335i Car PC Installation step by step

Park2670 · 09-25-2007, 08:35 PM

Very clever Eugen. Cant wait for the updates, and see how this will all work out.

WilyB · 09-25-2007, 08:37 PM

Just two quick questions to Eugen:

1) The V1 detects European radars, or only Swiss ones?
2) Is the local police using RDDs? (Radar Detectors Detectors) such as the Spectre? (If yes, I may have a solution)

iatacs19 · 09-25-2007, 08:37 PM

Are you using VIA Eden?

Artz 330 · 09-25-2007, 09:13 PM

this was my install i did a few years back on my MINI S http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=52162

remydlc · 09-25-2007, 09:36 PM

It'll be nice to install a mini-pci wireless card :rocks:, you can download your OS update, new software and of course, Maps for your PROcede. All from your garage to your wireless router inside your home, or who knows even outside Startbucks.

I like this idea, I'd personally dual boot the pc with Linux and Windows, too bad my car is a lease and I dont plan to keep it for no more than 3 years.

Nyulak · 09-25-2007, 10:01 PM

That looks pretty cool, but to be a little downer... where's the Mac OS X version.

SOLOx1 · 09-26-2007, 01:14 AM

really interested in seeing the final outcome

theDude · 09-26-2007, 10:24 PM

Eugen...thanks for spearheading such an interesting project. Out of curiosity, do you intend to preserve the rearward facing antenna on the V1 once you relocate it?

Dr_Dirt · 09-27-2007, 01:15 AM

Dr_Dirt · 09-27-2007, 08:13 AM

Eugen,
Have you thought about tapping into the I-BUS? Then you can use the i-drive display for your monitor. I found some info about it here.

e.n335 · 09-28-2007, 01:52 PM

Hi,

Not much to tell up to now ... good progress, it takes time ...

p.s. the monitor you see will not be in the car ...

- Eugen

RiXst3r · 09-28-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

Eugen,
Have you thought about tapping into the I-BUS? Then you can use the i-drive display for your monitor. I found some info about it here.

I was tapped into the i-bus with my carPC in my e46... unfortunatly the e90 doesnt have the ibus

stressdoc · 09-28-2007, 01:57 PM

There was a nice set-up last year posted. I considered an Apple Mini based system. Have fun!

BMW_TT · 10-01-2007, 01:01 AM

nice project

doba_s · 10-02-2007, 01:03 AM

wow ... good idea Eugen ...

oldaccount · 10-02-2007, 09:48 AM

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JmanE55 · 10-02-2007, 11:20 AM

Crimson92 · 10-02-2007, 11:54 AM

work faster!!!!! I need to see a finished product lol

jonm42 · 10-02-2007, 12:37 PM

And once again the famous but mysterious swiss performance trumpets appear in the background...

e.n335 · 10-02-2007, 02:47 PM

Hi everybody,

Needed some time to do a concept and test it to get out most of the technology I have.

Goals to achieve :

- Reliability & quality
- Small size for easy installation
- Low power consumption
- Vishnu PROcede software support
- Innovate Motorsports MTS log chain support ( part of this are configurable gauges )
- OBDII software support
- DVD and MP3 player
- optional Valentine One remote display
- optional GPS navigation system
- optional TV ( digital / analogue )
- optional wireless LAN to access the WEB

I have found that the car's in-built monitor works too poor for a PC, interacting with the user and displaying DVD's. The resolution is not acceptable for a PC. So I will go for a touchscreen, where the functions listed above are easy to manage. However, the PC has an optional keyboard and mouse connector as well, when you have to deal with more complex tasks ( configuration, troubleshooting, ... ).

The mainboard does not come with all connectors required. Computer case and audio connectors are not content of the unit when you buy it. A power-switch and line-out connector had to been made.

I am ready now to start the installation. Some things I like to have as remote control and Car-PC specific user interface are not implemented right now. This is just a question of time, but no reason to don't start the install and show you what I do.

Motherboard: VIA Epia Pico-ITX (1 GHz Eden-N C7 NanoBGA2 CPU)
Chipset: VX700
Memory: 1 x DDR2 533 SODIMM (1GB)
Graphics: Integrated UniChrome PRO II 3D/2D 8xAGP with MPEG-2/4 and WMV9 Video decoding acceleration
Firmware: v1.04

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/ma...erboard_id=472

Operating System: Windows XP professional

Next posting soon: Location of the computer / case.

Enjoy

- Eugen

bronco · 10-02-2007, 03:39 PM

GOOD JOB Eugen!!!

RiXst3r · 10-02-2007, 04:23 PM

as far as the whole PC in the car thing... other people use this exact set of components... so I am sure you will not have problems with reliability.

anyone want more info... www.mp3car.com is a great place to start. Its a very open source community with tons of installations to browse. You can buy all these parts in their store.

But the only thing I keep waiting to see is where the heck you are going to mount the touchscreen! So... where you gonna stick it?

Also, you might want to consider a smaller dvd drive... I used a slot loading slim laptop dvd drive on mine.

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09-25-2007, 09:36 PM	#27
remydlc Captain 23 Rep 617 Posts Drives: F30 N55 MT/blue metal/red int. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Mini-PCI Wireless card maybe... It'll be nice to install a mini-pci wireless card :rocks:, you can download your OS update, new software and of course, Maps for your PROcede. All from your garage to your wireless router inside your home, or who knows even outside Startbucks. I like this idea, I'd personally dual boot the pc with Linux and Windows, too bad my car is a lease and I dont plan to keep it for no more than 3 years.
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09-26-2007, 10:24 PM	#30
theDude First Lieutenant 8 Rep 331 Posts Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (0)	Eugen...thanks for spearheading such an interesting project. Out of curiosity, do you intend to preserve the rearward facing antenna on the V1 once you relocate it?
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Dr_Dirt Major 62 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	BMW I-BUS Eugen, Have you thought about tapping into the I-BUS? Then you can use the i-drive display for your monitor. I found some info about it here.
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09-28-2007, 01:52 PM	#33
e.n335 Moderator 270 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	Hi, Not much to tell up to now ... good progress, it takes time ... p.s. the monitor you see will not be in the car ... - Eugen
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10-02-2007, 01:03 AM	#37
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10-02-2007, 02:47 PM	#42
e.n335 Moderator 270 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	Time for update :o) Hi everybody, Needed some time to do a concept and test it to get out most of the technology I have. Goals to achieve : - Reliability & quality - Small size for easy installation - Low power consumption - Vishnu PROcede software support - Innovate Motorsports MTS log chain support ( part of this are configurable gauges ) - OBDII software support - DVD and MP3 player - optional Valentine One remote display - optional GPS navigation system - optional TV ( digital / analogue ) - optional wireless LAN to access the WEB I have found that the car's in-built monitor works too poor for a PC, interacting with the user and displaying DVD's. The resolution is not acceptable for a PC. So I will go for a touchscreen, where the functions listed above are easy to manage. However, the PC has an optional keyboard and mouse connector as well, when you have to deal with more complex tasks ( configuration, troubleshooting, ... ). The mainboard does not come with all connectors required. Computer case and audio connectors are not content of the unit when you buy it. A power-switch and line-out connector had to been made. I am ready now to start the installation. Some things I like to have as remote control and Car-PC specific user interface are not implemented right now. This is just a question of time, but no reason to don't start the install and show you what I do. Motherboard: VIA Epia Pico-ITX (1 GHz Eden-N C7 NanoBGA2 CPU) Chipset: VX700 Memory: 1 x DDR2 533 SODIMM (1GB) Graphics: Integrated UniChrome PRO II 3D/2D 8xAGP with MPEG-2/4 and WMV9 Video decoding acceleration Firmware: v1.04 http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/ma...erboard_id=472 Operating System: Windows XP professional Next posting soon: Location of the computer / case. Enjoy - Eugen Last edited by e.n335; 10-02-2007 at 05:22 PM..
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10-02-2007, 03:39 PM	#43
bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	GOOD JOB Eugen!!! __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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10-02-2007, 04:23 PM	#44
RiXst3r 273 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	as far as the whole PC in the car thing... other people use this exact set of components... so I am sure you will not have problems with reliability. anyone want more info... www.mp3car.com is a great place to start. Its a very open source community with tons of installations to browse. You can buy all these parts in their store. But the only thing I keep waiting to see is where the heck you are going to mount the touchscreen! So... where you gonna stick it? Also, you might want to consider a smaller dvd drive... I used a slot loading slim laptop dvd drive on mine.
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