1) How easy is this to install once the unit is developed? Is it plug and play or do we have to have a background in electronics and a Masters in head unit installation?

Please elaborate.

You can choose any mapping solution you like for navigation. Brainiac runs Android as its operating system so you're free to download any Android navigation app you like :)

We have a "T" connector that goes behind your dashboard for OBDII data so that we don't block your port or have a dongle down by your knees. So we have a consistent wired connection and your port is still free. We can data log any of the OBDII standard PIDS. The only limit is the number of PIDs your car supports.

Absolutely

We do not lock features. We leave it up to you to be responsible for obeying your local distracted driving laws.

Brainiac comes as two different options. (1) A standard 7" double-din stereo replacement and (2) A 10.1" snap-in kit for certain vehicles.

The installation process for the 7" is the same as a standard head-unit replacement. The 10.1" installation is the same as the 7" but with the added extra need for you to remove the existing climate control and plug our climate control unit into the existing factory wiring harness plug.

So with the 10.1" kit, instead of purchasing an aftermarket double-din installation trim kit, you will be using our provided plastics to secure the screen into your dashboard.

Our snap-in kits are designed to utilize factory clips and mounting points to make the installation process as simple as possible. We want the installation to be a DIY that your average handy person can accomplish. If you aren't handy, a local stereo installation shop will be able to do the work.

We'll be providing "How To" write-ups and videos for each vehicle.

Awesome. Thanks for answering my question.

Curious as to a price range.

Also, is it named after the Superman villain?

7" double-din unit goes for $699 USD
10.1" snap-in kit goes for $1,399 USD

We also have a relay accessory that allows you to automate different systems of your car and an air suspension accessory that allows you to get rid of your existing controller/dongle and plug into Brainiac to control your air suspension from our touch screen. We can also trigger relays and air suspension presets based on GPS and/or OBDII data readings :)

It's not really named after the villain.. but we wanted something to represent the central brain for automating your vehicle. I'm also a super big Batman fan and actually have my very own 1989 Batmobile that I've built for my own enjoyment. If you Google "BatBerry" you'll find my build blog :D

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I did post a reply.. but I think because it had dollar signs in it, it will need to be reviewed before it shows up in this thread.

Best thing is likely to check out our website for that information.. and if the moderator approves the post it will show up here :)

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Thanks. I checked out the site to get an idea on pricing.

Thanks for joining and posting, and for the responses to my tweets! Really looking forward to this!

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Thanks for jumping in :tup::tup:

I have 2 questions:

1. Will there be various languages give (especially German)?
2. I have a PLX WiFi permanently installed (OBD)
with the DashCommand App on the Ipad!
Will there be a WLAN interface?

Thank you for the answer!

Greetings from Switzerland
Ivo

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will Brainiac suppor a backup camera?

Yes, according to the website, but a camera isn't included.

The underlying Android OS can be configured for German. We plan to have our front end software support EFIGS (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish). At launch we will likely only have English, and then will provide the other languages as software updates.

Brainiac supports both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. You can even plug in a USB cellular modem if you wish to have an always on cellular connection.

For OBDII data we actually have a "T" cable that goes behind your dashboard and connects to your OBDII cable so that we don't block your OBDII port. You can think of our cable as kind of a "piggy-back". You unplug your existing cable from the back of the dashboard, plug it into our "T" cable and then plug our "T" cable into where your original cable was connected to the dashboard.

That way we have a constant wired connection to vehicle data without having to fiddle around with wireless connectivity all of the time :)