AMD X2 Brisbane Core BE-2350 (45W) Processor [x]
MSI K9NBPM2-FID NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S Micro ATX Motherboard [x]
OnBoard Quadro NVS 210S graphics [x]
OnBoard HDA Realtek ALC883 (for now) [x]
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 400GB SataII Hard Drive [x] (Ended up with a free Western Digital 400gb sata2)
1GB DDR2 800 Ram (4 x 256MB) (freebie from a buddy) [x]
PCMCIA to PCI Adapter (for EVDO)
Silverstone FP34-B USB 2.0 Card Reader
2x Lilliput 8" 809GL-80NP/C/T touchscreen monitor
Panasonic Slot Load CW-8124 DVD-ROM/CD-RW [x] (ended up with a GoGo external unit, enclosure and drive in 1...will still buy panasonic and enclosure later though, this one has a tray)
Slim drive external USB enclosure [x] (see above)
DSATX DC-DC Power Supply in Dumb Mode(startup/shutdown controller disabled)
Fusion Brain (see "Automation" below) [x]
HQCT (when they're availble again)
Bosch Wideband O2 sensor
JAW Wideband Reader
Audio:
Majestic 6.5" Coaxial Speakers(doors) [x]
Majestic 6"x9" Triaxial Speakers(rear deck) [x]
2x Niche Audio Titanium Series 10" Subwoofers [1/2]
1x Niche Audio NA1280E Evolution Series 4Channel Amp [x]
1x Niche Audio NA1010E Evolution Series 2Channel Amp
Ported Subwoofer Enclosure (35Hz port tune)
Kicker 3-way Electronic Crossover [x]
Sound Deadening:
Second Skin Audio Damplifier and Damplifier Pro
Vehicle Changes:
SPAL Door Popper Kit
SPAL Power Window Kit(for the rear)
Shaved Door Handles(pushbutton driver door)
Shaved Inner Handles
Window Switches Removed
Power Mirror Switches Removed
Servo's added to headlights
Servo's added to manual HVAC controls(heat, vents, circulation)
Photosensor used to activate running lights and headlights at Dusk/Dawn
Backup Proximity Sensors
"Push-button" Starter on screen
RUN/ACC Wiring re-routed(see explanation below)
more to come...
Automation:
Door Locks - 2 outputs, 0 inputs
Door Poppers - 4 outputs, 0 inputs
Windows - 8 ourputs, 0 inputs
Trunk Popper - 1 output, 0 inputs
Mirrors - 4 outputs, 0 inputs
Headlight aiming system - 4 outputs, 0 inputs
System Exhaust Fan - 1 output, 1 input(thermometer)
Automatic Headlights - 1 output, 1 input(Photosensor)
Automatic Climate Control - ? outputs, ? inputs
Boost Controller - 1 output, 1 input(pressure sensor)
Backup Proximity - 0 output(graphical display), 1 input(IR proximity)
Vehicle Information - 0 output(graphical / text display), ? inputs
more to come...
I selected the motherboard and processor listed above because it gives me more than plenty of power, while also allowing for upgrading down the road if need be with a PCIE x16 slot and 2 PCI-32bit slots. For the time being, i'll be using the onboard video and sound. The video is the nVidia Quadro NVS 210S w/ nForce 430 southbridge. Audio is High Definition 8channel. If the audio is anything like that in my desktop here, it will be perfectly fine. The PC will be built into the dash, behind where the radio normally would sit.
The door handles both inside and outside will be shaved. Outside driver door handle will be replaced with a single sealed chrome push-button to activate the door popper. Window switches will be removed, as with the mirror adjustment switches(or actually just removed from visibility, inside the door panels), same with the lock switches. The ignition cylinder(key) will eventually be removed, so the computer will control if/when the car can be started. A button will be present on the dash, near the screen. This will be the power button for the PC. Once the computer begins its boot up procedure, the car's RUN and ACC wiring will be activated by relays. Once computer is completely booted up, a password will be required to enter windows. Once in windows, the Fusion Brain software will load automatically. On the first screen, there will be a "START" button which will activate the car's starter. Once the car is parked after driving, shutting down the computer will cause the car to shut off until next time. I am fully aware of the possible problems this setup can cause if the computer happens to crash while driving. I will make provisions to prevent this...so please dont jump to the gun and suggest otherwise
There are also plans for performance enhancements for the car, but that's probably not for this forum...
I will post more as things progress...
- Matt
EDIT:
Added to planning list is the following: Bosch wideband Oxygen Sensor, unit to read O2 Sensor, MAP Sensor, Throttle Position Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Purchase Log:
10/01/2007 - $ 90.80 - Fusion Brain w/ Thermometer & Volume Knob & Photosensor
10/04/2007 - $ 86.00 - AMD X2 Brisbane Core BE-2350 (45W) Processor
10/04/2007 - $ 00.00 - FREE RAM
10/04/2007 - $ 00.00 - FREE 400GB Hard Drive
10/04/2007 - $ 00.00 - FREE External USB Slim DVD Drive
10/05/2007 - $ 83.32 - MSI K9NBPM2-FID NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S Micro ATX Motherboard
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Total so far: $ 260.12
This is the button i'll be using as "door handles" inside and out, and the power button for the PC itself. It's internally sealed so I wont have to worry about the contacts inside of it corroding...
someone please fill me in.
