THE FINAL ANDROID & CARPLAY SYSTEM FOR BMW E90-91-92 without Idrive

SuperNick · 07-20-2017, 09:27 PM

Hello guys!
I am a italian boy that have bmw e90 without idrive system!
My project is in this photo

I have controlled it through steering whell control and
...IDRIVE CONTROLLER TOUCH!!!

with usb connection with an Arduino controller!!

All button of idrive knob are configurable and touch works what a mouse!

There is also a usb dongle that let worked CarPlay apple system on Android!

The headunit is hide on glovebox and connect to aux port of oem bmw radio...
...but with an bmw canbus of Joying Car Headunit is possible to maintain the chimes, open door, going and ac control!

I have bought:
CarJoying 10,1 universal 1 din: 369,99$
Carplay dongle: 89,00$
Idrive touch controller "used" 100$
Arduino controller: my project!

Thanks to my friend Alan!

Unknown_Car · 07-20-2017, 10:11 PM

Wow that's beautiful. Nice job op. Some times I wish my car didn't have navigation system.

ctuna · 07-21-2017, 12:50 PM

Got to give it to you on creativity .
Can you show a picture with the glovebox open
was that the intended place for it.
How did you figure the idrive controller would work
with the head unit and is the display screen a Joying .
The link to there website doesn't seem to work.

SuperNick · 07-21-2017, 08:54 PM

It is a project...
...the headunit is sure that it go in the glovebox!

Idrive controller works thanks to Arduino controller, configurable by pc or android!

jrebeiro · 07-22-2017, 10:40 AM

Any instructions/code/videos?

I'm very interested in doing something similar myself with an existing iDrive system. I've seen most of the replacement systems are simply acting like a MiTM of the LVDS connection to the display and they use a piggyback harness to get audio going through the car. The problem is that they all use Android 4.4.4 and I'd really love a system I can upgrade myself and have full control with an Arduino like you are using.

spain4065 · 07-23-2017, 07:51 PM

Can you explain how you configured that Idrive touch controller with android tablet? Looking to do the same with my setup of nexus 7 2013.

SuperNick · 07-23-2017, 09:15 PM

I used a arduino controller to work it!

Idrive controller -> arduino controller -> usb to android

But arduino must be configured to work... if you want this controller write a pm

jrebeiro · 07-28-2017, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperNick

I used a arduino controller to work it!

Idrive controller -> arduino controller -> usb to android

But arduino must be configured to work... if you want this controller write a pm

Oh, I just noticed you don't have factory iDrive. I was thinking you had written software for a CANBUS shield to hijack the controls which is what I'm interested in.

SuperNick · 07-29-2017, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrebeiro

Oh, I just noticed you don't have factory iDrive. I was thinking you had written software for a CANBUS shield to hijack the controls which is what I'm interested in.

I have a friend that do it!

So i sell this controller... it's easy to configure...

AWDBooSTIn90 · 08-06-2017, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperNick

I have a friend that do it!

So i sell this controller... it's easy to configure...

Awesome project man! This is a huge accomplishment in my opinion. You're able to use the newer NBT TOUCH I-Drive controller as a mouse, to scroll with your finger, and then click down to simulate a mouse click/touchscreen touch..

keep it up and keep going with you're project. id like to see some update pics lol.

im also interested on how your using the CAN-Bus to use the idrive touch controller thru arduino. i would love to start alittle project with my Arduino. i've been playing with my RPi3 lately lol.

SuperNick · 08-11-2017, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDBooSTIn90

Awesome project man! This is a huge accomplishment in my opinion. You're able to use the newer NBT TOUCH I-Drive controller as a mouse, to scroll with your finger, and then click down to simulate a mouse click/touchscreen touch..

keep it up and keep going with you're project. id like to see some update pics lol.

im also interested on how your using the CAN-Bus to use the idrive touch controller thru arduino. i would love to start alittle project with my Arduino. i've been playing with my RPi3 lately lol.

I have a arduino mod controller to works with idrive knob... if you want send me a pm!

ageorge · 03-16-2018, 03:33 PM

What do i need in order to use the idrive with a android tablet?

CMOSUK · 03-26-2018, 05:50 PM

Hi, can u post some vids and what are u using to hold the tablet in place like that?

gamesfrager · 04-13-2018, 12:37 PM

I'm seriously interested. I already bought the CIC iDrive controller. But my only difference is I want the controller to work as a bluetooth not wired.
If you can make it working as bluetooth for the CIC controller; please let me know.

I have already sent you 2 messages in this regard and I haven't received a reply yet.

I want to finish this 5 year old project of mine

gamesfrager · 04-23-2018, 08:50 PM

I'll soon have an answer to my 5 year old question/project... stay tuned.

chucktastic · 04-30-2018, 02:42 PM

I am also interested in this USB device for my carpc project. I've been looking for a controller and I keep coming back to the iDrive touch interface as the most well done. The issue has always been how to interface to my pc.

I'll PM as soon as my account is fully activated.

gamesfrager · 04-30-2018, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chucktastic

I am also interested in this USB device for my carpc project. I've been looking for a controller and I keep coming back to the iDrive touch interface as the most well done. The issue has always been how to interface to my pc.

I'll PM as soon as my account is fully activated.

I'm getting a controller board (arduino or something) shipped from a guy in Ukraine.
I'll post a thread about it once I receive it and confirm it is working.

chucktastic · 04-30-2018, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

I'm getting a controller board (arduino or something) shipped from a guy in Ukraine.
I'll post a thread about it once I receive it and confirm it is working.

Can't wait to hear your feedback. I'm most curious how programmable it is. i.e. if one can set a specific character or media key to a button or joystick direction. The fact that the OP claims the touchpad can be used as a USB mouse is just bonus IMO.

war72 · 05-23-2018, 06:24 PM

Any suggestions for a similar setup with Iphone?
Thanks.

gamesfrager · 05-23-2018, 09:41 PM

I think if iPhones accept bluetooth remotes, then in theory it should work. I'm still waiting for the controller board to arrive from Ukraine (it's been a month since it left Ukraine!)

chucktastic · 05-25-2018, 06:07 PM

Any tips making contact with the seller? I reached out via PM and haven't heard anything.

gamesfrager · 05-25-2018, 06:13 PM

I received the board yesterday. Need to get some pin headers/connectors and will need the guy to actually guide me through the setup.
Hopefully by next week I'll have an update and make a full post about it.

07-20-2017, 09:27 PM	#1
SuperNick New Member 16 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW E90 2009 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	THE FINAL ANDROID & CARPLAY SYSTEM FOR BMW E90-91-92 without Idrive Hello guys! I am a italian boy that have bmw e90 without idrive system! My project is in this photo I have controlled it through steering whell control and ...IDRIVE CONTROLLER TOUCH!!! with usb connection with an Arduino controller!! All button of idrive knob are configurable and touch works what a mouse! There is also a usb dongle that let worked CarPlay apple system on Android! The headunit is hide on glovebox and connect to aux port of oem bmw radio... ...but with an bmw canbus of Joying Car Headunit is possible to maintain the chimes, open door, going and ac control! I have bought: CarJoying 10,1 universal 1 din: 369,99$ Carplay dongle: 89,00$ Idrive touch controller "used" 100$ Arduino controller: my project! Thanks to my friend Alan!
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Got to give it to you on creativity . Can you show a picture with the glovebox open was that the intended place for it. How did you figure the idrive controller would work with the head unit and is the display screen a Joying . The link to there website doesn't seem to work.
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SuperNick New Member 16 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW E90 2009 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	It is a project... ...the headunit is sure that it go in the glovebox! Idrive controller works thanks to Arduino controller, configurable by pc or android!
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jrebeiro Private First Class 3 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monmouth County, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M550i [0.00]	Any instructions/code/videos? I'm very interested in doing something similar myself with an existing iDrive system. I've seen most of the replacement systems are simply acting like a MiTM of the LVDS connection to the display and they use a piggyback harness to get audio going through the car. The problem is that they all use Android 4.4.4 and I'd really love a system I can upgrade myself and have full control with an Arduino like you are using.
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spain4065 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 303 Posts Drives: EM1 and 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: DC/MD iTrader: (1)	Can you explain how you configured that Idrive touch controller with android tablet? Looking to do the same with my setup of nexus 7 2013.
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SuperNick New Member 16 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW E90 2009 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	I used a arduino controller to work it! Idrive controller -> arduino controller -> usb to android But arduino must be configured to work... if you want this controller write a pm
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CMOSUK New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 EFFICIENT DYNAMICS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Hi, can u post some vids and what are u using to hold the tablet in place like that?
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I'm seriously interested. I already bought the CIC iDrive controller. But my only difference is I want the controller to work as a bluetooth not wired. If you can make it working as bluetooth for the CIC controller; please let me know. I have already sent you 2 messages in this regard and I haven't received a reply yet. I want to finish this 5 year old project of mine Last edited by gamesfrager; 04-26-2018 at 05:25 PM..
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I'll soon have an answer to my 5 year old question/project... stay tuned.
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chucktastic Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: nowhere iTrader: (0)	I am also interested in this USB device for my carpc project. I've been looking for a controller and I keep coming back to the iDrive touch interface as the most well done. The issue has always been how to interface to my pc. I'll PM as soon as my account is fully activated.
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war72 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: May 2018 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Any suggestions for a similar setup with Iphone? Thanks.
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I think if iPhones accept bluetooth remotes, then in theory it should work. I'm still waiting for the controller board to arrive from Ukraine (it's been a month since it left Ukraine!)
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I received the board yesterday. Need to get some pin headers/connectors and will need the guy to actually guide me through the setup. Hopefully by next week I'll have an update and make a full post about it.
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