Many car owners sooner or later think about installing an on-board computer. This is a very useful innovation for your car. With its help, you can constantly monitor the status of all systems. Also, the on-board computer can act as a TV and navigation system. Setting up a computer in a specialized center costs a lot of money. Therefore, it will be more logical to carry out the installation procedure yourself.
Necessary
Tools, wiring, monitor, touch plate, processor, antennas
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to decide what exactly you want to get from your future on-board computer. Currently, a large number of electronic systems of different types and functionality are presented on the market. It is not worth buying and installing expensive electronics if you have a budget car. When choosing an on-board computer, rely on the characteristics of your car. It is not worth buying an electronic system that is too complex to install on a regular car, because many functions will not be used by you. You can buy a ready-made installation kit that includes a monitor, a set of connection wires, and the processor itself. There are also small computers that plug into the cigarette lighter.
Step 2
However, if you decide to assemble a computer with your own hands, then you will have to seriously approach this procedure. Choose a place to install your computer monitor. It is best to make the monitor touch-sensitive, this will simplify the control of the on-board system. The monitor can be taken from an old netbook. You will also have to purchase a touch plate to fit your screen. Its installation is very simple - the plate is placed over the shield and connected by wires. Also, do not forget to think about the case in which the monitor will be located. It is much easier to install the monitor in the center console if there is free space. If it is not there, then you will have to mount the monitor on the torpedo, but this will require an external housing.
Step 3
Now you need to take care of the choice of the processor. You can collect it as you wish. Care must be taken in the placement of the enclosure. A place under the seat or in the trunk may be suitable. Keep in mind that all ventilated openings on the processor case must be freely accessible. The case must be clearly fixed in place. Consider the location of the wiring. You should also thread all the wires into a special plastic tube. It will protect the wires from external factors. The drive should be positioned so that it is accessible to the driver. You can install it in the center console under the monitor.
Step 4
Also don't forget about the antenna. If you want to have a TV in your computer, then you will need to install a TV tuner and a special antenna. It is better to install the antenna not with a slingshot, since in urban conditions it does not pick up the signal well. Now the market sells longitudinal antennas, which are mounted at the top under the windshield and perfectly pick up the television signal. Do not forget about the antenna, which is responsible for the radio signal. It is better to install it retractable. If you want to install a navigation system in your on-board computer, then in addition to installing a special chip, you will also have to locate the antenna of the GPS navigator. The most convenient place is your car spoiler, if it is made of plastic. Since the iron will interfere with the correct reception of the signal.
Step 5
After placing all the parts of the system in the car body, it is necessary to connect all the wiring. If you want your on-board computer to display the technical condition of the car, then you need to connect it to the computer center of the car, the location of which can be found in the owner's manual. After complete assembly, it is necessary to turn on the system for the first time and install all the necessary software. Check the stability of the system and make adjustments.
