DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console

Whiplash7 · 27th October 2014, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

I have used N7 with stock rom and Sygic for full day drives without any apparent reduction in charge. Maybe it is some other app or your charger that is the culprit.

How is your n7 powered? Are you using an invertor or the 12 v socket? Which brand?

paragsachania · 27th October 2014, 16:46

One the of best, complex, interesting and unusual DIYs that I have read in a long time and I am impressed with your ideas, patience and perseverance in achieving the same. Rated the thread 5 Stars for all the efforts you have put.

Fixing the Tab, interfacing the same with various USB units for streaming and Media, the DAC module with the Microphone 'et al take this DIY to the next level

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I am sure you will have a tough time when some curious co-passengers sees and experiences your set-up and asks you How did you do it?

sara.ramli · 27th October 2014, 23:03

Apologies for the silence. My 10-month old niece on vacation, deadlines at work, some travel and another small DIY project have been and will be keeping me busy for the next couple of weeks. Promise to get back with responses for each one of your queries and some demo pics / video post that. Thanks for all the appreciation meanwhile.

lovecars21 · 28th October 2014, 23:21

Kudos to you champ!!

atul.sxna · 31st October 2014, 15:08

as a proud FIGO owner, I must compliment you on the DIY project. Would love to see some recent daytime pictures of the completed TAB ICE.

KUDOSSS !!!

joybhowmik · 31st October 2014, 16:50

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How is your n7 powered? Are you using an invertor or the 12 v socket? Which brand?

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Originally Posted by sara.ramli

Promise to get back with responses for each one of your queries and some demo pics / video post that.

Fantastic job! To add , are you converting 12 V to AC, and then using the stock SMPS adapter for the N7?

Intelsingh · 16th April 2015, 12:26

This is the post that is shown to a lot of my tech friends (read IITs) who talk of ideas inside their cars- and believe you me, its quite a humbling experience for them.
Am very impressed with your whole ownership and detailing of it.
Kudos

prateekswarup · 17th September 2015, 08:32

Excellent thread and amazing detailed write up. Have had a nexus 7 2012 lying around the house and have been wanting to do something like this. You have just inspired me to take the plunge.

Any thoughts on attaching a keyboard to the setup for easier access? I'm assuming that the setup also does not let you receive / make calls as nexus 7 is without a sim.

negativeH · 9th December 2015, 15:14

Hi
Any battery drainage issue? Or does the dc-dc PCB handle that? Or did you splice the factory stereo cable only ( that actuates on ignition only) to the power input for the board?

Have been planning to do something like this for a while, so glad to find this torch.

Not really an electrical guy, hence the ques.

naveenroy · 9th December 2015, 15:19

Hope your car and the ICE escaped the floods?

TorqueIndia · 26th November 2022, 21:53

Tried it after lurking at many apple carplay/android auto headunits. Results are very impressive in terms of functionality, android auto and apple car play works with charm. Few details and pictures attached below.

Car : HONDA CIVIC FK8 LX
Tab : Lenovo M8 HD
Dongle : CARLINK KIT A1
Accessories: OTG cable, tablet holder
Total cost : 6000rs, thanks to amazon deals.

Dongle works with android phone or tablet ( android 8.0+) as receiver for your carplay and android auto connectivity.

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Banshee420 · 2nd January 2023, 10:21

Tab : Lenovo M8 HD
Dongle : CARLINK KIT A1

The Carlink kit is really not needed for the setup,I'm using Lenovo Tab M10 an ICE on my Tata zest with an app called "Headunit Reloaded" It's a paid app however there's a trial version available on the Play Store and Android auto works flawlessly just like it works on any dongle/car ICE and it's not clunky and looks neat moreover it frees up the port which I use with a dongle called "EasyCap" that converts AV signals from the reverse cam to usb which can be directly plugged into the tab via otg and you get a bigger screen which really helps while reversing.

TorqueIndia · 4th January 2023, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee420

Tab : Lenovo M8 HD
Dongle : CARLINK KIT A1

The Carlink kit is really not needed for the setup,I'm using Lenovo Tab M10 an ICE on my Tata zest with an app called "Headunit Reloaded" It's a paid app however there's a trial version available on the Play Store and Android auto works flawlessly just like it works on any dongle/car ICE and it's not clunky.

Thanks for the app, was searching for these ones was fiddling with zlink app. I was using the dongle to connect my phone and iphone to the tab, this app helps only in self projection right ?

I was even ok with tab alone setup and google maps, with headunit app and android auto screen its even more nicer now. Tried the tab setup on multiple cars, its very much practical and useful.

Now looking into rear cam setup for my brother's car, hopes EASYCAP helps or will look in for wireless options.

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ankan.m.blr · 5th January 2023, 10:45

Theoretically speaking, is it possible to have a 360-degree camera setup where the display will be an android tab (independent of the car HU)?

TorqueIndia · 7th January 2023, 16:05

Made an update to the setup replacing the suction type tablet holder with strong magnets. Looks good and user friendly.

27th October 2014, 16:46	#47
paragsachania Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belur/Bangalore Posts: 7,147 Thanked: 27,204 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console One the of best, complex, interesting and unusual DIYs that I have read in a long time and I am impressed with your ideas, patience and perseverance in achieving the same. Rated the thread 5 Stars for all the efforts you have put. Fixing the Tab, interfacing the same with various USB units for streaming and Media, the DAC module with the Microphone 'et al take this DIY to the next level . I am sure you will have a tough time when some curious co-passengers sees and experiences your set-up and asks you How did you do it?
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27th October 2014, 23:03	#48
sara.ramli BHPian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 89 Thanked: 344 Times View My Garage	Apologies for the silence. My 10-month old niece on vacation, deadlines at work, some travel and another small DIY project have been and will be keeping me busy for the next couple of weeks. Promise to get back with responses for each one of your queries and some demo pics / video post that. Thanks for all the appreciation meanwhile.
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28th October 2014, 23:21	#49
lovecars21 BHPian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Asansol Posts: 215 Thanked: 1,472 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console Kudos to you champ!!
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31st October 2014, 15:08	#50
atul.sxna BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New Delhi Posts: 75 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console as a proud FIGO owner, I must compliment you on the DIY project. Would love to see some recent daytime pictures of the completed TAB ICE. KUDOSSS !!!
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16th April 2015, 12:26	#52
Intelsingh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 106 Thanked: 299 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console This is the post that is shown to a lot of my tech friends (read IITs) who talk of ideas inside their cars- and believe you me, its quite a humbling experience for them. Am very impressed with your whole ownership and detailing of it. Kudos
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17th September 2015, 08:32	#53
prateekswarup BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 313 Thanked: 454 Times	Excellent thread and amazing detailed write up. Have had a nexus 7 2012 lying around the house and have been wanting to do something like this. You have just inspired me to take the plunge. Any thoughts on attaching a keyboard to the setup for easier access? I'm assuming that the setup also does not let you receive / make calls as nexus 7 is without a sim.
	() Thanks

9th December 2015, 15:14	#54
negativeH BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Delhi Posts: 193 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console Hi Any battery drainage issue? Or does the dc-dc PCB handle that? Or did you splice the factory stereo cable only ( that actuates on ignition only) to the power input for the board? Have been planning to do something like this for a while, so glad to find this torch. Not really an electrical guy, hence the ques.
	() Thanks

9th December 2015, 15:19	#55
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,518 Thanked: 1,318 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console Hope your car and the ICE escaped the floods?
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26th November 2022, 21:53	#56
TorqueIndia BHPian Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Kottayam,DXB Posts: 634 Thanked: 2,977 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console Tried it after lurking at many apple carplay/android auto headunits. Results are very impressive in terms of functionality, android auto and apple car play works with charm. Few details and pictures attached below. Car : HONDA CIVIC FK8 LX Tab : Lenovo M8 HD Dongle : CARLINK KIT A1 Accessories: OTG cable, tablet holder Total cost : 6000rs, thanks to amazon deals. Dongle works with android phone or tablet ( android 8.0+) as receiver for your carplay and android auto connectivity. Last edited by TorqueIndia : 26th November 2022 at 21:57.
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2nd January 2023, 10:21	#57
Banshee420 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Durgapur Posts: 6 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console Tab : Lenovo M8 HD Dongle : CARLINK KIT A1 The Carlink kit is really not needed for the setup,I'm using Lenovo Tab M10 an ICE on my Tata zest with an app called "Headunit Reloaded" It's a paid app however there's a trial version available on the Play Store and Android auto works flawlessly just like it works on any dongle/car ICE and it's not clunky and looks neat moreover it frees up the port which I use with a dongle called "EasyCap" that converts AV signals from the reverse cam to usb which can be directly plugged into the tab via otg and you get a bigger screen which really helps while reversing.
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5th January 2023, 10:45	#59
ankan.m.blr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 896 Thanked: 996 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console Theoretically speaking, is it possible to have a 360-degree camera setup where the display will be an android tab (independent of the car HU)?
	() Thanks

7th January 2023, 16:05	#60
TorqueIndia BHPian Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Kottayam,DXB Posts: 634 Thanked: 2,977 Times	Re: DIY: Tablet as an In-Car-Entertainment Console Made an update to the setup replacing the suction type tablet holder with strong magnets. Looks good and user friendly.
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