Thread: 12v Computers

Originally Posted by cockie55

I am nearly finished building my system for my D1 and will post a worklog pics and parts list soon. Components have been local, US and Belgium (AM tuner are rare).

It is based upon a DC powered mini ITX size motherboard (170mm X 170 mm) running Core 2 duo mobile. 2 1/2 inch SATA HD sitting in a 5mm extruded heatsink style case that only 2 inch deep.

Features inc wireless broadband and network with exterior high gain antennas, 2 GPS mapping platforms, Analogue/digital TV, AM/FM radio, Dash mount DVD burner/multi card reader, 4 channel 360 W amp, engine management via ECU, external camera and more.

All controlled via 8 1/2 inch overhead VGA touch screen and voice recognition.

Yeah I know ....more $ in this than the D1 worth... ...but worth it when you see looks of envy from >$100K RR and other owners

Kewl - but not quite what I had in mind - but some good ideas for parts to build what I want.

Originally Posted by cockie55

I am nearly finished building my system for my D1

What OS and apps are you running? Have you got a front-end controlling the apps?

Originally Posted by Ben

What OS and apps are you running? Have you got a front-end controlling the apps?

XP and Centrafuse with front end. Centrafuse handy as it inc Destinator mapping. Second GPS application is Ozi Explorer when getting away from bitumen

Originally Posted by kaa45

http://www.mgram.com.au/index.php?cP...78dd3e127b244c

for what it is worth,

i can do these for $1425 inc



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

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



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.