iCrap

Touch input is actually very easy to get working with it, but yea functionality is limited. No navigation app that I know of.

I just put that in until my android stick shows up.

Wires are routed to my center armrest storage for now so it's easy to swap devices.

iamitman

Here is a sneak peak of my set up:

iCrap

Whoa what did you do? More pics please, is that a tablet?

Im getting REALLY frustrated with my setup... can't get it working how i want.

iamitman

It is a Nexus 7 being Held in place with Mountek nGroove Magnetic Mount. Was dumb luck it got wedged in there accidentally, but now I have it set up pretty nicely. No changes to anything and it holds in place nicely. Only issue I have is every once in a while my hand brazes the touch screen, but I am going to remove apps from that part and it won't be an issue anymore.

iCrap

Did you take out the storage thing there and actually put it inside the dash?

iamitman

It is actually wedged in the storage bin! I will take more picks. Can that bin be taken out? I am going to try a suction mount soon and see how that goes.

This the mount I using now in Tripod mode with one the legs wedged in the bin door.


I am going to test this one out.


I have drive with it and no problems, but would feel more comfortable with more secured mount.

iCrap

Bin can be taken out yea, take some more pics too.
Interesting... I didn't think a tab would fit.

iamitman

I just a had eureka moment! Will report back!

number17

Any daytime pic? Wanna see the fitment in that slot. Yes I think nexus 7 is quite perfect for a car-puter

number17

Any daytime pic? Wanna see the fitment in that slot. Yes I think nexus 7 is quite perfect for a car-puter

iCrap

Yea need pics... I can buy a nexus 7 now for cheap, but need to know soon.

iamitman

I will try to take/post them later today. Yeah, I got 32 Gig Nexus (Refurb) for 169!

iCrap

I just bough a nexus for $60 since i couldn't pass up that price. Hopefully it fits well.

waiting on pics

iamitman

$60? Is it the newer 2013 model with 1080P Screen?

iCrap

no i got a 2012, so i could use the rom which supports usb backup cam

opboarding

Theres really a rom that supports a reverse camera?? I would have totally done that with my 7 instead of giving it to my mom...

iCrap

yeah it does reverse cam along with a few other cool things usefull for in the car.

opboarding

Just clicked on the first article for a nexus 7 car install. Had no idea there was this much potential for a tablet.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2113259

iCrap

yeah thats what i have been looking at.

itman, any pics of your install yet?

iamitman

Here are the pics guys:

1. Here is the Mountek nGroove magnetic mount wedged in the storage slot.


2. Overhead loook.


3. Metal plate on the case holding the Nexus 7.


4. Now center the tablet and lower it to the magnet and it just attaches itself to the mount. The magnet is very strong and hold the tablet in place very well and it doesn't more at all. You lose access to coin tray, storage bin and AC Adapter. I just use the center console with dual 4 amp charger for Phone and the tablet.


5.


6.

bagwell

iTrader: (1)

Looks pretty good....did you get a backup cam to function with it tho??

....or just used for BT audio and NAV?

iamitman

Just using BT audio and google maps. I have this app "TabletTalk" that syncs with my phone and shows Text messages and Caller ID, and I can answer with steering Button and use HandsFreeLink to talk. Only thing missing the Backup camera but I can live without it.

ArtJ

Awe c'mon man....she's your mom

number17

Thanks for the pics!

Initially I thought the tablet could fit flush in that opening ... but I see it's the mount that can weld in there, and the tablet will fit but it doesn't look as 'factory' as I'd like. But it's a 'portable solution' since you can still take your Nexus 7 tablet.

I think I'll wait for a capacitive touchscreen to come out so I can do an android stick + capacitive touchscreen solution in that little 'box' though.

number17

In fact, I'm thinking if I can slide a 5" or 6" tablet inside the glove box ... that might be the way to go

iamitman

I think the Samsung Tab 4 7" might fit since it is half inch less in the width. I am going to get some from BB and try it out later today.

number17

Try it out and let us know!

I think the middle glove box measures 165mm in width, up to 168 if it is to be wedged between the 2 silver panels on the L and R.

The Samsung 7" tablet is still 187mm in width, so I don't think it will fit ... but someone can do a more exact measurement and let us know!

iamitman

The other problem will be charging it. Unless it can be charged Wireless(ly)!

iamitman

Maybe a Galaxy mega will do!

number17

Charging should not be a huge issue ... here's what I plan to do IF I can find a snug fit tablet (say, 5" or 6" that fits snugly in the center 'glove box')

- Drill holes in the bottom of glove box for charging USB cable. The USB cable will be T-connected to the 12V cigarette lighter plug right beside it
- Install a tablet mount to the bottom of the glove box

The tablet can then be firmly mounted in the glove box, and it can be concealed by closing that door. The tablet will act as media player to the HU via BT, and also work as navigation using google map.

The cabling and tablet mount part is easy ... I just have to find a tablet that fits in the glove box ... or at least in the opening of the glove box if I remove it.

iCrap

Well, shit.
So my nexus arrived and there is NO way it is going to fit inside that space unless I do a lot of cutting. I might just do that thing itman did with the magnetic mount.... I really wanted a permanent install but I don't think it will work out.

I flashed the car ROM and working on getting the backup cam working. The functionality of the nexus is unmatched.... so I may just have to compromise and not have an in-dash install.

iamitman

I really love the location since everything is on my finger tips and it easy to read. Nexus is really pretty neat (any android really) in terms of you can set it up. Mine has a live equalizer wallpaper and Widget that shows album art and ID tags for the songs. I use my nexus 5 as a hotpot, and will be putting a NFC tag where is usually put my phone so it will turn the hotspot on, and off.

iCrap

Yeah but I just really like the idea of it being integrated into the dash.... but then again it's nice to be able to take it out, so I don't know.

I'll see if I can get it to fit inside tomorrow.

number17

Yeah keep us posted!

How does the reverse camera work? Do you have to run wire to the trunk area or is it wireless?

iCrap

i ran the video wire through the trunk up to the front - it was really easy.

number17

Let me know how your setup goes ... i'd be very interested in a rear view camera too.

BTW i'm thinking of a tablet like this ...

http://www.dx.com/p/refurbished-chuw...4#.U4iTrZRdUx0

It's a 5" tablet which should fit fine inside the center 'glove box'.

Downside is it's only 800 x 480, not really HD. Probably not a biggie for a screen that small anyways.

iCrap

Don't order that just yet ~ i may have gotten the nexus to fit after a few little mods.

number17

Alright keep me posted!

iCrap

wip

iCrap

it's very close.

So, what I did was dremel the sides slightly... quarter of an inch on each side of the inside of that dash piece. Those parts aren't visible once the trims are in.

ill post a bunch of pics showing everything later.