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Carputer Install
I
had this same setup in my previous car, 1998 3000GT SL, and realized I
could take the installation to a different level in the Evolution.
Actually integrating the computer into the vehicles ECU. Very cool and
introduces a wide range of possibilities for the installation. I can
now access the ECU using EVOFlash, change parameters and reflash the
ROM. I can also use EVOScan to access all of the information that the
ECU uses to datalog and show important information on the screen ...
such as TPS, Knock sum, and RPM with a shiftlight. There are many more
parameters accessable through the ECU.
This is all on top of the possibilities involved in just having a PC in the car!
On to the system...
The computer itself consists of the following:
Motherboard: ASUS A79266-VM/AA
CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2100+
RAM: 512mb Infineon PC2100 SDRAM
PSU: CRS 300watt switching
Video: Onboard 32mb Geforce
Sound: Onboard AC97
Hard Drive: Maxtor 20gig
Monitor: Autopc 7" in-dash motorized touchscreen
3.5" floppy
USB DVD / RW
Custom box/case w/ 2 90mm Blue L.E.D. fans
Cobra 800watt inverter
Pioneer DEH-770MP Head Unit
Tactrix Cable
Wireless Mini Keyboard w/ built-in mouse
Windows XP Pro
Mediaengine
Evoscan
ECUFlash
Project64
N64/PS2 to USB adaptor + N64 controller
PC Power/Reset switches, HD and Power LEDs and Inverter on/off switch relocated to the center console in a Carbon Fiber panel
USB Hub in glovebox
Pictures! (click for a larger view):
The Car itself - 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX MR:
Inside the PCs custom box:
The box:
The Pioneer DEH-770MP - AutoPC 7" Screen - shot of the USB access:
Switch panel - Power LED , HD LED, Inverter on/off, PC Power and PC Reset:
USB DVD/RW:
A shot of the Tactrix cable install.
(this connects the OBD-II port directly to the CarPC via USB)
Trustz IX ACD Gauges and Defi Blue Racer Boost Gauge:
Running Mediaengine and Evoscan:
(first is w/ old switch panel and old Mediaengine skin)
Current Capabilities:
Vehicle is currently running Windows XP Pro
Currently running Mediaengine. Mediaengine is taking care of the following functions for me at the moment: MP3s, DVD and Movies (mpeg avi etc etc)
Project64, which is a Nintendo64 emulator.
Evoscan for datalogging and the ability to show all the information the ECU uses on a gauge on the screen.
ECUflash for the ability to change any engine data parameters. For instance AFR, Launch Control, RPM Limiter, governor etc etc
The computer can do everything the computer your sitting at right now can do (basically) except surf the internet...for the moment.
In Work:
These are the things that I have planned for the CarPC setup:
Cellular internet access
USB GPS w/ Microsoft Streets and Trips
Innovate LC-1 wideband
Mini wireless keyboard w/ built in mouse
Custom fiberglass enclosure for the PC. This should shave some weight and add a little style.
This is certainly a work in progress with an extreme amount of possibilities.
*to the top of the page*
This is all on top of the possibilities involved in just having a PC in the car!
On to the system...
The computer itself consists of the following:
Motherboard: ASUS A79266-VM/AA
CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2100+
RAM: 512mb Infineon PC2100 SDRAM
PSU: CRS 300watt switching
Video: Onboard 32mb Geforce
Sound: Onboard AC97
Hard Drive: Maxtor 20gig
Monitor: Autopc 7" in-dash motorized touchscreen
3.5" floppy
USB DVD / RW
Custom box/case w/ 2 90mm Blue L.E.D. fans
Cobra 800watt inverter
Pioneer DEH-770MP Head Unit
Tactrix Cable
Wireless Mini Keyboard w/ built-in mouse
Windows XP Pro
Mediaengine
Evoscan
ECUFlash
Project64
N64/PS2 to USB adaptor + N64 controller
PC Power/Reset switches, HD and Power LEDs and Inverter on/off switch relocated to the center console in a Carbon Fiber panel
USB Hub in glovebox
Pictures! (click for a larger view):
The Car itself - 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX MR:
Inside the PCs custom box:
The box:
The Pioneer DEH-770MP - AutoPC 7" Screen - shot of the USB access:
Switch panel - Power LED , HD LED, Inverter on/off, PC Power and PC Reset:
USB DVD/RW:
A shot of the Tactrix cable install.
(this connects the OBD-II port directly to the CarPC via USB)
Trustz IX ACD Gauges and Defi Blue Racer Boost Gauge:
Running Mediaengine and Evoscan:
(first is w/ old switch panel and old Mediaengine skin)
Current Capabilities:
Vehicle is currently running Windows XP Pro
Currently running Mediaengine. Mediaengine is taking care of the following functions for me at the moment: MP3s, DVD and Movies (mpeg avi etc etc)
Project64, which is a Nintendo64 emulator.
Evoscan for datalogging and the ability to show all the information the ECU uses on a gauge on the screen.
ECUflash for the ability to change any engine data parameters. For instance AFR, Launch Control, RPM Limiter, governor etc etc
The computer can do everything the computer your sitting at right now can do (basically) except surf the internet...for the moment.
In Work:
These are the things that I have planned for the CarPC setup:
Cellular internet access
USB GPS w/ Microsoft Streets and Trips
Innovate LC-1 wideband
Mini wireless keyboard w/ built in mouse
Custom fiberglass enclosure for the PC. This should shave some weight and add a little style.
This is certainly a work in progress with an extreme amount of possibilities.
*to the top of the page*