i want to put my ps2 in my tc permanently or maybe xbox...xbox is kinda big though. but i have the original ps2 not the slim line one. i already have it hooked up to my screen i just need to power it somehow. i don't think i want to use a power inverter b/c i heard they zap your battery. Should i just wire it straight to my battery and if so how?

 

You can't wire it directly to your battery; Your car is 12v DC (Direct Current) and your PS2 requires 120v AC (Alternating Current), hence the reason for a Power inverter.

You shouldn't have any trouble "zapping" your battery with an inverter as long as the car is running if you intend to play for any reasonable length of time. I have my first gen PS2 in my glove box, but to make it fit I had to modify the power cord and AV cable attachments in the back of the unit.

Just an additional bit of info; A decent Amp for your subs would drain your battery as fast as an inverter without the car running if you decided to jam out in the parking lot for a while at high volume loads.

 

i think it would be easier to get the slim ps2. it has a 9v DC input, so you could use one of those unviersal power plugs for your car that they sell for cd players.

 

Got any pics of your install? I hadn't thought about putting mine in the glovebox - sounds like a good idea to keep it out of the way and hidden but still easily accessible.

 

Check this out guys....Make it yourself the RIGHT way. Here is the how to complete with pics, schematic and parts list.

http://www.oznium.com/articles/12

12 volts to 8.5 volts
The TINY new PlayStation "Slim Line PSTwo" is small. It is very small. And it is a perfect companion for your mobile entertainment system. Hook it up to your indash flip out LCD screen and play racing games all day long while in your car.

Skip class and go play a game with your buddies in the parking lot. Stuck in L.A. traffic? Play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

The PSTwo uses 8.5 volts direct current (DC) and about 5.3 amps. Your car battery is around 12 volts DC.

You can't just take a resistor to drop the voltage down. The car's voltage is constantly fluctuating. While the engine is off, the voltage may be 12 volts, but as soon as it revs, the voltage could be 14 volts.

That precious PSTwo needs a pretty constant 8.5 volts to function.

Old School — Inefficient
You could spend fourty or fifty bucks on a 160 watt power inverter. Plug it into your car's 12 volt DC cigarette lighter, and it gives you a 110 volt AC power outlet. Plug in the power adapter from Sony, and bring that 110 volt alternating current (AC) down to 8.5 volt DC. Waste a lot of power, find a place to put a bulky inverter and adapter, and drain your battery quickly.



The Solution — Smaller than a Peach
Take that 12 directly to 8.5 with minimal energy (heat) loss. Do it in a very tiny package, and for not much money.

You need a variable voltage regulator, a heat sink, heat sink compound, 2 resistors, and an optional mounting/insulating kit.





Wiring Diagram


Parts List

TO3 Heatsink - Mouser 567-680-125A
LM138K TO3 Regulator - Mouser 511-LM138K
R1 240 Ohm 1/4W - Mouser 71-CCF07-G-240/R
R2 1.4 Kohm 1/4W - Mouser 71-RN60C-F-1.4K
Insulating/Mounting Kit - Mouser 71-RN60C-F-1.4K
Silicone-Base Heat Sink Compound - Mouser 526-NTE303

 

why do something permanent ?? if its for show just do it how i did it. I ran the wires through the glove box and put my dreamcast in their. I only play and use it for shows. So when the show is over i simply disconnect it (while the wires are till fished were they need to belong) and tada. Heres a pic of my little mod.

 

They make cigarette lighter plugs that work directly with the slimline pstwo as well:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=hi&n=507846

Not as nice and clean as having a direct power connection but much easier. I would prefer to use my orignal (big) PS2 since I can put a HD in it and load games on the drive using HD Loader, that way I wouldn't have to worry about having game discs in the car.

 

for the electronically inept:
http://www.etoys.com/genProduct.html...e=cii_14110944

 

Yea, I've seen those. I just really hate having wires show for anything and I really don't like wires running from the cig lighter. I fuse and hard wire everything.... If it were me, I might buy the cig lighter version ($15 is not bad) and modify it to be direct hard wire (taking apart the giant supply side.)

I just thought I would offer the option for any DIY'ers out there.

 

Resistor is a bad idea, extremely inefficient, however a voltage regulator or xener diode will do the trick.

A xener diode u can pick up at radio shack or whatever electronics place happens to be around you.. Unfortunately its not really going to make your power clean, just keep it from spiking over a predetermined voltage. If you want something regulated (which you should) then Id go buy one of those universal voltage boxes from walmart that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Cut the cig connection off and just use the wires to your acc. Im not sure what the current draw on the slim ps2 is, but if the combined current cost with other acc items you are running is over 15 amps, you would be wise to use a relay and have the acc switch an externaly fused power line.

Incidently, the resistor setup would be a 3:4 ratio for 9 volts from the 12 volt. But remember your voltage is going going to fluctuate between 12 and 15 volts on the car, so when working with ratios of resistors, you could end up spiking up to 10.5 volts even if your resistor setup was set for 9@12 . Granted 1.5 volts isnt much, but I dont know how sensitive the ps2 is.

12/4=3, 3*3=9
15/4=3.5, 3.5*3=10.5

You should install an invertor in your car anyway, just in case you need it some time. For this, you will definately need to use your acc line to flip a relay for an independantly fused power line. Invertors are touchy and they arent always friendly when it comes to pulling out steady current. There is typically a huge power draw any time you turn on the invertor, and independantly when you turn on a device powered by the invertor. In any case your 15amp fuse for acc power probably wont be able to take it unless you use a relay.

 

The slimline would fit sooo nicely. Only problem is the pop-up CD drive, but someone's probably figured that out.

Does anyone know if the Pioneer AVEC D1 Navigation unit can be used as a monitor? I'm dumb when it comes to car electronics. I'll read up on it!

 

my friend has the slimline ps2 in his xb. All you do is mount is upside down, i cant explain it but you will see what i mean if u do it.

 

I believe this is exactly what people do when they want to watch DVDs with that unit. You plug in the video out from the ps2 to the rear view camera in of your D1. I might be off a bit , but I'm pretty sure its something like that.

 

FYI K-Mart has PSone LCD screens for $13 - I picked 2 up today along with a car adapter for $4. Now to figure out a good way to mount it in the xB...

 

so back on topic. i am not going to buy a slim line ps2 just going to throw my old ps2 in there w/ harddrive. so i need an inverter? got dayum it...hmm...anybody with pics of a clean install?

 

If I clean my car this weekend I will take some pictures of my first gen PS2 in my car. But it's filthy and shall not be photographed in any manner until said task is done :-p

 

Just noticed where your tC symbol is located... Better make sure you never set off that passenger airbag, that sucker will become a deadly projectile. Just food for thought.

 

so tekniq what type of inverter did you use? and how did you "modify" your plugs? i just realized that the first gen ps2 w/ harddrive won't fit into the glove box...wtf...

 

anythign?

 

buy an inverter, plug it into the inverter ...run 8 gauge wire to the battery ( like you would an amp) and your good to go

**** here is the key ***** wireless controllers. ..cords suck