ke4nt1
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Posted: Mar. 29 2005,02:38 |
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Following cbagger01's suggestion..
I have a EPIA-M 5000 in my jeep..
It is currently autorunning the mpg123 from /opt/bootlocal
in DSL 1.0rc1 on a pendrive..
Small, and completely 'out-of-sight' , it was a breeze to install.
For autorunning, it is a cinch.. use this..
" mpg123 -g 100 -Z /mnt/sda2/*.mp3 "
..which brings the gain up to full, and plays randomly from your pool of files.
It's a snap to pull the pendrive, and replace it with another, or update it.
I get a pool of around 100 titles at 128k on my 512MB key,
with DSL on the sda1 (60MB's) , and the mp3's on sda2 (450MB's)
I set the carputer to boot upon power-up, and use a dc/ac converter to
power-up the box using the ac adapter provided with the mini-itx case..
( it seems to hold a more stable 12V to the mobo this way ..)
I pump my audio output to a Ramsey FM25B transmitter,
and then out to a tuned 1/4 wave antenna mounted on the roof..
With a fully adjustable freq output, it 'could' make for some
real fun at red lights, traffic jams, and parking lots ..
Everyone can tune in, and listen with me 
It works for now, and quite nicely, until I get a lcd for it..
Hoping to get one of those ma111 or dwl-122 usb wireless adapters,
then I can upload/download using scp/ssh to manage it from home or work.
It draws so little wattage.. hmm..
I wonder if I could use my keyless entry alarm button to 'turn on' the box ?
( alarm - poweron / repeat - powerdown )
I live in the country , and rarely need to have the vehicle
secured by means other than the dogs, or 12 gauge.. ;)
73
ke4nt
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