Super Unique interior mods!

ChaseZ · 01-17-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I can do 1 better, it is a 7" screen when measured diagonally, but to help more this is the exact model in my car: Accele LCDP7NB-B
The only issue I have ran into that I would like to solve is the screen does not power on when the car starts, it has a small remote I have to hit a power button on and then it turns on.

I wonder if there is an Android tablet that will fit that, the trick would be if the buttons will fit as well, or if you could do without them. There must be a way. I'd prefer a Mini4 but it's 8" and obviously won't fit. I'm really only concerned about running DashCommand and Androids should automatically power on or at least can make it that way.

Looks like that bezel is $50 and Android tablets are easily found under $100 so pretty cheap to give it a try.

Dammit, now I've got another project to add to my never-ending list lol

theDreamer · 01-17-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I wonder if there is an Android tablet that will fit that, the trick would be if the buttons will fit as well, or if you could do without them. There must be a way. I'd prefer a Mini4 but it's 8" and obviously won't fit. I'm really only concerned about running DashCommand and Androids should automatically power on or at least can make it that way.

Looks like that bezel is $50 and Android tablets are easily found under $100 so pretty cheap to give it a try.

Dammit, now I've got another project to add to my never-ending list lol

You could probably pick up a Nexus tablet the last gen was a 7", have one at home and my wife uses just to watch our Nest Cams. There was some discussion on tablet use on the forum awhile back about loading a custom ROM and a few apps you could use that allows the same functions as the buttons. This way the bezel could cover them and no need to do any extra mods.

ChaseZ · 01-17-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

You could probably pick up a Nexus tablet the last gen was a 7", have one at home and my wife uses just to watch our Nest Cams. There was some discussion on tablet use on the forum awhile back about loading a custom ROM and a few apps you could use that allows the same functions as the buttons. This way the bezel could cover them and no need to do any extra mods.

That would be sweet. I don't know squat about Android or custom noms but I'm sure there is a solution in there somewhere. Heck, as long as it will power on and automatically pick up the bluetooth from my Kiwi I'd be happy. Better of course if it would start up in the DC app.

Bonus points for being able to wire it to use the stock USB port in the centre console - without sacrificing charging of course.

I'll explore this a bit further. I know there are a bunch of threads on tablets in that cubby but this seems to be the simplest solution by a good margin.

Tenny · 01-17-2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I wonder if there is an Android tablet that will fit that, the trick would be if the buttons will fit as well, or if you could do without them. There must be a way. I'd prefer a Mini4 but it's 8" and obviously won't fit. I'm really only concerned about running DashCommand and Androids should automatically power on or at least can make it that way.

Looks like that bezel is $50 and Android tablets are easily found under $100 so pretty cheap to give it a try.

Dammit, now I've got another project to add to my never-ending list lol

Where did you find the Nav Bezel for $50? I remember trying to search a while back for it and IIRC it was pretty expensive. I just did a quick search now and can't seem to find at that price. 'Preciate the help!

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ChaseZ · 01-19-2017, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenny

Where did you find the Nav Bezel for $50? I remember trying to search a while back for it and IIRC it was pretty expensive. I just did a quick search now and can't seem to find at that price. 'Preciate the help!

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charnathan · 01-17-2017, 02:52 PM

EP370z · 01-17-2017, 03:12 PM

https://goo.gl/images/8Cprp3 I think this is a nice idea.

Cp9 · 01-20-2017, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I wonder if there is an Android tablet that will fit that, the trick would be if the buttons will fit as well, or if you could do without them. There must be a way. I'd prefer a Mini4 but it's 8" and obviously won't fit. I'm really only concerned about running DashCommand and Androids should automatically power on or at least can make it that way.

Looks like that bezel is $50 and Android tablets are easily found under $100 so pretty cheap to give it a try.

Dammit, now I've got another project to add to my never-ending list lol

If you have your developer setting enable you can in there that has an option to keep screen while charging that way when it gets power it will come on automatically. That's how I have mine. Also theres also Tasker which I use to cut it off. Cause I go days without driving my miata since i got the z. Theres also a mod that will boot the tablet if it's off,when it gets power. But you have to do that through recovery mode. Mine is a permanent install so that was a must. There was tone of info on xda developer. And on the miata forums. Sadly not many have been done for the z at least i havent seen many

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Originally Posted by EP370z

https://goo.gl/images/8Cprp3 I think this is a nice idea.

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ChaseZ · 01-20-2017, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cp9

If you have your developer setting enable you can in there that has an option to keep screen while charging that way when it gets power it will come on automatically. That's how I have mine. Also theres also Tasker which I use to cut it off. Cause I go days without driving my miata since i got the z. Theres also a mod that will boot the tablet if it's off,when it gets power. But you have to do that through recovery mode. Mine is a permanent install so that was a must. There was tone of info on xda developer. And on the miata forums. Sadly not many have been done for the z at least i havent seen many

I've never used an android tab, but assume developer mode is something you can set it to by default? Or do you need to do something to the OS to make that happen?

I'd be doing a parmanent install too and these android tablets are so cheap that makes it feasible. As long as it works with the DashCommand app, has Bluetooth, and will power on and off with the car that's all I need for me anyways. Not trying to replace my head unit or anything like that, I just want the additional gauges for monitoring.

And if this can be pieced together for a couple hundred bucks or less like it sounds like then il certainly give it a try.

Cp9 · 01-20-2017, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I've never used an android tab, but assume developer mode is something you can set it to by default? Or do you need to do something to the OS to make that happen?

I'd be doing a parmanent install too and these android tablets are so cheap that makes it feasible. As long as it works with the DashCommand app, has Bluetooth, and will power on and off with the car that's all I need for me anyways. Not trying to replace my head unit or anything like that, I just want the additional gauges for monitoring.

And if this can be pieced together for a couple hundred bucks or less like it sounds like then il certainly give it a try.

You just go to setting and go to about tablet. Then clicked the build number repeatedly and then it will tell you, something like you have enable developer mode. And yeah i know, they've only gotten cheaper since I did mine. The one in the miata is a 1st gen nexus but I just got a 32gb second gen I for like 140. And the one in the miata runs, torque app which I believe is the same as dash command. And it runs it no problem. I'm actaully looking at hooking a megasquirt to the tablet when I go turbo later this year. I've seen it done before. And to do it in the miata was like 220 I belive I got the tablet for 50 and the radio for like 160. Mine is bluetooth to the radio. And the radio is in the glove box. But I've seen some complicated ones that run an amp and run the tablet by its self. Not my cup of tea

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Cp9 · 01-20-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I've never used an android tab, but assume developer mode is something you can set it to by default? Or do you need to do something to the OS to make that happen?

I'd be doing a parmanent install too and these android tablets are so cheap that makes it feasible. As long as it works with the DashCommand app, has Bluetooth, and will power on and off with the car that's all I need for me anyways. Not trying to replace my head unit or anything like that, I just want the additional gauges for monitoring.

And if this can be pieced together for a couple hundred bucks or less like it sounds like then il certainly give it a try.

But then again to do it in the maita I just had to dremel and cut the dash alittle. To get it to fit behind the bezel. Honestly it was only easy cause it near perfect fit for the second gen miatas.i mean it literally snaps right in no joke

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ChaseZ · 01-20-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Cp9

But then again to do it in the maita I just had to dremel and cut the dash alittle. To get it to fit behind the bezel. Honestly it was only easy cause it near perfect fit for the second gen miatas.i mean it literally snaps right in no joke

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Wish it were that easy. Though I don't see this as something really difficult. Basically just need to rig up a way to mount the table on the backside of the navi bezel. Which for that matter could just be epoxying a case on from behind with a few angle brackets.

Had to pull my centre panel off this morning to require my head unit and pull some wires and it looks like the pocket is all one piece part of the finished cover panel, so doesn't look like it's just the navi bezel insert but the whole piece would have to get from the dealer and screw on my existing vent pieces etc. That just means a bit more expensive piece though, not more work.

Tenny · 01-20-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I've never used an android tab, but assume developer mode is something you can set it to by default? Or do you need to do something to the OS to make that happen?

I'd be doing a parmanent install too and these android tablets are so cheap that makes it feasible. As long as it works with the DashCommand app, has Bluetooth, and will power on and off with the car that's all I need for me anyways. Not trying to replace my head unit or anything like that, I just want the additional gauges for monitoring.

And if this can be pieced together for a couple hundred bucks or less like it sounds like then il certainly give it a try.

Nexus 7 works really well for this, and is not very difficult to mess with either. I have my nexus 7 (2012 version, cost like $60 to buy and is in great operating condition) completely set up and ready, I've just been lazy about finishing the set up. USB ROM for Nexus 7 is perfect for setting up a Nexus 7, and you can get the 2012 version for free if you search. It doesn't have any more continued updates, but it's free. I believe there is a 2013 version released but costs some money. It has more support for it. Little fuzzy on the details though I did all this set up/research back in August.

Here is a link for some info:
https://mehrvarz.github.io/nexus-7-usbrom/

Here is how I set up my Nexus:

It turns on automatically with car boot if its plugged into power and will immediately shut off into a deep sleep mode when power is stopped. Mine is set up to use torque with an OBD32 plug via bluetooth, but dash command is also viable. The biggest cost would be trying to make it look OEM like which is what I'd like. Wish there was a plug and play option.

Just messing around a while back with positioning and how it felt to use while driving and all.

charnathan · 01-20-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenny

Nexus 7 works really well for this, and is not very difficult to mess with either. I have my nexus 7 (2012 version, cost like $60 to buy and is in great operating condition) completely set up and ready, I've just been lazy about finishing the set up. USB ROM for Nexus 7 is perfect for setting up a Nexus 7, and you can get the 2012 version for free if you search. It doesn't have any more continued updates, but it's free. I believe there is a 2013 version released but costs some money. It has more support for it. Little fuzzy on the details though I did all this set up/research back in August.

Here is a link for some info:
https://mehrvarz.github.io/nexus-7-usbrom/

Here is how I set up my Nexus:

It turns on automatically with car boot if its plugged into power and will immediately shut off into a deep sleep mode when power is stopped. Mine is set up to use torque with an OBD32 plug via bluetooth, but dash command is also viable. The biggest cost would be trying to make it look OEM like which is what I'd like. Wish there was a plug and play option.

Just messing around a while back with positioning and how it felt to use while driving and all.

check out my post in the audio&video forum. or even my pic i posted a few pages earlier of my tablet integration.

The only downside with going with a Nexus 7 Gen 1 and Gen 2 is that they are discontinued and hard to find in good shape. I did have a user wanting to use Gen 2 and I have a design for it. Hopefully I can get my stuff up and running soon to sell, but you'd have to at least upgrade to a Nexus 7 Gen 2 if you like my design.

NorthStyle · 01-18-2017, 12:42 PM

Once Carbon Signal sold out of their stock for the digital gauges they stopped carrying them and started referring those interested to the company who actually produced them... can't say that I've heard or seen anything in regards to anyone purchasing them since.

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