Hi Guys,
This was previously posted in the assist forum but was recommended I try here.. I build custom automotive interiors and have in the past 5 years integrated dozens of android and ios systems into cars. I'm trying to figure out a way to skip all the fabrication of dash bezels by directly integrating into the existing factory lcd touch screens.
I would like to use the existing touch screen in my Ford Edge to interface with an android tablet.
Ideally I'd like to take an existing tablet or phone that I own (Galaxy tab 2 10.1 or Galaxy s4 phone) and send the touch and video information to my stock Ford Screen
CarPerformance .se has a kit that includes an android system with a board that switches the source being sent to the screen with the push of a button allowing you to switch between the Ford information screen, android computer with touchsceen interfacing and video inputs
below is a link to the install instructions and a video of its operation
carperformance.se/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/My-ford-touch-Android-install-manual.pdf
carperformance.se/?product=2001-2014-ford-edge-android-system
(links are broken because I'm too new to post links)
I would like to know if there is a prebuilt video switcher similar to the one above that would allow me to switch between sources and woulld allow me to connect one of my android devices
The reason I want to do this on my own instead of ordering the above product is that it runs older android software and does not have cellular capability.
if someone could point me to the right information I would greatly appreciate it as I'm sure these screens are fairly universal however I don't know what exactly to search.
Hello, I am looking for the same!
Have you been successful in your search of integrating Android into Ford? I have Lincoln MKX with older Sync 2 unit and really disappointed when found out that I won't be able to update to Sync 3 with Android Auto. Please let me know if you found anything good in this matter.
Thanks brother
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Hello All,
Found this website a few days ago and needless to say but I will, very cool and very very helpful! My question is that I'm trying to set up a home security type setup with a couple or more security cameras and I was wondering if it is possible to remotely view these via the TP2? Is there a specific setup that I need, another website I need to visit, a simplified "how to" do this? I also have an older model multi-camera recording unit (Panasonic RT650 and a Dedicated Micros model Sprite Lite). I'm runnning XP on my desktop and laptop if that matters. Any and all help is always most graciously appreciated! And forgive me if this is asking too much, but if someone does have an answer, spelling it out in very simple terms is going to be the most helpful. I'm not completely stupid with computer terms, software, hardware, etc. and yet again, with all the new stuff out there, it's like learning a whole new language.
thanks again!
Steve
I have a Lorex CCTV system that runs off a PC for DVR duties and web serving. One of the features it has through the web server is the ability to view the feeds. Simply open the page with the TP2 (with skyfire) and there it is.
It was a couple hundred for the four cameras, PCI control card and software.
I use HAI for my home automation and they have several ways to get video and home control through the Internet. I've been using my Touch Pro2 and my previous Palm Treo's for years connect to my Omni II controller that controls lights, heat/cool, and security functions as well as being able to view the cameras around the house. I find its easier to use the web server with a browser or my phone than use the touch pads or the phone interface.
Hello,
Currently i'm working on a personal project to integrate my GS3 into my car display and audio. Well this was easy with the help of a MHL or Allshare Cast Dongle.
My next goal was to install a 4 wire resistive touchscreen on my car display and use it as an external touchscreen control. I bought a 7" 4 wire resistive touchscreen with a USB module build around the CYPRESS CY7C63723C chip. I hooked up the touchscreen with OTG to test if there any initial reactions from my GS3, needless to say there wasn't any (no surprise there).
After a little digging around I came up with the conclusion that I need to create a custom "Input Device Configuration Files" for my touchscreen based on the following links
http://source.android.com/tech/input/touch-devices.html
http://source.android.com/tech/input/input-device-configuration-files.html
My initial question before I start plugging away with some codes is how would I name the files, the documents states "Input device configuration files are located by USB vendor, product (and optionally version) id or by input device name." How would I find the product ID or the input device name for the touchscreen? I'm sure this can be done thru terminal or something but I am new to android development so cut me a little slack here
Also if you know of any Input device configuration files dealing with touchscreen please post it.
Anyone?
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You would probably be better served asking this on one of the more general hacking sub forums. Here, you're just going to get people who are familiar with the S3. There, you may find someone who has done something similar on another phone.
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Any resolution with this?
I have been pondering the idea as well, but have no coding or hacking experience to go off of.
Would love to hear about the progress for this project and maybe a writeup of parts and procedures so far.
Hi guys, been a while since i posted on these forums so bare with me...
But lately as I'm soon going to be restoring a Z3 ive been looking into the headunits going around.
And truth be told i prefer the Chinese ones to the international branded ones like pioneer.
But i have a few questions so I hope this is the right forum.
My coding experience is limited but not non-existent. I've grabbed android studio and had a nice look around at it. Going to try come test projects on it to get the hang of it before I start any serious work.
My plan is to build a new homescreen launcher with a built in radio/music player. As I feel when looking at the android launcher they put on just doesnt sit right with the main function of this device... IE its a radio and music player...
So Im going to build a new front end with all the controls available to the driver in a safe easy to use way.
So now the questions
Are there any tips on building launchers for these units?
The USB DAB+ stick thats been mentioned many times here. How do you access the steams and communicate to change frequencies and such with it? (I realise thats likely an indeph question and is probably detailed in an SDK somewhere if you can point me to that SDK or detail that would be great)
The CD/DVD unit built into the headunits. how is the audio stream handled? Does it bypass android completely and go to the preamp in the unit? Or is there some sort of interface with android? Even to only provide software controls?
Also can the CD/DVD drive be used for data? I guess if it bypasses android thats a no
Now for the Units.
Theres many nice ones with decent facades, but im having trouble finding the right one. Joying seem good but being in the UK, where can i order it without being charged duty. Is there any UK/EU distributors?
Also im looking for ones with the higher res screen and 2gb ram... That seems very hard to find together along with a nice facade... There are ones that have touch sensitive controls and no CD/DVD drive, but that defeats the purpose and tbh make the unit less safe to use. This is for a car remember...
So any tips?
Sorry if this is a bit rambling... Its been a while
Either no one knows or my questions too disjointed....
Lets try to simplify it.
1) Are there any tips of guides to building your own launcher?
2) Is there any kind of SDK for the realteck DAB+ stick, how do you read streams and manipulate frequency ect...?
3) How do the Units handle the DVD/CD drive, does it bypass android and go straight to the amp or is there some sort of interface with android?
4) Do the drives read data? Such as MP3 cds that android can pick up? (my assumption is no, im not sure android supports optical drives)
5) Are there any confirmed decent UK or EU distributors for the headunits we see from joying/ownice......?
Hope that helps
Not to discourage you but your plans about a new launcher might not be worth it as you can already replace the launcher in these units with any Android launcher. There's even some that are already geared towards driving.
If you want to go full-on custom you could use something like Lightning Launcher and pretty much customize every little thing.
For the music and radio controls there are some re-skinned widgets in the Software forum. Without source code I don't believe you are going to be able to go much further than this. I prefer Poweramp over the stock music player so I just use one of its widgets, would be nice to have something similar for the radio though (although internet-based radio apps are always an option).
The other questions I don't have answers for.
Thanks for getting back... Not discouraged. I probably will still have a go though ill look into the other ones available though
I have long since dreamed of a car-puter or workstation that simply my phone expanded. All apps and files would automatically travel with you and the whole system would automatically get upgraded, for free, every time you upgraded your phone.
Mirroring images and sound can be done many ways, but the problem has always been inputs from the larger screen making their way to your phone. There are a few work-arounds with resistive screens, but they look junky, have low sensitivity and don't allow multitouch.
The holy grail has always been full 2-way comm with an external capacitive screen. This is the first time I have ever seen a capacitive screen that lists 10-point capacitive touch as a feature for Android and that has Android drivers downloadable in the 'documents' tab of their product page.
http://lilliputweb.net/capacitive-touch-screen-monitors/7-inch-multi-touch/779gl-70np-c-t.html
Does this really mean what I think it does?!? I know that drivers in android are far from as simple as an executable file in windows. But does this mean that with a little work any of us could make this monitor play nicely with our own devices? Or ideally could a person or two (with more skill than I have) make this monitor plug and play with a common distro like cyanogenmod or the like?
Any thoughts from any of the more experienced minds in these forums would be VERY appreciated. PS. I love this forum and wish I had the time and the chops to add more to it myself, but in the meantime thank you to all contributes. Cheers.
Hey guys! I was paging through the forums and had what could be an awesome idea. I'm by no means a aerospace engineer nor a computer scientist, but I was trying to figure out how hard it would be to take a standalone Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) system like the iLevil 3 Sport, and display it on something like the EPSON BT-300. Im sure it would have to be a simplified display, but in theory couldn't we get something like a fighter jet HUD directly in front of your face?!
The reason I have chosen these two pieces of hardware (iLevil 3 Sport and EPSON BT-300) is to try and simplify the problem at hand. Through programs like ixGyro, AHRS Utility by iLevil, and Xavion, to name a few (all of which are compatible with the iLevel, and available to download directly to any Android system), you already have all of the information in tablet form.
The AHRS device has all of the hardware required and outputs the information via WiFi. These programs have already proven that this information can be successfully displayed. It seems as through that the only problem now is the GUI. I don't have either of these two products so I can't say for certain, but I'm willing to bet that the BT-300, running Android 5.1, can display this information almost the exact same as on your phone or tablet! I propose that we simply delete the background so you have a true augmented reality while you fly!