fauXGT
Brick Pilot
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
Then you can boost launch to erase it
its aight...i would prefer a etch-a-sketch in my dash
Then you can boost launch to erase it
DashPC in Syclone 1596
- Thread starter sytyguy
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randy merritt
Donating Member
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
You mentioned Pandora. Does your setup have wireless connectivity? Very slick setup. Looking forward to seeing the setup with A/C on Adam's truck.
You mentioned Pandora. Does your setup have wireless connectivity? Very slick setup. Looking forward to seeing the setup with A/C on Adam's truck.
Black Knight
I Glow Therefore I am
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
You never cease to impress, badass as always!
You never cease to impress, badass as always!
sytyguy
Moderated User
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
Of course. The unit has 802.11n connectivity (modified antenna to provide a larger range of reception) and with USB connectivity one could easily add a 3G/4G adapter and have continuous cellular connectivity if so desired. I personally won't be doing this, but the limitations of this system are no different than that of a normal laptop. :tup:
sytyguy
Moderated User
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
http://www.amazon.com/Freeze-Tag-Et..._1_1?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1332895245&sr=1-1its aight...i would prefer a etch-a-sketch in my dash
REVEREND HARMON
Party in a box!
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
can you integrate a cyborg mulpher enterfer componant system into the etch? I want it to be able to monitor my side to side and g force. but be able to erase itself when i hit the brakes :rotf:
j/k
Im really liking this hood....awesome work :tup:
can you integrate a cyborg mulpher enterfer componant system into the etch? I want it to be able to monitor my side to side and g force. but be able to erase itself when i hit the brakes :rotf:
j/k
Im really liking this hood....awesome work :tup:
randy merritt
Donating Member
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
This is almost as cool as the JB4K-6 "mind control" unit I have installed in MY syclone.
j/k
had to top Harmon
This is almost as cool as the JB4K-6 "mind control" unit I have installed in MY syclone.
j/k
had to top Harmon
sytyguy
Moderated User
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
Centrafuse was a consideration, but in hopes of keeping this as cheap as possible, forgoing $72 was paramount. Plus, touch capability and voice commands aren't critical for this setup and since TunerPro is what will be active for the most part, sticking with a base OS is fine for me. Media Center actually doesn't a decent job if someone desires a rudimentary media handler.
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
I wish I would have thought of that. Great technical analizing of your install. Sounds seriously thought thru to market potentially. The outcome for "stock dash" Typhoons looks bleak. But You make it totally look worth it. Great job, be looking for a market ready product from you soon. Gt_Sgt
I wish I would have thought of that. Great technical analizing of your install. Sounds seriously thought thru to market potentially. The outcome for "stock dash" Typhoons looks bleak. But You make it totally look worth it. Great job, be looking for a market ready product from you soon. Gt_Sgt
--SyTy Jim--
GAST Member
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
Looking great Mike!
:tup:
Jimmy
Looking great Mike!
:tup:
Jimmy
sytyguy
Moderated User
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
To answer some questions, the setup will have 4 USB ports and an on/off switch integrated into an ash tray panel (yet to be made). We had considered trying to implement a media card reader (SD/MicroSD) into this panel as well, but decided not to in favor of using a USB adapter to perform the task if so desired.
My personal truck will have the electric fan switch, IC pump switch, and methanol LEDs made into this panel. Any production piece won't have these by default, but will have ample space available for you to install your own switches/whatnot. To address the Typhoon issue, space would be available for the rear hatch switch.....and if desired we could cut the hole ahead of time. This panel, in theory, would be different for just about everyone's truck, so all we would do from the get-go is incorporate the USB ports and on/off switch....leaving cig lighter socket and hatch switch hole as options.
Hoping my personal one looks like this:
To answer some questions, the setup will have 4 USB ports and an on/off switch integrated into an ash tray panel (yet to be made). We had considered trying to implement a media card reader (SD/MicroSD) into this panel as well, but decided not to in favor of using a USB adapter to perform the task if so desired.
My personal truck will have the electric fan switch, IC pump switch, and methanol LEDs made into this panel. Any production piece won't have these by default, but will have ample space available for you to install your own switches/whatnot. To address the Typhoon issue, space would be available for the rear hatch switch.....and if desired we could cut the hole ahead of time. This panel, in theory, would be different for just about everyone's truck, so all we would do from the get-go is incorporate the USB ports and on/off switch....leaving cig lighter socket and hatch switch hole as options.
Hoping my personal one looks like this:
sytyguy
Moderated User
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
- Using the 8.9" LCD instead of the 10.1" LCD (would give back about .5" vertically) and incorporating custom vents atop the LCD.
- Creating new fiberglass ductwork to attach to the vent ducts and route to a new location (below ashtray possibly).
- Blocking off the center ducts and letting the side vents handle the load (not ideal).
- ....and a few others.
We're trying to make my kit and Adam's with reproduction in mind, so minimal cutting (if any) and retaining all existing features (cig lighter, rear hatch, A/C, etc...) are the key goals. Once we get to the point of trying to produce these, I'll address a lot more concerns and get forum input (via polls) to decide how to address some of them. :tup:
We have several ideas kicking around including (but not limited to):
- Using the 8.9" LCD instead of the 10.1" LCD (would give back about .5" vertically) and incorporating custom vents atop the LCD.
- Creating new fiberglass ductwork to attach to the vent ducts and route to a new location (below ashtray possibly).
- Blocking off the center ducts and letting the side vents handle the load (not ideal).
- ....and a few others.
We're trying to make my kit and Adam's with reproduction in mind, so minimal cutting (if any) and retaining all existing features (cig lighter, rear hatch, A/C, etc...) are the key goals. Once we get to the point of trying to produce these, I'll address a lot more concerns and get forum input (via polls) to decide how to address some of them. :tup:
Black Knight
I Glow Therefore I am
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
Would it be possible to incorporate some type of vent that opened and closed with the A/C to allow for cool air to flow to the components?
Thoughts being if it's hot enough you need A/C on, all that stuff in the dash is probably getting a little toasty as well.
Would it be possible to incorporate some type of vent that opened and closed with the A/C to allow for cool air to flow to the components?
Thoughts being if it's hot enough you need A/C on, all that stuff in the dash is probably getting a little toasty as well.
sytyguy
Moderated User
Re: DashPC in Syclone 1596
Again, the design of this setup is to allow ideal operation w/o any cooling aid. If we can incorporate one like above, so be it....but it's not a primary concern as of now. One big help is that the Northbridge chipset is heatsinked and fan cooled already and since we're not exactly gonna be running Blu-Ray video on the thing (this is a budget minded data logging PC before it's anything else), the load will be moderate at best (meaning it stays cooler naturally).
This is all part of the ensuing testing phase, so I hope to have more results in the coming weeks/months. :tup:
I'm doing pretty thorough thermodynamic testing, and my truck has no A/C in South GA, so it's a pretty good test mule. Heat dissipation for the components I'm using should be more than adequate w/o any external cooling aid, but fresh/conditioned air would be a welcome addition regardless. The consideration would be for winter time and not introducing heated air into the component chamber. So, knowing that, we would need an independent "trap door" for allowing seasonal flow to the components.
Again, the design of this setup is to allow ideal operation w/o any cooling aid. If we can incorporate one like above, so be it....but it's not a primary concern as of now. One big help is that the Northbridge chipset is heatsinked and fan cooled already and since we're not exactly gonna be running Blu-Ray video on the thing (this is a budget minded data logging PC before it's anything else), the load will be moderate at best (meaning it stays cooler naturally).
This is all part of the ensuing testing phase, so I hope to have more results in the coming weeks/months. :tup:
