Tesla styled screen setup

asorg31 · 07-09-2015, 07:46 AM

No new real design updates today, instead last night I went out to look at a new place in D.C. It has a lot more room than my current apartment, but the most important thing it had was working shop area! So if I can get this place I will have an area to start the molds and prototyping when I get to that stage. Which seems to be coming faster than I expected might I add!

Array · 07-09-2015, 08:12 AM

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Yes games offered on Xbox are typically offered on steam as well. something else to think about is the monitor I am looking into right now has multiple outputs so you could run your own HDMI behind the dash and hide the cord. Plug it in as needed to do Xbox/Playstaion instead of the PC. The same way as switching your TV inputs. That may be best because most people might never use the HDMI if it was on the dash... That's my thought anyway, what do you all think?

Out of curiosity what monitor are you looking at, and I believe this was covered elsewhere but what kind of power situation would you hope to achieve, Can a car battery handle that type of power being pulled without causing issues?

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Originally Posted by asorg31

No new real design updates today, instead last night I went out to look at a new place in D.C. It has a lot more room than my current apartment, but the most important thing it had was working shop area! So if I can get this place I will have an area to start the molds and prototyping when I get to that stage. Which seems to be coming faster than I expected might I add!

Very nice, a workshop in the apartment complex? Never heard of that around here

asorg31 · 07-09-2015, 08:33 AM

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Out of curiosity what monitor are you looking at, and I believe this was covered elsewhere but what kind of power situation would you hope to achieve, Can a car battery handle that type of power being pulled without causing issues?

Very nice, a workshop in the apartment complex? Never heard of that around here

This is what I have been looking at but I am still trying to get a better deal from the vendor or find another much cheaper monitor option.
VSL150-HW 15in widescreen LED metal enclosure touchscreen open frame monitor, VGA monitor screen touch, touch screen display planar elo microtouch

There are other cheaper options but their quality is lacking too (i.e. doesn't support enough touch points, lower resolution, no HDMI, etc.). So its a tough battle deciding which way to go lol.

Well I'm looking to get out of the apartment scene so I looked at a house rental instead. However in Annapolis there was an apartment complex that offered 1 or 2 car garages for an additional rent.

DevilWarrior · 07-13-2015, 12:42 AM

How about this one?
Amazon.com: JBtek® 10 Inches High Resolution 1280x800 Raspberry Pi Screen Display LCD TFT Monitor EJ101IA-01G with Remote Driver Control Board 2AV HDMI VGA for Rasbperry Pi: Computers & Accessories

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Originally Posted by asorg31

This is what I have been looking at but I am still trying to get a better deal from the vendor or find another much cheaper monitor option.
VSL150-HW 15in widescreen LED metal enclosure touchscreen open frame monitor, VGA monitor screen touch, touch screen display planar elo microtouch

There are other cheaper options but their quality is lacking too (i.e. doesn't support enough touch points, lower resolution, no HDMI, etc.). So its a tough battle deciding which way to go lol.

Well I'm looking to get out of the apartment scene so I looked at a house rental instead. However in Annapolis there was an apartment complex that offered 1 or 2 car garages for an additional rent.

asorg31 · 07-16-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilWarrior

How about this one?
Amazon.com: JBtek® 10 Inches High Resolution 1280x800 Raspberry Pi Screen Display LCD TFT Monitor EJ101IA-01G with Remote Driver Control Board 2AV HDMI VGA for Rasbperry Pi: Computers & Accessories

I must have completely looked over this post. Just saw it today.... It would be nice if the Pi had more processing power and unfortunately they were able to get cost down on this by not offering a touchscreen. and for convenience in a car a touchscreen is a must. Otherwise you will have to worry about a toting a mouse and keyboard. Some people may do that anyway but I get the feeling most of us wouldn't want to use a mouse/keyboard to change the radio station or temp every time.

KoolKarmaJoe · 07-16-2015, 03:31 PM

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I must have completely looked over this post. Just saw it today.... It would be nice if the Pi had more processing power and unfortunately they were able to get cost down on this by not offering a touchscreen. and for convenience in a car a touchscreen is a must. Otherwise you will have to worry about a toting a mouse and keyboard. Some people may do that anyway but I get the feeling most of us wouldn't want to use a mouse/keyboard to change the radio station or temp every time.

I agree. Got to be a Touch Screen!

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asorg31 · 07-09-2015, 12:28 PM

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Out of curiosity what monitor are you looking at, and I believe this was covered elsewhere but what kind of power situation would you hope to achieve, Can a car battery handle that type of power being pulled without causing issues?

I totally didn't answer your question Array. As far as power is concerned the PC doesn't pull nearly as much as a full home PC or gaming PC would. Most mini-ITX boards don't come with or even require fans to cool them down. Essentially the power drain ins't substantial. There are many DC-DC power supplies out there to power and not damage your car or system (Home PC's covert AC-DC for the components).

Array · 07-10-2015, 11:22 AM

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I totally didn't answer your question Array. As far as power is concerned the PC doesn't pull nearly as much as a full home PC or gaming PC would. Most mini-ITX boards don't come with or even require fans to cool them down. Essentially the power drain ins't substantial. There are many DC-DC power supplies out there to power and not damage your car or system (Home PC's covert AC-DC for the components).

Thats what I had thought, I am a techy guy myself however have never dealt with an ITX. The idea of throwing a good machine into the Zs console gives me chills, with the power of a computer it can give a lot more value and even more ideas can bloom from this, but this is really turning out to look good and thought through.

Do you have an expectation on completion or a rough goal?

Also! good luck on the home searching!

asorg31 · 07-10-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Array

Thats what I had thought, I am a techy guy myself however have never dealt with an ITX. The idea of throwing a good machine into the Zs console gives me chills, with the power of a computer it can give a lot more value and even more ideas can bloom from this, but this is really turning out to look good and thought through.

Do you have an expectation on completion or a rough goal?

Also! good luck on the home searching!

Hey thanks man, I appreciate that. I spent nearly the first 6 months researching and looking for existing products. So I tried to give it as much forethought as possible. I hope when I finish this that others can push this farther than I've dreamed up!

Right now if everything stays on my schedule I expect to have the Alpha design installed in my car and testing in about 3 months from now. I nailed down the place with shop space yesterday so I'm very excited to have that soon as well.

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