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1 | DrewBroadley | 1 | [XboxInCarProject] was inspired by the need to cure passenger bordem, and to see how well linux runs on it. |
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3 | __Project Plan__: | ||
4 | Purchase the following: | ||
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6 | * [Xbox] - version 1.5 or newer *tick* | ||
2 | DrewBroadley | 7 | * [XboxModChip] Xecutor Lite 2.3b from [http://www.x-mods.co.nz] *tick* |
1 | DrewBroadley | 8 | * 150Watt Invertor from DSE *tick* |
9 | * [LCD] screen, preferably PAL (but ended up gettting a 6" NTSC, no problems as you will read on) *tick* | ||
10 | * [HDD] for the xbox, larger capacity then the current 8gig standard. | ||
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12 | __Step One: LCD Monitor Install__: | ||
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14 | [LCD] monitor is now installed, after translating KATAKANA of "BA-TSU-RI" (Battery) and "A-KU-SE-TSU-RI" (Accessory) and hooking them up appropriately to the battery abd accessory connections. | ||
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3 | DrewBroadley | 16 | [http://photos.broadley.org.nz/albums/xboxincar/aac.thumb.jpg] |
1 | DrewBroadley | 17 | |
18 | I had MASSIVE problems trying to find something to stick the hoop side of velcro to the dash without ruining the upholstery. I discovered this shyte from Spotlight works perfect (it better for $3.60 a strip) and it has a sticky backing. | ||
19 | The LCD is mounted with velcro so I can remove it anytime I park up or leave it out for the night. | ||
5 | MichaelHaynes | 20 | |
21 | Another thing that can be used is an in-dash lcd that can fold away when not in use. You can get these for around $200 | ||
1 | DrewBroadley | 22 | |
23 | __Step Two: Xbox Modification__: | ||
3 | DrewBroadley | 24 | |
25 | [http://photos.broadley.org.nz/albums/xboxincar/aab.thumb.jpg] | ||
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27 | Flashing LED : [http://photos.broadley.org.nz/albums/xboxincar/aaa.avi] (QMPEG) | ||
1 | DrewBroadley | 28 | |
29 | After a two week wait for my Xecutor Lite 2.3b chip, I finally got the bugger soldered on and installed (no pictures sorry, I had a PXT somewhere) | ||
30 | This went without hic-up, and was smooth all until I discovered it had a 512k bios not a 256k. This caused problems with the bios being malformed and the xbox would not boot. | ||
31 | Solved with creating a 512k bios and booting, wa laa. | ||
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33 | Now since the LCD was NTSC, I had to use my tricky dicky Slayers Intaller 2.5 Cd which had a PAL<->NTSC output switch (because of the LCD being NTSC I got it for $85 and everything is perfect) | ||
34 | Now switched into NTSC mode, this is no problem as my Sony TV at home can adapt. | ||
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36 | __Step Three: Xbox Installation into Car__: | ||
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38 | Well currently it is placed perfectly in the unused backseat and sits snuggly into the butt concave sections and doesnt budge. | ||
39 | I purchased an invertor from DSE, low watt (150) as the xbox doesn't actually pull THAT much current from teh car (and discovered the invertor doesnt even get hot after a long trip) | ||
40 | I placed the invertor under the passengers seat, and there it sits hidden until I need it for the xbox. | ||
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42 | __Step Four: Testing it out!__: | ||
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44 | Turnt on the invertor, turnt on the LCD screen and finally turnt on the xbox. IT WORKS! | ||
45 | The only problem I have, is the video plug is a little different to the socket, and I need to find some plugs /washers to space it out so it doesn tcut out. | ||
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47 | ''More text/media coming soon...'' | ||
4 | DrewBroadley | 48 | |
49 | --- | ||
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51 | __Things I have learnt__ | ||
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53 | * Look at your Xbox Modchips Bios size, ''256k bioses dont go well on 512k bios roms'' | ||
54 | * Don't get too excited that you pull the Xbox apart before you even have all the instruments to mod it | ||
55 | * Most PAL games can be played in NTSC | ||
56 | * Xecutor 2.3b allows output of NTSC but games played as PAL (nice one franko!) | ||
1 | DrewBroadley | 57 | |
58 | - [DrewBroadley] | ||
5 | MichaelHaynes | 59 | |
60 | Just some notes - | ||
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62 | Now modchips are available with lcd module output with the most common being 20 x 4 characters. | ||
63 | I was thinking of mounting one of these in the dash so that I can see what song is playing and also have an lcd monitor such as the one above (7" or whatever) | ||
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65 | This would enable me to play music without the hassles of having to have the large lcd out. |
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