Carlinkit Android Auto Apple Carplay for $319
#526
Intermediate
Anybody have an issue similar to this: While Im in carplay mode whenever i move the joystick around I seem to make selections on the Lexus system as well (I just cant see it). Sometimes doing this switches my audio from AUX to AM.
FWIW i didnt install one of the cables because the instructions say its not needed.
FWIW i didnt install one of the cables because the instructions say its not needed.
#527
Yes that’s more or less the gist. Think of it as an android tablet that replaces your OEM screen, whereas something like GROM uses the factory screen but then keeps the Android OS hardware in a serprate box and just outputs the video signal to the OEM screen. You know how you can hook stuff up to a TV and then switch between sources like a Amazon Fire Stick/BluRay Player/game console. That’s more or less how both of them work when you hold down the menu button and you switch between the OEM side and android/CarPlay side.
#528
Lead Lap
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Anybody have an issue similar to this: While Im in carplay mode whenever i move the joystick around I seem to make selections on the Lexus system as well (I just cant see it). Sometimes doing this switches my audio from AUX to AM.
FWIW i didnt install one of the cables because the instructions say its not needed.
FWIW i didnt install one of the cables because the instructions say its not needed.
#529
Intermediate
#530
Lead Lap
iTrader: (5)
Yes, their instructions are not very clear, my car doesn't have split screen and they told me to connect to split screen connector. Mouse stopped working completely, if I go back to non-split connector I can use the mouse but same issues as yours controlling both systems at same time. I took out this unit and went with 10.25" Android screen.
#532
Anybody have an issue similar to this: While Im in carplay mode whenever i move the joystick around I seem to make selections on the Lexus system as well (I just cant see it). Sometimes doing this switches my audio from AUX to AM.
FWIW i didnt install one of the cables because the instructions say its not needed.
FWIW i didnt install one of the cables because the instructions say its not needed.
I'm also running into the same issue you reported in the other thread where the unit will randomly reboot itself. That seems to have been introduced with the upgrade to iOS 14.
#533
Intermediate
I ran into the same issue with my install. I was instructed to install the additional cable and did, but it did not correct for the issue. I ended up changing the dip switch settings and that worked, so not sure if it was a combination of the two?? I can't recollect what I changed the dip switch settings to, I'd have to remove the glove box to confirm.
I'm also running into the same issue you reported in the other thread where the unit will randomly reboot itself. That seems to have been introduced with the upgrade to iOS 14.
I'm also running into the same issue you reported in the other thread where the unit will randomly reboot itself. That seems to have been introduced with the upgrade to iOS 14.
i followed the instructions within this thread:
ON 2,3,5
OFF 1,4,6,7,8
So you have that additional cable plugged into the screen? Not sure how that fixes it... but thanks!
#534
regarding the reboot i wonder if an update to the unit will fix that...i bought mine secondhand so i dont know who to contact to get the update. As i said above i believe the latest version is 9.2.8.
i followed the instructions within this thread:
ON 2,3,5
OFF 1,4,6,7,8
So you have that additional cable plugged into the screen? Not sure how that fixes it... but thanks!
i followed the instructions within this thread:
ON 2,3,5
OFF 1,4,6,7,8
So you have that additional cable plugged into the screen? Not sure how that fixes it... but thanks!
With regards to any updates, you can try contacting CarlinKit via Aliexpress - they should be able to provide you with an update without the need to verify your order.
*edit* - I contacted Carlinkit support via Aliexpress and was informed that "mcu new version is still in process, please wait"
Last edited by denary; 10-21-20 at 05:10 PM.
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byungkuk (10-15-20)
#535
So I just got this kit in and installed it immediately. It’s pretty disappointing with the joystick.
It seems like it moves the cursor according to what’s on the OEM INTERFACE.
If I’m on the CARLINKIT INTERFACE, it doesn’t allow me to move up and down, only what’s shown on the OEM INTERFACE.
Does anyone else have this issue?
I’m on the menu homepage on my OEM screen, and it sure is moving along with those selections.
Here’s a video of my joystick.
https://imgur.com/a/JXtJXjj
It seems like it moves the cursor according to what’s on the OEM INTERFACE.
If I’m on the CARLINKIT INTERFACE, it doesn’t allow me to move up and down, only what’s shown on the OEM INTERFACE.
Does anyone else have this issue?
I’m on the menu homepage on my OEM screen, and it sure is moving along with those selections.
Here’s a video of my joystick.
https://imgur.com/a/JXtJXjj
#536
Intermediate
So I just got this kit in and installed it immediately. It’s pretty disappointing with the joystick.
It seems like it moves the cursor according to what’s on the OEM INTERFACE.
If I’m on the CARLINKIT INTERFACE, it doesn’t allow me to move up and down, only what’s shown on the OEM INTERFACE.
Does anyone else have this issue?
I’m on the menu homepage on my OEM screen, and it sure is moving along with those selections.
Here’s a video of my joystick.
https://imgur.com/a/JXtJXjj
It seems like it moves the cursor according to what’s on the OEM INTERFACE.
If I’m on the CARLINKIT INTERFACE, it doesn’t allow me to move up and down, only what’s shown on the OEM INTERFACE.
Does anyone else have this issue?
I’m on the menu homepage on my OEM screen, and it sure is moving along with those selections.
Here’s a video of my joystick.
https://imgur.com/a/JXtJXjj
Looking at your video again - mine doesn't "bounce" like that but for me the joystick is a bit off centered to the right so i have more room to move it to the left.. but once you start using it you get used to it..
Last edited by byungkuk; 11-05-20 at 07:53 PM.
#537
What MY is your GS? If you read the thread, 13-15 have issues with the unit. If you have 16+, did you double check the tabs on the back of unit? I only have 2,3,5 ON and rest OFF also I didn't connect one of the plugs to the back of the screen as the instructions stated that it wasn't necessary... did you also update the latest firmware posted by peasodos?
Looking at your video again - mine doesn't "bounce" like that but for me the joystick is a bit off centered to the right so i have more room to move it to the left.. but once you start losing it you get used to it..
Looking at your video again - mine doesn't "bounce" like that but for me the joystick is a bit off centered to the right so i have more room to move it to the left.. but once you start losing it you get used to it..
I spoke to Carlinkit and I have an extra harness that goes into the joystick. Apparently, it’s an updated version/design. I will do those connections and post back.
it’s the harness on the bottom left that daisy chains with OEM joystick harness/joystick.
https://imgur.com/gallery/TzIqrmH
#538
ok so I didn't pull the plug from the back of the 12.3" display yet, but apparently after the firmware update the up/down with the mouse does work in my car, I guess I never tried it before.
https://youtu.be/OVK9R87ZTQ8
https://youtu.be/OVK9R87ZTQ8
#540
Driver School Candidate
Anyone here receive an firmware update from their seller? I did some googling and based on this bimmerpost thread..
The latest version should be 9.2.8 and MCU ver 20.06.02
The latest version should be 9.2.8 and MCU ver 20.06.02
I was able to obtain 9.2.9 from carlinkit.. I am going to test it out in my RX tomorrow and will share if it works out...
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