So, I got it installed and I thought I would take some time to tell you all about it and get you up to date. I would say another 2 or 3 weeks and it will be fully operational.
Mac Mini Intel core duo
SP-716 7" in dash motorized PC touch screen.
400w duel power inverter.
install.. (full list of mods on my space)
remember, its not finished. But I wanted to at least get a basic install for the subie meet this sunday. may 21st 2006.
Things I still need to do/get.
video selector switch (ps2,gamecube)
Alpine Auxiliary audio Input Adapter (for MacMinis sound)
usb hub.(psp, digi cam, video cams, cell phones. whatever u need to plug in
shit a printer if you really wanted to...
Carnetix P1900 (new power supply for mini and usb hub). check it out this bad boy does all sorts of crap..
http://www.carnetix.com/CNXP1900.htm
USB Adapter for Cardbus Wireless Modem 3G Cards : U132 for wireless broadband for the car.
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=214
GPS software. and some type of front end to control everything.
since there isn't really anything good in this Field for a mac I think i will partition this little guy and throw XPpro on it for the GPS and front end controller.
mini video cams to record driving/cop incidents. whatever I come across. drivers view, side view rear view high and front license plate view low.
web cam and mic.
office software. office 2004, quick books etc....
Think mobile office/never want/need to get out of the car. have everything you need at your finger tips..
business and personal contacts
GPS. Never get lost again.
send and receive emails anywhere in the world.
chat. Yahoo, AOL, MSN, google, trillian, whatever u use
Internet. Need on the go info. movie times, numbers, need to find directions, google map it.
USB hub, hook up peripherals IE: HDs, psp, ipods, digicams, video cams, anything usb.
memeroy card reader built into the dash. 13in1
movies/dvds
music:dvds/mp3/cds/ipod Macmini HD...( sorry no 8 track )
video games. gamecube, ps2, psp
and a few other things I am sure I will need somewhere down the line`
everything but food, drinks and a toilet~
the pics so far..
what started as a idea/dream, is turning into a reality.
MORE PICS TO COME.... Be on the look out for the update.
Update for Sat Oct 21st 2006......................
mac mini Hard Drive has been partitioned and I have installed the NEW Windows OS "Vista". I am now running Frodo Player as my Front End Software. It works ok although I have only used it as a music player. I have yet to decide on a GPS software and I am still working on getting a game system installed. I am thinking about waiting for the new Nintendo Wii to come out in Nov... My Bday is in Nov (Hint Hint to all you) so I will wait until then to decide on that.
here is a list of some of the stuff I am working on to finish up the project.... (2 or 3 weeks my ass)
a latch to keep my glove box from bouncing while I drive. yet still be able to close it.
game system/'s..
13n1 memory card reader.
USB Hub
GPS
Internet
That's about it. The In Car Multi Media System will be complete.
Pics coming soon.......