For a while now I was planning a CarPC install...Today having received an important part of the install it's time to start the project.
A CarPC, a.k.a. Carputer, is small factor PC that runs inside the Car. More on Wikipedia.
Components
For the PC, I used an old computer, the first computer I ever had actually - caching dust in the attic anyway. Not the whole computer mind you, just the mainboard and the hard disk drive. It's not a very powerfull PC, just a Pentim III, 600MHz but it will be enough to test the install and very inexpensive if things go wrong.
- 7 inch touch screen
- DC Power supply
- Mainboard & HDD
- Audio Adapter for the Car Amp
- A lot of cables
Software
Windows XP was perfect for this as it loads up quickly enough plus it's compatible with all the other components.
- Windows XP
- RoadRunner
Car
My new E46 BMW 325Ci, just bought a few months ago will have to go through a lot of modifications.
Will follow up with an update...