View Single Post
Old 10-10-2015, 05:58 AM   #77 (permalink)
Paul_S
Enthusiast Member
 
Paul_S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: England
Posts: 258
Drives: UK Yellow 370Z
Rep Power: 16
Paul_S is on a distinguished road
Default Such a cool project!

Fantastic progress guys!

I've been away from this project but am back on board now. If there's anything I can do let me know

Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad370 View Post
I was going to go the route of building custom hardware, but then I searched for refurbished Android tablets and ended up finding a Galaxy Tab 4 (7" tablet) for under $100. I'm pairing that with an OBDLink LX Bluetooth scan tool. So far this setup seems like it will work.

Mobile programming is a huge pain and I'm not liking it so far as I slowly learn it, but you can't beat the built-in graphics, touch, and BT capabilities.
I've got an Android tablet in my 370Z now. (I might be repeating myself here...) Mine is an early one without Connect Premium. I'm doing it like this:



I've hit some problems with the whole USB OTG and power combination as well as standby power issues but I'm getting there slowly (see here).

So I'd vote to go Android!
__________________
In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more...


2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z
Paul_S is offline   Reply With Quote