Automotive PC

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This article describes the integration of a PC into a mobile amateur station.

The Automotive PC is a natural extension of the amateur hobby. Personal Computers have now become commonplace in the HAM shack.[1] A modern mobile amateur station should have a full power, internet connected, personal computer available at all times. In addition to the standard Carputer functionality, a personal computer integrated into an automobile can be used to provide a fully featured APRS station, a touchscreen/voice command radio front-end, and a vast platform for amateur experimentation.

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[edit] Research

more here later

[edit] Parts Acquisition

  1. 2004-06 TL Service Manual - helminc.com
  2. CTF700-SHM VGA 7" TFT Touchscreen USB OPEN FRAME (600nits) TRANSFLECTIVE PRO - CarTFT.com
  3. DA-350 Andrea Electronics linear multi-element array microphone - mp3car.com
  4. GPS 2400 Hirschmann GPS/Celluar/WLAN car antenna - mp3car.com
  5. CNX-P5USB 4-Port USB Hub - mp3car.com
  6. Adesso SlimTouch Wireless 2.4GHz RF Mini Touchpad Keyboard - mp3car.com
  7. Centrafuse Auto 3.0 - mp3car.com
  8. PIE X3 Triple Input Auxiliary interface - Audio Excellence
  9. PIE X3 HON03 Honda Vehicle Harness - Audio Excellence
  10. AR1600-U910H Acer Aspire Revo - www.bestbuy.com
  11. Intel X25-V Value Solid-State Drive 40GB SATA - www.cdw.com
  12. Optima D35 sealed lead acid battery - www.autozone.com
  13. Car Cigarette Lighter Universal Laptop Power Adapter - www.dealextreme.com
  14. Atheros AR2425 AR5007EG AR5BXB63 Mini pci-e WLAN Card - www.ebay.com
  15. BlueSoleil Bluetooth v2.0+EDR BS002 Dongle (Class I 100 Meters) - www.bluesoleil.com
  16. U.FL to FME antenna cable reduction 30cm - www.newark.com
  17. MAXI Fuse Holders with Ring terminals and 75 Amp Powerpoles - powerwerx.com
  18. 75 Amp Red/Black Anderson Powerpole Sets - powerwerx.com
  19. Red/Black Zip Cord - powerwerx.com
  20. PS-75/45-4 Red-Dee-2 Connect Powerpole Splitter - powerwerx.com
  21. PWRguard protects the radio, power supply and battery from damage - powerwerx.com
  22. Wire Duct, Wide Slot, White, Width 4 In - grainger.com
  23. Wire Duct Cover, White, Width 4.25 In - grainger.com
  24. Channel, 35mm Din Rail - grainger.com
  25. DIN Rail Mounting Clips (DINM01) - www.winfordeng.com
  26. KTC Trim Tool Kit SOJATP2014 - thetoolnetwork.com

[edit] Integration

XP Pro Install

  1. Obtain XP Pro Install CD
  2. Download SP3
  3. Download latest sata_ide drivers from Nvidia
  4. Download latest nlite
  5. Create bootable XP Pro SP3 with slipstreamed Nvidia sata drivers installation CD
  6. Install XP Pro SP3 using boot disc
  7. Install latest Nvidia ION LE drivers
    1. Graphics: 195.62 WHQL
    2. Chipset: 15.46 WHQL
    3. Audio: 1.00.00.59 WHQL

CTF700-SHM Install

  • Launch NVIDIA Control Panel
    • Select Change resolution
    • Select Add Resolutions...
    • Select Create Custom Resolution
    • Accept Terms and Conditions
    • Create Custom Resolution form appears (enter the following:)
Display Mode
Horizontal pixels: 800 Vertical lines: 480
Refresh rate (Hz): 70 Color depth (bpp): 32
Scan type: Progressive
Timing Horizontal Vertical
Standard: Manual
Active Pixels 800 480
Front porch (pixels): 40 20
Sync width (pixels): 80 8
Total pixels: 1040 531
Polarity: Positive (+) Positive (+)
Refresh rate: 37.31 kHz 70.803 Hz
Pixel clock: 39.1003 MHz
  • Click Test
  • Click OK to accept the resolution
  • Click OK to close the add resolution form
  • Close the NVIDIA Control Panel
  • Right Click Desktop
  • Choose Properties
  • The Display Properties form appears
    • Select the Settings tab
    • Click the Advanced button
      • Select the Adapter tab
      • Click the List All Modes... Button
      • Select 800x480, True Color (32bit), 70Hertz near the bottom of the list
      • Click apply
      • Click yes

Wake-On-LAN Configuration

  1. Update BIOS to P01.A3
  2. Update NVIDIA Chipset drivers to 15.46 WHQL
  3. Enter BIOS Setup (Press Del on boot) and select Power Management Setup
  4. Ensure that ACPI Suspend Mode is S3 (STR)
  5. Enable: Power On by Onboard Lan
  6. Enter Windows and select Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections
  7. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties
  8. Click Configure...
  9. Select the Power Management tab
  10. Check all 3 check boxes
    1. Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power
    2. Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby
    3. Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby
  11. Click OK
  12. Close Network Connections
  13. Put the PC to sleep
  14. Test sending a Wake-On-LAN Magic Packet using: WOL and Wake-on-LAN Packet sniffer

to be continued...

[edit] References

  1. ↑ Welcome to paKet

[edit] External Links

[edit] Books about Automotive PCs

  • Car PC Hacks (Tips & Tools for Geeking Your Ride), O'Reilly
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