?

[thekl0wn]

Originally Posted by tonkadawg

isn't married life the best?

Married... Granted, it has been the new lady friend that's kept me out of the shop most of the time.

[tonkadawg]

Originally Posted by thekl0wn

Married... Granted, it has been the new lady friend that's kept me out of the shop most of the time.

ehhh... I was close, I knew it was because of a female - it always is

[shakey]

Originally Posted by tonkadawg

ehhh... I was close, I knew it was because of a female - it always is

[mab69us]

you can use a relay as a trigger make it shut down by it self when you turn the key off i did it and it worked great no more shuting down and nomore booting i also made a hot swap drive under the ashtry for a reg 3.5 drive

[tonkadawg]

Originally Posted by mab69us

you can use a relay as a trigger make it shut down by it self when you turn the key off i did it and it worked great no more shuting down and nomore booting i also made a hot swap drive under the ashtry for a reg 3.5 drive

Thanks for the suggestion on the relay - I'll be using an Opus powersupply wired to my ignition - that unit will be controlling boot ups and shut downs.

Lets see some pics of the hot swap drive.

[thekl0wn]

Originally Posted by tonkadawg

Thanks for the suggestion on the relay - I'll be using an Opus powersupply wired to my ignition - that unit will be controlling boot ups and shut downs.

Lets see some pics of the hot swap drive.

and

The modern "smart" power supplies are a blessing!

[tonkadawg]

well this isn't good.

Planning on doing the install this weekend - working now to get everything ready. Got the front end installed and somewhat configured... can't get the frickin screen to work! I really hope I didn't damage it while building the bezel.

[m3gumby]

if its not cracked it should be ok

[tonkadawg]

yeah I got it somewhat working last night. In my inebriated state, I forgot one cable that was removed during the build. Found that and it fired up. I can't get the screen adjusted so the 'picture' is centered and makes use of the full screen. I'm going to install it in the bezel tonight and see if I can get it to adjust.

[mab69us]

damn that looksgood as hell

[thekl0wn]

That sucks about the screen. What brand was it again?

[tonkadawg]

Originally Posted by thekl0wn

That sucks about the screen. What brand was it again?

the brand was 'datalux' but I'm not sure who made the actual panel.

What really sucks is I was planning on getting this damn thing installed this weekend. Oh well I guess I'll get it all installed except for the monitor if I can't get mine working and when a new one arrives, just pop the case and drop it in.

[thekl0wn]

Originally Posted by tonkadawg

Oh well I guess I'll get it all installed except for the monitor if I can't get mine working and when a new one arrives, just pop the case and drop it in.

A little duct tape and some bailing wire, and you should be able to get it to fit!

[Bradford]

That sucks about the screen. Hope you figure it out.

[22tahoe]

This is a nice build. I believe I may of seen this build on a fiberglass forum as well.

[tonkadawg]

oh yeah - not sure what happened to all the pictures - it looks like most of the early ones are gone from my photobucket. I'll do my best to get them back up this weekend.

[tonkadawg]

question for you guys. I'm using a slot load dvd drive with the slimline CD to IDE adaptor here:



I know the IDE connector is the big one. One of the other 3 (4pins) is for power leaving the other 2 are for analog audio. Anyone know which of the 4 pin is for power?

[thekl0wn]

This the same one: https://store.mp3car.com/ProductDeta...ctCode=ADT-008

The one on the left should be your Molex (+5,gnd,gnd,+12). Same as a floppy drive.

More info:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/newb...dvd-power.html
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/gene...-i-ll-die.html

[tonkadawg]

thanks man!

Obviously I suck at searching - I've been going through carmp3 for almost 1 1/2 hrs now.