Rooi_Willie
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Interesting thread 
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Read the WELCOME ALL BMWFANATICS post.
E46 Carputer project
- Thread starter Pho3niX90
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Pho3niX90
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Will definitely post pictures as I go along with the project, just waiting on some parts to arrive.
Just for reference sake, here is a link to centrafuse website, and the apps that are available.
http://www.centrafuse.com/AppDirectory.aspx
Just for reference sake, here is a link to centrafuse website, and the apps that are available.
http://www.centrafuse.com/AppDirectory.aspx
Pho3niX90
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Yuvan said:
I hope so, I was thinking of maybe replacing the HD with an SSD that doesn't have mechanics spinning, but I have seen another thread where a guy also used a lappy HD and the hard drive only died after 5 years, so will give it a test and have regular backups. At least the casing has a lot of rubber anti vibration fittings inside. But will have to test and see what happens.
Pho3niX90 said:
Just get the SSD.
Or go hdd but run raid 1 (mirror)
http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2010/08/raid-levels-tutorial/
Pho3niX90 said:
Can you use external drives for storage and OS? If so than i saw somewhere they have these external HDDs for rugid use, dont know how effective they are but FYI, maybe give them a lookup!!!Keep this thread updated bra, its interesting, hope all is a smooth process!! :thumbs:
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Mr Occo said:
Think I might order a small ssd from frontosa, and then put all the essentials on there (windows, centrafuse ect.) and all the data on a normal HDD. I will also be setting the system up so that it automatically backup everything when parked in garage via WIFI..
Think the SSD will also dramatically increase the loading time, I have a similar setup with my HTPC's at home, main drive where software and windows are located is a 32GB SSD, and the main data drives are SATA 3TB's
Would this not have been better? It comes in windows form as well
http://shop63.co.za/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=623
http://shop63.co.za/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=623
i am watching this thread closely. would be cool in an E90 that was not blessed with a built in I-drive and screen.
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Pho3niX90
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So the psu just arrived, progress is slow until i have all the parts, main parts i am waiting for is the fromt bezel for the screen, the screen that i cant find and the climate control relocation unit, should all be here within the next week..
Does anyone know where i will find a 7" touchscreen in sa?
Specs:
Thank you for purchasing the PPL-I-150 power sequencer/vehicle ATX power supply.
The PPL-I-150 was designed to work with a wide variety of main boards, such as the VIA mini-ITX motherboards as well as Pentium-M Celeron or full power P4 systems in Car PC.
Power Input Connectors:
J1 Battery + (un-switched battery, positive)
J3 Ignition (switched battery, positive. Can test by connecting it to Battery +)
J4 Battery -(negative)
Controls and Settings:
J6 Controls amplifier via remote ON/OFF. Left pin is RMT, Right pin is GND
J8/J9 To motherboard ON/OFF switch
J10 User jumper settings (1,2,3)
Power Output Connectors:
J2 Optional P4-12V power
J7 ATX power connector (to motherboard)
J5 To LED (optional)
NOTE:
1. If HARDOFF is set to “never”, in order to prevent ‘deep discharge’ situations, PPL-I-150 will automatically shut down when battery voltage is below 11.2V for more than 1 minute.
2. Mode “0” is a normal mode, it seems like the regular ATX power supply, no power sequencing is provided, so it also can be used on non-vehicle-equipment.
3. Avoid using HARDOFF = Never, or it will will completelly discharge the battery in your car if the car stays for a long time without working. We Suggest using the 1, 2, and 4 modes.
4.This power supply will start to shut down at or above 115 Celsius. What's more when the working temperatures is above 85C / 185F, the MTBF will be reduced. So, when it works at high temperatures or under a fanless operation,mustreduce the PSU load must reduced by 25% (Detailed Change-Diagram below):
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and the climate control relocation unit, should all be here within the next week..Does anyone know where i will find a 7" touchscreen in sa?
Specs:
Thank you for purchasing the PPL-I-150 power sequencer/vehicle ATX power supply.
The PPL-I-150 was designed to work with a wide variety of main boards, such as the VIA mini-ITX motherboards as well as Pentium-M Celeron or full power P4 systems in Car PC.
Power Input Connectors:
J1 Battery + (un-switched battery, positive)
J3 Ignition (switched battery, positive. Can test by connecting it to Battery +)
J4 Battery -(negative)
Controls and Settings:
J6 Controls amplifier via remote ON/OFF. Left pin is RMT, Right pin is GND
J8/J9 To motherboard ON/OFF switch
J10 User jumper settings (1,2,3)
Power Output Connectors:
J2 Optional P4-12V power
J7 ATX power connector (to motherboard)
J5 To LED (optional)
NOTE:
1. If HARDOFF is set to “never”, in order to prevent ‘deep discharge’ situations, PPL-I-150 will automatically shut down when battery voltage is below 11.2V for more than 1 minute.
2. Mode “0” is a normal mode, it seems like the regular ATX power supply, no power sequencing is provided, so it also can be used on non-vehicle-equipment.
3. Avoid using HARDOFF = Never, or it will will completelly discharge the battery in your car if the car stays for a long time without working. We Suggest using the 1, 2, and 4 modes.
4.This power supply will start to shut down at or above 115 Celsius. What's more when the working temperatures is above 85C / 185F, the MTBF will be reduced. So, when it works at high temperatures or under a fanless operation,mustreduce the PSU load must reduced by 25% (Detailed Change-Diagram below):
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Shiny
Member
Try RS components even though im not sure they have the correct size or interface
http://za.rs-online.com/web/c/optoe...-by=default&sort-order=default&view-type=List
http://za.rs-online.com/web/c/optoe...-by=default&sort-order=default&view-type=List
Pho3niX90
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So this didn't run out as I wanted, they don't appear to have them in stock, and I need to deposit 50% then they will order, and normal turn around time according to them is 6 Days. If I buy from ebay I will tafe about R700 and same turn around.Mr Occo said:
I have found another guy advertising 7" touchscreen on olx. so sent him/her an sms now asking for availability, when that's received I can start wiring everything :joy: