update/status
Phase 1 - completed
Install the LCD and run power and USB cables to the trunk. Dock the laptop in the trunk and run carpc software on it.
Phase 2 - completed
remove laptop and install spare ATX desktop in the trunk. install and configure all carpc software on it.
note: uses way to much power. 123W/11A+
Phase 3 - completed
remove ATX power hog and install MiniATX carpc with all software.
note: uses 48W/4A
Phase 4 - cancelled
Connect Xbox to inverter and second video input of LCD.
Configure wireless networking to DHCP open AP and route xbox to Xbox-Live network.
Configure the carpc to automaticly download new shows from tivo when i pull into the garage.
-04/14/05-
I traded the car in on a new Dodge Magnum. It took me all night to remove my carputer before trading it in. Now i have to figure out how to get it into the new car.