Yeah - thats the sort of thing - but I am not real keen on those $$$ being asked on the .com.au site. Option b might be the goer but I will investigate further.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaa45
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Yeah - thats the sort of thing - but I am not real keen on those $$$ being asked on the .com.au site. Option b might be the goer but I will investigate further.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaa45
Thanks
Kewl - but not quite what I had in mind - but some good ideas for parts to build what I want.Quote:
Originally Posted by cockie55
What OS and apps are you running? Have you got a front-end controlling the apps?Quote:
Originally Posted by cockie55
XP and Centrafuse with front end. Centrafuse handy as it inc Destinator mapping. Second GPS application is Ozi Explorer when getting away from bitumenQuote:
Originally Posted by Ben
for what it is worth,Quote:
Originally Posted by kaa45
i can do these for $1425 inc
http://dealer.mgram.com.au/images/prodpics/1167.jpg
This 12v PC is suitable for use in cars, trucks, boats, trains, planes and many other mobile
applications that only have DC power. It is also perfect for office or home use in space critical
situations and can be powered with the included AC adapter.
The case itself measures a mere 48.5 x 234 x 175mm, due to its compact nature the case
only has room for a CF card or 2.5” IDE HD, and no CD/DVD (this can be added via USB ). A 40
pin IDE connector is included on the motherboard so a standard IDE optical drive can be used
for the initial installation.
The 12v PC packs all the features
of a standard computer into this tiny unit.
It includes onboard VGA, Sound, USB 2.0,
LAN, Serial and Parallel.
When used in conjunction with
MicroGrams 12v 8” Touch-screen LCD,
and mini keyboard, this PC can provide a
total solution for your mobile applications.
Features:
• 12v DC or 240v AC Operation
• Extremely Compact
• 1Ghz Processor
• 512Mb RAM
• 40Gb HD
• 3 x LAN 10/100 Ports
• Compact Flash, 40 pin IDE, 44 pin IDE, & SATA Onboard.
• 3 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports boot from USB-HD & USB-CD)
• Onboard Video & Sound
• Windows XP Professional
• Mini PCI for Expansion
Specifications:
• CPU type: VIA Eden (V4)/ C7 nano BGA2 400 pin, L1/L2 128K on die
• Front Side Bus: 400/533 MHz
• MB Chipset: VIA CN700 + VIA VT8237R Plus
• Graphics: Integrated with VIA CN700 Shared system memory up to 64MB MPEGhardware
VLD Resolution up to 1600 x 1200
• Memory: 1 x DDR II SDRAM 533/400 (max. 1G )
• IDE: Ultra DMA-133/100/66 transfer protocols
• 1 x 40 pin 2.54mm, 1 x 44 pin 2.0mm
• Support Compact Flash card type II for ATA interface
• Audio: AC-Link for Audio CODEC, AC’97 2.1
• LAN: 3 x Realtek 10/100 Mbps
• IO function:
o 2 x RS232 Serial Ports
o Supports Hardware Monitor Controller
o Supports Infrared SIR and FIR
o Supports one printer port
• USB: 6 x USB 2.0
• SATA: One channel connector, SATA drive transfer rate is capable of up to 150MB/s
• Expansion interface: 1 x Mini PCI for only PCI rev: 2.2 interface
• Power: On board DC +12V convert to +3.3V/+12V/+5V for system
• Dimension: 200 x 150 mm
• Operation Temperature: 0 ~ 60°C
• Operation Humidity: 5~95% @ 60°C, non-condensing
and the 8" touch screens for $526.00 inc
http://dealer.mgram.com.au/images/prodpics/1173.jpg
Features:
• USB Connector
• 4:3 Wide Screen
• OSD Function Control
• IR Remote Control
• NTSC/PAL Auto Switching
• Dual Video Inputs
• One VGA Input
Specification:
• Display 8.0in TFT LCD
• Number Of Pixels 800 (V) x 600 (H) + 480,000 pixels
• Back Light Built in CCFT
• Drive System Active Matrix
• Resolution: 640 x 480 – 800 x 600 – 1024 x 768 for VGA
• Brightness Rating 350cd/m2
• Contrast Ratio 150
• Viewing Angle L/R: 55 T: 15 B: 35
• Power Source DC12V +/-10%
• Operation Temperature 0 to +50 degree C
• Dimensions: (L)*(H)*(D) 229x161x20mm deep (at narrowest) x 35mm deep (at widest)
Yeah Inc., but for that sort of money why wouldn't you go Laptop? Can you get your hands on 12V input ATX Power Supplies?
12v input ATX PC Power Supply 300W
$289.00 inc GST
http://dealer.mgram.com.au/images/prodpics/8551.jpg
Allows a standard PC to be converted to run where there is no 240V power available. ie vehicles, boats and remote sites. Simply replace the ATX power supply in the PC with this unit and connect 12V DC from a suitable source and the PC runs as normal.
Features:
Fits standard ATX case.
W150 x D140 x H86 mm.
Input and output isolation.
Soft start function, low inrush current.
Input over voltage and under voltage protection.
Input polarity reverse protection.
Over load, over voltage, short circuit protection.
High current for main output.
FR4 glass epoxy double side circuit board, can work in an environment with high vibration.
Built-in long life ball bearing FAN.
160 Watts continous load.
Stock or special order? and postage to 3222? ;)
inc, the only issue with that type of PS is that it doesn't have a startup/shutdown controller does it? this is important for use in a vehicle...
OPUS solutions (among others) make 320w units with controllers for about US$200 (retail) - very expensive, but also very good in that you can just turn the key when you get into or out of the car and the PS looks after the bootup process and the shut down process respectively.
Minimising power consumption and user friendly start / shut down are a must for a vehicle system.
A industrial build Motherboard with on board DC like this mini ITX from Commell is therefore a must in my mind. http://www.commell.com.tw/Product/SBC/LV-677.HTM
This multiple voltage DC DC Regulator from Carnetix is probably best on world market at the moment every concievable power issue covered inc anti thump amp start up.
http://www.carnetix.com/P2140/CNXP2140.htm