CarNetix CNX-P1900 Now Shipping!

For everyone that has been patiently waiting for the ideal solution to power their Mac mini install – it’s here! The CarNetix CNX-P1900 is now shipping and in stock at the mp3car store.

CarNetix has also updated their site to include a P1900 installation manual, compatibility matrix, Mac mini application diagram, and instructions for splicing the P1900 to a Mac mini power connection.

We plan to write an extensive article on the installation of our P1900 …

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TunerTricks CarNetix CNX-P1900 Installation

Matt from TunerTricks is at it again… This time he has gotten his hands on a pre-production version of the CarNetix CNX-P1900 and has installed it in his VW GTi. He has written another excellent and detailed entry on his site. It sounds like CarNetix has really done great job with this power supply, and it’s great that they are thoroughly testing it with the Mac mini. Kudos to Matt and CarNetix!

It’s good to finally hear about a P1900 …

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800 x 480 Resolution AppleScript

We’ve whipped up an AppleScript for use with the Xenarc 700TSV LCD display. This script allows you to easily change your Mac mini’s resolution to 800 x 480 upon startup.

Click here for full instructions.…

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800 x 480 Resolution AppleScript

This AppleScript is for use with the Xenarc 700TSV LCD display. It allows you to easily change your Mac mini’s resolution to 800 x 480 upon startup. The script requires the cscreen application (see instructions below). Additionally, an 800 x 480 resolution must also be already configured via DisplayConfigX – see this post for more info on how to do this.

Instructions…

  1. Download the cscreen application here
  2. Mount the cscreen disk image by double-clicking on the “cscreen.dmg” file that you
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Our System – Part 2: Display Options

It’s been a few weeks since we updated the progress on our system, so here we go… This installment covers our LCD selection and configuration issues.

Thanks to the Mac mini’s standard VGA connector, there are quite a few LCD options that will work with it. The most popular touch-screens for in-car use seem to be the 7″ Xenarc 700TSV and 7″ Lilliput 619GL-70NP. The Xenarc is a bit more expensive, but has a brighter screen that is easier …

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