I have finished for the most part my computer system install. This controls Radio, TV (air cable), GPS, DVD, Mp3s, Internet, Webcam abilities, and pretty much anything else any home computer can do. It's all controlled by a 7 inch flush mounted touchscreen in the center of the dash. I will have pictures shortly. Just thought i'd let you all know, bcause i had mentioned this project when i was starting it a long while back. YAY

 

crazy!! cant wait to see this man..

 

sounds like he used this program if anybody is interested
http://www.mediaengine.org/

 

Um, no not actually...i did give that prog a shot....right now im not using any car UI program...because im trying to decide which i like best theres like 4 to pick from....and new ones are being coded right now so meh...

 

Here the incredibly scary "In progress pic" before the final stuff was done and the lid was put on....

 

Where's the finished product?

 

Blue dash and panels?

 

K heres some finished pics....i included some running mediaengine mentioned earlier do give you a UI idea

Theres one of the TV function running (without the antenna so its fuzz, but yeah), and another with GPS...

EDIT: Geeze i just realised how tiny i made those pix...ill make them bigger if you guys would like)

 

Yes i painted the dash pieces blue, 1. It was easier then matching my frabicated piece to the rest 2. I always wanted a little more color 3. I wanted to, and i had an excuse to now hehe

 

how did you address cooling and shock tolerance? how hot does it run?

 

One of the A/C Vents is dedicated to the computer right now...im hoping to make some sort of way to switch between cabin and computer on that vent, but that will come later. Shock tolerance, shock, i didnt see many potential problems during the installation, so unless you have some more specific concern then yeah. Without the a/c running the comp can get around 60 celsius, with full cooling its around 35 celsius....low cooling around 47 celsius.

 

looks great man..very nice

what are u going to do when it gets cold outside? u're gonna be blowing hot air into the computer

 

Looks great. I've been contimplating a project like this since I picked up the EVO. How difficult was it to retro-fit the climate controls in the lower DIN compartment?

 

You did a nice job, though it reminds me of K.I.T.T., madd props to you!

 

EVOXTC...where are located in AZ?

Really nice set up...props man!

Winston