So I was sitting at home thinking how cool it would be to use my Nexus 7 as a navigation unit / general multimedia device in my car. I already have a touch screen unit in my car from Pioneer, but it’s not that great. It’s very pixelated, it doesn’t have navigation and it’s a bit small. So I devised a plan on how to mount it in my car. But before building my final mounting bracket, I decided to give it a test run, to make sure that everything would work great. I have all the maps preloaded on the device, and I have it connected to my Galaxy S3 (rooted, custom ROM) for wifi tethering.
I just picked up some “Kwik Klips 3/8” 10mm” from my local hardware store, and cut them up and guess what – it mounted fantastic. Three clips hold it on the bottom, and at the top it is tucked under my stereo door cover to make it very sturdy. I went on a 30 mile trip today just to make sure everything is smooth – and it is. This weekend my parts are supposed to come in so I can have a concealed charging cable for it so it is not using battery.
My car is a 2010 Scion tC.
I’ve uploaded four pics here, but go to my dropbox to see the gallery.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qnzhlkzt0241dbj/-oRn12YgRC
Do you have the 3g version? How are you getting navigation to work?
bawlinmo said:
Do you have the 3g version? How are you getting navigation to work?
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Mobile WIFI hotspot?
bawlinmo said:
Do you have the 3g version? How are you getting navigation to work?
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I keep my N7 tethered to my EVO during the day. That's how I use mine for navigation. I use the satellite layer also as I can't stand the 'cartoon' look.
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phillip1953 said:
I keep my N7 tethered to my EVO during the day. That's how I use mine for navigation. I use the satellite layer also as I can't stand the 'cartoon' look.
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Cool. That's what I figured. I tried to grab a N4 to do the same thing (in the process of rehabilitating from the apple cult), but couldn't get one, so I'm still using the iphone (no tether without paying extra).
Yes I am using my GS3 as a mobile WiFi hotspot for free (custom ROM).
I haven't tried the satellite view yet, I don't mind the cartoonish view too much. But overall using the N7 as a navi has been fantastic.
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Awesome man.
Looks like it was made for the car.
Good to see a standard driver as well... seem to be few and far between these days!
Nice. Please upgrade your shift knob now.
Copilot GPS works great without an internet connection.
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Good show sir ! I also have a tc and will do this. What did you cut from the clips
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You might want to try Bluetooth internet sharing. Its honestly the most underrated feature of android >4.0. Sure, the range is 10-20ft, and the speed is limited to 2mbs, but in a car and for navigation apps neither of those matter. You save a lot of battery though and its easy to set up by just tapping a button on your tablet only.
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You might want to try Bluetooth internet sharing. Its honestly the most underrated feature of android >4.0. Sure, the range is 10-20ft, and the speed is limited to 2mbs, but in a car and for navigation apps neither of those matter. You save a lot of battery though and its easy to set up by just tapping a button on your tablet only.
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Bluetooth internet sharing is definitely not the ultimate solution. Many apps won't work with it. Prime examples: Pandora and TuneIn Radio. Also, nothing will download from the Play Store (at least apps).
You'll save a lot of battery on the phone, sure. When I was trying out bluetooth tether my N7 got prettyy hot, and was fine with Wifi sharing. Perhaps it was simply an app causing that, but I don't think so.
I just removed the radio cover, and placed the N7 in the hole.
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I'd do this, but I don't want to have my radio constantly in view at night. One of our cars was broken into and now I don't leave anything in view.
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I just removed the radio cover, and placed the N7 in the hole.
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geoldr said:
I'd do this, but I don't want to have my radio constantly in view at night. One of our cars was broken into and now I don't leave anything in view.
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I'm still rocking the stock head unit; no one wants that.
I thought about trimming the extra plastic off the cover (just enough to fit) and set it back in place when I parked the car.
Depends on the Bluetooth setup. If you are not using Bluetooth to stream the sound, uncheck it in the Pandora settings and Pandora works great.
I download apps all day long using Bluetooth for my data. I find it easier then dealing with a hotspot. Battery life is significantly better for me to.
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You might want to try Bluetooth internet sharing. Its honestly the most underrated feature of android >4.0. Sure, the range is 10-20ft, and the speed is limited to 2mbs, but in a car and for navigation apps neither of those matter. You save a lot of battery though and its easy to set up by just tapping a button on your tablet only.
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Does BT support multiple simultaneous pairings? I usually have my phone tied to the car via BT. If it can do that and data share, that'd be awesome. Well, maybe. Not sure if it'd help, but it'd be nice to know.
Charger
Have you gotten the charging cable installed?
Rough
Did you have to rough up the dash or anything for them to stick at all?
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Have you gotten the charging cable installed?
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Did you have to rough up the dash or anything for them to stick at all?
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If you were talking to me, yeah I did get the charging cable installed, and no I didn't have to rough it up at all. The tape that was with those clips was sufficient.
But now I took that all off. I just bought this iBolt windshield mount for my GS3. It's easier for me this way, because I don't have to setup tethering and charge two devices.
It was fun though while it lasted.
And it blocked my radio, so that got really annoying after a few days of not being able to switch XM channels.
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Hello XDA community, I've been feeling very frustrated because of the GPS performance, well so I decided to make my own hack... if you can call it like that it is not perfect but I can tell you guys it works!!!!!! I'm going to show you with proof of my screenshots and pictures, I just follow the instruction of the first hardware fix that appears before the last year, and it doesn't works for me so I decided to add a couple of cooper strings into the soldering and make my own antennae, and now I'm very happy now even indoors I can get signal from the GPS sensor and locks at least 7 birds if you are insane enough to try this here are some pictures of my work.
Press in the Screenshot to go and see more pictures on my album.
There is a little problem since i did this, people that calls me says that i sound like Darth Vader so do it at your Own Risk.
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Hello XDA community, I've been feeling very frustrated because of the GPS performance, well so I decided to make my own hack... if you can call it like that it is not perfect but I can tell you guys it works!!!!!! I'm going to show you with proof of my screenshots and pictures, I just follow the instruction of the first hardware fix that appears before the last year, and it doesn't works for me so I decided to add a couple of cooper strings into the soldering and make my own antennae, and now I'm very happy now even indoors I can get signal from the GPS sensor and locks at least 7 birds if you are insane enough to try this here are some pictures of my work.
Press in the Screenshot to go and see more pictures on my album.
There is a little problem since i did this, people that calls me says that i sound like Darth Vader so do it at your Own Risk.
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Wow, nice input. I'll have to experiment. You basically just used an old copper wires from an old charger (looks like an old samsung charger) and just soldered it in? Hmm, interesting....
I'll have to try.
If you're that desperate for a strong GPS signal why not just buy a $30-40 Bluetooth GPS receiver?
Don't have to mangle your phone, you get accuracy to 1 foot, and it only takes three seconds to lock. Not to mention you save power on your phone by using a separate device.
I'm happy with mine and would never use an integrated receiver again.
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If you're that desperate for a strong GPS signal why not just buy a $30-40 Bluetooth GPS receiver?
Don't have to mangle your phone, you get accuracy to 1 foot, and it only takes three seconds to lock. Not to mention you save power on your phone by using a separate device.
I'm happy with mine and would never use an integrated receiver again.
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Well doesn't Bluetooth takes power? Please appreciate someone's finding.
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cwoodworth said:
If you're that desperate for a strong GPS signal why not just buy a $30-40 Bluetooth GPS receiver?
Don't have to mangle your phone, you get accuracy to 1 foot, and it only takes three seconds to lock. Not to mention you save power on your phone by using a separate device.
I'm happy with mine and would never use an integrated receiver again.
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Which bluetooth gps device are you using? Can you give me a link to purchase?
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Which bluetooth gps device are you using? Can you give me a link to purchase?
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Search for "MKII Bluetooth" on eBay. $12-16 or more (depending on accessories that it comes with).
I have one that works great. It can take a minute to lock and can get to within 10 feet, but one it locks, it does not drift.
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If you're that desperate for a strong GPS signal why not just buy a $30-40 Bluetooth GPS receiver?
Don't have to mangle your phone, you get accuracy to 1 foot, and it only takes three seconds to lock. Not to mention you save power on your phone by using a separate device.
I'm happy with mine and would never use an integrated receiver again.
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Well I dont like to carry stuff on my pocket, anyways sooner or later I will change my phone, buy an extra GPS receiver that later will be unusable that means another gadget in the desk cabinet.
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Hello XDA community, I've been feeling very frustrated because of the GPS performance, well so I decided to make my own hack... if you can call it like that it is not perfect but I can tell you guys it works!!!!!! I'm going to show you with proof of my screenshots and pictures, I just follow the instruction of the first hardware fix that appears before the last year, and it doesn't works for me so I decided to add a couple of cooper strings into the soldering and make my own antennae, and now I'm very happy now even indoors I can get signal from the GPS sensor and locks at least 7 birds if you are insane enough to try this here are some pictures of my work.
Press in the Screenshot to go and see more pictures on my album.
There is a little problem since i did this, people that calls me says that i sound like Darth Vader so do it at your Own Risk.
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thx for your work!! I'll try is as well!
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A few things...
Since you mentioned it in one of your pictures, if you were to accidentally connect the antenna to the ground contacts around the screw holes, it will kill the signal because the GPS radio references the antenna level to the ground. It wouldn't blow up your phone or anything.
You're making a monopole antenna, and the simplest and most effective way to do that is with a quarter wave "whip" style antenna. This is what is built in to the back casing of the Vibrant, where the GPS antenna contact pushes in to. GPS L1 signal is 1575MHz, so its wavelength is 19cm, which would make a quarter wave antenna 4.75cm long. All you need is a single, straight run of 4.75cm of wire (even insulated in PVC is OK) connected to the GPS contact. No need for this bunny-ear stuff - GPS signal is circularly polarized.
Also... goddamn, that is a huge glob of solder. Pick up some solder flux next time and thank me later. LOL
Nice work .. creates curiosity to try it out.. when we have stepped out why not use a proper gps antenna..
so are there any gps sticker antenna of other phones that can be connected. I tried searching and found out apple iphone 3g/3gs gps antenna stickers are widely available. can it be used here. because I am worried about contacts link
And also how about using enameled copper wire to reduce shorts and make it a dipole.
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Well doesn't Bluetooth takes power? Please appreciate someone's finding.
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Actually the bluetooth radio on the Vibrant is very power efficient. With bluetooth enabled I see no difference than airplane mode. Bluetooth only eats battery when it's used with a wireless headset and actively being used for communication or listening to music. My GPS receiver gives me all day long battery and under 5 feet accuracy and I only paid $11 for mine at ebay. I'd rather pay a small $ and get better GPS accuracy, better battery and not sound like Darth Vader. Although sounding like Darth Vader would be cool lol...
P.S. I'm an Electronics tech so I like your findings and bravery with modifying your device, but the truth is buying a cheap GPS receiver is a much better alternative unless of course your supper poor. In which case you shouldn't have an expensive cell phone in the first place.
But awesome work none the less.
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Hey guys,
I'm fantasizing about a car dock, preferably a vent holder, where I can snap my N7 on in the way to work. (Over an hour commute)
Wondering... is anything like this available or in production? Thanks!
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Found this but didn't have a chance to check it out yet. Will be able to when I get home. Looks promising.
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Car Mount
I have a Mountek's CD Slot Mount, Universal Hands-Free Car Mount for Cell Phones & GPS Devices which holds my Galaxy Nexus with room to spare, I am hoping come Friday when my tablet arrives to test this out, if it holds up I will take some pictures and give a review.
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I have a Mountek's CD Slot Mount, Universal Hands-Free Car Mount for Cell Phones & GPS Devices which holds my Galaxy Nexus with room to spare, I am hoping come Friday when my tablet arrives to test this out, if it holds up I will take some pictures and give a review.
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I would love something like this that would hold it in landscape format.
I picked up one of these Ram mounts to use with my Nook Color a little while back. It's OK, but I'm not crazy about it.
I'd really like to find something custom fitted for the N7. Pogo charging pins would be great too. Hopefully Google and/or Asus come out with a full range of docking options.
How about this?
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-City-Exclusive-Dashboard-Windshield-Adjustment/dp/B00689UXPY
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Now that I can see.
WookieFan said:
How about this?
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-City-Exclusive-Dashboard-Windshield-Adjustment/dp/B00689UXPY
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Learned years ago from my Palm Pre, and re-inforced by my Thunderbolt, that running GPS and Pandora over bluetooth while charging in the car caused the device to get too hot and shut down. Windshield mounts are a no no for this reason (let alone of 7" tablet up there).
The CD slot mount is a good idea, will be interested to see if it (or another one) will hold the tablet.
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Learned years ago from my Palm Pre, and re-inforced by my Thunderbolt, that running GPS and Pandora over bluetooth while charging in the car caused the device to get too hot and shut down. Windshield mounts are a no no for this reason (let alone of 7" tablet up there).
The CD slot mount is a good idea, will be interested to see if it (or another one) will hold the tablet.
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Never had this issue with my Thunderbolt nor my Galaxy Nexus, and both made the 15 hour drive to Florida with Nav and wifi hotspot running the whole time.
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Never had this issue with my Thunderbolt nor my Galaxy Nexus, and both made the 15 hour drive to Florida with Nav and wifi hotspot running the whole time.
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Yeah, I've done that with my old DX and my GNex, and they never shut down. This is in Cleveland, and at least one time I remember it was in mid-90 degree temps.
As to the OP, if we can get a car dock with POGO pins (since we apparently can't get one that doesn't require a crapload of sanding for the Verizon GNex), that would be awesome. Pop that in the dock, enable wifi-tethering, and you're good to go. And the larger screen would be great in a car.
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I have a Mountek's CD Slot Mount, Universal Hands-Free Car Mount for Cell Phones & GPS Devices which holds my Galaxy Nexus with room to spare, I am hoping come Friday when my tablet arrives to test this out, if it holds up I will take some pictures and give a review.
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Does it open wide enough to accept the tablet?
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Arkon-SM517-Windshield-Dash-Mount-Universal-Cradle-7-Tablets-/400253026573?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d30f0810d
I found this on ebay.
That CD mount looks interesting. Does that remove the capability of using a cd? Would the car think a cd is going in and try to pull it in ? D: That looks pretty awesome. I might get it.
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Does it open wide enough to accept the tablet?
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I have one of these mountek adaptors. Its gonna be too small by approx 9mm (almost 1cm)
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I have one of these mountek adaptors. Its gonna be too small by approx 9mm (almost 1cm)
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That sucks.
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I'm really hoping there's a car dock that takes advantage of the pogo pins as well. I'm not going to really get my hopes up but it would be awesome. I've looked into the Ram Mount X-Grip for tablets along with various mounting parts but something that was all in one that charged it would be ideal. Maybe the Nexus 7 will be popular enough for a third party to make one specific for it, maybe proclip will do it.
Yup - not a fan of anything "Suction Mount" ... I've had them give out and fall down while driving, and can be a real pain / hazard. Cup-holder arms, vent mounts, or even a good CD mount.. sounds great to me.. a nice all-in-one snap in place w/ pins would be ideal.
This one is a bit more expensive but looks well made.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-tablet-car-dash-mount.html
I am usually weary about suction mounts but their phone mount is amazingly strong and has never failed on me.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
For those of us with kids, the headrest mount looks like a nice solution for those long trips.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-tablet-headrest-mount.html
if anyone can find a cellphone/tablet mount post it here! I'd be interested since I frequently would want to mount my phone along with occasionally mounting the n7
I decided a while ago to use my Nexus 7 as my head unit in my 2006 Legacy 3.0R. This is the result.
Audio is done via a Kenwood FM modulator, and bluetooth streaming to the pre-existing Parrot system as a backup.
In the near future I'm going to mount a 3G-wifi hotspot and Seagate Satellite wifi hard drive in the glove box for internet and media streaming.
Video and better pics coming later tonight
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I really wanted to use the nexus 7 with my car install. But limited storage, and no usb otg/charge at same time. If that was possible it would be in my dash now.
Im going to use a galaxy tab 2 since it can take a 64gb sd. Really wish there was a solution.
But nice, clean install. Im adding mine to my Dodge Magnum.
intruda119 said:
I really wanted to use the nexus 7 with my car install. But limited storage, and no usb otg/charge at same time. If that was possible it would be in my dash now.
Im going to use a galaxy tab 2 since it can take a 64gb sd. Really wish there was a solution.
But nice, clean install. Im adding mine to my Dodge Magnum.
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Segate Goflex Satellite or the Kingston Wi-Drive will solve my storage issues. For now 16GB is enough for just music.
Id like to hear about your experience with that Seagate satellite. It would be nifty to stream that to tablet via wifi and tablet to Kenwood cd player via bluetooth. Talk about ultimate right there, mhm...
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OMG somehow by doing this install you got the steering wheel on the wrong side....and we were complaining about touchscreen sensitivity!
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OMG somehow by doing this install you got the steering wheel on the wrong side....and we were complaining about touchscreen sensitivity!
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OMG I WAS SO Thinking the same thing..
OP This looks good but how do you get to the Power/ vol buttons... That seems to be the issue with this and the other installs.. Nice work thou .
Please get that steering wheel troubles fixed. If not you end up driving on the wrong side of the road..
Thanks for sharing
Ive also used my Nexus as my media player in my Toyota 86 (FR-S), im using a JVC KD-X50BT which has bluetooth and its just media player so no CD drive which is behind the tablet and it has two USB plus. I use one USB for external USB drives and the other one is for the bluetooth which my cellphone is paired it so i can receive calls while driving. The tablet is plugged into the AUX port for the sound, but the tablet is powered by a mini USB charger 2.1amp in my extra cigarette plug. Im using my cell as a hot spot so that i can stream pandora, netflix, google maps..etc through the tablet. also to contol the volume of my radio thats tucked in the back i used an IR repeater for my remote which i can also change from AUX to USB. Here is what it looks like in the car..
The IR repeater
Damn those are some clean installs.
Good job guys.
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Nice installs, would love to install in mine but I'm afraid it would double the value of my car!
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Nice installs, would love to install in mine but I'm afraid it would double the value of my car!
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LOL! Yeah may want a car worth installing on
Great pics guys, looks great in the dash. Very impressed.
Yeah great !
I want to do same thing in mine. No problem with heat of stereo ?
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Ive also used my Nexus as my media player in my Toyota 86 (FR-S), im using a JVC KD-X50BT which has bluetooth and its just media player so no CD drive which is behind the tablet and it has two USB plus. I use one USB for external USB drives and the other one is for the bluetooth which my cellphone is paired it so i can receive calls while driving. The tablet is plugged into the AUX port for the sound, but the tablet is powered by a mini USB charger 2.1amp in my extra cigarette plug. Im using my cell as a hot spot so that i can stream pandora, netflix, google maps..etc through the tablet. also to contol the volume of my radio thats tucked in the back i used an IR repeater for my remote which i can also change from AUX to USB. Here is what it looks like in the car..
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How do you like the frs I'm trying to get one but can't find them anywhere
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erica_renee said:
OMG I WAS SO Thinking the same thing..
OP This looks good but how do you get to the Power/ vol buttons... That seems to be the issue with this and the other installs.. Nice work thou .
Please get that steering wheel troubles fixed. If not you end up driving on the wrong side of the road..
Thanks for sharing
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It's not really an issue. The tablet turns on and stays on when it connects to power (when the car turns on), then it turns off after a 30 sec timeout once I turn the car off.
As for volume, I usually just leave it on max but there are plenty of widgets on Google Play that can be used to control the volume.
Unfortunately I do need to clip the panel out to turn it off and on, but I don't anticipate needing to to that too often.
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Yeah great !
I want to do same thing in mine. No problem with heat of stereo ?
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No problem of the heat, i actually used a mini IR thermometer to check the heat coming from the radio.
aaronpoweruser said:
How do you like the frs I'm trying to get one but can't find them anywhere
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I love the car, i had to place my name on a waiting list that was for 3 months but lucky me when i called a dealership 40mins away and left my name with them he called me back two days later saying one was coming in and it was the color and tranny i wanted so i lucked out. but a few guys on my forum are already selling their cars cus some are having back issues being too tall or some other excuse
Do you have more pic of your instal ? Inside ?
I want to do this in my Toyota Prius Gen III so badly! I just have NO IDEA where to start. I'm excellent with computers, tablets, and phones, but I know nothing about car audio/fabrication etc.
Therefore, I ordered a Monoprice bluetooth receiver and a Nexus 7 Vent mount off eBay for $15. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221123164714?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 This will work in the mean time but I REALLY WANT TO FAB a custom front panel and get rid of that weird looking slim slot thingy. (i think they call it a cd drive or something)
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what do you mean inside?
also sorry UnitedWeFall for thread jacking.. just wanted to show off mine also
Someone needs to try this on a 2003 Toyota Avalon xls
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what do you mean inside?
also sorry UnitedWeFall for thread jacking.. just wanted to show off mine also
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All good, carry on
Hi ive just bought a mini bluetooth keyboard from ebay. Its a great little device it has a full querty keyboard and a touchpad its made by ipazzport I think but its similar to the rii one.
My problem is its range is terrible it says it will work upto 33ft/10m but mine only works 1ft away from my phone any further like if I lean back in my chair and it becomes unusable.
Could it be faulty? Or maybe a flat battery? Or interference with wifi? Or maybe a setting im missing
I hoped there might be someone with knowledge on these mini bluetooth keyboards who might beable to shed some light.
My plan was to use it with an hdmi cable but I cant as it is. Im gonna leave it on charge all night and ive contacted the seller already about a refund but its a shame as it would be perfect if it worked properly.
Any info appreciated
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Hello, I just can tell you my Bluetooth keyboard RT-MWK02+ works fine with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and "Android External Keyboard helper" up to about 3m !
I have the Rii Mini and it works up to about 10m away.
Do you have a laptop or something else you can test the keyboard with? If it has the same problem with another device then it's probably a faulty keyboard.
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richlum said:
I have the Rii Mini and it works up to about 10m away.
Do you have a laptop or something else you can test the keyboard with? If it has the same problem with another device then it's probably a faulty keyboard.
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I am using the Rii Mini as well. Works fine.
b4d5h0t said:
Hi ive just bought a mini bluetooth keyboard from ebay. Its a great little device it has a full querty keyboard and a touchpad its made by ipazzport I think but its similar to the rii one.
My problem is its range is terrible it says it will work upto 33ft/10m but mine only works 1ft away from my phone any further like if I lean back in my chair and it becomes unusable.
Could it be faulty? Or maybe a flat battery? Or interference with wifi? Or maybe a setting im missing
I hoped there might be someone with knowledge on these mini bluetooth keyboards who might beable to shed some light.
My plan was to use it with an hdmi cable but I cant as it is. Im gonna leave it on charge all night and ive contacted the seller already about a refund but its a shame as it would be perfect if it worked properly.
Any info appreciated
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did you ever get this work? im thinking of buying one. thanks
adrian2pm said:
did you ever get this work? im thinking of buying one. thanks
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I bought one works perfect, laser beam is a bonus, the cats love it.
BrokenPixel said:
I bought one works perfect, laser beam is a bonus, the cats love it.
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thanks..ordering now
Hi guys,
Which one of those have you got? Is it Rii Mini N7? Could you please provide a link to buy? I am interested in getting one as well.. I have a diNovo Edge which I love but I hate to have to pair-unpair it with multiple devices we have at home.. These look like good htpc (n7100.. hehe) companions..
Do you use yours also with your pc? How does it perform?
I have the Rii mini.
I originally bought it to use with the Note 1.
It works, but I found the office apps on Android not all that conducive to the type of editing I mainly do (using track changes and adding comments). So, I don't do as much editing as I expected I would.
I now just use it with my laptop.
It has replaced my Targus presenter a it has the laser pointer, and I can control power point press.
But the cursor keys and keyboard mean I can also use it to navigate pdf files on the projector and do simple text entry whilst standing up away from the laptop.
I use a lot of pdfs in my classes and type and draw over the top of them to fill in answers, highlight things, underline, circle etc. . It's great for that.
I wouldn't want to use it to type a whole paragraph.
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My apple bluetooth keyboard works at least 15m away couldn't test more at home
What do y'all find yourselves using the bt keyboards for with the Note? I am trying to decide if I have a use for one or not.
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richlum said:
I have the Rii mini.
I originally bought it to use with the Note 1.
It works, but I found the office apps on Android not all that conducive to the type of editing I mainly do (using track changes and adding comments). So, I don't do as much editing as I expected I would.
I now just use it with my laptop.
It has replaced my Targus presenter a it has the laser pointer, and I can control power point press.
But the cursor keys and keyboard mean I can also use it to navigate pdf files on the projector and do simple text entry whilst standing up away from the laptop.
I use a lot of pdfs in my classes and type and draw over the top of them to fill in answers, highlight things, underline, circle etc. . It's great for that.
I wouldn't want to use it to type a whole paragraph.
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I also teach and was thinking that this could be something that I'd use both at home and in class. Laser pointer is a plus too. Though I like the other model which also serves as a learning remote; it does not have a pointer. I think I'll get one with a pointer...
Still.. there are different varieties.. one that has the touchpad in the center of the keyboard, one that looks rectangular with touchpad on the right.. and another one that has the touchpad on the right and the lower right corner rounded.
I wonder if there is a difference in quality as well as the shape..
I have the one with the touch pad on the right and the lower right corner rounded.
The model # is RT-MWK02 it might have some more characters, but the text on the sticker is faded.
The touch pad is OK, but it's difficult to do any delicate movements. I can put the cursor into a text entry box on a web page, for example. But, it's a little fiddly. I find it easier to use the cursor keys to navigate around most of the time.
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Are u all using your bluetooth keyboards with a tiny usb bluetooth receiver thats usually included with them or just through the in built bluetooth pairing? when i tested mine it paired up without the need of the tiny usb receiver so i didnt use it but it didnt work well im thinking now perhaps i should have used the included receiver and an otg cable.
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My Rii mini works fine with the inbuilt BT receiver in my Note 2, Note 1 and laptop. I've never even used the included BT dongle to know if it works
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I saw this posted by someone else and had to give it a try
Samsung Galaxy Gear (null_19)
Bluetooth OBDII adapter (or cheap ebay knockoff - mini elm327)
2010 Ford Focus (or any ODB II compliant vehicle)
Torque
All you need to do it pair with Bluetooth and the app does the rest
Live data straight from car's computer
interesting, but my oldtimer won't have support for that
i wish you could lock/unlock the doors like in the new BMW
Awesome!!! With a nice stand for watches fixed to your dashboard you could have an extra display.
No need for boost gauge now.
dragoncius said:
Awesome!!! With a nice stand for watches fixed to your dashboard you could have an extra display.
No need for boost gauge now.
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You're better off with an extra phone for that. I have an Atrix that i use for this purpose.
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erick161 said:
You're better off with an extra phone for that. I have an Atrix that i use for this purpose.
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Yeah. I would like one of those cheap tablets for the same purpose.
But having an extra gauge on your watch is still pretty cool. LOL
Yes! I love it!!! It goes to show everyone how powerful these watches really are!
erick161 said:
You're better off with an extra phone for that. I have an Atrix that i use for this purpose.
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same here. use a RAZR
Ya i tried it...the only bad part is it drains the battery pretty quick.