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chronoguy

Member Since: 11 Apr 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 9

2007 Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE Java Black

CARPUTER /CARPC install from the USA

Hey guys,

I just installed an EEE PC using a GNET video bypass to hook up to the OEM screen.

EEE PC with 4GB RAM, SDHC, XP nLite, RoadRunner, Elite skin.
USB GPS Holux M1000
VGA-Composite AVMedia adaptor
Keyboard is Logitech Nova Mini

I did the install (temp, I gotta hard wire the electrics). I can confirm it looks good. Pictures will tell you..

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I tested the install with a $25 SD Card/USB mp4, divx, mp3 player.

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(A bit of 80s humor with Rick Astley to show off to my friends)

I then popped my eeepc into the cargo bay. Perfect fit. Literally perfect.

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Fired up the PC. 15 second boot with custom Windows XP

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New GPS

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Watching a DIVX movie

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Remote/Controller. Logitech Nuvo Mini bluetooth with built in trackpad

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Some Music

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Here is a cheap $25 Chinese player. Plays mp3, pictures. movie and fits in the cooler just fine. Got it from Dealextreme. The Gnet has multiple AV inputs so I have this, my carpc, my ipod/iphone, and soon rear cam.

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Sat Nov 22 2008 9:30pm

Kaine

Member Since: 26 May 2006
Location: Hills of Shropshire
Posts: 8902

wow - looks very neat indeed - I'm liking the keyboard gadget too

Sat Nov 22 2008 10:17pm

Murdered out

Member Since: 08 Feb 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 324

2008 Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE Java Black

Here's the plug and play version in case anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Carputer-Mobile-Car-PC...m153.l1262

Sat Nov 22 2008 10:20pm

crowej

Member Since: 21 Apr 2008
Location: Dublin
Posts: 289

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

i am going to do this, couple it with this

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic21001.html?highlight=usb+touch and it should rock,

Sun Nov 23 2008 7:26pm

Steve in germany

Member Since: 15 Nov 2007
Location: Bad Lippspringe Germany
Posts: 980

Far to 007 for me Speed Limits! not where I live!

Back in a D3

Did have: RRS TDV8 2008.5MY
Did have: Q7 3.0TDi S-Line/Tech/Comms pack
Did Have: Disco3 HSE

Sun Nov 23 2008 7:39pm

Murdered out

Member Since: 08 Feb 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 324

crowej wrote:
i am going to do this, couple it with this

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic21001.html?highlight=usb+touch and it should rock,

Thats a bit different than what he did. I'm not sure if thats the smartest way to go about that. Its like reinventing the wheel in completely different way.

The best way and easiest way is just to purchase an actual carputer, whuch just plugs in and thats its. There's no messing around with soldering, circuitry, etc. Just re-route some RCA's and you're done. Is about a 1 hour install and they're turn key systems. They come loaded with all the software, hardware etc.

Sun Nov 23 2008 9:13pm

crowej

Member Since: 21 Apr 2008
Location: Dublin
Posts: 289

Murdered out wrote:
crowej wrote:
i am going to do this, couple it with this

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic21001.html?highlight=usb+touch and it should rock,

Thats a bit different than what he did. I'm not sure if thats the smartest way to go about that. Its like reinventing the wheel in completely different way.

The best way and easiest way is just to purchase an actual carputer, whuch just plugs in and thats its. There's no messing around with soldering, circuitry, etc. Just re-route some RCA's and you're done. Is about a 1 hour install and they're turn key systems. They come loaded with all the software, hardware etc.

yes but nice to be able to use the touch screen to control the carputer. i would do the usb/touch screen mod regardless

Sun Nov 23 2008 9:39pm

Murdered out

Member Since: 08 Feb 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 324

you can use the touch screen, thats what the carputer is all about. Everything is pre-programed and is setup to work with touch screens exclusivley. The stuff Chrono posted is an eee PC not a carputer. The carputer is what you want to buy and they're only a few hundred dollars.

Sun Nov 23 2008 9:56pm

xLusi0n

Member Since: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 92

How'd you hook up the audio? From what I understand, the GNET doesn't do audio?

Also, do you have heat issues with the computer unit in that area?

Mon Nov 24 2008 6:29am

crowej

Member Since: 21 Apr 2008
Location: Dublin
Posts: 289

Murdered out wrote:
you can use the touch screen, thats what the carputer is all about. Everything is pre-programed and is setup to work with touch screens exclusivley. The stuff Chrono posted is an eee PC not a carputer. The carputer is what you want to buy and they're only a few hundred dollars.

i think your wrong dude, the only way to get access to the touch screen control on the RRS is through the mod i mentioned earlier.

Mon Nov 24 2008 7:41am

crowej

Member Since: 21 Apr 2008
Location: Dublin
Posts: 289

xLusi0n wrote:
How'd you hook up the audio? From what I understand, the GNET doesn't do audio?

Also, do you have heat issues with the computer unit in that area?

i dont think he is using the gnet unit, the unit he has has a FM transmitter built into it
.

Mon Nov 24 2008 7:59am

FAT_RRS

Member Since: 18 Jun 2008
Location: COLORADO
Posts: 98

2006 Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE Java Black

He isn't using the GNET, he is using the newest and best Video on Nav module he bought from me. Yes, there is a built in FM modulator.

I get them straight from the manufacturer. Please let me know if anyone is interested.

Mon Nov 24 2008 6:15pm

chronoguy

Member Since: 11 Apr 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 9

FAT_RRS wrote:
He isn't using the GNET, he is using the newest and best Video on Nav module he bought from me. Yes, there is a built in FM modulator.

I get them straight from the manufacturer. Please let me know if anyone is interested.

Yep, I got it from FAT_RRS. The GVIF-07 (similar to GNET) has 3 AV inputs, RGB and Camera in and 1 AV Out. I am not using the FM Transmitter. It is behind the seat and I route the AV OUT to the AUX In on the back of the console.

FAT_RRS has a great price and it was easy to hookup. The EEEPC has no heat issues that I am aware of. I have used it 2 hours at the most. There is no hard drive. It is SSD Solid State Drive.

I will look into the touch screen hack.

YOU TUBE VIDEO HERE:

RRS CARPC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ggK0f0xQ_g

SD/MP4 Player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvR-8oDAx_s

Mon Nov 24 2008 6:20pm

aslostasyou

Member Since: 30 Dec 2008
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1

Greetings.. What an amazing idea! Thank you to those who have put forth the effort to bring this to fruition. For someone lacking the technical skills and A/V understand can you possibly detail exactly what's needed going the eee PC route please?

I currently have an R500 SSD Toshiba laptop and am thinking about building some sort of "dock" in the LR3. This way I can access the full laptop with all my data on it since I use it while I travel and at my desk with a docking station. My thought is that I can use this and run the cables/adaptors to a single spot and tackle it that way.

Thoughts? --

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Tue Dec 30 2008 7:39pm

shmoogle

Member Since: 07 Sep 2005
Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you!
Posts: 24350

Looks good - but I'm yet to be sold on the value of a carputer

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