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car pc
I'm looking to install a car pc in the vette, etc. main reason is i want to have a media system in my car, as well as afew other things. Mainly, want to setup a usb camera or two in order to record trips etc in digital format.
The only thing I wanted to know is if anyone know's a good way to install the hard drive in a way that it won't die everytime you hit a pot hole etc?? if anyone know's of cases like that already made or any good ideas, please let me know.
Thank you,
kosta
The only thing I wanted to know is if anyone know's a good way to install the hard drive in a way that it won't die everytime you hit a pot hole etc?? if anyone know's of cases like that already made or any good ideas, please let me know.
Thank you,
kosta
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Originally Posted by kosta
I'm looking to install a car pc in the vette, etc. main reason is i want to have a media system in my car, as well as afew other things. Mainly, want to setup a usb camera or two in order to record trips etc in digital format.
The only thing I wanted to know is if anyone know's a good way to install the hard drive in a way that it won't die everytime you hit a pot hole etc?? if anyone know's of cases like that already made or any good ideas, please let me know.
Thank you,
kosta
The only thing I wanted to know is if anyone know's a good way to install the hard drive in a way that it won't die everytime you hit a pot hole etc?? if anyone know's of cases like that already made or any good ideas, please let me know.
Thank you,
kosta
Here is my setup:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1549998573
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actually just found what im looking for ...
compact flash to ide converter so you can load OS onto compact flash card. was talking to a coworker today and just found out they had adapters for that.
So i'm probably going to do that and wind up connecting my ipod or something to it for when I want music and to store files like video's etc =] im happy now lol!!
thanks,
kosta
compact flash to ide converter so you can load OS onto compact flash card. was talking to a coworker today and just found out they had adapters for that.
So i'm probably going to do that and wind up connecting my ipod or something to it for when I want music and to store files like video's etc =] im happy now lol!!
thanks,
kosta
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nah, i'd prob have a hard drive also, but not store the o/s on it. i just want to read up on how other ppl are doing it so they dont fry because new york streets reallly suck so :p
My friend just pointed me to the site i wanted though,
www.mini-itx.com has different how-to's on pretty cool projects (not just car relateD) with really small mother-boards and custom cases .... about 70-90 bucks for a nice , very small mobo and cpu (800mhz).
but to be continued =]
kosta
My friend just pointed me to the site i wanted though,
www.mini-itx.com has different how-to's on pretty cool projects (not just car relateD) with really small mother-boards and custom cases .... about 70-90 bucks for a nice , very small mobo and cpu (800mhz).
but to be continued =]
kosta
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check out www.mp3car.com for a better on-topic site :
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you'll have to use xplite to get xp down a bit but it's def. doable
here is another link to cf card bootable devices
http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/42...o_boot_windows
:you'll have to use xplite to get xp down a bit but it's def. doable
here is another link to cf card bootable devices
http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/42...o_boot_windows
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thanks does look interesting ... but im still toying with the idea of either using windows or linux / unix =] I'm still not sure if I want a custom built box or something pre-made..
kosta
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