Great job Maaark!

As I type this on my Nexus 7- which I've been using in my Forester diesel since 2014 (see here)- although I'm not going to install one permanently in my vehicle you've show me a thing or two- had been wondering about the best navigation program- like you I want offline. Plus the other utilities for brightness, etc. Thanks!

One thing I might say is, if you can, perhaps use a name brand to ensure that you're really getting 2.1A. Belkin or even Apple/Samsung/etc. Also I have found those 'cigarette lighter' sockets (have some myself) are slightly wider than a real cigarette lighter plug, plus they are a bit slippery on the side and the spring load on the +ve connection pin can push the item out of connection with the general car vibrations. This happens even when I've sanded the inside sides of the socket.

 

I am SOOO doing this… How accurate are the readings as far as boost/temp etc?!

 

I am not 100% sure on how accurate they are, but they seem about right.

The OBDII dongle is reading all of the readings off the same sensors the ECU uses, so they can't be too far out!

 

Can someone please explain exactly how to set up Condi correctly step by step..?
I did this complete install and it is perfect and want to share the write up details and photos - BUT > my tablet is dead every time I go to drive my Forester.
I do not understand how to use and operate Condi and I'm sure that's my problem
Please HELP ! Thank you...

 

Thank you for this post. Followed your instructions but also rooted and installed Cyanogenmod OS 12.1 and Open Gapps "pico" variant of the Google apps/Play Store. Running for about 8 months only crashed about 3 times while running Tom Tom Nav. AutoSleeper and torque pro run great. One of my favorite Mods.

 

The link for the condi app and my search for it goes nowhere.

I am also having trouble picking a different tasker app as many have bad reviews or low ratings. Can anyone recommend an alternative?

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Great write up. I want to do this immediately.

My only question is can this be done with any tablet that fits the pod or does it have to be the Nexus 7 for some reason?

 

I just did this mod. I've had the dashpod forever, just too lazy to install it. I should've done it a long time ago.

 

Currently running this...

Great writeup. I have been running this for approx. 4 years, but I am getting the itch to change it up.

Lately, it seems to lag a little bit. I've noticed that youtube and Pandora sometimes freeze up...Pandora especially. I have also recently run into an issue where the screen forgets to go to sleep when I turn off the car, so the battery is regularly drained. Have you run into any problems? I would like to know how others running this setup have been fairing with it.

Thanks,

Brian

 

Brian, have you ever rebooted your unit since installation to see if it helps? I know once you install the tablet there is not access to the power button to do so. To fix this I installed Quick Reboot [Root] from the Play Store. From my help desk days, sometimes a simple reboot will remedy situations as the one you mention. What about updating YouTube and Pandora from the Play Store? My tablet is running the PureNexus root and there is an option for it to sleep after power is not detected. Other than that, I haven't run into any problems. I've had it installed for about a week and haven't had any problems with it as of yet. If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me. I'm actually in NJ as well so if maybe one day you'd like to see it in person, you are welcome to as well. JT

 

Yep...I also have Quick Reboot and I have update Youtube and Pandora. I was actually a little worried that updating them might have caused the lag. I have Powerdown installed on it, but noticed some funny behavior with it. I don't drive my Forester everyday, so the charging on the tablet is sporadic. One thing that I've noticed is that the low battery warning takes precedent over the Powerdown function, so if the battery is under 12 or 15 percent, when the Nexus loses power, the default modal window prevents shut down. Last night I turned off the ignition and got the Nexus warning, I dismissed the warning and Powerdown still didn't kick in. I turned the car back on, hit quick reboot, and made sure that all processes were reset. I turned off the car again and got the modal window, with Powerdown again failing to kick in. I quick reboot again, waited 2 minutes, turned ignition off, no Nexus warning for low battery and Powerdown kicked in, shutting off the device. BUT.....

An hour later, I was attempting to listen to Pandora and it was non-stop buffering. My hotspot connectivity was at full bars and my wifi signal was strong, I just couldn't get through a song without it chopping up. This wasn't happening 2 months ago, the Youtube and Pandora failures are pretty recent.

I see you are in Montclair...I could stop up there at some point...my in-laws are in Cedar Grove.

 

Hey mate this is an awesome build, I plan to do something similar. Im in Aus too and considering either using the same Pod you used or the JDM version which is a bit more expensive. I hear the JDM one is mounted a bit closer so its more in reach of your fingertips. With this one you are using do you have to lean forward much? I saw you used a Nexus 7, if you had used a typical double din head unit would that mean you wouldnt have had to do the USB stuff etc and some of the other mods? cheers

 

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Just got mine done yesterday : (usdm)


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CUTE. Love it.

 

Excellent write up!! I'm new to Forester forums, thinking of doing this in my SG5 2002. It came with Stock double din dash pod with clock and navigation installed in it from Japan. I have been looking for a Nexus 7 2012 not sure if i can find one. Would a 2013 Nexus 7 do the trick? Also it is OBD 2 so im thinking this should work perfectly! What do you think??!! Thank you

 

apologies for reviving and old thread but i'm planning on doing this mod or something similar.
i have the dash pod on it's way so i'm currently at the research stage.
i'll probably try and get hold of the 2nd gen nexus (2013) assuming it has similar dimensions as the 1st gen?
has anyone running a nexus had any issues with leaving the battery in the unit? i'm a bit wary about having a dash mounted lithium battery left in the car on hot days... i found a thread on xda about running the tablet direct without a battery so might do a no battery mod
i'm planning on using macrodroid to autorun apps / switch power modes etc.

the tablet is going to be mostly used as a navigation screen, although i'll probably save some music to the tablet as well and connect via bluetooth to my pioneer head unit.

 

i have the dash pod on it's way so i'm currently at the research stage.

Which dash pod US or JDM? I believe the dimensions are different.

has anyone running a nexus had any issues with leaving the battery in the unit? i'm a bit wary about having a dash mounted lithium battery left in the car on hot days...

I’ve beat the hell outta my n7 2013 battery for the past 3 years and it’s still working fine. I run timur and it sits pretty for 3-4 days at a time with ~12% battery usage. The important thing is getting a quality cable that pushes enough juice, and avoid damaging the usb connector (or take a needle nose to it if it gets beat up). 100+ F Colorado summers and 5 F Michigan winters and only the occasional extreme weather stutters.

i'm planning on using macrodroid to autorun apps / switch power modes etc.

Never heard of it but timur kernel is the typical route. Flashing a bloat free opengapps, xposed and a force landscape app nets me just under 1gb free ram at idle.

the tablet is going to be mostly used as a navigation screen, although i'll probably save some music to the tablet as well and connect via bluetooth to my pioneer head unit.

The gyro and gps both work well for me, and offline gmaps has been fine. I find I’d rather queue up maps on my phone before I head out but that’s personal preference. I run yt music via bt to my pioneer hu, works alright but the 80prs only saves 2 bt devices..which sucks when friends ride along (1 is tablet 2 is my phone). I’d like to get usb audio running properly soon, it’ll only sound better.
If you buy a bt obdII adapter you can run torque for coolant temps and codes etc.

Good luck and hope this helps.

 

@tcsubie24 - i made a start at fitting the tablet at the weekend. some details and photos here

 

Considering 3D printing these double-din mounts in Carbon Fiber if I can get a good quality scan of mine. Just tired of searching for discontinued parts!!

 

if I can get a good quality scan of mine.

Do you literally 3D scan it? How do you allow for flex? The top bit as indicated when not installed is fixed at that width, while near the bottom it's narrower. Once clipped in, it sits correctly.

And the plastic is super tough. I guess it won't warp under the Australian Sun!

 

I'd be very interested, if you do end up scanning it!

 

The original is simply compression formed ABS like most car parts. Yes, ABS resists heat fairly well, but PC (polycarbonate) with Carbon Fibers within the material has almost twice the heat resistance. In terms of rigidity they are of similar profiles at that thickness, but again with PC-CF coming out in the lead.

In terms of 3D scanning, I have previously used photogrammetry but my friend has access to a laser scanner that should ensure proper dimensionality without a lot of trial and error.

This isn't a business or anything...it's just one of my hobbies. I routinely print parts for both my Foresters as well as my Corvette. Since I saw the mod using that double din piece on the SG (never new it existed...) and taking into account the difficulty I had in searching for and procuring one...figured why not.

Hope that answers your questions!

 

I don't mind paying for another one if mine breaks from taking it off too many times, but the shipping is horrendous... But the ability to modify it while looking "factory would be great. The slope towards the front makes it a pain to fit over sized head unit "floating" displays, while the opening is just shy of 2DIN, further limiting options.

 

Oh...I wouldn't charge forum members for them if it works out. Just ask that if you want it custom you pay for the filament used and obviously the shipping would be on you. I would simply release the design on open-source repositories if I weren't afraid of the legal implications.

 

legal implications.

Definitely. I think it's fair game for parts no longer made nor supported. Having said that, seems a few around still new and available, which in itself is rather amazing.

Now if someone could actually do that business card holder for the SG...

I assume there are ways to mimic the factory texture?

 

I am sure there are, but I am by no means a master. I either deal with the printed texture or paint it and use a sponge to texture the paint itself lol

If I were trying to make a business out of it or something, it would be a different story. I'm just trying to make sure everyone doesn't need to spend $200 on Ebay for a part that probably cost $5 in ABS to make originally.