DIY: BMW E46 In-Car PC Project (Carputer) - Page 2

BMWintoxication · 10-08-2006, 07:03 AM

Maclaren F1 styled stereo control spot. i like. haha nice DIY / install!!

silver330ciman · 10-08-2006, 07:56 AM

That's frickin awesome

lph65724 · 10-08-2006, 08:38 AM

OMG! This is unbelievable! Great DIY

ChadE7320 · 10-08-2006, 09:07 AM

wow...awsome dude

paraklas · 10-08-2006, 05:51 PM

thanks.. I was a bit sceptical at the beginning, taking the interior apart but i finally did it.

AfghanScarface · 10-08-2006, 05:56 PM

dude you are the MAN! Craziest DIY ive seen to date.

n2civicsi · 10-08-2006, 08:17 PM

how much u think total cost of the pc unit

Lucino305 · 10-09-2006, 01:52 AM

Amazing, how the hell you figure out all the wiring from all those systems?

congrats.

Boosted_ZHP · 10-09-2006, 02:31 AM

HOLY CRAP, after Mite46 you are the baddest electric diy'er i have ever seen. I would of just put the radio in the glove. That shows how good you really are. Congrats on the install.

paraklas · 10-09-2006, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2civicsi

how much u think total cost of the pc unit

Case $50
Motherboard (CPU on board + vga + sound) $110
RAM: $20
80GB Laptop Hard Disk: $90
M2 12v DC to DC psu: $45

Total around $315 without the TFT. And when compared, the Xenarc TFT is not worth the extra $200.. Low built quality and you can search to get a descent TFT with the same brightness for much less and you won't get a heart attack if the monitor fails.

Prices are just an estimate, I did almost all my shopping from ebay so if you take your time you will probably find these in lower prices.

Boosted_ZHP · 10-09-2006, 12:40 PM

So in total how much do you think the unit would cost in US dollars. I have been wanting one of these soo bad...

clinique · 10-09-2006, 05:41 PM

thats such a cool project. looks great!

paraklas · 10-09-2006, 06:28 PM

I had the prices on the first post but for some reason it seems that this site can't display them.. grrr

VIA Mini-ITX motherboard ($120 - Ebay)
512 MB DDR SDRAM ($22 - Ebay)
80GB 2.5" Fujitsu HDD ($80 - My PC shop)
3x 40mm Cooling Fans ($10 - Local electronics shop)
Laptop hard drive to IDE converter ($5 - Ebay)
Full aluminum case ($50 - Ebay)
Xenarc 7000 TSV Touchscreen ($350 - Ebay USA)
M2 160W ATX DC-DC Power Supply ($55 - Shop)
AyAySir USB GPS Receiver $40
Linksts 54mbps Wi-Fi $60

Kenwood KDC-W6531 ($200 - Ebay)
BMW Multistalk Adapter to keep steering wheel control ($48 - Ebay)

CUSTOM Made Bezel $Free
OEM BMW climate control relocation unit $51
BMW ISO plug to Kenwood plug converter $9

Lots of cables: $40
- 60m of cable (to wire Radio from dash to trunk (You need 13 wires total for the BMW ISO Radio connection and 2 for PC On/Off)
- 10m of cat5e or cat6 cable to link radio faceplate with the rest of the radio
- 6m Shielded RG-58 cable for antenna extension + plugs
- 6m Shielded 2-wire cable for multistalk adaptor connection
- 4m XGA Extension cord (NOT VGA)
- 3x5m USB Extension leads
- 100 male/female connectors

$1140 Total Cost

rsalicrup · 10-09-2006, 06:29 PM

That is Freaking awesome!!!

But too much for my taste. This is my definition of "Car Puter" It does everything, it even drive the car.

paraklas · 10-09-2006, 06:32 PM

I have been using this system for:

Playing movies, dvdrips, MP3 (80Gig hard drive for this)

GPS Navigation (interface through USB GPS Receiver)

Telephone calls/text messages (interface through Bluetooth USB dongle)

Internet (through Linksys Wi-Fi USB Adapter)

Boosted_ZHP · 10-09-2006, 06:40 PM

Wow that is really cheap. And i would use the factory radio, which would save 200 dollars. I am just going to put it in the glove. Nothing too fancey. I am pretty sure i am going to use this. Thanks.

paraklas · 10-09-2006, 06:54 PM

Yep! I went aftermarket because I wanted the radio function as a "legacy unit". OEM radio will do fine, you just have to get the adaptor to convert the CD port to AUX-In, in order to use it with the PC's Soundcard output

silver330ciman · 10-09-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paraklas

Yep! I went aftermarket because I wanted the radio function as a "legacy unit". OEM radio will do fine, you just have to get the adaptor to convert the CD port to AUX-In, in order to use it with the PC's Soundcard output

What software are you running for all the interface stuff?

DiscoStu · 10-09-2006, 07:36 PM

Very nice! I can't wait untill I can post pics of my finished CarPC setup.

May I ask what method you used to relocate just the headunit's faceplate? I'm looking at doing a similar setup.

Benedek · 10-10-2006, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paraklas

BMW Multistalk Adapter to keep steering wheel control ($48 - Ebay)

Can you please post an exact name of this item. I cannot find anything similar on ebay. And you didn't mentioned, have you made your steering controls working with this Kenwood headunit?

10-08-2006, 07:03 AM	#21
BMWintoxication Taiwan/Vancouver/Shanghai Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: currently: Shanghai Posts: 2,399 My Ride: Jet Black02' 325ci View My Garage	Maclaren F1 styled stereo control spot. i like. haha nice DIY / install!! __________________ Orz

10-08-2006, 08:38 AM	#23
lph65724 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 198 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	OMG! This is unbelievable! Great DIY __________________

10-08-2006, 09:07 AM	#24
ChadE7320 OEM ///Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC Posts: 620 My Ride: E90 / ATR-72 View My Garage	wow...awsome dude __________________

10-08-2006, 08:17 PM	#27
n2civicsi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: socal Posts: 42 My Ride: ///M View My Garage	how much u think total cost of the pc unit __________________

10-09-2006, 01:52 AM	#28
Lucino305 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 206 My Ride: 99 328i View My Garage	Amazing, how the hell you figure out all the wiring from all those systems? congrats. __________________ E46 - SOLD NEW G35 Sedan Sport pkg blk/blk

10-08-2006, 07:56 AM	#22
silver330ciman Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Almost So Cal... Posts: 562 My Ride: TiAg 330CI TS1 View My Garage	That's frickin awesome

10-08-2006, 05:51 PM	#25
paraklas OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,440 My Ride: ESS TS2 320ci View My Garage	thanks.. I was a bit sceptical at the beginning, taking the interior apart but i finally did it.

10-09-2006, 02:31 AM	#29
Boosted_ZHP Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 3,172 My Ride: 88 325 View My Garage	... HOLY CRAP, after Mite46 you are the baddest electric diy'er i have ever seen. I would of just put the radio in the glove. That shows how good you really are. Congrats on the install. __________________ Check out my e30 build http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=458088

10-09-2006, 12:40 PM	#31
Boosted_ZHP Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 3,172 My Ride: 88 325 View My Garage	... So in total how much do you think the unit would cost in US dollars. I have been wanting one of these soo bad... __________________ Check out my e30 build http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=458088

10-09-2006, 05:41 PM	#32
clinique Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,011 My Ride: 06 M3 Vert View My Garage	thats such a cool project. looks great! __________________

10-09-2006, 06:28 PM	#33
paraklas OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,440 My Ride: ESS TS2 320ci View My Garage	I had the prices on the first post but for some reason it seems that this site can't display them.. grrr VIA Mini-ITX motherboard ($120 - Ebay) 512 MB DDR SDRAM ($22 - Ebay) 80GB 2.5" Fujitsu HDD ($80 - My PC shop) 3x 40mm Cooling Fans ($10 - Local electronics shop) Laptop hard drive to IDE converter ($5 - Ebay) Full aluminum case ($50 - Ebay) Xenarc 7000 TSV Touchscreen ($350 - Ebay USA) M2 160W ATX DC-DC Power Supply ($55 - Shop) AyAySir USB GPS Receiver $40 Linksts 54mbps Wi-Fi $60 Kenwood KDC-W6531 ($200 - Ebay) BMW Multistalk Adapter to keep steering wheel control ($48 - Ebay) CUSTOM Made Bezel $Free OEM BMW climate control relocation unit $51 BMW ISO plug to Kenwood plug converter $9 Lots of cables: $40 - 60m of cable (to wire Radio from dash to trunk (You need 13 wires total for the BMW ISO Radio connection and 2 for PC On/Off) - 10m of cat5e or cat6 cable to link radio faceplate with the rest of the radio - 6m Shielded RG-58 cable for antenna extension + plugs - 6m Shielded 2-wire cable for multistalk adaptor connection - 4m XGA Extension cord (NOT VGA) - 3x5m USB Extension leads - 100 male/female connectors $1140 Total Cost

10-09-2006, 06:29 PM	#34
rsalicrup Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 547 My Ride: 330i & Titan View My Garage	That is Freaking awesome!!! But too much for my taste. This is my definition of "Car Puter" It does everything, it even drive the car. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rick

10-09-2006, 06:32 PM	#35
paraklas OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,440 My Ride: ESS TS2 320ci View My Garage	I have been using this system for: Playing movies, dvdrips, MP3 (80Gig hard drive for this) GPS Navigation (interface through USB GPS Receiver) Telephone calls/text messages (interface through Bluetooth USB dongle) Internet (through Linksys Wi-Fi USB Adapter)

10-09-2006, 06:40 PM	#36
Boosted_ZHP Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 3,172 My Ride: 88 325 View My Garage	... Wow that is really cheap. And i would use the factory radio, which would save 200 dollars. I am just going to put it in the glove. Nothing too fancey. I am pretty sure i am going to use this. Thanks. __________________ Check out my e30 build http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=458088

10-09-2006, 06:54 PM	#37
paraklas OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,440 My Ride: ESS TS2 320ci View My Garage	Yep! I went aftermarket because I wanted the radio function as a "legacy unit". OEM radio will do fine, you just have to get the adaptor to convert the CD port to AUX-In, in order to use it with the PC's Soundcard output

10-09-2006, 07:36 PM	#39
DiscoStu Sienna Red Coupe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,616 My Ride: 335i View My Garage	Very nice! I can't wait untill I can post pics of my finished CarPC setup. May I ask what method you used to relocate just the headunit's faceplate? I'm looking at doing a similar setup. __________________ -Gary Last edited by DiscoStu; 10-09-2006 at 07:43 PM.

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