My carputer's done :o
 

I've been piecing things together for a while and have finally installed everything that I need (for now). I'm using a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and an A/V Switcher unit from www.avelectronic.com. Since my last thread on this I've installed a feed, USB DVD player in the dash (http://www.centrix-intl.com/details.asp?productid=1825), a 4-port USB hub using a 12v to 5v dc/dc converter (http://www.powerstream.com/dc6.htm), two 16' USB 'repeater' cables (http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...2E16812116123), and upgraded the audio/video cables to monster cables.

The computer will start up completely to a ready-to-use state in 83 seconds from being completely off, and a mere 47 seconds from being in a hibernation state. I'm also using a shutdown utility (http://www.nonags.com/files/redirect.../superfast.zip) that allows me to setup shortcut keys to perform various shutdown options - shutdown is ctl+shift+z and takes only 23 seconds to shut the computer off.

Keyboard: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ADC-092143-RTS
WME Remote: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16880100851

Here're some pics:

Computer (USB) and audio (RCA) cabling
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584064

AVElectronic plug-and-play 4-input 4-output A/V switcher
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584064

Power wiring in the engine bay (stealthy)
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584521

1 Farad cap
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584064

Power distribution block and 300W Coleman inverter
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584064

Good stuff. But way to be neat about mounting and wiring :p

Nice. :cool:

Switch near my left foot to turn the inverter on/off
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584686

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584686

Peripherals
http://users.adelphia.net/~curtisaj/...eripherals.jpg

Eye for the remote
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147585097

Eye for the keyboard and the USB hub under the passenger's side dash
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147584686

Feed USB DVD drive and iPod (integrated using the USB hub)
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147585190

DVD stash
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147585190

Desktop
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147585345

WME main menu
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147585345

Music playing
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147585345

Playing a DVD
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1147585210

http://users.adelphia.net/~curtisaj/isAV/pcEye.jpg

That's it. :)

No pics of the screen install?


:D

It's the OEM navigation screen :oh:

All integrated into the OEM navigation and stereo system. :naughty:

Ohhhh. I didnt think the OEM screen came in that spot. :D


Good stuff man!

ty, it's a lot of fun and so versatile. It's very handy on long trips as well. :yes: