[Raptox]

Does anybody know the specific size of the compartment above the DCS/HEATED SEATS/REAR SUNSCREEN buttons and below the airco... I'm planning to install a Text-LCD display from crystalfontz.com in it... but i don't know the size of that compartement.

My car arrives next month, so i cannot measur it myself.

tnx!

 

[Ack]

My center channel speaker is 5-9/16"W x 1-13/16"H x 1-9/16"D and it has at least 2-1/4" of space on the left side. The console gets more narrow the further back you go. The speaker doesn't take up the full depth of the console.

I think most displays will fit in this compartment. What will the LCD display be used for (Graphic EQ?)?

 

[Raptox]

My center channel speaker is 5-9/16"W x 1-13/16"H x 1-9/16"D and it has at least 2-1/4" of space on the left side. The console gets more narrow the further back you go. The speaker doesn't take up the full depth of the console.

I think most displays will fit in this compartment. What will the LCD display be used for (Graphic EQ?)?

The lcd will be connected to the MP3 server... an will display album & track info.
I got the ipaq mounted next to the radio but the text is not big enough for easy reading..the ipaq is just used vor MP3server control...

Greetz

 

[·clyde·]

The lcd will be connected to the MP3 server... an will display album & track info.
I got the ipaq mounted next to the radio but the text is not big enough for easy reading..the ipaq is just used vor MP3server control...

Greetz

Can you describe this MP3 setup any further?

Thanks

 

[Raptox]

Can you describe this MP3 setup any further?

Thanks

Wel, I build a small PIII 1Ghz into a flight case...
added some fans, hd's, FM modulator, power, etc....
Got 80 gb storage
The case will be mounted in the trunc. It will get power true an 12V to 220V inverter (SINWAVE). Between the inverter & the comp will be an APC 420 ups... it's the best solution for power management, and prevent unwanted system power-downs.

The FM-Modulator is the best there is for it's size!
Its a 50mW stereo broadcaster, it doesn't rattle or give quality loss. I also provided an iso connector in the case, so i can use the cd-changer cables to connect the audio.

The server also has a wireless nic. That will be used for communication with the ipaq (control unit).

The control of the music is done by the Compaq IPAQ.
It's mounted next to the headunit, above the carkit.
I programmed a client/server app that work over wireless network. I got all possible mp3 control of winamp niceless put on the screen. I can select every mp3/full album on the server (auto update) etc... The current track is displayed on the ipaq..but not realy readable.. thats why i want to install the LCD display.(with the bmw interiour led display).

What exactly do u want to know?

Greetz

 

[Raptox]

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[·clyde·]

What exactly do u want to know?

Exactly what you just wrote. Very cool!

 

[Raptox]

I don't got pictures of the car installation..because I havent got the car yet ) It will arrive end of this month. I tested the server @ home.. in my E36 318tds, and in an E46 320d with Sound System.

It defenitly needs some finetuning...but it kicks ass!

Next steps are:
-Install VDO-DAYTON MS500 NAV
-Install Headrest-lcd's

When this is done i could stream DivX movies in the car.
The server also has a GPRS modem, this means i have a 40kbps internet line 24/7 available, the server shares the internet over the wireless network... so I can access the internet when I'm in 50m (good connection) of the car. The only problem is the GRPS connection is expensive..you have to pay per packet :-((

As soon as the I have the car, and everything is installed. I will post pictures & a guide if somebody is interested.

Greetz

 

[Raptox]

This is how it """somehow""" should look
(but way better..)
This defenitly is my worst 5min photoshop edit

BTW. i got your car in my bookmarks! I like what you did with the trunc )

I got the HK audio system... but i don't have a clue what to expect from it. From what i read on the forum i gues i will need some extra subs... I was thinking about 2 Bazooka tubes in the trunc. It is after all a Leasing-car (so i can only change things i can undo easyly)

Greetz

 

[Ack]

Thanks Raptox!

Your setup looks sick already! Nice job. You'll have to post some pics when you are done hooking it up.

I am actually getting two LCD Headrest monitors put in on Wednesday. I'm getting them thru Savv Mobile Multimedia. The nice thing about them is that they replace your stock headrests and they are OEM style leather. Here is a pic and description from their catalog (sorry about the crappy quality but the catalog is abused somewhat).

 

[Chris330Ci]

My center channel speaker is 5-9/16"W x 1-13/16"H x 1-9/16"D and it has at least 2-1/4" of space on the left side.

Ack! You are a nut! What is that center channel speaker doing in that cubby?! :yikes: Looks cool...I've never seen anything like that before. Did you write that up awhile back? I need to search some of your old posts to see how you did it if so... :thumb:

 

[Ack]

What's nice is it closes perfectly so you wouldn't even know it was there.

Here is the direct thread of the completed install . . .here

and this thread is the install in progress from days 1-8 (on e46fanatics). . .here

 

[Chris330Ci]

Damn dude! I don't know how I missed that thread... :yikes: That's one hell of a setup!

I really would like to do something with the stock HK, but I'm not sure what yet. Ideally, just replacing all the component speakers and adding some real subs and an amp would be nice...

My 12 year old Honda has a great system in it that now lays dormant since I rarely drive it anymore. Wish I could nod my head or blink my eyes and have the systems magically switch out...

 

[Ack]

I hear you Chris330Ci. I still have my Cavalier Z24 with a nice setup and I thought the same thing. Then when I realized I wanted to do something totally crazy and do a professional install, I decided it was nice to have two cars with great systems.

If I had a fridge to plug into the cig. lighter, I would move into my car.

If you do anything with your system, let me know. I'd like to check out and see what you decided to do. :thumb:

 

[GSR13]

Wel, I build a small PIII 1Ghz into a flight case...
added some fans, hd's, FM modulator, power, etc....
Got 80 gb storage
The case will be mounted in the trunc. It will get power true an 12V to 220V inverter (SINWAVE). Between the inverter & the comp will be an APC 420 ups... it's the best solution for power management, and prevent unwanted system power-downs.

The FM-Modulator is the best there is for it's size!
Its a 50mW stereo broadcaster, it doesn't rattle or give quality loss. I also provided an iso connector in the case, so i can use the cd-changer cables to connect the audio.

The server also has a wireless nic. That will be used for communication with the ipaq (control unit).

The control of the music is done by the Compaq IPAQ.
It's mounted next to the headunit, above the carkit.
I programmed a client/server app that work over wireless network. I got all possible mp3 control of winamp niceless put on the screen. I can select every mp3/full album on the server (auto update) etc... The current track is displayed on the ipaq..but not realy readable.. thats why i want to install the LCD display.(with the bmw interiour led display).

What exactly do u want to know?

Greetz

That is really nice looking. I also think it is going to be really cool once you get it all installed.

The one thing I do not understand is how will you keep the Server powered up when the car is not running? I imagine you would tap a power supply that runs to the battery, but wouldn't that drain your battery pretty quickly?

 

[Raptox]

That is really nice looking. I also think it is going to be really cool once you get it all installed.

The one thing I do not understand is how will you keep the Server powered up when the car is not running? I imagine you would tap a power supply that runs to the battery, but wouldn't that drain your battery pretty quickly?

Well, thats true! But!.....
It's a E46 320d and provides 150A, 2100W ! Totaling 80Ah.
The 330i provides only 90A, 1260W, 70Ah. So the battery should hold it up a very long time. Here's where the functions of the UPS & inverter kick in. The inverter is configured to shut down itself whenever the battery is almost empty ( so i can always start my car). The inverter is also shutdown when i remove the key, and turned on from ACC2. (Used the cd-changer wires to get powerstates). Whenever power is lost, the UPS kicks in so the server doesn't get brutaly shutdown. The UPS can provide the server with 45 minutes of power, whenever the UPS battery is almost empty, it sends a signal to the server, so the server can shutdown safely.

I hope this makes any sence...

Greetz.

 

[webguy330i]

Raptox, that's pretty damn cool. I imagine if you do a proper write-up on a webpage somewhere that you'll make slashdot headlines with that thing!

Are you worried that the constant drain on your UPS battery will cause it to degrade over time? They're not your traditional wet-cell battery setup so it's ok to take them down, don't get me wrong, but I would be inclined to hook into that client/server app you wrote and give it a "shutdown server" option. =)

BTW, what are you running on the server box itself?

 

[Raptox]

Raptox, that's pretty damn cool. I imagine if you do a proper write-up on a webpage somewhere that you'll make slashdot headlines with that thing!

Are you worried that the constant drain on your UPS battery will cause it to degrade over time? They're not your traditional wet-cell battery setup so it's ok to take them down, don't get me wrong, but I would be inclined to hook into that client/server app you wrote and give it a "shutdown server" option. =)

BTW, what are you running on the server box itself?

Well, I already has the shutdown server option It sends a signal to the UPS for shutdown. Then the server shuts down (about 20 secs), 1min after the shutdown signal the UPS cuts power.

I run a "Windows 2000 Advanced Server" on it. It runs super-stable, don't got any trouble with it. + the hibernate function kicks a$$!

The client/server app is quite simple actualy. The ipaq & server are equiped with wireless peer-to-peer network. So I can just use WinSock to communicate between the 2 devices. For controlling the winamp on the server I made a control-dll, also quite easy..all info is on the winamp site.

Workflow:
I press for ex. the pause button on the ipaq.
The VBCe sends the command in clear text to the server "PAUSE".
The server parses that command and triggers the Winamp.Pause function.

Thats the theorie behind it. When I press the playlist button on the ipaq, a "GET LIST" command is send to the server.
The server scannes the MP3-HD and returns al (structured) folder names. The app then sends these names to the IPAQ..
The Ipaq adds them in a listbox...
Then I can browse true the cd...
When I click a cd in the list..
A command with the the CD-ID is send true the server..and the cd is loaded in Winamp.

Greetz