In our previous Toyota FJ Cruiser build, the on board computer was an essential part. I used the computer for on and off road navigation, weather radar, and internet access. For our new FJ Cruiser, the White Knight, I was able to reuse most of the previous system.
Testing all the connections
The original build includes the following hardware:
- Jetway NC92-N330 mini-ITX Intel Atom 1.6GHz motherboard
- 4 com ports
- Built in GPS using Garmin GPS 15
- ODB-II Support
- XENARC 1020TSV – 10.2″ VGA Touch Screen
- Bluetooth Support
- WiFi Capability
- 600MB Hard disk
System installed in FJ
The system is built using a well ventilated ITX motherboard case. I mounted the system covering the right rear window. This location will provide very good ventilation for cooling. The picture shows the 3 WiFi antennas and the external Bluetooth antenna.
RAM Mount
The monitor is mounted on an FJ specific RAM computer mount. The display can be located for either driver or passenger use. The cell phone cradle is attached to the monitor. The Xenarc monitor has 2 additional analog video inputs that I am going to use for off-road cameras. IT also supports picture-in-picture.
Xenarc Display
With this new build I have installed an ODB-II interface that uses Bluetooth. I converted to bluetooth to prevent any ground loop problems.
Here is the original computer build post: https://www.myfjcruiser.org/1050/car-pc-build-for-fj-cruiser/