Screens in an e30 anyone?!

[tn325i]

Looks great. Where did you relocate the HVAC panel to? Got a picture?

I've often thought about putting a carputer together, using it for the stereo, GPS navigation and fuel management. What are you running for a motherboard and the rest of the components?

Thanks, The hvac is separated to 3 stations that are hidden. Sorry that means no pics. But I can say the temp control has been converted to a simple on/off switch (one of the things I want the computer to control, eventually) The sliders I rarely use except changing from winter to summer air direction.. Fan control is still what it was. I didn't see a need to make any changes. It will be at the pass side of the console once finished.

I'm running a micro ATX with AMD 3800 processor, 1Gb of ram all put in a custom box I built to sit in the rear under the rear shock brace. The putor part is fairly easy.. It's running all the wiring to control it and allow for the interaction of extra components.. I plan to put the stereo controls into the computer as well once I can work the bugs out of some software I want to use.

I'm looking at Road Runner but adding some things into it for the switching of external components I mentioned earlier.


Hope I answered your question.

[atomic]

The progress so far. I have the panel finally made and the carputer was built back around xmas for another car. Decided to try and make the screen mount in the center of the car so it looks as oem as possible.

I still have some switches to mount and working on an interface that will allow me to switch most anything in the car on/off from the icons on the touchscreen. Hope to have that worked out by summer..


I have Megasquirt on my car and use my screen to monitor operations. I also am running wireless internet w/ email and gps navigation. Just for starters..

So here some pics.. And again, it's not finished but I think you can see where I'm going.

Looking good Steve, can't wait to see the finished product...

[NC325iC]

i wonder how hard (aka how much money it would cost) to automate the hvac system, have solenoids or small actuators open the vents or something, use a smaller fan speed switch and temp switch so you could hide them away somewhere else

[AndrewBird]

Looks great. Where did you relocate the HVAC panel to? Got a picture?

I've often thought about putting a carputer together, using it for the stereo, GPS navigation and fuel management. What are you running for a motherboard and the rest of the components?

[tn325i]

First off..... Who the hell are you calling a kid.. You have no idea who I am. And why would you "ASS"UME I have done away with anything. That is a rather ignorant position to take with out even asking any questions.

That said, I am still very capable of controlling all the options that were in that location. The OBC was quite dead on this car.. And if you had read my post you would see I'm running MEGASQUIRT. With out the stock ECU, little of the OBC actually has any functions.

This is not a taking from proposition.. This is ADDING TO..


So save your post for some one gives a flying fork!

edit;
To answer those smart enough to ask a question. The HVAC, flasher switches and rear def all have been relocated and function normally. I am going to add some switches for other things in the panel next to the screen for some other things I'm adding to my E30

Thank you!

[Van Westervelt]

I really don't get these kids. you added unnecessary functions and in the process, eliminated stock functions that are pretty important. IE, hvac, hazards, defrost, etc

[Addissimo]

I still have some switches to mount and working on an interface that will allow me to switch most anything in the car on/off from the icons on the touchscreen. Hope to have that worked out by summer..

sucks if you need hazards for an extended period!

[Farbin Kaiber]

r3v in an e30 center console. I think I'd never leave the drivers seat.

[NC325iC]

how do you plan to control your hvac

[tn325i]

And the greatest of all... Surfin the web !!

[tn325i]

Microsoft Streets and Trips.. Works very well when on the road.

[tn325i]

A cap of the Megasquirt screen

[tn325i]

I will share mine- So far

The progress so far. I have the panel finally made and the carputer was built back around xmas for another car. Decided to try and make the screen mount in the center of the car so it looks as oem as possible.

I still have some switches to mount and working on an interface that will allow me to switch most anything in the car on/off from the icons on the touchscreen. Hope to have that worked out by summer..


I have Megasquirt on my car and use my screen to monitor operations. I also am running wireless internet w/ email and gps navigation. Just for starters..

So here some pics.. And again, it's not finished but I think you can see where I'm going.

[Van Westervelt]

Its not a remote persay. It is actually the hardwired controller for the Vehicle Hub Pro VPA-B222. That is the easiest way to control it, but I can also control it all via the touchscreen and eliminate the controller altogether. I like the cleanliness of it without the controller. Where the headunit goes is actually a slave DVD player now. The hub or "headunit" is actually mounted in the trunk. This opens up options as far as gauges etc in the headunit spot. I really like the hardwired controller as I dont even have to glance down to push the right buttons, I can control the whole unit without ever taking my eyes off the road with my right hand.

I just built a second pod for a diff screen, I havent decided which one I like better. Usually about 500 per pod, plus the cost of the screen.



Hub or "headunit" on right

lol i know its an ALPINE remote! i meant what model!