VOTE for the 370z to be the next car that gets brainiac!!!

cooltoy · 04-12-2016, 12:37 PM

Bump

Workshop12 · 04-14-2016, 10:19 AM

Unfortunately Workshop 12 will not be able to secure funding to manufacture Brainiac units. At this point we will be cancelling all existing preoders for the product. To be clear there will be no charges against any orders and those who have preordered will be receiving email cancellation notices.

More information can be found here: https://workshoptwelve.com/2016/04/1...ange-of-plans/

This also means that we will unfortunately not be able to build out our dealer and distributor network as planned. You won't find anyone more disappointed than us about not being able to bring a packaged Brainiac solution to market. We want to thank everyone who supported us through this journey, your support has meant more to us than you'll ever know.

Sincerely,

Tim Neil and Rob Williams
Co-Founders of Workshop 12

OldGuyFla · 04-14-2016, 10:52 AM

Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you.

Jayhovah · 04-14-2016, 11:15 AM

Such a bummer. =(

Nixin · 04-14-2016, 02:47 PM

That was an awesome unit. Doesn't any other company produce something similar to this?

radensb · 06-20-2018, 03:22 AM

Looks like the product is back for the non-Navi 370Z's:
https://workshoptwelve.com/nissan-370z/

Mystique · 06-20-2018, 09:34 AM

I think i may get in on this!

Jayhovah · 06-20-2018, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radensb

Looks like the product is back for the non-Navi 370Z's:
https://workshoptwelve.com/nissan-370z/

It's not really "back" in the same form it was planned to be in originally... it's now an android launcher and the the preorder is for the plastic trim to fit a samsung tablet where the radio/cubby used to be.

I would be all over this except there is no good solution for bluetooth calling with a standalone android tablet as a headunit. That has thus far kept me from going tablet.

nismo-911 · 11-04-2018, 11:47 PM

You guys do know that workshop 12 already made this happen. My order for the tab a trim had already shipped. Anyone else doing it, I need help with wiring. https://youtu.be/kHuycbT8rbI

mini_cal · 11-05-2018, 01:34 AM

Damn, that seems like a pretty steep price for just the unpainted plastics.

Then you have to buy the specific tablet, do the painting, gathering parts + wiring on top.

Seems like a lot for just a 10.1" screen... GPS and AM/FM won't be there too I'd assume since it is standalone. For those looking for a GPS antenna, you'd have to buy something similar to the Garmin GLO.

rey127 · 11-05-2018, 03:31 AM

I would never want to be losing Bluetooth calls options either. However it's a nice feature to have otherwise. This is as per their YouTube comment not for navigation models in case people didn't notice.

2011 Nismo#91 · 11-05-2018, 07:25 AM

Wouldn't a simple headphone/mic splitter solve this issue with a Bluetooth app on the tablet?

nismo-911 · 11-05-2018, 11:08 AM

I dont use bluetooth on my car so i could careless. Also, i would rather use pandora and iheart radio for my streaming use. The tablet will always be hotspotted to my phone which has unlimited 4G. The problem I have is with wiring. Since im removing the factory head unit, where would my aux go for my tabet? I ordered a PAC transformer which was stated that its required if Im using my factory bose amplifier, but the PAC doesnt have an aux or audio input.

falsereality · 11-05-2018, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

It's not really "back" in the same form it was planned to be in originally... it's now an android launcher and the the preorder is for the plastic trim to fit a samsung tablet where the radio/cubby used to be.

I would be all over this except there is no good solution for bluetooth calling with a standalone android tablet as a headunit. That has thus far kept me from going tablet.

Note also that there is no solution for tablet battery overheating in warmer months. This will lead to charging issues and battery life. I asked them directly about this issue and they responded that "their customers are coming up with cooling solutions themselves." When asked if they will offer a cooling solution with the kit, they remarked that it is not within their scope.

nismo-911 · 11-05-2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falsereality

Note also that there is no solution for tablet battery overheating in warmer months. This will lead to charging issues and battery life. I asked them directly about this issue and they responded that "their customers are coming up with cooling solutions themselves." When asked if they will offer a cooling solution with the kit, they remarked that it is not within their scope.

I DIYed a 7 inch galaxy tablet to the end of the console cubby. The cubby in between the AC vents, I cut out the back park and mounted the tablet screen on there. Its been working fine for me for the past 2 years and I live in south florida.

04-12-2016, 12:37 PM	#91 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Bump __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-14-2016, 10:52 AM	#93 (permalink)
OldGuyFla A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indian Lake Estates Fl Posts: 1,049 Drives: 14 370Z TS Roadster Rep Power: 19127	Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you. Workshop12 likes this.

04-14-2016, 02:47 PM	#95 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	That was an awesome unit. Doesn't any other company produce something similar to this? Workshop12 likes this.

06-20-2018, 03:22 AM	#96 (permalink)
radensb Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 148 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 6721	Looks like the product is back for the non-Navi 370Z's: https://workshoptwelve.com/nissan-370z/ ColtronZ likes this.

11-05-2018, 07:25 AM	#102 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,402 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Wouldn't a simple headphone/mic splitter solve this issue with a Bluetooth app on the tablet? __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

04-14-2016, 10:19 AM	#92 (permalink)
Workshop12 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 25 Drives: 1989 Batmobile Rep Power: 9	Unfortunately Workshop 12 will not be able to secure funding to manufacture Brainiac units. At this point we will be cancelling all existing preoders for the product. To be clear there will be no charges against any orders and those who have preordered will be receiving email cancellation notices. More information can be found here: https://workshoptwelve.com/2016/04/1...ange-of-plans/ This also means that we will unfortunately not be able to build out our dealer and distributor network as planned. You won't find anyone more disappointed than us about not being able to bring a packaged Brainiac solution to market. We want to thank everyone who supported us through this journey, your support has meant more to us than you'll ever know. Sincerely, Tim Neil and Rob Williams Co-Founders of Workshop 12

06-20-2018, 09:34 AM	#97 (permalink)
Mystique Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 8 Drives: 10 370z Blue Auto Rep Power: 7	I think i may get in on this!

11-04-2018, 11:47 PM	#99 (permalink)
nismo-911 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 63 Drives: 12 370z White Auto Rep Power: 10	You guys do know that workshop 12 already made this happen. My order for the tab a trim had already shipped. Anyone else doing it, I need help with wiring. https://youtu.be/kHuycbT8rbI

11-05-2018, 01:34 AM	#100 (permalink)
mini_cal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 64 Drives: 19 370Z Heritage Rep Power: 7	Damn, that seems like a pretty steep price for just the unpainted plastics. Then you have to buy the specific tablet, do the painting, gathering parts + wiring on top. Seems like a lot for just a 10.1" screen... GPS and AM/FM won't be there too I'd assume since it is standalone. For those looking for a GPS antenna, you'd have to buy something similar to the Garmin GLO.

11-05-2018, 03:31 AM	#101 (permalink)
rey127 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 80 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 14	I would never want to be losing Bluetooth calls options either. However it's a nice feature to have otherwise. This is as per their YouTube comment not for navigation models in case people didn't notice.

11-05-2018, 11:08 AM	#103 (permalink)
nismo-911 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 63 Drives: 12 370z White Auto Rep Power: 10	I dont use bluetooth on my car so i could careless. Also, i would rather use pandora and iheart radio for my streaming use. The tablet will always be hotspotted to my phone which has unlimited 4G. The problem I have is with wiring. Since im removing the factory head unit, where would my aux go for my tabet? I ordered a PAC transformer which was stated that its required if Im using my factory bose amplifier, but the PAC doesnt have an aux or audio input.

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