Building a carputer in my HHR. Ordered 80% of the parts, ordering the rest next week. I don't think I've seen an HHR with a carputer yet :D

Let me explain my reasoning behind this-

My original intent was to install a double din in dash screen/dvd player. After doing some research, I came to the conclusion that building a car PC would work out to the same cost, but have so much more versatility over a standard screen. I will have full access to my music and movie library (a few hundred albums, about ~150 DVD's), wifi access, and GPS. It will also have a 7" in dash touchscreen :)

So I figured why not? Going to get audio via the on board sound card, and run the audio outputs to a line driver to give me a nice steady, high input voltage :)

I'm pretty good with PC's- I built my current PC about 3 months ago.

I'll be taking plenty of pics of the whole process...should be fun :)

I should have you build me one so I pretend my HHR is KITT from Knight Rider. :D Just kidding, that is way too much technology in the car for me. :roll: I'm not even really into putting video in a car, unless its maybe a backseat unit to amuse the kids. Now a nice stereo set up.......that's a different story! ;) I can't wait to see how you project turns out and would like to see all that goes into it. :beer: I wouldn't even know where to begin on a project like that. :roll:

Would I would love to have that in my car. I've seen on cnet a couple of cars with computers installed. They used that mini mac machine 400 bucks is cheap for a CPU.

*UPDATE*

Got most of the parts in for my carputer. Waiting for the HDD, some cables, the screen, and the DC-DC PSU.

Hooked it up to my old HDD which I formatted, and my old monitor and PSU to load all the drivers and whatnot.

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8753/carputer18lu.jpg
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/7225/carputer22mp.jpg

Hopefully I'll have everything up and running next week. Gonna pick up a slim DVD drive since the one I bought is too deep for where I wanted to put it (going to mount it in the tray on top of the center dash).

Good luck bro, Sounds fun!

How does the power supply hook up in a vehicle? :confused: Where are you going to hide all of that stuff? :confused: I guess I'll have to wait and see. :D Your project fascinates me. :beer:

Yeah I'm curious of the outcome too. Can you please do a detailed How-to guide and be very direct how the power is run and how wires at hiden. Are you going to use the auxiliary glove box for any cpu parts?

How does the power supply hook up in a vehicle? :confused: Where are you going to hide all of that stuff? :confused: I guess I'll have to wait and see. :D Your project fascinates me. :beer:


Well, there are 2 ways to do it.

You can use a regular PSU (power supply- like the one in my picture), and run that through an inverter. But, there are serious downsides to doing it that way- for one, it's an inverter...they like to induce noise (static, hisses, etc.). They are also extremely inefficient, and, they don't really protect the computer from voltage dips/spikes (starting a car, dead battery, etc.).

I'm getting what's called a DC-DC powersupply. Don't know if you know this or not, but all computers have parts that run off of 12v. They also run off of 5v and 3v, which the powersupply will supply to those parts. Basically a DC-DC PSU takes the cars input voltage (12v), and regulates it to prevent the computer from seeing those dips and spikes. It acts just like a regular powersupply otherwise, except that it has 12v input, as opposed to 115v (your home outlet). The DC-DC PSU that I'm getting also has what's called a startup/shutdown controller. When the car shuts off, it will let you choose how your computer will react- you can either have it shut down, go into hibernate, or standby, for various durations which you can set.

As far as mounting, it's either going to go behind the rear quarter panel (where you have your upgraded stereo packages amp/subwoofer), or under the trunkfloor next to the battery (most likely ditching the spare).

I've also got a USB Hub on the way, which is a remote USB unit with 4 USB ports, which will be located in the glovebox. Want to plug in a digi cam? Ipod? I'll be able to plug in any USB device from my front seat :).

Also going to have a wifi/bluetooth adaptor, allowing me to surf the web (wherever there's an available signal), and network with my home PC and grab music/movies/etc. off of it.

Yeah I'm curious of the outcome too. Can you please do a detailed How-to guide and be very direct how the power is run and how wires at hiden. Are you going to use the auxiliary glove box for any cpu parts?

You mean the compartment on top of the dash? That's where the DVD drive will be mounted. The passenger glovebox will house the USB Hub.

There aren't much as far as cables that need to be ran when you think about it-

-VGA video input from CPU to screen in dash
-USB from CPU to screen in dash
-power/ground/acc from screen to CPU power supply
-speaker wires from radio harness to amp(s) in the back
-accessory wire from BCM in fusepanel to power supply
-USB extention from CPU to USB hub in glovebox
-power/ground for amp(s) in trunk (power supply has a remote line out for external amps)
-RCA line outputs from computer's sound card to line driver to amp(s)

I think that just about covers it lol

Oh, I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures for you guys :)

Way over my head. :roll: Good luck bro! :beer: I can't wait to see when your finished. ;)

You mean the compartment on top of the dash? That's where the DVD drive will be mounted. The passenger glovebox will house the USB Hub.

There aren't much as far as cables that need to be ran when you think about it-

-VGA video input from CPU to screen in dash
-USB from CPU to screen in dash
-power/ground/acc from screen to CPU power supply
-speaker wires from radio harness to amp(s) in the back
-accessory wire from BCM in fusepanel to power supply
-USB extention from CPU to USB hub in glovebox
-power/ground for amp(s) in trunk (power supply has a remote line out for external amps)
-RCA line outputs from computer's sound card to line driver to amp(s)

I think that just about covers it lol

How much is all of this going to cost you in regards to parts and materials

This is a very intriguing project. Please do post more info on the installation, materials, and the endless number of applications you can do with it! :D

How much is all of this going to cost you in regards to parts and materials


With everything- computer parts, screen, all necessary cables, GPS antenna/software, etc., it's around $1100 or so.

Everyone's been asking me why in the hell would I want to do this...when I explain it, the general reaction I get is "damn, that's a good idea!" lol.

I did plan on putting an in-dash double din dvd player/screen (Kenwood DDX-7017, Pioneer Avic-D1, Alpine IVA-D200, etc.), but I thought about it...a screen would most likely be a little over $1000...for about the same price I can have a computer that is FULLY customizable (I'll show you guys pics of the skins for the interfaces- they look awesome), with GPS, wireless internet access, touchscreen control, and as much memory support that I could ever want to store my music/movies/videos/pictures/etc. onto...I thought it was a great project to start on :)

Here are some screenshots of what some programs look like when used with these system:

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/536/mediamanager20wl.jpg
http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/599/equalizer34kr.jpg
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=17713&stc=1&d=1122966599
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d86/b8bboi/main_RRlogo.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d86/b8bboi/audio_browser_album.jpg

That's an awesome project. Commercially, you could be onto something. I am in the electronic document business and I have access to over 400 printers nation wide. When I am on the go, the capability stop at a rest area and send prints is very interesting or if I have a FM with me, they could do it on the road. How would you approach the possibility of using your cell phone as a modem with the ISP capabilities they have now. Great project, can't wait to see the results.

That's exactly what I did last year on my 2002 Suburban. I wanted a PC to run an RV GPS program (I tow a trailer) and also be able to run diagnostic and monitoring programs for the Suburban engine computer. I ended up making a custom center console with the PC, a DVD player, a VHS player, a 4-in, 4-out video/audio selector, and a 7" LCD VGA screen. In addition, I have a 10.5" overhead flipdown LCD screen for the kids in the back seat, a backup camera on the Suburban tailgate, and a camera input for the rear-view camera on the back of the trailer. The whole system is run from a second battery under the hood so I can use it with the engine off without fear of draining the starting battery.

This was a pretty big project, but I think one of the things that allows us to actually start such a project is that we don't realize how involved it would end up being :) .

BTW, I would like to indroduce myself as a new member. I just ordered my HHR last week. As soon as the weather gets warmer and I get the HHR, I have some mods planned.

Steve

Welcome Steve.

Welcome Steve.


-wC

Just got the monitor in, hooked it up to my home PC to mess around with it...

http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/2128/monitor10bp.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5835/monitor24on.jpg

Once I calibrated the touchscreen it worked great....:)

Kick ass bro.

Nice desktop! :thumb: :beer:

It's messy as hell...haven't been around ehough/haven't cared enough to clean things up :)

I like the Deathstar though. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/amarini/fight2.gif

Just got the monitor in, hooked it up to my home PC to mess around with it...

http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/2128/monitor10bp.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5835/monitor24on.jpg

Once I calibrated the touchscreen it worked great....:)

How big is that screen? Is that Double Din size?

How big is that screen? Is that Double Din size?

The screen is 7"

It's actually the same exact size as the stock radio- 7.75x4.75, which works out well.

I ordered the dash kit so I can mount it flush...I'm going to take off the housing on the screen and mold it into the dashkit for a nice, flush fit.

The screen is 7"

It's actually the same exact size as the stock radio- 7.75x4.75, which works out well.

I ordered the dash kit so I can mount it flush...I'm going to take off the housing on the screen and mold it into the dashkit for a nice, flush fit.

Where did you get the touch screen from? Make, model.

Thanks

Where did you get the touch screen from? Make, model.

Thanks


MP3car.com

Xenarc 700TS

Tweaked with the Front End program I plan on using (Centrafuse is the name of the program).

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/7051/hhrfrontend0el.png

:)

Send me the pixel size for your desktop and I'll make you a few.

Here's a shot of the program running on the monitor:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6201/monitor39ot.jpg

SoCal: Not sure on the Pixel size, but here is the max size for the background:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4005/background3fr.png

And that's the color of the rest of the backdrop on Centrafuse.

That I would do is try to make it more of a stock look would be makeing a chrome outline around the display. I think if you blend it in the dash around the screen it would give it that more stock look

That I would do is try to make it more of a stock look would be makeing a chrome outline around the display. I think if you blend it in the dash around the screen it would give it that more stock look

What I'm going to do is take the trim off of the screen, and mold it into the trim on the dash kit, so it looks stock. A little bondo and a lot of sanding and painting, but it'll look nice :)

Here's another one:

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2914/hhrfrontend20in.png

I like it! :thumb: You should put the HHR inside the bowtie like in my avatar. ;)

Here's a test background. Tell me if it works:

http://www.socalhhr.citymax.com/i/Car%20PC%20Images/HHR_Car_PC_Bkgrnd.jpg

If so I can make some better ones...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2941/hhrfrontend33xc.jpg

HAHAHA, Killer.

Thats cool. It's a good way to stop

No pics yet, but almost have everything done.

All the wires are ran for everything. The computer is installed where the spare tire was (gonna have to find a new home for that).

-the monitor cables are ran behind the radio
-speaker wires are ran behind the radio to connect up to the amp
-the 4-channel usb hub is installed in the glove box

Only thing left to do is

-mount the screen
-connect the amp
-run the usb for the wireless network adapter (haven't decided where to put this yet)
-run the wiring for the external DVD drive (will do that when I get the proper connections)
-run the wiring for the external hard drive (once again, when I get the proper connections- already have an internal hard drive so this can wait a bit)

I'll be sure to take some pictures either tomorrow or Wednesday, when I plan to finish everything up.

UPDATE:

Pretty much finished with everything. Screen came out ok, gonna get another screen housing and dash kit and mold them together for a nicer look...but it looks ok for the time being.

Here are the pics:

http://img348.imageshack.us/img348/2346/carputer30hs.jpg

Here's the motherboard, hard drive, power supply, and amplifier (bottom left corner) installed. The wireless adapter is also installed behind the quarter panel.

http://img289.imageshack.us/img289/7926/carputer49to.jpg

USB Hub installed in the glovebox

http://img290.imageshack.us/img290/3567/carputer51rj.jpg

Monitor install, like I said I'm going to mold it into the dashkit for a little cleaner look.

http://img289.imageshack.us/img289/4151/carputer60uh.jpg

Screen on with Centrafuse front end program running

http://img289.imageshack.us/img289/8615/carputer79jv.jpg

Acquiring connection for wireless internet

I've still got a few things left- mounting external hard drive case, mounting DVD drive in center console, adding GPS and Sirius...more will be done in the next few weeks.

Wow that looks great.

Very cool! Can you play Pacman on it?

You should put a Kingston pull out HD caddy in. That way you can take it in the house and load all your audio/video files from the main PC. Then just slip it in the car and you're good to go!

Here are a few more pics:

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_9_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_10_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_11_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_12_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_13_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_14_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_15_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_16_full.jpg

Now THAT looks PHAT ! :thumb: :thumb:

That look way too complicated for me to use while driving. :eek: It's very cool though. :thumb: :beer:

Lol, navigating the music while driving is easy. The rest of the stuff is a little too much to try and navigate through and drive.

I sat outside in the car for a good hour or so figuring everything out.

Another update:

Added a reset switch for the computer- incase the computer freezes, I don't have to go into the trunk and manually reset it- I can now reset it from the front :).

Also added most of my music- about 200 or so albums that I had on my home computer are now on my carputer. Also added 6 movies (adding a few at a time- these take a while to transfer).

Added album covers that show up in my music files on my front end program. Also added a spinning Chevy logo on my front end main menu

Here are a few new pics:

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_17_full.jpg

Watching the movie Waiting. The picture on this screen is better then any in dash unit I've used.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_18_full.jpg

There's the computer reset switch

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_19_full.jpg

Spinning Chevy logo in the center

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2256000-2256999/2256438_20_full.jpg

Notice the album art on the left :)

In the next few weeks I'll have either XM or Sirius installed (haven't decided which yet), and most likely GPS installed.

Also going to be relocating the computer- installed a slim case and will most likely store it in the rear quarter panel (where you guys with the premium sound system have your stock sub/amplifier located).

Also will eventually be molding the screen into a dash kit for a cleaner look.

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Also going to be relocating the computer- installed a slim case and will most likely store it in the rear quarter panel (where you guys with the premium sound system have your stock sub/amplifier located).

Also will eventually be molding the screen into a dash kit for a cleaner look.

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Nice set up bro. I built my own home desktop computer. How much harder is it compared to building a desktop. Can you give us an aprox. total cost? This is a mod that we'll probably start seeing more and more.

Ng

Nice set up bro. I built my own home desktop computer. How much harder is it compared to building a desktop. Can you give us an aprox. total cost? This is a mod that we'll probably start seeing more and more.

Ng

Thanks for the compliment.

All in all, I've spent about $1000 on everything. It's a little more difficult then building a regular home PC, just because you have to hardwire power for the psu and there is a much longer run for cables. It's not hard at all, however.

On another note, I had some trouble installing the DVD drive. I miscalculated the size of the external case I got for the slim dvd drive, and it doesn't fit in either of the places I planned on putting it (center dash compartment, and glovebox). I've still gotta figure out where the hell I'm gonna put the DVD drive :(

Thanks for the compliment.

All in all, I've spent about $1000 on everything. It's a little more difficult then building a regular home PC, just because you have to hardwire power for the psu and there is a much longer run for cables. It's not hard at all, however.

On another note, I had some trouble installing the DVD drive. I miscalculated the size of the external case I got for the slim dvd drive, and it doesn't fit in either of the places I planned on putting it (center dash compartment, and glovebox). I've still gotta figure out where the hell I'm gonna put the DVD drive :(

The price is not bad compared to what the all the carputer is going to do for you. If you factor the price of a stereo, mp3 player, tv, etc. You're getting more bang for the buck with the carputer.

When you get a chance look inside the rear (e-brake area) part of the center console. It's only held in their with like 4 tabs and slides out. When I was installing my Sirius S50 I noticed that there is a lot of unused room in there (by the rear cig lighter).

Ng

That's totally *****'n!

OUTSTANDING!!! Bra-vo!

http://forums.ngemu.com/images/smilies/Funny/thewave.gif

Again...

http://forums.ngemu.com/images/smilies/Funny/thewave.gif

Love the reset switch location.
Everything looks great! :thumb:

Another update:
Added a reset switch for the computer- incase the computer freezes, I don't have to go into the trunk and manually reset it- I can now reset it from the front :).

I'm not hijacking the thread but I just had to say this.... :)

Computers now-a-days don't freeze up, it is Windows that freezes up the computer.

I never realized just how stable (and fast) today's PC's are until I started running Linux.
:bow:

I'm not hijacking the thread but I just had to say this.... :)

Computers now-a-days don't freeze up, it is Windows that freezes up the computer.

I never realized just how stable (and fast) today's PC's are until I started running Linux.
:bow:

You know what I meant :p:

WMP has frozen twice so far in the car...but I found a different method to play movies that won't cause it to freeze up like WMP does.

You know what I meant :p:

WMP has frozen twice so far in the car...but I found a different method to play movies that won't cause it to freeze up like WMP does.


Looks very very nice. You will have to share all the info on how to do it, at some point. Ill be interested to see the custom mount (mostly cause i suck at that stuff.)

Looks very very nice. You will have to share all the info on how to do it, at some point. Ill be interested to see the custom mount (mostly cause i suck at that stuff.)


Right now the monitor mount is a little ghetto IMO.

I basically took a dash kit for the HHR (Metra 99-3302), and hacked off the brackets. Then, attached the brackets to the monitor, and put the monitor in. I lucked out since the monitor was almost the identical same size as the stock radio.

Like I've said, with some time, the monitor will be molded into a dash kit for a better, cleaner fit...when I get around to that I'll take plenty of pics :)

What are the true dims on the screen as you have it inthere now?

I may have a great hookup for us on screens, possibly even with the computer builtin.

How deep was the space behind the monitor?

Added XM today...

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/3283/carputerxm14jt.jpg

Gotta activate it...that's why it's showing preview on every channel...but when it's activated, it scrolls info on the top bar (title, artist, channel, etc.) and also has the channel icon up top as well.

:)

1.Is this part of the Road Runner software or did you have to install new software?

2.Instead of XM, is Sirius an option?

3. And last, is there a record button where you can save songs on your hard drive?

Thanx

Ng

I'm not hijacking the thread but I just had to say this.... :)

Computers now-a-days don't freeze up, it is Windows that freezes up the computer.

I never realized just how stable (and fast) today's PC's are until I started running Linux.
:bow:

I work with both OS, but the average computer does not have the skills, aptitude or patience to run Linux. Younger people and kids are introduced into linux and computing in general at a much early age. Yet the 30+ and older crowd, unless they have been in the industry or made it a hobby really find linux complicated and hard to understand with all the root directories and command driven entries. Just IMO.

1.Is this part of the Road Runner software or did you have to install new software?

2.Instead of XM, is Sirius an option?

3. And last, is there a record button where you can save songs on your hard drive?

Thanx

Ng

The XM software is included with the newer versions of RR IIRC.

Sirius is an option- however, it's also about $100 more for the hardware.

I do believe you can record and save them, I haven't really messed around with it all that much yet. I'll see if I can figure it out.

The XM software is included with the newer versions of RR IIRC.

Sirius is an option- however, it's also about $100 more for the hardware.

I do believe you can record and save them, I haven't really messed around with it all that much yet. I'll see if I can figure it out.

I gotta have Sirius for the NFL package. I'll pay the xtra $$. What OS are you using with RR? Let me know what you find out about saving music on your HDD. I'm seriously looking into doing this as a project for next year.

Ng

Really great setup and much appreciated for the pics and info, you have an alarm setup on your HHR? Just curious what with I had a break-in attempt on mine already and the damned thing is stock, not sure how much luck I'd have with a 7" LCD staring out of the dash.

I gotta have Sirius for the NFL package. I'll pay the xtra $$. What OS are you using with RR? Let me know what you find out about saving music on your HDD. I'm seriously looking into doing this as a project for next year.

Ng

I'm running Windows XP Pro.

As for the alarm, it's the stock panic alarm. Gonna upgrade when I figure out how in the hell to do a rem start in this car (doing a Viper 791 most likely)

I haxe an old 1 gig laptop under the front seat that runs navigation software to a 5.6" screen that is in the dash cubby. It also plays DVD and music througt the audio system.

I have an old laptop and my mp3 player just crapped out on me :(. Now I'm not sure If I wanna just use the old laptop and get a touchscreen or just buy a new mp3 player. So many options its stressing me out.

I'm working on the dash mold as we speak :) Just gotta fill in the mold with some body filler and sand sand sand and paint paint paint :)

Here are some pics of the dash progress:

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2317/dashkit11aa.jpg

This is a shot of the back of the dashkit, with the monitor housing in place.

I took a Metra 99-3302 dash kit- which is a single din kit for the HHR and various other GM models, and chopped the kit up with my dremel until the screen bezel fit behind it.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1181/dashkit25fo.jpg

Then, filled the gaps with some filler and did some sanding. Threw on some primer to see how well the paint would hold. Still have some filling, sanding, and painting to do. Hopefully I'll be done in a few days :)

if I could ever stop hitting other cars I would like to follow you and do something similar...
-wC

Did a little more filling/sanding today. Hopefully tomorrow I'll finish filling and sanding and get the painting done as well. The top/bottom are coming along very nicely, the sides need some filling though.

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/5657/dashkit36ys.jpg

Almost done...a little more sanding and another layer of prime then painting it.

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/4935/dashkit46bn.jpg

awesome, awesome, awesome. glad to see the dash fab coming together nicely; of course everyone's ready to see pics of it all installed (so hurry up ;) ) btw, my car came in a week early (officially mine as of last night!), so i've been busy making all the measurements for my set up.

LOOKING GOOD what monitor is that and how much was it?

Thanks

LOOKING GOOD what monitor is that and how much was it?

Thanks

From Post #27 (http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showpost.php?p=10859&postcount=27)

MP3car.com

Xenarc 700TS

-wC

Here's an update if you guys didn't see it yet-

http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1309

Just a suggestion: I think if you painted the bezel a metallic charcoal, it would blend in better with the A/C controls and look a bit more custom. You can find this type of paint at Pep Boys (yikes!). I really think it would tie everything in well.

GREAT JOB on the whole computer system though - I would sure like to have one! :banana: :banana: :thumb: :one: :thumb: :banana: :banana:

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm still considering what color to paint the bezel....

Hey everyone new to the forum, been watching snova's progress and I'm jealous just had a question for snova what did you have to buy in order to get xm to work...Thanks..I also live on long island what town are you in ?

Hey everyone new to the forum, been watching snova's progress and I'm jealous just had a question for snova what did you have to buy in order to get xm to work...Thanks..I also live on long island what town are you in ?


North Babylon

For the XM, I needed the Terk XMD1000 universal tuner and a cable that converts an 8-pin mini din to a db9 serial plug.

North Babylon

For the XM, I needed the Terk XMD1000 universal tuner and a cable that converts an 8-pin mini din to a db9 serial plug.

You really rock - you know that? :yourock:

If you were in Cali - I'd have you building those things right and left! :thumb:

Thanks would this work ? http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=45661

The pin outs might not correspond to the correct wires...it may/may not work.

I picked up this one-

http://hybrid-mobile.com/products_interface_cable.php

They have 2 versions- one with built in LED's and one generic cable...I picked up the generic one for $25, works great.

You really rock - you know that? :yourock:

If you were in Cali - I'd have you building those things right and left! :thumb:


Hehe :)

Does anyone know why I cant get an xm pcr to work with centrafuse It shows the channels but theres no audio, but when I use the software that came with the xm pcr it works fine..I've checked tha audio settings, com port settings and its set to xmpcr on centrafuse, So I dont know..

Does anyone know why I cant get an xm pcr to work with centrafuse It shows the channels but theres no audio, but when I use the software that came with the xm pcr it works fine..I've checked tha audio settings, com port settings and its set to xmpcr on centrafuse, So I dont know..


I'm not all that familiar with Centrafuse...check the .ini settings in Centrafuse and see what input XM is set to.

Does anyone know why I cant get an xm pcr to work with centrafuse It shows the channels but theres no audio, but when I use the software that came with the xm pcr it works fine..I've checked tha audio settings, com port settings and its set to xmpcr on centrafuse, So I dont know..


have you checked XMFan.com?

-wC

Thanks for the replys. I got rid of centrafuse and installed road runner and it works great now...

that is awsome!!

SORRY to bring this old thread back to life but this is AWESOME!

I'm totally saving up some money.

Anyone know what the OP used for a case for the PC?

SORRY to bring this old thread back to life but this is AWESOME!

I'm totally saving up some money.

Anyone know what the OP used for a case for the PC?

The HHR. :D

this is a thread that should not die. im plannin a system like this. except im going to use a mac mini nd see if i can squeeze it in where the window switches are and move the window buttons down.