who do I need to pay? :)
 

I took the upper cubby out, and put in a samsung galaxy tablet 7".... but I want it to sit in there all flush with a nice mold to match the rest of the dash... I''m looking to do the recessed look. Similar to what the navigation package for the 370z already does.

My question is, anyone interested in doing this? Or know of a local shop that would..?

I'm located in Tampa Florida.

Pics... please. :)

I will once I can get it completed :p

Really looking for someone to build a mold for me.. I can send whomever what they need and pay their price.

Heh, I was looking for the same thing and I'm also in Tampa. If you find someone please let me know.

This is what I have now... Attachment 44461
Obviously that's not ultimately what I want.. that's why im looking to see who can do a custom mold for me. Or build something....

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Now I forget who but someone on this forum has done this and looks very clean, almost factory look. I think he had the Blackberry tablet or Samsung but it was huge and made it sit flush.

can you fit the cubby door back on and close it when it's not in use?

did it but not with a tablet, waiting to get the car back form the mechanic so I can finish the bottom piece.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1625.jpg

Ron, what are you using for the engine management info displayed on the screen?

I built a mini-itx computer with a DC-DC power supply. The software is Dashcommand by Palmer Engineering, it gets info from the OBD2 port via usb. Boost and Oil pressure data come from PLX sensor modules, usb as well. Gauges are customizable and programmable so you can pretty much make a gauge for whatever you want... providing there is a signal from the ECU or a supported sensor module for it. Check my journal for more pics, page 9 :D

You lost me after 'I built...'
but it LOOKS cool!

hahah thanks ;)

Yes I can.. with what I have... but I plan on finding someone who can get it to fit in perfectly with a recessed look. VERY Similar to what Ron has..


@RON
I've been following your thread for a few days ron!
I absolutely love what you got going on there.
I decided to go the tablet route instead of a car computer... just for price and touchscreen etc..


Would you be interested in fabricating something for me? And for how much?

Thanks. I did not really mold anything in place. I used the shroud off of a navi model center console and cut the bottom part off. To attach the screen I used the bracket from the navi model that holds the stock screen in place. Since they are Double DIN sized it was pretty easy to match up. I am not sure how to do it with a tablet since they are not all standard sized. I would think you would have to mold something out of fiberglass for that recessed look with a tablet.

That looks good!

wow ron... wow impressive

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

Very nice Ron. I want one :(

Ron please let us know what parts you used for that. Also are you willing to make a few kits to sell to us? Man you can make a killing selling them, i know i would buy one. PM me details when you get a chance, i know you are a busy man! Thank you so much in advance sir, and i wish you nothing but the best in all your projects.

i would definitely be interested in something like this when i need the gauges ;)

Be aware, it is not cheap lol.. Between the screen, computer components, wiring, software and OBDII hardware be ready to spend about $1.5k.. I sprung for the best as far as pc components, you can save significantly by choosing other parts.


CPU: Intel Core i3-2125 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155
MOBO: Intel BOXDH67CFB3 LGA 1155 Intel H67 Mini ITX
SSD: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC064B/WW 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC
RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Slim X3 CLP0534 80mm
Bluetooth adapter: cirago BTA-3210
Case Fan for PSU: ENERMAX UC-8EB 80mm
Monitor: MCS-LIL-669-HB-DD-MCT Multi Touch Capacitive Double DIN High Bright Lilliput 669GL-70NP/C/T
Mini ITX case: MCS-BBM Black Box Mobile Case for Mini ITX Based Car PC's
PSU: MCS-ATX-M4 M4-ATX 250W 6-30V DC-DC Power Supply
PSU Enclosure: customized Radio shack project enclosure box
Wiring: 8AWG power cable and 25 amp inline fuse.
Boost Sensor: PLX boost sensor module
Oil Pressure Sensor: PLX fluid pressure sensor module
OBD2 Interface: OBDLink USB
OBD2 Software: DashCommand by Palmer Performance

To that add the operating system, dash pieces, any extra sensors you want and any shipping charges.

Here's where I'm at now... I need to find a thin enough screen or somehting to fill that hole. :D
http://i45.tinypic.com/2v13jfq.jpg

Good job!

Wow nice job. Fits perfect.

That looks really really nice. You should get a new stereo

Thanks guys! Ron was a huge help. I plan on posting a DIY for all the people that want to do tablets in the upper chubby.

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That is so effen awesome. All of you that are going through with this, I hope everything goes smoothly & turns out perfectly. Mad props to all of you. :tup: :tup:

What have you been doing when it freezes up? I have an android phone and I love it, but it inevitably requires a hard boot now and then. Any easy way to access the switch?

I've been looking to do something similar but I'm worried about the lockups. Definitely the cheapest way to get spotify integrated though!

Any pics of the installation into the nav bracket?

nice

You could probably get the PLX Kiwi or some other app, and connect the tablet to the OBDII port to get read outs and info when you wanted. Now THAT would be saweet. DO IT.

why not install a 7" android it will look very futuristic with all the touch screen controls on the bottom !

I would find a way to mount a small bluetooth keyboard in that bottom open area.

wow. im really diggin this thedreamer setup. :tup:

Nice, is your tablet Wi-Fi only or 3G/4G?

looks very nice, :tiphat: cant wait to see the finished product.

Killer job!! Makes me wanna go buy a tablet and trying it out lol.
It would be cool if they had apps spesific to our car.

There are apps which can read your OBD2 info which can be helpful.
From water temps, digital speed gauge (I know some 350z guys miss that), and more.
I went a different route and bought an HKS Camp 2 so I could read things which OBD2 does read plus more.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1...800/Teaser.JPG

OMG you guys are awesome!

Houston :tup::tup::tup::tup:

Thats frekin awesome!
Im gonna look into that hks camp 2 now.
How much do they run for?

Your car looks all futuristic with both screens lol

The unit itself is probably $600 and then you can buy add on units which can read more info like boost and such.
Only issue is HKS right now is going through some changes in the US and I am not sure how that has changed acquiring items from them.