OT: 2.4 GHz Mobile Antenex Antenna (With Pics)

[alex]

I have to say that I think you did a very good job with the install. It would be really cool if I could get a troy console bracket that fit a screen like that, or have that apco25 guy who's good with fabricating metal stuff do it .

I have a few of these, and access to more...







I need to figure out a way to mount it, the docking station even has 10/100 ethernet, serial control, parrellel, vga out. The actual system has modem, usb, Type II PCMCIA, Audio in/out, and... compact flash.

I've been thinking about seeing If I can just buy a 7" plate, and mount the dock to the truck, and then I can simply pull the tablet in and out when i'm not using it, or need to use it.

It already has a touchscreen, so that's covered.

-Alex

Specs for these are as follows:

Form Factor
Compact pen computer

Processor
600MHz/300MHz Intel® Pentium® III processor with SpeedStep™ technology,
1.15V/0.975v
256KB L2 cache
100MHz system bus speed
32-bit bus architecture

Chipset
Intel 440MX

Memory
128MB or 256MB SDRAM

Video
8.4" Transflective SVGA TFT- outdoor/indoor use;
8.4" Transmissive SVGA TFT- indoor use
0.21 mm dot pitch
Internal max: 800 x 600 resolution, 256K colors
External max: 1024 x 768 resolution, 16M colors
ATI® Rage™ Mobility-M with 4MB video memory
Simultaneous support for external monitor and internal display

Digitizer
Anti-reflective for better viewability
Liquid-filled technology
Excellent palm rejection technology

Storage
15GB hard drive, Ultra ATA, shock-mounted

Audio
Sound Blaster® compatible
Microphone and headphone jacks
Built-in speaker and microphone

Batteries
3400mAh Lithium ion main battery
Bridge battery supports warm swapping

AC Adapter
Autosensing, 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz;16VDC, 3.75A

Communications
Built-in 56K¹ V.90 modem with 14.4 Kbps fax
Built-in 10/100Mbs Ethernet*
*Mini-dock required for Ethernet (RJ45) jack

Expansion
One Type II CardBus PC Card slot
One Type II Compact Flash slot

System Ports
USB port
DC-in
Microphone jack
Headphones jack
Modem (RJ-11) jack
IrDA 1.1 (FIR, 4Mbps)
Wireless IR keyboard port

Mini-Dock Connectors
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
Second USB port
Serial (DB-9)port
Ethernet (RJ-45) jack
Parallel port
Video port (DDC-compliant, VGA port)
Floppy disk drive connector
DC-in jack

Security
Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight
9.6" x 6.3" x 1.1" (min)/1.6" (max)
(244mm x 160mm x 28mm (min)/40mm (max)
2.65 lbs. (1.2Kg) with battery pack

Operating Systems
Windows® 98 Second Edition with PenX 2.02
Windows® 2000 Professional with PenX 2.02

Power Management
Intel/Microsoft® ACPI 1.0

Environmental
Operating
Temperature**
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Humidity 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
**With power management

Non-operating
Temperature
-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Humidity 8% to 80% RH (non-condensing)

Compliance

General:
FCC Part 15 Class B; CISPR 22: 1997, Class B; EN55022: 1998, Class B; I TE EN55024 (EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8, -11); EN 61000-3-2, -3; FCC, Part 68; IC CS03, Issue 8

Integrated Wireless LAN EMI:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B & C; RSS-210; ETSI 300-328 (Emission); ETSI 300-826 (Immunity); UL & cUL mark -UL 1950 Third Ed.; TUV T-mark - EN60950: 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11; CB certification - IEC 950 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4

Peripherals and Accessories
Mini-dock
External 3.5" floppy disk drive
Wireless IR keyboard
3400mAh Lithium ion main battery (spare)
External battery charger
Video-out adapter
DB-9 serial adapter
Additional AC adapter
Auto adapter (12-24VDC input)
Compact desk stand
Slip case
Portfolio case
Holster
Screen protector (12-pack)
Spare pens (5-pack)
Smart Card holder

Warranty
Three-year International Limited Warranty²
Fujitsu Premium Care service plans available

[Bob]

Alex,
For your application, look at the MW800 and MW520 mounts from Havis. They're a little more adaptable than the Troy MW520 mount. (hit me up for pricing so you can comparison shop if you'd like)

[alex]

Actually, my thought was to buy a 4" blank panel, and then mount the docking station to it somehow.

I don't know, just tossing out ideas. I could easily replace the GPS that I have now with a plate, and use the computer for it. I have a USB 250gb hard drive that would hide nicely in the glove box too.

-Alex

[apco25]

So what part needs to be fabricated? A screen mount? We could probably have something made up for the screen like a vertical tray and
then use off the shelf parts like RAM mounting arms.

Any of the universal keyboard trays and mounts should work.

[alex]

MrBMW - where do you get those screens?

Looks like dimension wise, these wouldn't fit behind a troy mount:

Dimensions and Weight
9.6" x 6.3" x 1.1" (min)/1.6" (max)
(244mm x 160mm x 28mm (min)/40mm (max)
2.65 lbs. (1.2Kg) with battery pack

-Alex

[Mrbmw99]

I have the Lilliput 7" Touchscreen model. There is a largescale problem with the touchscreens going nutz on these (I had the problem too). I wouldn't recommend you buy one until we know that they have been fixed. I would instead recommend you look into the Xenarc brand screens. They are very nice and high quality - maybe even a bit brighter than the Lilliputs too. You can buy them from several places online. Look on eBay for a 7" Xenarc or look on mp3car.com in their store. Xenarc and Lilliput also both make 8" models. I don't believe that there is a problem with the Touchscreen on the 8" Lilliput, so if you'd like to look into that... -BW

[kb0nly]

Hey alex where did you get that tablet computer, thats really quite nice!

How much did it cost? You mentioned you have access to a few more, willing to sell any? I probably won't be able to afford one, but i might be able to trade if i have anything you want.

[Mrbmw99]

Who-hoo! I got the computer today! I got it all setup and running like it should with the right programs, and I got all of my music on there too. Unfortinately, the cheap little power adapter I have for my laptop (which is rated at max 70w cont), couldnt power the system. It made the power led come on, but nothing happened. Soooo that means I have to wait until Monday for the darn CarNetix unit to come in the mail before I can install anything. Sucks tho because there is a meet here in the area on Saturday, a bunch of people locally with systems like this... Mine won't be running though (at least not this PC- ill throw in the laptop).

See Ya!

[alex]

Hey alex where did you get that tablet computer, thats really quite nice!

How much did it cost? You mentioned you have access to a few more, willing to sell any? I probably won't be able to afford one, but i might be able to trade if i have anything you want.

Cost hasn't been worked out 100% yet. I should have access to more if people are interested, I think the'll end up being around the $300 mark. Not cheap, but affordable.

I think they go on ebay for 300-600.

-Alex

[kb0nly]

$300 isn't to bad for the features those little buggers have! I'll have to browse ebay as well then for some ideas, i like the tablet pc for a navigation/media computer. I was thinking of mounting it with the radios on a laptop mount modified to just be a holder for the tablet.

[alex]

Well, I have a troy console for my truck. I was discussing this with Apco25 last night, about how to mount it.

The dock looks like this (pardon the different image sizes)








The idea I had was to try and have a mount built around the dock - essentially, the part that holds the tablet would be above the console metal, and then under would be the physical ports that the dock get you.

THat would secure the dock to the vehicle, and then you could just pull out the tablet when you weren't in the vehicle.

I would pull the GPS and the top MCS2000 and replace it with this computer, as I'm going through some other communication additions. These photos are from an old thread anyway; http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?t=12718






-Alex

[kb0nly]

The docking station for that tablet is nice with all the ports it gives you! I like your mounting idea as well, with all the ports inside the console you can hide all the connections to the external devices, like gps and so forth.

Not to mention i like the idea of being able to pull the tablet out and stash it in a safe place when the vehicle might be parked somewhere for a night, etc.

I can't wait to see install pics when you get it done, i'm thinking of going tablet pc now too!

[alex]

What really intersts me is using that program to control an XM radio through it too. Seems kinda logical to have one controler. I guess I could also do VRCH if I was so motovated.

-Alex

[apco25]

Hmm interesting device

I would almost say this would work for you out of the box and its fully adjustable.

http://www.gamberjohnson.com/index.cfm?p_id=377

Sirennet carries these for about $120

Get a motion attachement / clevis and bolt that to a blank faceplate.

Should work perfectly and you don't have to go through all the custom layout work.



nextel me to discuss...

[Mrbmw99]

Yeah. I currently have the program setup so it only opens the GPS, but with my programming knowloedge, it wouldnt be hard to incorporate a vRCH or similar application into FrodoPlayer. It launches external apps, but I like them built in. I just saw your pics for the first time, really impressive! I have the 96 Ranger, so its basically the same dash and what-not. I have the 60/40 seats tho. Kinda makes me think again about that console . I'd have to replace the driver seat to make room tho. -BW]

EDIT: Wow! This topic seems to have really generated a lot of discussion! I didn't think I would start this kind of response - all I came for originally was advice on the NMO antenna! Cool!

[kb0nly]

I think mobile computing is becoming a hot topic these days with the availability of digital music, video, wireless internet, and gps.

I know one that has a nice install, will try to get some pictures out of him. He has an external firewire hard drive on his to store video from a dash mount web cam, that and transfer large files and huge amounts of music from the house to the truck.

I think with the ole' tax return i need to spend some money towards this project and git er done!

[spareparts]

Cost hasn't been worked out 100% yet. I should have access to more if people are interested, I think the'll end up being around the $300 mark. Not cheap, but affordable.

I think they go on ebay for 300-600.

Alex - put me down for one. When they "arrive", let me know the total & where to send the postal money order

Martin