Any Computer Geeks on here thinking about putting a car pc in the A/C?

[rizla]

Just seeing if there are any other computer geeks out there that are jonsin to put a pc in their cars?

Thats one of the reasons I decided to skip the Navi package (cost also). Having a full fledge PC with GPS, wifi, ssh, HD would be golded. I've been eyeing the car to see where I could throw a monitor in and the only place I can think of is under the stereo in that compartment in the middle.

Anyone else thought more into it or contemplating a similar setup?

The other possible option i was thinking of, if its even available. Is one of those in dash slide out monitors, but I dont think i've seen any that werent part of a integrated setup.

Need some brainstorming info.

Quick edit:

Just found this and it seems about what i'm looking for:

http://www.mobilevideo4less.co...D7169

Or to one up it with touch screen: http://www.qualitymobilevideo.....aspx

Im just afraid if i take out the stereo front end, i'll loose the blue tooth phone options.. damn sacrifices.

[rjdmmfl1]

Just seeing if there are any other computer geeks out there that are jonsin to put a pc in their cars?

Thats one of the reasons I decided to skip the Navi package (cost also). Having a full fledge PC with GPS, wifi, ssh, HD would be golded. I've been eyeing the car to see where I could throw a monitor in and the only place I can think of is under the stereo in that compartment in the middle.

Anyone else thought more into it or contemplating a similar setup?

The other possible option i was thinking of, if its even available. Is one of those in dash slide out monitors, but I dont think i've seen any that werent part of a integrated setup.

Need some brainstorming info.

Ramon has one of these in his Altima Sedan... his forum name is nissan4life... try to contact him... i can get you his email if you aren't successful... hmm, so you're gonna put in a nice carputer, and leave tyhe crappy stock stereo just to keep bluetooth controls???? ... ok

in any case, just do your research and talk with a lot of folks to make sure you understand the numerous drawbacks of installing a carputer vs a nav/dvd player...

[LongBeachCoupe]

carputer!http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=320957

[rizla]

carputer!http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=320957

Awesome man, thanks for the link, that guy got exactly what I wanted which was the new mount for the double din.

[Jose3.5]

Yeah Ramon did it in his car. He's running a Mac Mini in there.

[rizla]

Yeah Ramon did it in his car. He's running a Mac Mini in there.

Mac mini.. blah. Custom linux micoATX box with 500GB drive is where i'm looking to go.

I'll have to create my first mod write up once i take this project on.

[rizla]

Ramon has one of these in his Altima Sedan... his forum name is nissan4life... try to contact him... i can get you his email if you aren't successful... hmm, so you're gonna put in a nice carputer, and leave tyhe crappy stock stereo just to keep bluetooth controls???? ... ok

in any case, just do your research and talk with a lot of folks to make sure you understand the numerous drawbacks of installing a carputer vs a nav/dvd player...

You think the stock stereo is that crappy? Its basic yea, but i just need it for the radio and my aux control. I dont need bright lights and little animations, granted there isnt an equalizer, but it hasnt really bothered me yet.

At least intially, i'd like to keep the stock stereo to cut down on cost. I'll probably.

Could you get me that guys contact info, because its not readily available. Assuming he wants to be contacted.

[maxentropy]

I was thinking of doing this but already have the Tech & Prem packages. I'm pretty sure it is not possible to hook my factory nav touch screen to a pc... otherwise I'd do it and wirelessly send music and movies to it from my house pc.

[spockrock]

I was gonna run a mac mini but ditch the slower OSX for a lean linux build but my insurance company wont insure my car if there is a monitor in the front where the driver can play with it.

[rizla]

I was gonna run a mac mini but ditch the slower OSX for a lean linux build but my insurance company wont insure my car if there is a monitor in the front where the driver can play with it.

That interesting, didnt even know that would be an issue, but it makes some sense. What insurance provider do you have?

[spockrock]

That interesting, didnt even know that would be an issue, but it makes some sense. What insurance provider do you have?

RBC Insurance at the moment.

[rizla]

spockrock, not sure if you looked into the linux distros available for a car pc, but LinuxICE seems to be the main candidate running nGhost. Its still in the early goings from what i've read, but seems lean and targetted towards car pc

[spockrock]

spockrock, not sure if you looked into the linux distros available for a car pc, but LinuxICE seems to be the main candidate running nGhost. Its still in the early goings from what i've read, but seems lean and targetted towards car pc

Actually I haven't looked into the distro, I was thinking of running ubuntu or another debian based distro, but it looks like LinuxICE is built from ubuntu. (apt-get or die) LOL...... apt is probably the best package manager ever..... But back on track LinuxICE looks slick...... The OS is not really a concern it was the hardware and on wiring. I use Linux, BSD, OS X, Windows, both in and out of virtualized environments. All though I am considering getting a wireless modem for 3G networks it would be awesome but I think the Network plans are crap in canada.

[rizla]

Actually I haven't looked into the distro, I was thinking of running ubuntu or another debian based distro, but it looks like LinuxICE is built from ubuntu. (apt-get or die) LOL...... apt is probably the best package manager ever..... But back on track LinuxICE looks slick...... The OS is not really a concern it was the hardware and on wiring. I use Linux, BSD, OS X, Windows, both in and out of virtualized environments. All though I am considering getting a wireless modem for 3G networks it would be awesome but I think the Network plans are crap in canada.

I'm a little scared of the wiring involved as well becuase I have th 6 disc changer stereo (is that standard?) and the integrated steering wheel controls.

As for 3G modem, there's one out. Its called the "iPhone", you dont even need to jailbreak it anymore to get that. An app came out that does ad hoc networking with the phone and a pc. Its called Netshare

more info from giz: http://gizmodo.com/5032109/net...ck-up

From what i've heard though, you guys up north get raped when it comes to the iphone cost+plans etc.

Where in Canada you from? Being a typical American in the North East, i've been to Quebec, specifically... Montreal. I love that place, dont worry i'm not a douchey American.

[maxentropy]

FYI-- may help you boys.. this is a howto for Gentoo..

http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Car_Computer

[rizla]

FYI-- may help you boys.. this is a howto for Gentoo..

http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Car_Computer

Oh no.... gentoo... head explodes.

Im still a rookie bordering on intermediate linux user (i can write shell scripts!!!) and from what i've heard when you get into gentoo you're getting into hardcore linux geek territory.

I'm a peasly 'buntu user. I'll still check it out. I remember finding a site with some guy that made a pretty sweet car pc for a mazda i think. If i remember correctly he too used gentoo.

[spockrock]

I'm a little scared of the wiring involved as well becuase I have th 6 disc changer stereo (is that standard?) and the integrated steering wheel controls.

As for 3G modem, there's one out. Its called the "iPhone", you dont even need to jailbreak it anymore to get that. An app came out that does ad hoc networking with the phone and a pc. Its called Netshare

more info from giz: http://gizmodo.com/5032109/net...ck-up

Yeah I have an older gen iphone without a data plan, I am thinking of just going the iphone route, my self, its much easier and there is an ipod added you can purchase from nissan that will let you control your ipod from the steering wheel. That is work around for the insurance.

FYI-- may help you boys.. this is a howto for Gentoo..

http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Car_Computer

Used it, but do not like it for the same reason I don't like ports on BSD, I hate having to compile my packages. The other problem with emerge and ports is you can really, really hang yourself. For example you think hey I will never need dual monitors have the xinerama flag turn off at time of install, go dual monitors and you have to recompile everything.

Oh no.... gentoo... head explodes.

Im still a rookie bordering on intermediate linux user (i can write shell scripts!!!) and from what i've heard when you get into gentoo you're getting into hardcore linux geek territory.

I'm a peasly 'buntu user. I'll still check it out. I remember finding a site with some guy that made a pretty sweet car pc for a mazda i think. If i remember correctly he too used gentoo.

Gentoo is good not not really that geekery, back in the day when you installed and compile from scratch was the tough part, but its pretty simple if you read the manual. That being said gentoo is not geeker then ubuntu.

[rizla]

Used it, but do not like it for the same reason I don't like ports on BSD, I hate having to compile my packages. The other problem with emerge and ports is you can really, really hang yourself. For example you think hey I will never need dual monitors have the xinerama flag turn off at time of install, go dual monitors and you have to recompile everything.

Gentoo is good not not really that geekery, back in the day when you installed and compile from scratch was the tough part, but its pretty simple if you read the manual. That being said gentoo is not geeker then ubuntu.

Read the manual?? head explodes. damn the man (damn i'm clever)