Got a PC installed in my C5
Pro
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Redwood City CA
Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (cjones)
Nice work. I did something very similar in my 98. About the only thing I didn't do was setup internet access. That pc is cool, I wish I had found that when I did it. I used a standard motherboard, minus that case. One suggestion. I found a programable IR reciever w/CC remote that connected to a serial port, it could control just about everything. Then I had a wireless keyboard as backup.
98 is gone for an 01. The PC is in me Jeep. I doubt I would do it again in the vette, it was just to intrusive for my taste. Now I am just looking for a good MP3 solution. Let me know if you have any ideas.
98 is gone for an 01. The PC is in me Jeep. I doubt I would do it again in the vette, it was just to intrusive for my taste. Now I am just looking for a good MP3 solution. Let me know if you have any ideas.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (bparker)
I loaned a friend of mine my IRMAN a while back and am trying to get it back. It can be programmed to control just about anything in Windows. I plan on using it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Frisco TX
Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (cjones)
Too bad that isnt a "touch" screen - however, you "could" mount a "Glide Point" mouse like the ones found on Laptops... :yesnod:
Lil messy but pretty cool though..
Lil messy but pretty cool though..
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (bparker)
I have one of the those mouse touchpad things. I just bought the pointer joby in that picture today. It's actually pretty cool because you can hold it in your hand.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (cjones)
Very nice. :cool: You might be able to get a touch screen for it. Check out this web page. http://www.3m.com/3MTouchSystems/
It was for a company called 'microtouch' which made nice touch screens.
It was for a company called 'microtouch' which made nice touch screens.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Got a PC installed in my C5
Interesting project. I just began the process of spec'ing a system for my C5 as well. Clarion has about to release a product which provides a head unit and lcd unit. The head unit includes the standard AM/FM/CD functions, but also has an onboard Pentium Computer to drive the LCD, will run windows, play DVD's, and INCLUDES a full NAV system as well. Nice package! and will probably find a home in my C5 very soon after it is available.
You can see it here at .... http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=clajoybp
I am relocating my NOS controls and pressure gauges to the A-Pillar right now.
You can see it here at .... http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=clajoybp
I am relocating my NOS controls and pressure gauges to the A-Pillar right now.
Cruising
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Natrona Heights PA
Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (nevrenuf)
Where did you get the cable to connect your cell phone
to your computer? ( I want to have internet acces when I'm at the strip through me laptop) :cool:
to your computer? ( I want to have internet acces when I'm at the strip through me laptop) :cool:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (Joey D 3KGT)
I thought about the Clarion Joyride. It's more money and in the end its Windows CE and is not too upgradable. Very cool though. I wanted the ability to also run Autotap and LS1Edit (if it ever comes out) in the car without a separate laptop.
Nokia cable:
http://www.gogocity.com//product_det...UKAMHT1D500439
Nokia cable:
http://www.gogocity.com//product_det...UKAMHT1D500439
Racer
Joined: May 2001
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From: El Paso, TX
Re: Got a PC installed in my C5 (cjones)
Sweet. Post the pics when you have the rest cleaned up. Elo Touch Systems also makes great touch screens, if you decide check them out http://www.elotouchsystems.com Excellent work!
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