Indash tablet
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Indash tablet
So I decided that I wanted to do something different for a new radio. So last night I hacked my Kindle Fire and have it running android 4.1. Then today I installed it in to the dash and have it running through aux input. I assembled a 12v to 5v regulator and connected it to the kindle. Then moved the radio to the glove box, so that the radio can still be used.
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Now I wish I would have taken more pictures, I need to adjust the way I mounted the radio, so I can take more. When you go in to settings on the tablet you can turn on the debug mode. From there you can turn on the never sleep when charging mode.
I can try and throw to gather a write up if you guys would like?
I can try and throw to gather a write up if you guys would like?
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I'm looking to do the same with a nexus 7. These 2 threads at nasioc were pretty damn useful:
Google Nexus 7 Head Unit in 2008 STi - NASIOC
Nexus 7 tablet in-car install - NASIOC
In fact, I came into the audio sub forum to look for head unit recommendations, lol.
akimpreza: Which head unit are you using? Also, you could run a modified kernel that auto boots the tablet once there is a current from the charger (can't remember the thread, but it was over at XDA)
You could use an app called tablet talk, it would allow your tablet to handle all incoming calls/texts from your phone AND use your data plan over wi fi. You can then pair the tablet to a BT compatible head unit. And yes, you can store music on a kindle tablet.
Google Nexus 7 Head Unit in 2008 STi - NASIOC
Nexus 7 tablet in-car install - NASIOC
In fact, I came into the audio sub forum to look for head unit recommendations, lol.
akimpreza: Which head unit are you using? Also, you could run a modified kernel that auto boots the tablet once there is a current from the charger (can't remember the thread, but it was over at XDA)
You could use an app called tablet talk, it would allow your tablet to handle all incoming calls/texts from your phone AND use your data plan over wi fi. You can then pair the tablet to a BT compatible head unit. And yes, you can store music on a kindle tablet.
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Sorry that it has taken me so long to reply back to the questions. My life got very busy and I just been to overwhelmed to spend time on the site.
Since I started this project I have upgraded to a Nexus 7 tablet 32 gbs with wifi. The reason for this was to get Bluetooth, bigger storage, high res screen, plus GPS. I still rooted the nexus so I can use the rooted apps. A few of the main apps I use are Tasker, force rotate, volume in notification, and Waze for navigation.
As far as how I mounted it, I went the kiss route. When I pulled the deck out and measured the depth, I found that a piece of flat stock was all I needed. So I took and put a couple piece of none skid pad on the flat stock, and some on top of the heater controls. With the nexus in place, the bezel squeezes the tablet against the flat stock. For charging, I took a 12v charger for the tablet a part, removed the adapter part, and soldered a pair of wires in its place. A soldered the power line to the 12 volt switch line of the radio. For the head unit I just use a cheap JVC radio. I spent $100 on it, the main things I looked for are Bluetooth and aux input. I use the Bluetooth on the radio for my phone, and the aux for the tablet. The Bluetooth on the tablet is used with the obd2 adapter I have.
I know this is a short and not very detailed write up, but its the best I can do at the moment. Keep asking question and I will do my best to get back to you quicker.
Since I started this project I have upgraded to a Nexus 7 tablet 32 gbs with wifi. The reason for this was to get Bluetooth, bigger storage, high res screen, plus GPS. I still rooted the nexus so I can use the rooted apps. A few of the main apps I use are Tasker, force rotate, volume in notification, and Waze for navigation.
As far as how I mounted it, I went the kiss route. When I pulled the deck out and measured the depth, I found that a piece of flat stock was all I needed. So I took and put a couple piece of none skid pad on the flat stock, and some on top of the heater controls. With the nexus in place, the bezel squeezes the tablet against the flat stock. For charging, I took a 12v charger for the tablet a part, removed the adapter part, and soldered a pair of wires in its place. A soldered the power line to the 12 volt switch line of the radio. For the head unit I just use a cheap JVC radio. I spent $100 on it, the main things I looked for are Bluetooth and aux input. I use the Bluetooth on the radio for my phone, and the aux for the tablet. The Bluetooth on the tablet is used with the obd2 adapter I have.
I know this is a short and not very detailed write up, but its the best I can do at the moment. Keep asking question and I will do my best to get back to you quicker.
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go to your phones bluetooth settings, select the headunit bluetooth connection on your phone and edit it, theres 2 boxes, 1 for phone audio and 1 for media audio, simply uncheck the box you don't want.
IMO, using the tablets USB DAC would probably be the optimal route for sound quality. Your phone pairs to tablet via wifi and BT for data and calls (using tabtalk). Then you get sound from your tablet to the headunit via the USB port at the bottom. you'd need a usb hub and a special kernel:
http://mehrvarz.github.com/usb-host-...gement-nexus7/
edit: nvm you are running a kindle XD
IMO, using the tablets USB DAC would probably be the optimal route for sound quality. Your phone pairs to tablet via wifi and BT for data and calls (using tabtalk). Then you get sound from your tablet to the headunit via the USB port at the bottom. you'd need a usb hub and a special kernel:
http://mehrvarz.github.com/usb-host-...gement-nexus7/
edit: nvm you are running a kindle XD
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I was running a kindle, but I switched to a nexus 7. I really like these kernels, and will install the permanent installation one. I need to look more in to audio through the USB. Right now I'm in the process of ordering a 12 volt USB hub. So I can charge right from the hub, plus run a 64gig flash drive.
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