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1. 10:54 AM - Re: Anyone have a Computer installed in their car? (Roland M)
2. 11:01 AM - Re: Help! C-90 faceplate emitting continuous tone? (Roland M)
3. 11:08 AM - Re: Nice Sony C90 Faceplate on EBay... (Roland M)
4. 01:34 PM - Re: Anyone have a Computer installed in their car? (=?windows-1257?Q?Dzintars_L=EEcis?=)
5. 04:47 PM - Re: Anyone have a Computer installed in their car? (Randy Visentine)
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| Subject: | Re: Anyone have a Computer installed in their car? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Roland M" <mdx400@hotmail.com>
>--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Randy Visentine <randyman@gmail.com>
>
>Hey Dave (and all),
>
>I am indeed looking into Mico-ATX "PC"
>systems, too. But I think the Mac Mini will be easier in the end, and
>it just looks cool, too (smooth silver face w/CD Slot)...
>
>So a 2-part Micro-ATX system may
>be out of the question (Unless there is a Micro-ATX that will fit into
>a SINGLE DIN opening?). Does anyone know of such a beast? Actually -
>once I remove my dual Sony 10-disc changers, I may have enough room so
>squeeze a Micro-ATX system IN-BETWEEN the driver's seat and the sub
>box (where the CD-Changers are now - facing vertically +
>side-by-side). I forgot the CD-Changers will be removed, and I will
>have that extra space.
>
>
>You guys rock.
>
>Randy V.
>Audio-Dude/Musician/Crazy Guy
Actually a Micro ATX PC is considered a little (relatively) large these
days. Flex ATX was always smaller than Micro ATX but was never used very
much. SFF PCs (which use proprietary motherboards and are all manufacturer
specific designed) are quite a bit smaller but are more expensive.
But I don't think there is even an SFF that will fit into something as small
as a 1 DIN opening! That is a very small space to fit into! But there is
another form factor that so-called "CarPC" users do use, IIRC it is called
"mini ITX".
However most of the Mini ITX following is like a "homebrew" or "DIY" crowd.
If you know how to build a regular (ATX, etc.) PC from the ground up (which
isn't hard really but not something everyone knows how to do), then building
a 1-DIN mini ITX PC isn't that much harder, though sometimes it does require
some custom fabrication, etc.
There are, I believe, some commercially or semi-commercially made 1 DIN
CarPCs though. But they are more expensive than putting together your own
solution.
I'd suggest doing a 'net search for CarPC or Car PC or something similar;
you should bring up quite a bit of information and at least a handful of
forums--there are many people that do this but it isn't so popular that
you'd see it in cars of the masses.
I've seen installs from the very basic all the way to the
very-integrated/very-advanced on such forums, if you're interested in adding
a Windows based solution to your car I'd suggest you at least check into it.
Best of luck!
Roland M.
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| Subject: | Help! C-90 faceplate emitting continuous tone? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Roland M" <mdx400@hotmail.com>
>--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Paul Chambers"
><xdp4000x@lists.bod.org>
>
>My car has been sitting awhile, and the battery ran flat. I fully recharged
>it, but now when I turn on the ignition, the C-90's faceplate just emits a
>continuous tone and does not turn on the display. It's not inverter whine,
>but some sort of error signal. When I turn off the ignition, the tone
>stops,
>and after a few seconds I get the 'remove faceplace' two-tone reminder
>beeps, as normal.
>
>I pushed several of the faceplate buttons to see if that had any effect.
>The
>eject did, the faceplate dropped as normal. But it won't retract...
>
>Anyone know what's going on? How do I get it to behave itself again? Just
>when I'm about to sell the car too, darn it...
>
>Paul
>
>_-
Did you try doing a hardware reset? Locate the RESET button on the unit
*usually* it is underneath the faceplate... Simply remove the FP and then
find the button and press it with a pen/pencil; see if that works.
Roland M.
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| Subject: | Re: Nice Sony C90 Faceplate on EBay... |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Roland M" <mdx400@hotmail.com>
>--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: DJholl98@aol.com
>
>Hey matt thanks a lot for telling everyone!!!!!
>now I'll have to pay twice as much!!!
>;oP
>BTW i might be listing a NEW! XA-U40D next week if anyone is interested
>Dave
>
LOL
As for the U40D, yeah I think $300 is the average price for one of those.
Waaaay too rare and waaay to expensive (but it is because of the rarity).
Roland M.
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| Subject: | Anyone have a Computer installed in their car? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: =?windows-1257?Q?Dzintars_L=EEcis?= <dzintars.licis@tl.lv>
Here I will give some ideas for what it could look like in real life:
http://www.x86-secret.com/articles/cm/g5m100-n/itxpm-9.htm
http://www.ipcmax.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=213
http://www.ipcmax.com/product_info.php?products_id=67
http://www.itox.com/pages/products/mothers/boards.php
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/Kustom_PCs_Shop_MiniITX___Flex_Cases_6.h
tml
Best Regards
Dzintars Licis
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xdp4000x-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-xdp4000x-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Roland M
Subject: Re: XDP4000X-List: Anyone have a Computer installed in their car?
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Roland M" <mdx400@hotmail.com>
>--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Randy Visentine <randyman@gmail.com>
>
>Hey Dave (and all),
>
>I am indeed looking into Mico-ATX "PC"
>systems, too. But I think the Mac Mini will be easier in the end, and
>it just looks cool, too (smooth silver face w/CD Slot)...
>
>So a 2-part Micro-ATX system may
>be out of the question (Unless there is a Micro-ATX that will fit into
>a SINGLE DIN opening?). Does anyone know of such a beast? Actually -
>once I remove my dual Sony 10-disc changers, I may have enough room so
>squeeze a Micro-ATX system IN-BETWEEN the driver's seat and the sub
>box (where the CD-Changers are now - facing vertically +
>side-by-side). I forgot the CD-Changers will be removed, and I will
>have that extra space.
>
>
>You guys rock.
>
>Randy V.
>Audio-Dude/Musician/Crazy Guy
Actually a Micro ATX PC is considered a little (relatively) large these
days. Flex ATX was always smaller than Micro ATX but was never used very
much. SFF PCs (which use proprietary motherboards and are all manufacturer
specific designed) are quite a bit smaller but are more expensive.
But I don't think there is even an SFF that will fit into something as small
as a 1 DIN opening! That is a very small space to fit into! But there is
another form factor that so-called "CarPC" users do use, IIRC it is called
"mini ITX".
However most of the Mini ITX following is like a "homebrew" or "DIY" crowd.
If you know how to build a regular (ATX, etc.) PC from the ground up (which
isn't hard really but not something everyone knows how to do), then building
a 1-DIN mini ITX PC isn't that much harder, though sometimes it does require
some custom fabrication, etc.
There are, I believe, some commercially or semi-commercially made 1 DIN
CarPCs though. But they are more expensive than putting together your own
solution.
I'd suggest doing a 'net search for CarPC or Car PC or something similar;
you should bring up quite a bit of information and at least a handful of
forums--there are many people that do this but it isn't so popular that
you'd see it in cars of the masses.
I've seen installs from the very basic all the way to the
very-integrated/very-advanced on such forums, if you're interested in adding
a Windows based solution to your car I'd suggest you at least check into it.
Best of luck!
Roland M.
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| Subject: | Re: Anyone have a Computer installed in their car? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Randy Visentine <randyman@gmail.com>
Cool. Thanks for the links! The PC "DIY" is a no-brainer for me (I
have 3 PC builds and countless upgrades under my belt), but looking at
the combination of form-factor, style, and COST - the Mac Mini wins
hands down. I AM a PC guy - but this Mac Mini appears to be the
single best Computer option for my limited space and "1-DIN"
requirements.
Here is another example of a Mac Mini install.
http://tunertricks.com/blog/index.php?p=40
It appears they are using an Alpine PXA-H701 for the audio DSP, but
I-Tunes feeds the PXA-H701 from the Mac Mini.
I have a feeling my idea of using the Mac Mini AS the DSP and Signal
Processing is a fairly unique idea. I can't find a whole lot of info
on that paritcular part. This can't be much different than using the
Multi-track Nuendo Software I use frequently (on my DAW PC's) - It
would entail adding "plug-in procesing" to 4 discreet pairs of audio,
and then passing these 4 discreet pairs of "Processed audio"
(Time-Aligned, EQ'ed, Crossover, etc) to the 8-channel Firewire Audio
Interface, then to my amps. I'm relly hoping to eliminate any kind of
"standard audio gear" from my system - just the Mac Mini, the
soundcard, and my amps.
I'm becoming more comfortable investing in touchscreen LCD's, as I
have read quite a few positive reviews, and I have seen an install or
2 on "Unique Whips" where they use touchscreens on some very
high-dollar installs...
I'm still in research mode, so my install will still be a few months away...
Thanks for the input, and keep any further ideas streaming along
(ESPECIALLY Mac software for my DSP/Processing ideas).
Later,
Randy V
Audio-Dude/Musician/Crazy Guy
On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 23:34:28 +0200, Dzintars Lcis <dzintars.licis@tl.lv> wrote:
> --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: =?windows-1257?Q?Dzintars_L=EEcis?= <dzintars.licis@tl.lv>
>
> Here I will give some ideas for what it could look like in real life:
> http://www.x86-secret.com/articles/cm/g5m100-n/itxpm-9.htm
> http://www.ipcmax.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=213
> http://www.ipcmax.com/product_info.php?products_id=67
> http://www.itox.com/pages/products/mothers/boards.php
> http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/Kustom_PCs_Shop_MiniITX___Flex_Cases_6.h
> tml
>
> Best Regards
> Dzintars Licis
>
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