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asorg31 10-13-2015 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by schellingr (Post 3327202)
All I can say is did you go to MIT or something? This is excellent work!
Haha no Arkansan born and raised. I went to a local college there. Most of what I have learned as far as 3d design has either been on the job training or very hard work on my own time and expense. I did have some amazing traditional art teachers and professors over the years whom I learned many needed skills like sketching, painting, etc.

Thanks very much for the kudos though!

asorg31 10-26-2015 08:51 AM
I sat down with my user interface designer on Thursday to begin hashing out what I wanted the interface to look like. I am so excited to see where this project is going! Take a look at our first hand drawn sketches and let me know what you guys think! Hope you all are as excited as we are!!

http://www.the370z.com/members/asorg...ui-concept.jpg

birdman71 10-26-2015 11:53 AM
Still looking amazing! I seriously want to do this with my Z if I redo the interior entirely. It would be awesome!

GaleForce 10-27-2015 12:11 AM
Hmmm... Any ETA? I'm in the process of doing the audio/interior in my car as we speak.

binary0x01 10-27-2015 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Venom13132 (Post 3216255)
I run an ATOS scanner at work.
ATOS Triple Scan: GOM

I could give you full 3D scans of the parts if you send me them. I am not willing to take my car apart for this. I would have to do this after hours at work so it could take me a week or two to get it done. The files can be put into solidworks or other 3D drafting software. let me know if you are interested. I live in Indianapolis, so you would have to send me the parts or find someone who has their car apart and does not mind letting me use them. If it was winter I woudnt mind using mine but I drive my car in the summer.
Nice, that machine is like $300,000 or more... sweet piece of kit :)

vividracing 10-27-2015 12:51 PM
I'm not sure if you've seen this or not, but there is another company doing something similar for the FRS/BRZ.

Introducing Brainiac: Connected Car Technology with a 10.1" Display for your FR-S/BRZ - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB

-Seth

LMBmikeZ 10-27-2015 01:14 PM
:yum: :yum:

asorg31 10-27-2015 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 3335711)
Hmmm... Any ETA? I'm in the process of doing the audio/interior in my car as we speak.

I expect I have about 20 hours of 3D design remaining to finalize the dash. Another 20 hours to polish out the 3D print. At least 80 I believe to design the UI. It's a good estimate to guess around 80 for the programmers as well.

So at this point the I expect to have the alpha prototype running by mid January. I plan on taking a 60 days minimum to test and fix any issues found. At which point I will be looking for 3 Beta testers to push the system hard.

I would love to hear from the community and pull some testers from here. If you're interested PM me and let me know how you can help. I will be looking for people who hit the track a lot, have extreme audio affinity, etc.


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asorg31 10-28-2015 08:33 AM
I sat down last night with my UI Designer to get the first walk through of the phone portion of the interface. This is displayed directly on the screen that will be used for this project. I don't know about you all but I am very happy with the wire-frames. Keep in mind this is not how it will look once it is finished, the idea is to keep it basic and make it function. Once it can function then we get to play with how it will look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkewN1-BDyY

birdman71 10-28-2015 02:17 PM
I'd be down to beta test the system :) Car is a daily driver though so It would have to be somewhere close to me so I can get back home and to work easily without a car

How long would installation on something like this be Anthony?

asorg31 10-28-2015 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by vividracing (Post 3336044)
I'm not sure if you've seen this or not, but there is another company doing something similar for the FRS/BRZ.

Introducing Brainiac: Connected Car Technology with a 10.1" Display for your FR-S/BRZ - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB

-Seth
Oh Nice! I had no idea, I will definitely have to check it out! From what I looked over it looks pretty legit!

asorg31 10-28-2015 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by birdman71 (Post 3336786)
I'd be down to beta test the system :) Car is a daily driver though so It would have to be somewhere close to me so I can get back home and to work easily without a car

How long would installation on something like this be Anthony?
I am looking into building wiring harnesses that will allow for it to be directly plugged into the factory plugs. with that being said I would estimate 2 hours of install time and another couple of hours to fully configure the system. It would be a good estimate to assume half a day at a local stereo shop or local expert.

Eetabeetay 11-03-2015 11:29 AM
Android auto/Apple CarPlay?

asorg31 11-03-2015 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Eetabeetay (Post 3340234)
Android auto/Apple CarPlay?
I am looking into it now. Over the next couple of weeks I will be discussing with a few developers to do the coding for the interface. I will make sure that this is something that is brought up in those discussions.

If it is possible what is everyone more interested in?

GaleForce 11-03-2015 07:49 PM
+1 for Apple Car play.

The Dimer 11-04-2015 08:07 AM
+1 for Android Auto, but it's obviously it's going to depend on what phone everyone is using.

Array 11-06-2015 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by asorg31 (Post 3340360)
I am looking into it now. Over the next couple of weeks I will be discussing with a few developers to do the coding for the interface. I will make sure that this is something that is brought up in those discussions.

If it is possible what is everyone more interested in?
Why not both? :D

yushinrt 11-10-2015 09:20 AM
so looking forword to this project

bigaudiofanat 11-10-2015 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Array (Post 3342401)
Why not both? :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqgSO8_cRio

asorg31 11-11-2015 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 3344309)
Hahahaha that is just awesome!

MagmaRed370z 11-19-2015 12:59 PM
Did you make it to the 3D Printer Prototype yet? Sorry but this is awesome!!!!!!!!

asorg31 11-19-2015 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by schellingr (Post 3350942)
Did you make it to the 3D Printer Prototype yet? Sorry but this is awesome!!!!!!!!
I had to take a step back and do some rethinking on it. I got a couple of quotes from different companies that can print in large scale. The prices ranged from $800 to nearly $2000. So I am trying to cut out excess material that isn't structurally needed now to lower my overall cost. That was way more than I wanted to pay for a prototype print.

Venom13132 11-19-2015 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by asorg31 (Post 3350989)
I had to take a step back and do some rethinking on it. I got a couple of quotes from different companies that can print in large scale. The prices ranged from $800 to nearly $2000. So I am trying to cut out excess material that isn't structurally needed now to lower my overall cost. That was way more than I wanted to pay for a prototype print.
could you make it sort of a skeleton? Just have a frame with all the moutning points. Worst case you could fiber glass that in after.

also for those numbers I would buy my own printer!

asorg31 11-19-2015 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Venom13132 (Post 3351012)
could you make it sort of a skeleton? Just have a frame with all the moutning points. Worst case you could fiber glass that in after.

also for those numbers I would buy my own printer!
The skeleton is something I am looking into as well as reducing the total volume of the dash (thinning out the walls). I wish i could buy a 3d printer in that range. There are a lot of printers you can pick up for that price but to print somethint 14" x 14" x 5" in on go would be more in the range of $5,000+

Venom13132 11-19-2015 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by asorg31 (Post 3351017)
The skeleton is something I am looking into as well as reducing the total volume of the dash (thinning out the walls). I wish i could buy a 3d printer in that range. There are a lot of printers you can pick up for that price but to print somethint 14" x 14" x 5" in on go would be more in the range of $5,000+
hah yeah i just started looking them up and only the tiny ones are affordable. We have one somewhere here at work but I don't have access to it unfortunately. Maybe ask around on here to see if someone has access to one that is large enough.

asorg31 11-19-2015 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Venom13132 (Post 3351023)
hah yeah i just started looking them up and only the tiny ones are affordable. We have one somewhere here at work but I don't have access to it unfortunately. Maybe ask around on here to see if someone has access to one that is large enough.
Yeah I may have to do that. It's sad really I have a 3d printer not 20 feet from my desk but I am not allowed to use it either. Such a waste!

Sycobob 11-19-2015 02:44 PM
Try asking around at local schools. When I was in high school we had a bunch of equipment like laser cutters and such that students operated like a business. They'd make stuff for dirt cheap for anyone that asked, just to learn the skills. Also, the technology incubator I work in has a nice 3D printer and provides similar services. Just a thought.

darkphantom 11-23-2015 10:23 PM
OP - I don't mean to rain on your parade of printing a large scale one but why not do it in pieces and super-glue it together for the prototype?

smaller piece printing is relatively affordable and may help reach your end goal :)

asorg31 11-24-2015 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Sycobob (Post 3351044)
Try asking around at local schools. When I was in high school we had a bunch of equipment like laser cutters and such that students operated like a business. They'd make stuff for dirt cheap for anyone that asked, just to learn the skills. Also, the technology incubator I work in has a nice 3D printer and provides similar services. Just a thought.
Yeah thanks for the advice I will definitely look into schools in the area and see what I can come up with!

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Originally Posted by darkphantom (Post 3353807)
OP - I don't mean to rain on your parade of printing a large scale one but why not do it in pieces and super-glue it together for the prototype?

smaller piece printing is relatively affordable and may help reach your end goal :)
That is what I thought as well, so whenever I sent the dash out for quote with Shapeways and 3D Systems it ended up being either slightly higher or no change for 4 pieces vs 1 piece. I may have simply gone in the wrong format than they preffered too.

I will be posting a few more picks from my UI Designer tonight. Can't wait to hear what you all think of the layout so far!

asorg31 12-15-2015 06:31 AM
Hey everyone I know it has been a while since I posted. But I did want to show something a little new when I did. And it seemed like I just kept showing a little of the same. So for those who have been following the progress on Instagram or Facebook you already know that the model is officially finished! Now we are gearing up for a trip to California!! Once we get back we will be proceeding with the 3d print.

We are still working with our UX designer and developers on the software side. As soon as we have our 3d print in hand we will begin the fun part of fitment (including sanding, body filling, more sanding and painting). We will use the current screen to test but are looking at cheaper solutions as well!

In the meantime I posted a short teaser animation of the final design to Youtube. Check it out and let me know what you all think!! And if you haven't already follow Valkyrie Systems on Facebook and Instagram!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=O49fxKxsz3Y

Venom13132 12-15-2015 06:41 AM
check your youtube link there. I can't get it to play

carlitos_370z 12-15-2015 06:48 AM
Looks awesome man :tup: can wait to see the final product! nice work

asorg31 12-15-2015 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Venom13132 (Post 3367957)
check your youtube link there. I can't get it to play
Weird is anyone else having trouble with the video? It seems to play for me...

carlitos_370z 12-15-2015 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by asorg31 (Post 3367963)
Weird is anyone else having trouble with the video? It seems to play for me...
:iagree: i see the video too

MagmaRed370z 12-15-2015 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by asorg31 (Post 3367954)
Hey everyone I know it has been a while since I posted. But I did want to show something a little new when I did. And it seemed like I just kept showing a little of the same. So for those who have been following the progress on Instagram or Facebook you already know that the model is officially finished! Now we are gearing up for a trip to California!! Once we get back we will be proceeding with the 3d print.

We are still working with our UX designer and developers on the software side. As soon as we have our 3d print in hand we will begin the fun part of fitment (including sanding, body filling, more sanding and painting). We will use the current screen to test but are looking at cheaper solutions as well!

In the meantime I posted a short teaser animation of the final design to Youtube. Check it out and let me know what you all think!! And if you haven't already follow Valkyrie Systems on Facebook and Instagram!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=O49fxKxsz3Y

It looks awesome!!!! Can't wait to see the final product. :happydance:

Tokugawa 12-15-2015 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by asorg31 (Post 3215315)
Hey All,

I like so many other Z owners on here have complained about the compartment above the stock head unit. So I have decided to design and build an In-Car PC with a larger than average Tesla styled screen. Granted there have been many threads on here for tablet conversions but in my opinion that is simply putting a band-aid one a severed limb.

So what I plan on implementing is a complete redesign the center removable dash piece. I will fill the entire space with a large wide screen monitor laid in portrait style. To do this I will be 3d scaning the interior dash piece to fit the screen exactly. I intend on integrating wifi, hd radio, radio, bluetooth, navigation, OBD-II controls, custom gauges, and dvd. With many other possible options still on the table, such as adding a driver facing camera to record your driving experience or with a wifi hotspot you could skype. I am also throwing around the idea of integrating the climate controls in to be controlled on-screen.

Here is a picture of the stock Z dash and one of the Tesla dash design. This is similar to the design I will be making as a reference.

I would love to hear from the community on this, and keep an eye on this thread. I will keep it updated with pictures and the process on the build.

-Anthony

http://www.the370z.com/members/asorg...nspiration.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...completed.html

theDreamer 12-16-2015 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Tokugawa (Post 3367973)
Your design is what many have already done, this is a full tear out of the radio dash area (including A/C controls) and putting into a single screen.

Tokugawa 12-16-2015 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3369381)
Your design is what many have already done, this is a full tear out of the radio dash area (including A/C controls) and putting into a single screen.
Yes I know.

asorg31 12-18-2015 01:24 PM
LOL! Alright guys so after that brief discraction I have an update for you. We have been working on the interface! This is a very basic wireframe image without colors or climate features. We do have the audio up and the phone as well. Let us know what you think so far. And just imagine it on a roughly 6.5" x 11.5" screen!!!

http://www.the370z.com/members/asorg...-wireframe.jpg

asorg31 12-18-2015 01:28 PM
Here are a couple zoomed in versions!

http://www.the370z.com/members/asorg...-zoomed-01.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/asorg...-zoomed-02.jpg


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