windows 10 tablet installation

[andybp]

So I've been planning this for some time but have been keeping my eye out for a cheap centre console rather than butcher mine but I'm just not willing to pay stupid money for a bit of plastic but being a bit bored today because of the rain I decided to just get on with it.

so what do you get if you mix these items with fibreglass and body filler ?

 

hopefully something not too embarassing to show.

 

 

as you can see I've already removed the back cover to gain access to the power and volume buttons so I can put in external ones

only started this an hour ago so I haven't achieved an awful lot yet.

[Ekona]

Sometimes, I think I should've married you instead of my wife. Can you cook too?

 

 

Looking forward to this project matey  

[andybp]

Actually yes I can cook and i love ironing 

[andybp]

A couple of things I forgot the tablet is a windows 10  10 inch with a dual core processor nothing special and I'm hoping to use the steering wheel controls for volume and power button and obviously I lied about the ironing, I'm a man god damn it..

[andybp]

been on standby so haven't got too much done on this but here's a few pictures for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[andybp]

filling is pretty much done I have machined a recess in the back for the tablet to sit into just finishing and painting to do now

 

 

[andybp]

getting there

 

 

[Stutopia]

Not sure about the colour...

[andybp]

2 hours ago, SuperStu said:

Not sure about the colour...

It's just primer not the final colour

[andybp]

this is also not the final color far too glossy

 

 

[Stutopia]

When the paint shop did mine, he strongly suggested I go matt lacquer, he was dead right, even then it still reflected a bit off the windscreen in high sun. 

[andybp]

I might end up leaving it that colour for now and get the rest of the installation done as I want to get my car back together

[Stutopia]

You’ve changed Andy, you won’t be happy when it’s all in one piece, nothing to work on

 

[andybp]

19 hours ago, SuperStu said:

You’ve changed Andy, you won’t be happy when it’s all in one piece, nothing to work on

 

ok you were right I couldn't leave it like that so this is the actual final version

 

 

 

I've fitted a small small amplifier with a bluetooth reciever built in and connected it to the bose amp thats all working fine I now just need to get on with installing the tablet and connecting the steering wheel controls for which I need to build a small decoder as they use the standard resistor type setup which means there are only 3 wires for effectivly 6 switches

[andybp]

got it all painted then dropped it on my garage floor  looks ok in the picture but it needs some filling and re-painting but it's all working i even added a power button

 

 

[Stutopia]

Nice work mate, looks OEM+

 

At least with the repainting you can do the scratches on the gear surround section at the same time, nice consistent finish all over.

[andybp]

25 minutes ago, SuperStu said:

Nice work mate, looks OEM+

 

At least with the repainting you can do the scratches on the gear surround section at the same time, nice consistent finish all over.

you're right I should be positive about it and take the opportunity to bring the rest of my interior up to scratch  

[andybp]

got the software mostly sorted making tuning the car on the road much easier

 

 

also when the gauges go back in the digital one which shows fuel consumption etc is being replaced with a digital afr gauge I'm making will add a little write up when i get the time

[scobie140]

Looks cracking, very modern  

[andybp]

did a bit of repair work where I damaged it still not perfect also fitted the gauges back in and found the perfect wallpaper for it.

 

 

[Bakkums]

Looking very nice, am searching for a option as this as well, much easier to tune the car this way then with the tablet on my lap.

[andybp]

2 hours ago, Bakkums said:

Looking very nice, am searching for a option as this as well, much easier to tune the car this way then with the tablet on my lap.

Yea especially while driving 

[Bakkums]

On 1-10-2017 at 18:39, andybp said:

 

I've fitted a small small amplifier with a bluetooth reciever built in and connected it to the bose amp thats all working fine I now

Hi Andy,

 

Wich small amplifier did you use and how did you connect it to the Bose amp? Just bought a 8.9 inch pipo x9s and want to built it in to the car for tuning, music and digital dashboard. Am now using a 10inch tablet as mentioned earlier but this doesn't work for me anymore :-)

[andybp]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nobsound-Lepy-HiFi-Stereo-Multimedia-4-Channel-45W-4-Bluetooth-Power-Amplifier/253316388066?hash=item3afad554e2:g:BaQAAOSwCtJaNZgi

 

this is the same as the one I bought mine was cheaper though

[Bakkums]

Thanks, you connected the amp to the standard Bose amp I guess? I have the car manual so think the wiring diagram is in it, I hope

 

Will get to it when the pipo is in. Can take me some time to get it al sorted, but will let you know/see when it al works.

 

Keep up the good work with al your modding