theres just some great stuff here!! well, so far ive just been collecting tidbits. i just going to take it slow and work the problems one at a time.. ive decided i dont need to integrate the back up camera system in the electronics package, instead im making that a stand alone system , but i will need to make a housing to integrate that display and a back up radar display into one unit. it may be overkill, but i ve already got the 1.8 monitor and the back up radar, so why not. shouldnt be a big deal, just a matter of a bit of reverse engineering and a bit of thjnking to get the existing components into a package the size of the fuzzy hole (both units will live in a single casing when im done.)
the "carputer" im building initially will be pretty basic until i learn how to integrate everything. im basing it on a mini atx based retail type cash register computer with a 12" touch screen display. its fairly old tech, but with existing "culch" i have in boxes, ill only need to buy a few peripherals( gps receiver, additonal touch screen 6 inch(or so) monitor for the overhead up front display, and dvr card), which can be used later on when i build the micro pc. but still, the whole package will be less than a large sized shoebox.. about 12"x12"x7" deep. minimal expence for my learning curve... and swapable into my other vehicles if i decide to run a similar system in them.. .total investment so far, under $300 including cameras.....