simmb Wrote:Yes no problems running XBMC, I have XBMC running on Linux with this box never tried it on windows. I use a sd card instead of a Hard drive for the os and XBMC and then have an external usb drive for my media.
When watching 1080p stuff the fan ramps up to max but it's not too loud and it does get a tad warm but nothing that would melt anything, playing music only it should run nice and cool. If you are into modding, the case on this is a soft plastic so it's easy to cut a hole out above the cpu/fan and place some mesh over the hole or something similar. That helps ventilation a lot and you may get away with running it without a fan if music is all you are using it for.
vinistois Wrote:here's one
Or here's an even smaller one
Theres lots out there.
What I don't get is... why don't you just put a jack on the tube and plug your ipod into it. You'll save hundreds of dollars, and many hours of time dicking around trying to get this idea working...
da-anda Wrote:Although it's not based on XBMC, I think I have the easiest and cheapest solution for you, if you're using your music tube together with a iPod-Touch or iPhone anyway. Check out this bluetooth music receiver from belkin. I got one here connected to my stereo and it's working quite fine. The only downside is, that your buddies can't control your music, but the could (as long as they get a bluetooth connection, which should reach up to 33 meters in the wild) stream their music from their iPod to your tube. Maybe that's worth a try.
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simmb Wrote:Yes no problems running XBMC, I have XBMC running on Linux with this box never tried it on windows. I use a sd card instead of a Hard drive for the os and XBMC and then have an external usb drive for my media.
When watching 1080p stuff the fan ramps up to max but it's not too loud and it does get a tad warm but nothing that would melt anything, playing music only it should run nice and cool. If you are into modding, the case on this is a soft plastic so it's easy to cut a hole out above the cpu/fan and place some mesh over the hole or something similar. That helps ventilation a lot and you may get away with running it without a fan if music is all you are using it for.
Flomaster Wrote:bump up to an 8" pvc pipe and your options have doubled your options
OR.....
http://www.plastictrends.com/dimensional_drawings/p.php
1 8" main tube sdr35
2 8x6" bell reducer>> Plastic Trends P608-6 http://www.plastictrends.com/dimensional...P608-6.pdf
2 6" street 90s>> Plastic Trends P226 http://www.plastictrends.com/dimensional...f/P226.pdf
or go BIG and just use 8" 90s and 8" speakers
I work for HD Supply Waterworks so I am failure with these parts
-=jason=-
tedbone Wrote:Yeah, maybe I'm not explaining what I need correctly. My terms are probably all over the place.
Let me give more detail:
I go Kayaking and camping and want portable music in one simple carrying case scenario like a sealed PVC tube with a speaker on each end - whatever the case is it needs to be waterproof (sealed/air tight). The case will have need to have an access panel to open up and turn on the device(s), but it wouldn't be easily accessible while kayaking.
This music system will be an audio amp, 2 speakers, a battery, and some sort of very small computing device/server with WiFi running XBMC.
This set up would sit towards the front of the Kayak out of reach). So, I would open the case, power it up, close the case making it waterproof, and strap it to the kayak.
I will have an iPod running XBMC Remote that will control the music selection of the music device while I paddle along. The iPod acts as the "head unit".
As a bonus - If other fellow kayakers have iPods/iPhones (or other Mobile devices) running an XBMC Remote app they'd also be able to connect to my music system and see what's playing and select songs too (given that they are within my WiFi range.
EDIT: It'd be like a mobile Jukebox on the water.
My problem is that I need a really small computer that will:
1) Fit into about a 6 inch diameter PVC Pipe and not melt or explode due to heat in an enclosed environment (passive cooling I suppose)
2) It is my understanding that not all processors and small form factor PC's are compatible with XBMC.
XBMC may be overkill, but I like how easy it is to set up, so I prefer it. I am open to anything.
I hope this helps.
I'll post some sketches that may explain this set up better.
tedbone Wrote:Does yours have WiFi (802.11 b/g I assume)?
If so, what is the overall width of it with the antenna on and bent up - lik ethe photos show?
What is the WiFi card model? I plan on using Connectify with Windows 7, and it doesn't work with all cards.
Sorry to bug the hell out of you.
simmb Wrote:No problem, yes it has wifi 802.11 b/g its an Atheros AR5B95. They suppply Win7 wifi drivers so I assume it works fine. I will have to measure how much the antenna adds to the width but I would say off the top of my head it would be approx 1.5-2cm I don't have the antenna attached at the moment I use ethernet so I am guessing a bit, I will dig it out and measure it exactly for you. As it happens I am in the process of putting in a new bathroom so I will stick it in an offcut of waste pipe I have lying around and seal it up and get some running temps for you.
topfs2 Wrote:This means it will run on battery? If so the only thing I'd suggest is ARM based, for example beagleboard. Although it won't run XBMC perfect it will be enough for your needs CPU wise and with a smallish battery it runs for a couple of hours.
SpitIV Wrote:I love this idea. Very creative. Have you seen these (they are ARM based)?
http://www.opencircuits.com/Linuxstamp_II_9260
Also Google System On a Chip (SOC) for some ideas.
Having the unit partially submerged may help with heat dissipation. I guess that's tough with speakers at both ends.
Your idea originally made me think of "PC in a beer can".
http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/bubbacomp/
How about build it in keg and put an inner-tube around the keg and have it float along with you. Hell you could stick a car battery in there. I use to do this but the keg held something more conventional.
simmb Wrote:No problem, yes it has wifi 802.11 b/g its an Atheros AR5B95. They suppply Win7 wifi drivers so I assume it works fine. I will have to measure how much the antenna adds to the width but I would say off the top of my head it would be approx 1.5-2cm I don't have the antenna attached at the moment I use ethernet so I am guessing a bit, I will dig it out and measure it exactly for you. As it happens I am in the process of putting in a new bathroom so I will stick it in an offcut of waste pipe I have lying around and seal it up and get some running temps for you.
