[dreyo27]

A while ago I did a video of how I integrated JB4 mobile into he Idrive screen.
Since then I switched to MHD so I changed the setup around a little.

https://www.amazon.com/Diageng-Profi.../dp/B00EECXAY8

Using the above cable so I can actually cover up the OBD port, I ran it to the driver footwell area where it connects the a cheap amazon cable that most of us already use. It all gets covered up bu the footwell plastic panel and ran into the glovebox. In the fusebox area I use a CCC video input box, thats connected to an android mini PC that runs MHD.

Best of all its a clean stealth integration, meaning no wires are sticking out no wired switches ETC.

When you open up your car the mini Android PC powers up and with 20-30 seconds launches MHD by default.

The only nuisance I have is where is JB4 mobile went to the logging screen on launch, MHD goes to the Home screen. So I have to hit "MON." and the "MONITOR"
Wish MHD added an additional setting where it would go strait to monitor on startup.

Now I am not going to trust this to flash the car.
1) I dont trust the Ribbon cable.
2) many modules power cycle when flashing it would be bad if the android PC looses power mid flash.

[nikitino25]

Nice!

[NoQuarter]

So what is a mini android PC ?

I did a quick look and stopped after I kept seeing just TV video devices.

[mojobmw_e90]

Can u post up all the needed items to make it work. This would be good for track days and highway play time

[Sshec152]

Here's his original post for jb4 integration http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1224454

[x99percent]

Originally Posted by dreyo27

1) I dont trust the Ribbon cable.

FYI, I flash my car through a cable like this all the time.

Maybe you could use a battery to keep the Android PC powered up? Hardwire something like this in:
https://www.blackvue.com/power-magic-battery-pack/

[dreyo27]

Originally Posted by x99percent

FYI, I flash my car through a cable like this all the time.

Maybe you could use a battery to keep the Android PC powered up? Hardwire something like this in:
https://www.blackvue.com/power-magic-battery-pack/

$159 is a little much. Plus its massive I dont think there is a place where it can get integrated easily.

I was considering using an external battery pack, that has the ability to charge and discharge at the same time.

[dreyo27]

Originally Posted by NoQuarter

So what is a mini android PC ?

I did a quick look and stopped after I kept seeing just TV video devices.

Thats what I am using. Its called a measy U2C. If you have the CCC Idrive you don't have that many choices as you need something with RCA cables.
If you have a CIC system you have a LOT of options as you can use HDMI.

[N54Society]

Very cool project. Thanks for sharing.

[JasW]

Originally Posted by NoQuarter

So what is a mini android PC ?

I never heard of such a thing. I thought he just must be talking about an Android tablet, but the only video output from Android tablets that I'm aware of is from a micro HDMI port. You'd have to add some digital to analog conversion to get a signal that can be input into RCA video inputs. I'm also not sure how you'd keep a permanently installed tablet charged all of the time. Sounds interesting, but also a lot of work. I'm happy with slipping my phone into the ProClip mount on my dashboard.

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Very cool! Awesome work.

[dreyo27]

Originally Posted by JasW

I never heard of such a thing. I thought he just must be talking about an Android tablet, but the only video output from Android tablets that I'm aware of is from a micro HDMI port. You'd have to add some digital to analog conversion to get a signal that can be input into RCA video inputs. I'm also not sure how you'd keep a permanently installed tablet charged all of the time. Sounds interesting, but also a lot of work. I'm happy with slipping my phone into the ProClip mount on my dashboard.

I was considering using a nexus 7 LTE with a car rom
1)Wireless charging for charging
2)using micro usb for video out and USB OTG.
3)using HDMI to RCA converter (digital to analog)

but the size and complexity was a little too much. the simplest systems are the most reliable once.

Here are a few pictures of the measy U2C and AV cables I used really simple and really cheap.

[iCstyle]

Originally Posted by dreyo27

Thats what I am using. Its called a measy U2C. If you have the CCC Idrive you don't have that many choices as you need something with RCA cables.
If you have a CIC system you have a LOT of options as you can use HDMI.

I got a CIC, could you please suggest me a unit which lets me attach a HDMI device? I found lots of interfaces, but all have only CVBS-Video, which I'm afraid the quality won't be good... Thanks!

[dreyo27]

http://car-solutions.com/en/video-in...guidelines.php


but there are a lot more of them out there

[WhatDoIPutHere]

Anyone in SoCal that can help a brotha out with this? Car is 2008 335i. I'm willing to pay ya or buy a few beers