I have 5 hours to fix the gaming mini van

Summary

In this video, a father and his kids transform a minivan into a gaming mobile, replacing the repossessed laptops with a single computer connected to multiple screens. They face challenges like broken cables and screen mounts but creatively solve them, including using a 4G puck for internet and an IR receiver for PC control. The family works together, overcoming obstacles for a fun, gaming-ready minivan, ready for their trip to Great Wolf Lodge.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The project involves converting a minivan into a gaming minivan for a trip to Great Wolf Lodge.
• 💻 The minivan previously had gaming laptops repossessed by MSI, which necessitated a new setup.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The father promised his kids a gaming experience and is working to fulfill that promise despite time constraints.
• 📺 The minivan's screens and cables were damaged, requiring new in-car displays and a central computer for gaming.
• 🔧 The team is retrofitting the minivan with new equipment, including a display from Xtrons and a single computer for all gaming needs.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 The kids are involved in the project, with each child helping with different aspects like cable management and screen installation.
• 💾 The new setup includes a mid-range computer with a Ryzen 5 5600, 16GB of RAM, and an x570 motherboard for efficient power usage.
• 🔌 The minivan's power setup is being managed with an Ecoflow unit and solar panels for charging on the go.
• 🌐 Internet connectivity for the minivan is provided by a 4G puck and a wireless router for in-vehicle use.
• 🎮 The final setup allows for gaming together, with the possibility of adding more computers in the future for individual play.

Q & A

What was the initial problem with the gaming minivan?

The initial problem was that the MSI laptops used to build the ultimate gaming minivan were repossessed, leaving the minivan without the necessary computers for gaming.

What was the promise made to the kids regarding the gaming minivan?

The promise was that over the long weekend, the kids would have a gaming minivan for their trip to Great Wolf Lodge.

What additional issues were there with the minivan besides the missing computers?

Besides the missing computers, the screens had fallen off, the cables were broken, and there was no way for the middle child to see the screens.

What was the solution for the screens falling off and the broken cables?

The solution was to source a retrofitted in-car display from a company called Xtrons and use USB type-C cables instead of the broken ones.

Why was it decided to have one computer instead of three separate ones?

It was decided to have one computer to allow all the kids to play games together on the same system, with each having their own screen.

What was the issue with the Ecoflow unit's AC input?

The Ecoflow unit used a proprietary adapter for its AC input, which was not available, unlike the DJI units used in Emily's camper van.

What was the role of the 4G puck in the minivan setup?

The 4G puck was used to provide internet connectivity within the car, as an alternative to the unavailable Starlink satellite internet.

What was the challenge with using USB type-C cables for the displays?

The challenge was that the monitors used display port over USB type-C in alt mode, which required a specific graphics card that supported VR link through the type-C connector, leading to the choice of a 20 series card.

How was the issue with the middle child being unable to see the screens resolved?

The issue was resolved by installing a middle monitor that all the children could see, ensuring that everyone could participate in gaming together.

What was the final outcome of the minivan setup after all the modifications?

The final outcome was a functional gaming minivan with one computer and three screens, allowing the kids to play games together, with all the necessary components installed and working properly.

Outlines

00:00

🚐 Ultimate Gaming Minivan Restoration

The script discusses the restoration of an ultimate gaming minivan that has fallen into disrepair after the laptops were repossessed. The owner is in a rush to fix it for a family trip to Great Wolf Lodge over the long weekend. Issues like broken screens and cables are mentioned, and the need to find a solution for the middle child to view the screens is highlighted. The plan is to replace three separate computers with a single one and use a display from Xtrons. The children's excitement and negotiations over the gaming setup are captured, along with the decision to use a Type-C connection for better cable management.

05:01

🔌 Tackling Cable Management and Power Supply

This section details the process of managing cables and addressing the power supply for the minivan's gaming setup. The team decides to use Type-C cables and a desktop with a Type-C output to connect the monitors. They also discuss the challenges of using DisplayPort over USB Type-C and the need for an active adapter to convert from DisplayPort to DisplayPort alt mode. The installation of a solar panel system and the use of an Ecoflow unit with proprietary adapters are also mentioned.

10:05

🛠️ Installing the Computer and Monitors

The script describes the process of installing the computer and monitors in the minivan. The team decides on a mid-range setup with a Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, 16GB of memory, and an x570 motherboard. They discuss the importance of using components that won't draw too much power or produce too much heat due to the confined space. The installation of a wireless router and a 4G puck for internet access is also covered, along with the challenges of running cables and mounting the equipment securely.

15:09

🖥️ Finalizing the Gaming Setup

This part of the script focuses on the final stages of setting up the gaming system, including connecting the monitors, testing the power supply, and managing the HDMI cables. The team encounters issues with power delivery and resolves them by correcting the wiring. They also discuss the possibility of adding more screens and computers in the future and the potential for the system to draw less power than the input from the sun through the solar panels.

20:11

🎮 Testing the Gaming System and Internet Connectivity

The script describes the testing of the gaming system and internet connectivity. The team checks if the displays are working correctly, tests the power button, and ensures that the internet puck is functioning. They also discuss the potential for using the system with different gaming devices like a Switch OLED and the ability to play games together as a family.

25:12

🎉 Wrapping Up the Minivan Restoration

The final section of the script wraps up the minivan restoration project. The team reflects on the challenges and successes of the project, discusses the time it took to complete the installation, and compares it to previous projects. They also mention the image quality of the displays and the potential for future upgrades or modifications. The script ends with a plug for the sponsor, War Thunder, and a suggestion to check out related videos.

Keywords

💡Gaming Minivan

A 'Gaming Minivan' refers to a vehicle that has been modified to include gaming equipment such as computers, screens, and gaming peripherals, turning it into a mobile gaming station. In the video, the creator is trying to restore the minivan's gaming capabilities after the original laptops were repossessed, highlighting the challenges and solutions in repurposing the van for gaming with a family on a road trip.

💡MSI Laptops

MSI is a brand known for its gaming laptops. In the context of the video, the mention of 'MSI repossessed the laptops' indicates that the original hardware used for the gaming setup in the minivan was taken back, necessitating a new setup to fulfill the promise of a gaming minivan for a family trip.

💡War Thunder

War Thunder is a free-to-play, online multiplayer game that features a vast array of historically accurate vehicles, including tanks, aircraft, and ships. The game is mentioned as a sponsor segue, suggesting that the gaming experience in the minivan could be similar to playing War Thunder, offering immersive and realistic combat scenarios.

💡In-Car Display

An 'In-car display' is a screen designed for use in vehicles, often for entertainment or navigation purposes. The script discusses sourcing a retrofitted in-car display to replace the fallen screens, indicating a key component in the minivan's transformation into a gaming vehicle.

💡Cable Management

Cable management in the context of the video refers to the organization and routing of cables and wires to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient setup. The script mentions the failure of previous cables and the importance of managing new cables to prevent similar issues, which is crucial for the functionality and aesthetics of the gaming minivan.

💡USB Type-C

USB Type-C is a newer, reversible connector standard that can support data transfer, charging, and video output through a single port. The video discusses the challenges of using Type-C for display output from a desktop, requiring specific adapters and hardware support, which is a technical hurdle in setting up the gaming system in the minivan.

💡4G Puck

A '4G puck' is a portable device that provides internet access via 4G cellular networks. In the video, the 4G puck is planned to be used to supply internet connectivity for the gaming minivan, allowing for online gaming and other internet-dependent activities during the trip.

💡Starlink

Starlink is a satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, providing high-speed internet access in various locations. The script mentions considering Starlink for the minivan but opting for a 4G puck instead, indicating an alternative solution for the in-car internet needs.

💡IR Receiver

An 'IR receiver' is a device that picks up infrared signals, often used for remote control functions. The video discusses installing an IR receiver to allow the PC in the minivan to be turned on and off remotely, showcasing a viewer-created solution for convenience and hands-free operation.

💡Ryzen 5 5600

The 'Ryzen 5 5600' is a mid-range processor from AMD, known for its performance in gaming and multitasking. The script specifies this processor as part of the new computer setup in the minivan, highlighting a balance between performance and power efficiency suitable for a mobile gaming environment.

💡Cloning Display

Cloning display refers to the ability of a computer to output the same image to multiple monitors simultaneously. The video script describes the process of setting up multiple displays in the minivan to allow for shared gaming experiences, where the same content is visible on each screen.

Highlights

The ultimate gaming minivan is downgraded to a regular minivan after the repossession of gaming laptops.

A promise is made to the kids for a gaming minivan for a trip to Great Wolf Lodge over the long weekend.

The minivan has multiple issues including fallen screens and broken cables, with no solution for the middle child to view screens.

A sponsor segue introduces War Thunder, a game that simulates jet flying and tank driving.

A decision is made to replace three separate computers with one and use a retrofitted in-car display for safety.

The children will only be able to play games together due to the single computer setup.

The children are involved in the decision-making process for the new minivan setup.

The display is sourced from a company called Xtrons, and it's noted as one of the better TN displays.

A new location for the display is chosen based on the mounting plate location.

An Ecoflow unit with a proprietary AC input adapter presents a challenge for the minivan's power setup.

Solar panels are set up to provide power for the minivan's gaming system.

Cable management is discussed, with a focus on using USB Type-C for the new setup.

A solution is found for the HDMI cable with power, using an adapter box from a high-end VR headset.

The importance of safety is emphasized by disconnecting the car battery to avoid airbag issues.

A wireless router is used to distribute internet from a 4G puck for in-car connectivity.

An IR receiver is installed to allow remote PC power control, a contribution from a viewer.

The computer's specifications are discussed, emphasizing power efficiency and heat management.

The installation process involves the whole family, with each child given a specific task.

A wireless router is set up to provide internet access while on the road.

The final setup allows for multiple gaming sessions and the ability to connect additional devices like a Switch OLED.

The completed minivan gaming setup is tested and found to be successful, drawing less power than expected.

The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to try War Thunder, the sponsor's game.

Transcripts

I have a small problem. Do you guys remember the ultimate gaming minivan?

Well, ever since MSI repossessed the laptops that we used to build it, it's more of an ultimate minivan.

I also have a big problem. I promised my kids that over the long weekend,

they would have a gaming minivan for our trip to Great Wolf Lodge.

The long weekend is tomorrow.

And there's so much more wrong with it than just the missing computers.

The screens fell off, the cables broke, we don't have any way for the middle child, poor middle child,

to even see the screens we had in there. There's no time to lose. Sponsor segue. War Thunder.

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In the event of a crash, the last thing we would want is a giant monitor mount designed by Alex.

Hey! For the kids to come flying into. So we ended up sourcing this retrofitted

in-car display that we're going to put here so that that one doesn't end up with a syndrome.

Wait, but dad, will we still be able to play games together?

Absolutely, you'll be able to play games together. In fact,

you will only be able to play games together.

Instead of having three separate computers, we're going to have one computer and it's all going to be wired up to this,

so you guys will pick what game you're going to play together and you will all play, but you'll have your own screens to look at.

What if I want to play by myself?

If you want to play by yourself, then you have to convince the girls that you're the only one who's allowed to use it for a bit.

Second computer?

A two-person computer and a one-person computer?

You guys are the choosiest little beggars.

No, you get one computer for now.

Second computer?

Alex, you're not helping!

This feels like a hostage negotiation.

Anyway, this display is from a company called Xtrons.

It's TN, but it's one of the better TNs that I've seen,

so we're gonna say it's good enough as long as we can get it mounted in kind of a reasonable spot.

So what's a good kind of

location for you? Like are you thinking kind of that? Why do I even ask children things?

The good location's right here. Oh, so it's dictated by where the plate to mount it to

is under here. Yeah, it's getting attached to the B pillar that goes up and across

and stuff. Got it. So before we do this, one thing. Attaching this requires cutting

a hole in the liner up here. What are we waiting for? Who wants to do it? Me!

Please please me. Oh, I think we got a volunteer

Unfortunately, unlike the DJI units that we put in Emily's camper van this Ecoflow unit uses some proprietary adapter for its AC input

So I don't have it

I guess is there any reason that we couldn't work on this out in the driveway? No, that seems fine

Okay, let's get the solar panels going. Do you have sunscreen?

Theoretically the second I pull out into the Sun here

My input's gonna hey look at that Okay, we're charging boys

Now that we've got power worked out you guys wanted to help with this today, right? Yeah

So we need to get you guys assignments who wants to help build and install the computer me okay get out of here

Who wants to help install the screen?

Okay, see you later

Who wants to be my big helper my moral support animal me?

wonderful

Now for the fun one who wants my daughter's help?

I'll take it all right

So Justin you're on getting the computer installed in the back and Alex you get my son and let's get the screen started all right heck

Yeah, as for us. We're gonna work on cable management. You remember those cables that broke off on the old screens those were poopy cables

They were bad

So we're gonna use type C instead, but using type C

out of a desktop is a little bit more challenging than you might think

because while these monitors support display port over USB type C

they use display port alt mode which means that if you just output from a

regular graphics card

He no work. And so that's why we went with the 20 series card because

It supports VR link through this type-c connector here.

Perfect. Native output just type-c to type-c cable of course that only handles

One of our displays and two of them are still going to use these type-c inputs, so

We chose a motherboard with a type-c output

Cloning the display across your dedicated GPU and your integrated GPU can have a slight performance penalty,

but realistically they're gonna be playing what?

Yeah, Ultimate Chicken Horse, it should be okay as for the final display it does have full-size HDMI

Which is fantastic not so fantastic. It also has power because no USB type-c

So we have to figure out how to run that through here somehow. I guess these come off. I don't know

Sorry, what those come off? Yeah. Oh

To put power through it. Yeah

Okay

And are they gonna go back on these will go back on great what happens up here we will see

Okay, darling, so you see where we've got these cables from last time these are all poo poo

So what we're gonna do instead is we're gonna run these cables down the same spots. Okay, can you handle that?

So we got to take all of this off and then so you got to find those down there and pull them out

Oh, you know what would be really smart though hold on hold on if we were really smart

You know what we would do is we would tape the new cable to the old cable and then we pull it out

We're gonna feed our new cable right in think you can do that. Are you that smart?

Okay, let's get you some tape

Okay now go find the bottom of this one and start yanking on it

nice perfect now you just got to take that tape off good job or wait you know

what no we can use it to keep pulling let's go all the way to the back and see

if we can find it here this is the one we want so you got to pull this here

and I'm gonna help feed it through okay oh whoa hold on wait did we get it the

end yet oh that is not quite long enough hey Alex yeah are these cables

intended to be long enough to reach up to the headrests?

Uh which ones?

These type-C's.

I think so.

Justin says he doesn't have longer type-C's for the front seats.

My solution to that, oh no, was to have this just kind of exist somewhere in the middle.

Oh, oh. So you can go from traditional display port to display port alt mode but what you need is an active adapter

and this is one of the little VR port boxes that comes with Barrio? Barjo?

High-end really nice professional VR headsets.

It's a little less clean than the direct USB-C run that we had intended

and it means there was no reason to use a 20 series Nvidia card anymore

but hey at least it means we're not up the creek without a paddle, right kids?

What?

Since we're going to be playing around where some side curtain airbags are we're just not going to take any risks

so battery is getting disconnected right here and then we don't have to worry about uh those airbags exploding in our faces.

You're welcome.

fortunately the built-in cables just barely reach where our front cable gets to

and just barely reach the back of the computer so what we need to do now is get this cable managed

so that it doesn't move.

All right do you want to break your parents' van?

Yeah.

Most of car interior work is just pulling on things and hoping that the little plastic clips on the inside don't break,

so uh do you want to just pull on this as hard as you can and it'll probably come off.

Yeah there we go.

There we go.

That escalated quickly.

Yeah he pulled it off.

Okay.

All right we've got our two boxes now we just need to decide where the optimal place is to mount them

so that we can reach them with our cables from the front.

Let's go figure out where those cables are gonna land.

Why can't we just drill a big square over here? Oh we will but we need to get the wire

up and in so it's nice and tidy.

Are you guys thinking like we can just fish it through?

Yeah. Oh well that'll be fine then right? Yeah.

Oh well why were you freaking me out about the fabric at the top?

Because we just need to take it out a little bit here and it's headliners just never go back in the same.

Oh I see. Yeah.

Okay why don't we run another one of these cables okay? Okay.

You got it? Yeah. Keep going, keep going.

Okay that's good.

Okay let's see how much slack we've got.

Once again we have just barely enough room.

We're gonna mount this I don't know here or something and then these are just gonna make their way around to the back of the PC.

Perfect. Just like we planned.

What are those?

These are the brackets that hold it down so that way

when you guys are driving and hitting bumps and stuff like that the computer doesn't go flying around

so these here are 3D printed brackets they are printed at 100% fill in PTG

so it should be nice and strong, it shouldn't go anywhere.

While she's installing the computer sort of uh let's talk about the specs.

We went with something pretty mid-range it's a Ryzen 5 5600 so this is last gen Ryzen.

16 gigs of T-Force memory a P5 SSD, and okay

the motherboard's a little high-end it's an x570 board from Asus

but that's just because we had that kicking around. The reality of it is we don't want anything

that's going to draw a ton of power or kick out a ton of heat because once we have the top cover on here

it's a pretty confined space. That was one of the justifications for laptops last time.

This is a cool addition though. This was actually created by a viewer. It's from Mark Z from Cosmic

CosmicGoo.com and it's a little IR receiver that can be used with pretty much any programmable

remote to turn a PC on and off. So we're going to be giving it a try.

Wait IR, how's that going to be that useful inside the trunk of a car?

Well, we're gonna have to have it running outside the car

It does come with some pretty long wires as it is

But we might have to go a little bit longer and maybe stick it to the roof or something

On the inside of the car not the outside. I see

Okay, I do wonder if at that point it might have been easier for us to just press the button

But okay, you know what we're shouting out mark Z and if the solution is a little weird then

blame mark Z

This is the mounting plate for the middle monitor and it is sharp as heck. You will actually cut yourself if you touch it the wrong way so uh

deburring tool

Linus's kid gets to learn how to use one

He didn't give consent

One thing you might think would be smart would be wearing gloves while doing this

That's a really bad idea if you touch your hand against it

Maybe you have a bit of a bad hour you have to put on a bandaid if a glove gets caught in it and gets pulled off

You're you're having a bad month or so

Why is that there?

That is there, so that we can take this little adapter box and stick it there, so it won't

go anywhere.

What's this?

This is a wireless router.

What does it do?

Well, it does a couple of things.

In our application, it's going to take the 4G puck that we have, and it's going to

distribute networking to everything that needs it.

What's the 4G puck?

That's going to give us internet when we're in the car. We had wanted to put Starlink on the roof of the car.

What's Starlink?

It's like satellite internet that you can have anywhere,

but they didn't have the new like really small one that they have now back when we built this, so we didn't get Starlink.

So we're just going to use a 4G puck.

What does that do?

That does... oh, it apparently is a button. I have no idea. Maybe we're breaking it. Good gravy.

This is the chonkiest puck I think I've ever seen.

We're not going to need that MSI thing in there anymore.

We could just run a little switch off of this thing.

Okay, perfect.

Never mind, that's going to go.

So we can take that out.

If I'm honest, I don't know how I feel about having a kid

just put an open knife through the roof of a car.

But that's what Linus said to do.

So...

It's all about how you feel.

Yeah.

I just, like, poke it?

Yeah.

There we go, nice.

Oh, there we go, heck yeah.

I did it.

We can see the B pillar right there, we are golden.

I scratched this part.

That's fine, no one's gonna see it.

Oh, wow, what a mostly even hole you've cut.

It's okay, it's gonna get much bigger.

That was just to see what's on the go.

Mr. Justin, I may have a task

that you're uniquely qualified for.

This doesn't use keyhole mounts

like our magnetic cable management

would like for it to use,

but it does have these little slide-in.

Feet things.

How hard would it be to make a mount for that?

It's not.

Okay, I'll get on it. May I has mm-hmm. Let's do it. Okay. I'll just hold on to this

Perfect this looks great, but is there a reason we used double- sided tape rather than the slide ease?

Yes, because if I went with the right thickness of material that would allow it to slide

Oh the little feet stick out, and then you got a big bump right and looks in the acrylic

It would be so flimsy anyway. Yeah

All right, let's screw this

I'm gonna put this kind of

Right here because I'm thinking the closer I can get these antennas to at least a window

Rather than the metal chassis of the vehicle the better, so I'm kind of I'm kind of feeling this vibe

They are antennas okay keep going a little more

a little more okay yeah that's good good job all right awesome this is my favorite technique

for getting stuff through confined little areas you just zip tie a zip tie to the end of it

and then add some tesla tape so it gets through kind of easily

it'll probably work just fine all right I'm going to try and fish this through can you try and grab

it in there when it starts showing up assuming it does. Heck yeah there we go.

Pretty big moment now, I've got the power adapter for our second VR box so I'm just going to go ahead and get

this plugged in which means all we've got to do is flip the switch on our computer

oh sure you have an IR emitter on your phone red magic 9 has one brand new phone still has it

wow okay and what i just press the power button yep that is awesome computers powered up which

means you two girls can go plug those monitors into the front and let's see if we get a signal

to them go for it as cool as our programmable IR button is though i think that what i'm

leaning toward is just

Extending these two wires that are coming off of the power button on the computer and just putting a power button in the front

I I don't have a blaster on my phone and I don't have any obvious way to hit this unless we like install an array

Of mirrors to yeah, like a Zelda, Zelda dungeon it

Okay, cool. So can we do that? Yeah, okay

Do you guys see a computer it says 12% 12% Oh, no, yeah. Yeah. Yeah, but there's a Windows background

That's all we care about it just turned off

Yeah, it's at zero percent. Oh, okay. Let's power this on

Okay, it's powered on republic of gamers. Yeah, I know

Hey, look at that. We've got both of them now. Excellent

We definitely should have done all of the cutting before throwing the cables through that was an oversight

look how bad of a job you did last time.

No it's gonna look so good.

We just rip it oh there we go yay hey all right put the blade away.

There's holes

in the slots that I wanted for there to be not holes so we can drill holes. Keen observation.

I'm getting griefed by children. How are we feeling about right there? Do we have any way of telling if it wait Alex

that's not centered you know that right?

Alex!

We can move it over a bit.

Okay. right there. okay. you want to hold it? I'm gonna try okay I'm gonna do one right oh this is

gonna be so tough oh I thought you said it was great and super fantastic Alex. Alex! You're saying

that it's not right now I mean I'm not saying anything do you want to do the honors lament

yeah perfect where do I drill it you are determining right now whether this will be

centered or not and you can't even put your glasses on upside right this is the right way

a little bit more

All right, we didn't go through that's great

Time to pick where you want it. Oh, okay. Well, let's go find a spot

I'm gonna regret it if it isn't somewhere where the kids can reach it. Yep. Okay

Let's just put it up here on the floor

It's whatever you do don't fart Alex. I really wish I had one

So it's

Very important that this goes in straight here. I'll do the one that's I'll do this one is that if we still have this one

It's fine. Yeah

Three was already kind of the minimum my son. What could go wrong? We've got a 12 year old tapping

The tap could break

He could strip it. rhetorical question Alex.

Could go in sideways. rhetorical question. I think he might have done it. He didn't do it. He did do it

Oh what okay sure great he did it. Of course something went wrong. Power button test.

Is it off Justin? It is off. Okay then it works. Alright it's just gonna hang here.

Shouldn't we use a screwdriver for that? Uh, yes. Oh, what did Alex? Oh, it's both of you now. The safety glasses are on wrong. Unbelievable.

Okay, here we go

so

The HDMI input is just on the side? Yeah. Why?

So if I don't misunderstand this then all this crap just sits up there. Yep

Okay, no one's gonna see it. Yeah, we'll just kind of stuff it in here

This is gonna be really hard to line up. I believe in you Alex. Is it long enough?

I think it's long enough. It's gonna be hard to hit

Wait, did we nail it?

Hard to say.

Let go?

No.

Nope.

Not even.

Oh, wow.

We know we were super close.

I might be right there.

That sounded promising.

Yeah.

I'm letting go.

It's not coming down.

Whoa!

I think we got it.

I think we got it.

How's that looking?

I mean.

Good enough?

It's as good as it's going to be because it's into a plate that's in a fixed position.

Well, but we can like lightly move the plate.

Oh, I see.

Check this out.

Big moment, guys.

Peel's coming off.

Whoa!

Professional, buddy!

Only took two tries.

All right.

Not bad.

Not bad!

That looks sick.

Can't even tell there's a big ugly HDMI cable sticking out of the side.

That is legitimately kind of cool though,

because it means that at a moment's notice,

you can just plug anything you want into it.

Yeah, kind of cool.

Like if someone's sitting there with a Switch OLED or something

and they want to just share their screen,

connect another controller for a second player,

boom, you just keep playing on your handheld and there you go.

You can get the whole van playing,

like six kids all playing Smash Brothers.

You totally could.

All right, let's put the car back together. Yeah, I should test if that internet puck works. I'm gonna do that

Okay, we got internet. Let's check

Google Chrome

Sure web store. Hey nice

Okay, we've got internet and one display

Progress. Yay, Andrew. What do you think are the odds this just works?

80? Oh, come on, man. Doing a quick test run with them just twisted together. Here we go.

Is that screen going to turn on? Let's find out. And, uh-oh. That is not powered. Oh, there's a

remote. I mean, the light's not on, though. Oh, the light's not on. Uh-huh. Hold on, maybe I did

it wrong. No, you did that right. Uh-oh. Alex, did you tie the accessory in to the voltage?

Any time for some tribulation? Four volts. That's bad. That is really bad. Okay, if I support this,

yeah, I got it. Do you want to see if you can grab the cable harness stuff? Yeah. Do you

think we just didn't get the Wegos on properly? That's my vote. I'm voting for that.

Justin says power supply. I say Wegos. You got any guesses?

I can see the problem already. What? The accessory wire isn't wired into the positive, there's gonna be one wire going to the positive.

Oh, what's this? ACC?

Yeah, so you need both, uh, yeah, VCC and accessory hook-ins.

Oh, okay.

Well, that's good.

That was a relatively quick fix. Oh, Von, come around the other side. What do you think of the center monitor?

Yeah, she just told me.

What? What do you mean she just told you?

Look at her drawing, her puzzle drawing.

Yeah?

I didn't know that you guys were putting one in, but...

Well, we are. Oh, wait!

You're upset about the hole in the roof.

Oh, well, you'll never see it, because this will be there.

Last time, when you guys worked on the car, I was driving, and the car just...

Stopped working. There was no more power. Yeah, very dangerous. Yes. Oh, we're gonna have the same issue. No

No, are you sure? Oh, yeah

That wasn't me also. That was

someone a

BMW enthusiast

In all honesty, if you weren't trying to make a video and have your three kids help you

You could probably do an install of one of these in

Couple hours I'd say maybe an hour really okay, but I'm I'm buffering Alex

Yeah, I came up with how long I thought it would take and then I doubled it

Yeah, two hours. I mean you've read the YouTube comments

I'm no offense some of you are could probably do it in an hour just fine

But a lot more probably think they could do it. Yeah. Oh, yeah

Hey

Look at that

That's okay, we can fix that Wow that image quality is not great. Sorry middle child

She has the bigger screen though

But it's farther away

Also, I don't think it's bigger

Okay, let's put the third screen on shall we yeah, all right. Oh

Here's the remains of that micro HDMI cable

Goes like everything else in this car. Hey, hey, hey, come on. We're doing great here

Can you not triplicate a display? Is that not a thing? Okay. So how are you supposed to do this again?

You click set up multiple displays. Yeah

And then you right click on the display you want to duplicate. And then select "Clone with". And then choose the displays you want to duplicate.

Uh-huh that was unnecessarily complicated. Agreed but

yes you did it got it heck yeah all right hey you guys want to try a game yeah all right let's do it

alex do you want to help me guide this bad boy in for the last-ish time for a while-ish

look at that it looks all proper-ish professional sort of yeah

Wow, this whole setup is actually drawing less power than this late afternoon sun is inputting

We're around 170 watts output and we're at around 200 watts input for all the trials and tribulations

the end result is actually oh, yeah, really good. I mean it looks sick.

It legitimately does and it has way more flexibility than we're even taking advantage of now second computer

Okay, we do have the ability now that we have those little adapter boxes to display port alt mode in the back to put

Up to three computers in without any difficulties

but

Hey, they can play games together. It wouldn't kill them. They're siblings. Yeah, you guys love each other, right? I won

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