My Nexus 7 Install
01-03-2015, 06:14 PM
#41
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I ordered a GPS receiver and transmitter for $40 from amazon. It was a bitch to find the right spot for the two to work. According to the instructions the two have to be 3 meters apart yet its made for a car....Go figure. Anyways after trying many different locations found the sweet spot and now I have decent GPS signal and it locks on quick and doesn't lose signal.
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Without the transmitter:
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With transmitter:
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01-03-2015, 08:08 PM
#42
I bought the GPS transmitter from amazon. Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D3B...110_SY165_QL70
I bought this because it has a USB and not directly connected to its own car charger. So I just plugged it into the other port of ancker. You will have to try many different locations to get the best signal. I have the receiver in the back window and the transmitter under the steering column. Wrong position will kill the GPS signal down to 0. But without it my GPS was not working. Comes with no instructions but not rocket science. Definitely an improvement if you can get the right placement. Even a millimeter of change can make a huge difference. Definitely requires patience
The app is GPS test.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D3B...110_SY165_QL70
I bought this because it has a USB and not directly connected to its own car charger. So I just plugged it into the other port of ancker. You will have to try many different locations to get the best signal. I have the receiver in the back window and the transmitter under the steering column. Wrong position will kill the GPS signal down to 0. But without it my GPS was not working. Comes with no instructions but not rocket science. Definitely an improvement if you can get the right placement. Even a millimeter of change can make a huge difference. Definitely requires patience
The app is GPS test.
Last edited by zsameer; 01-03-2015 at 08:12 PM.
01-04-2015, 02:31 PM
#43
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I bought the GPS transmitter from amazon. Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D3B...110_SY165_QL70
I bought this because it has a USB and not directly connected to its own car charger. So I just plugged it into the other port of ancker. You will have to try many different locations to get the best signal. I have the receiver in the back window and the transmitter under the steering column. Wrong position will kill the GPS signal down to 0. But without it my GPS was not working. Comes with no instructions but not rocket science. Definitely an improvement if you can get the right placement. Even a millimeter of change can make a huge difference. Definitely requires patience
The app is GPS test.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D3B...110_SY165_QL70
I bought this because it has a USB and not directly connected to its own car charger. So I just plugged it into the other port of ancker. You will have to try many different locations to get the best signal. I have the receiver in the back window and the transmitter under the steering column. Wrong position will kill the GPS signal down to 0. But without it my GPS was not working. Comes with no instructions but not rocket science. Definitely an improvement if you can get the right placement. Even a millimeter of change can make a huge difference. Definitely requires patience
The app is GPS test.
01-05-2015, 01:36 AM
#45
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01-05-2015, 07:08 AM
#46
zsameer - does the external GPS antenna help the signal for a saved google map? I tend to prefer that navigation because it includes traffic, but I would probably benefit from the external antenna. If you have the chance to test it out and let me know, I would really appreciate it. No rush...thanks!!!
I am pretty sure that it would. All its doing is getting a fix on any given map of your location so it shouldn't matter which maps you use, its just going to boost your GPS signal. I will however give it a try and let you know for sure. So you basically have downloaded a certain area from Google maps?
01-06-2015, 02:00 AM
#47
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I am pretty sure that it would. All its doing is getting a fix on any given map of your location so it shouldn't matter which maps you use, its just going to boost your GPS signal. I will however give it a try and let you know for sure. So you basically have downloaded a certain area from Google maps?
01-06-2015, 06:41 AM
#48
As I told aameghoo, it is a pain to find a good spot for these to work. I used the GPS test app and moved the two units around till I could get a consistent signal. My receiver is in the back window on the passenger side and the transmitter is underneath the steering column area. Good luck if you decide to get it. Its working great for me and after I spent the money to get the whole tablet install and no GPS, this was a lifesaver for just $40.00 shipped.
01-20-2015, 12:53 PM
#49
Power Button
To be honest I would say it's worth it to at least extend the power button. There's been a few times mine has went into a deep freeze (screen not coming on no matter what I do) and holding down the power button for about 10 seconds would reboot it. If I didn't have the power button extended my only 2 options would of been wait till it dies which could be a week or more, or take things apart so I could get to the button on the tablet.
I will say soldering the buttons was the biggest pain in the ass I had with the install since they're so small. You really only need the power button though and that's pretty much just for when the tablet locks up. There's a 4th button on the button ribbon that doesn't do anything, I would say practice on that so you can get a feel of it before moving on to the power button. The hardest part was getting the solder to stick, I found that if I heated the metal on the button first, the solder was much more likely to bond to it. I also put hot glue on the button after I soldered them to reinforce the joint to make sure it wouldn't break off.
I will say soldering the buttons was the biggest pain in the ass I had with the install since they're so small. You really only need the power button though and that's pretty much just for when the tablet locks up. There's a 4th button on the button ribbon that doesn't do anything, I would say practice on that so you can get a feel of it before moving on to the power button. The hardest part was getting the solder to stick, I found that if I heated the metal on the button first, the solder was much more likely to bond to it. I also put hot glue on the button after I soldered them to reinforce the joint to make sure it wouldn't break off.
01-23-2015, 07:53 AM
#50
Advanced
Well I should have listened to you while I still had everything outside the car.... had to remove the tablet to tackle this power button since the tablet locked on me twice when I really needed it. It was a pain to solder on such a small area. I did get it on the first try though and put in hot glue gun to keep it secure. I used the Map/Guide button and I really like the fact that I can turn the screen on and off anytime.
Also, I'm probably going to add a USB car socket to the center console. I'm having issues with the socket being loose or something.
Waiting on an EasyCap as well to connect a backup camera. Hopefully it's the right chipset
01-23-2015, 08:38 AM
#51
HAHA! I'm about to do the same thing. I've had a few times where it wouldn't turn on, or something drained the battery.
Also, I'm probably going to add a USB car socket to the center console. I'm having issues with the socket being loose or something.
Waiting on an EasyCap as well to connect a backup camera. Hopefully it's the right chipset
Also, I'm probably going to add a USB car socket to the center console. I'm having issues with the socket being loose or something.
Waiting on an EasyCap as well to connect a backup camera. Hopefully it's the right chipset
01-23-2015, 04:04 PM
#54
I have one with the STK1160 chipset coming. Sounds like that one has worked the best for most people. Timur has the drivers built into his kernel for the N7 2013 along with the car cam app. Should pretty much be plug and play for me. Just have to figure out how to connect to the stock backup camera.
01-27-2015, 08:45 AM
#55
Advanced
For all that are wanting a backup camera, but can't find the right Easycap.
I bought mine from > < this one specifically.
Here is the trick. It is best if you have Amazon Prime. Amazon will fulfill the order and ship it. When you receive it, open the Easycap and look at the chipset (UTV007 or STK1160). Mine is UTV007. Test it out. Using Autodroid rom and carcam 1.4, it will work. Make sure you correct the settings in carcam. If you happen to get the wrong chipset, you can return it for a full refund and try again.
I am running Autodroid and using carcam 1.4 and it works just fine. I'm in the middle of moving so I haven't had time to install it, but I've hooked it up and it works. I will have a guide on my Nexus 7 install post here > 2006 Acura TL - Nexus 7 Install
Good luck
I bought mine from > < this one specifically.
Amazon" />Here is the trick. It is best if you have Amazon Prime. Amazon will fulfill the order and ship it. When you receive it, open the Easycap and look at the chipset (UTV007 or STK1160). Mine is UTV007. Test it out. Using Autodroid rom and carcam 1.4, it will work. Make sure you correct the settings in carcam. If you happen to get the wrong chipset, you can return it for a full refund and try again.
I am running Autodroid and using carcam 1.4 and it works just fine. I'm in the middle of moving so I haven't had time to install it, but I've hooked it up and it works. I will have a guide on my Nexus 7 install post here > 2006 Acura TL - Nexus 7 Install
Good luck
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05-09-2015, 10:27 PM
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05 ACURA TL with BOSE and NAVI
Guys I see all this great stuff. I am in the process of doing this currently I have everything apart and modded the navi bezel already. I would really like to know how to wire into the speaker portion while still maintaining my factory radio. I know Youtube user oog has done this but it is only aftermath videos. I would like to use the XM button as the AUX as most everyone else. Please walk me through this as I a waiting on my 90 degree adapter currently
05-12-2015, 09:18 AM
#57
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Guys I see all this great stuff. I am in the process of doing this currently I have everything apart and modded the navi bezel already. I would really like to know how to wire into the speaker portion while still maintaining my factory radio. I know Youtube user oog has done this but it is only aftermath videos. I would like to use the XM button as the AUX as most everyone else. Please walk me through this as I a waiting on my 90 degree adapter currently
The iSimple (depending on which model) gives you 2 inputs; mine is two AUX connections.
aameghoo: I don't know what you ended up doing with the Nexus buttons, but I just finished setting mine up. Here is what I did for an idea. They are routed to the MENU button and the SETUP UP/DOWN buttons of the navi.
07-08-2015, 05:04 PM
#58
I bought the GPS transmitter from amazon. Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D3B...110_SY165_QL70
I bought this because it has a USB and not directly connected to its own car charger. So I just plugged it into the other port of ancker. You will have to try many different locations to get the best signal. I have the receiver in the back window and the transmitter under the steering column. Wrong position will kill the GPS signal down to 0. But without it my GPS was not working. Comes with no instructions but not rocket science. Definitely an improvement if you can get the right placement. Even a millimeter of change can make a huge difference. Definitely requires patience
The app is GPS test.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D3B...110_SY165_QL70
I bought this because it has a USB and not directly connected to its own car charger. So I just plugged it into the other port of ancker. You will have to try many different locations to get the best signal. I have the receiver in the back window and the transmitter under the steering column. Wrong position will kill the GPS signal down to 0. But without it my GPS was not working. Comes with no instructions but not rocket science. Definitely an improvement if you can get the right placement. Even a millimeter of change can make a huge difference. Definitely requires patience
The app is GPS test.
07-08-2015, 09:29 PM
#59
07-17-2015, 03:48 PM
#60
I also put it in the passenger side rear window, but I ran the receiver up behind the tablet and stuck it to one of the supports back there with the magnet. You were right though, about a foot closer and it goes to "No GPS". I figured having it right behind the tablet might help, don't know if that's true or not.
07-17-2015, 06:48 PM
#61
Wow, what a difference that makes. I went from mediocre signal of about 5 satellites to green on at least 8, usually more. It even picks up GPS in my parking garage now. Thanks, you've been a big help with this install!
I also put it in the passenger side rear window, but I ran the receiver up behind the tablet and stuck it to one of the supports back there with the magnet. You were right though, about a foot closer and it goes to "No GPS". I figured having it right behind the tablet might help, don't know if that's true or not.
I also put it in the passenger side rear window, but I ran the receiver up behind the tablet and stuck it to one of the supports back there with the magnet. You were right though, about a foot closer and it goes to "No GPS". I figured having it right behind the tablet might help, don't know if that's true or not.
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Does anyone have a link to a complete guide to tablet prep? Ive got autodroid however i don't know what else i need to do. I can not get the tablet to shut off with power removed, or power on with power. Oem charge mode off has been turned off or on, whatever 0 is.
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