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Originally Posted by MotorvateDIY
The factory Nav screen is only usable with the nav unit, as it uses a special 2 wire video interface called GVIF (gigibit video interface)
The visible screen is 7" (measured diagonal) with an outside dimensions of: 7" x 4.5"
At Gregory Brettin's request, I am looking into developing a stand alone 7" LCD screen for his custom "fibreglass cubby screen holder" (my words, not his!)
Driving a large 7" display with a microcontroller is a little challenging.
In order to get 30 frames per second for a smooth display, it requires a data rate of 5.76 million bytes per second (@ 4 bits/colour)
Yes, you could use a Raspberry Pi, but I *hate* the 20-30 second boot up EVERY TIME you start your car.
A microcontroller start up is less than 1 second when you have a 1 second splash screen. (Meaning it is almost an instant start up)
Development of the 7" gauge display will start in the new year.
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Hey Frank, will the 7" LCD screen you're developing for Greg's cubby screen holder be the wireless set up you're testing that will have the the main controller in the engine compartment?