Carputer

[dz_jad]

Howdy, I've got a carputer in the planning stage.
Usage:
GPS (got a GPS 'puck' (antenna) on the way) to track where I've been
Weather database. I would receive transmissions from a radio and log and track weather and such.

Anyways, my idea is to get a C2D System, and under clock it TONS. Any suggestions or ideas?
Some problems that need to be solved, this is why I'm coming to you guys:
1. Power supply, from the car, to the computer. If I could get a DC power supply. that would be awesome. Also, who has tied a computer into their car electrical system? How did you do it?
2. damnit. My mom just came and started talking, so I forgot everything else :mad:

Oh well, We'll see! Suggestions? This wouldn't be permanent, its a cheap alternative to a laptop. It would be a case that me and my dad would make....other than that! Thanks!

[The_Jizzler]

they make special dc-dc power supplies just for this application. heres a few (http://store.mp3car.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=22)

[dz_jad]

thanks for the link! I'm thinking for that price, my dad might be able to make one. He's a EE, and he used to make power supplies for gov't radios....he's lookin for a good project, well....actually this Carputer is HIS project :p

[splat]

a few links:

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=6537
http://www.mini-itx.com
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.101/.f
embedded linux: http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl;jsessionid=ac112b801f4309bc4fb7f6f14a91ab5bbd a39b72aea4.e3eTaxiPc3mTe34NaheQc34Sahn0?sc=8&category=17 or you can create your own.

[dz_jad]

dude. Thats awesome. I think that last linky will be the direction we go. Price and portability was the question....and I dunno. looks good! thanks