Car PC Gadgets

Convert SMPS To Charger

A Car battery can be charged using PC PSU. But connecting them should be handled properly. While there is no special requirement for car battery, I have tried with a small Motor Bike battery and it worked well. It should work for a car battery, However this needs to be validated. So try it at your own risk.

Safety Note

Please note that, this article explains the usage of PC PSU to experiment the possibilities of charging a battery. It does not mean that it should work and no guarantee that it will charge all the batteries. Yes I tried it is working but it may not work for you. It is bit of dangerous to play with the power so be extra much careful while dealing with power. If you are unsure don’t follow this. This is for information purpose only, you may gain knowledge from these article. With this knowledge implementation should be taken care by yourself.

In Dash Gps Navigation in Double Din

This article is not about how In Dash Gps Navigation works, however this article is more on how to Integrate In Dash Gps Navigation functionality in CAR PC. Due to increasing popularity of Double Din Gadgets, all in one devices are expected to rule this niche. So a comple PC will be a right choice for In Car Entertainment i feel...

Double Din Navigation in a PC

I have used both external GPS Navigation device and my own Double din Car PC integrated with GPS receiver. I am very much inclined towards running it in a PC.
• You don’t need to obstruct your vision by putting it in the wind screen.
• Screen real estate is big and wide (7” wide screen but NOT detachable).
• It does not take any additional space in the dashboard.
• The receiver can be placed anywhere (I placed near in the rear window)
• Updating maps are really easy.
• G ...

Why renting a car

This topic may not be related to car pc. But I have just checked this for one of my friend and amazed about how he is enjoying with a rental car. I just further searched the web with information about the car renting. Most of them are very good for a weekend trip or vacation tours.

Who can enjoy rental cars?

Most of the companies are bound to local laws of the country so there will be more restrictions based on them. I hope if you have a licence and valid permit to stay in the country this should not be a problem.
Most of the companies are having the online systems for managing the reservations and payments. Some of the companies even send it to home with minimal charges (or based on some promotions)

Cost worthy

If the own car is available for weekend or on holiday for what ever the reasons. Still the holiday can be a driving holiday with this Car rental. But few things need to be checked before approaching the rental. The ma ...

Setting up a Double Din Car PC

DIN follows International standard ISO for car audio head units (German standard). Head units generally prepared in either single DIN (180 x 50 mm) or Double DIN (180 x 100 mm) size. The depth will be left to the manufactures preference and depends on their requirement.
There are few ways to mount the double din PC. It purely depends on the installers, user’s choice. The following are few ways to mound the double din Car PC.

Complete Double Din Car PC mounted in dash

This setup is easy to install and neat. The motherboard normally a Mini-ITX or smaller than the Mini-ITX (Nano-ITX, or PICO ITX) is preferred will be mounted into the Double Din setup itself. Other main components like HDD, CD, DVD, LCD Monitor, will be setup together as a single Double DIN Car PC setup. For other devices can be connected via USB. Other than the PC components amplifier, LCD monitor, other connectors with respective circuits will also be inc ...

Read more here: Double Din Car PC Installation Setup

11-Jan-2010

Convert SMPS To Charger A Car battery can be charged using PC PSU. But connecting them should be handled properly. While there is no special requirement for car battery, I have tried with a small Motor Bike battery and it worked well. It should work for a car battery, However this needs to be validated. So try it at your own risk. Safety Note Please note that, this article explains the usage of PC PSU to experiment the possibilities of charging a battery. It does not mean that it should work and no guarantee that it will charge all the batteries. Yes I tried it is working but it may not work for you. It is bit of dangerous to play with the power so be extra much careful while dealing with power. If you are unsure don’t follow this. This is for information purpose only, you may gain knowledge from these article. With this knowledge implementation should be taken care by yourself. Read more here: Convert PC Power Supply into a Car Battery Charger	14-Jan-2010
In Dash Gps Navigation in Double Din This article is not about how In Dash Gps Navigation works, however this article is more on how to Integrate In Dash Gps Navigation functionality in CAR PC. Due to increasing popularity of Double Din Gadgets, all in one devices are expected to rule this niche. So a comple PC will be a right choice for In Car Entertainment i feel... Double Din Navigation in a PC I have used both external GPS Navigation device and my own Double din Car PC integrated with GPS receiver. I am very much inclined towards running it in a PC. • You don’t need to obstruct your vision by putting it in the wind screen. • Screen real estate is big and wide (7” wide screen but NOT detachable). • It does not take any additional space in the dashboard. • The receiver can be placed anywhere (I placed near in the rear window) • Updating maps are really easy. • G ... Read more here: Double Din Navigation	14-Jan-2010
Why renting a car This topic may not be related to car pc. But I have just checked this for one of my friend and amazed about how he is enjoying with a rental car. I just further searched the web with information about the car renting. Most of them are very good for a weekend trip or vacation tours. Who can enjoy rental cars? Most of the companies are bound to local laws of the country so there will be more restrictions based on them. I hope if you have a licence and valid permit to stay in the country this should not be a problem. Most of the companies are having the online systems for managing the reservations and payments. Some of the companies even send it to home with minimal charges (or based on some promotions) Cost worthy If the own car is available for weekend or on holiday for what ever the reasons. Still the holiday can be a driving holiday with this Car rental. But few things need to be checked before approaching the rental. The ma ... Read more here: Car Rental	12-Jan-2010
Setting up a Double Din Car PC DIN follows International standard ISO for car audio head units (German standard). Head units generally prepared in either single DIN (180 x 50 mm) or Double DIN (180 x 100 mm) size. The depth will be left to the manufactures preference and depends on their requirement. There are few ways to mount the double din PC. It purely depends on the installers, user’s choice. The following are few ways to mound the double din Car PC. Complete Double Din Car PC mounted in dash This setup is easy to install and neat. The motherboard normally a Mini-ITX or smaller than the Mini-ITX (Nano-ITX, or PICO ITX) is preferred will be mounted into the Double Din setup itself. Other main components like HDD, CD, DVD, LCD Monitor, will be setup together as a single Double DIN Car PC setup. For other devices can be connected via USB. Other than the PC components amplifier, LCD monitor, other connectors with respective circuits will also be inc ... Read more here: Double Din Car PC Installation Setup	11-Jan-2010