DIY Grom clone possible??
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I'm a bit of a nerd and I like the idea of Android Auto in my 07. The Grom looks really interesting but a bit out of the price range I would be willing to spend for what I think the sum of it's parts are (could be wrong/just an impression).
Has anyone successfully or tried/failed to make their own interface with any SBC out there? I have a spare RPi 3B I'm looking to do something worthwhile with.
Has anyone successfully or tried/failed to make their own interface with any SBC out there? I have a spare RPi 3B I'm looking to do something worthwhile with.
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I'm a bit of a nerd and I like the idea of Android Auto in my 07. The Grom looks really interesting but a bit out of the price range I would be willing to spend for what I think the sum of it's parts are (could be wrong/just an impression).
Has anyone successfully or tried/failed to make their own interface with any SBC out there? I have a spare RPi 3B I'm looking to do something worthwhile with.
Has anyone successfully or tried/failed to make their own interface with any SBC out there? I have a spare RPi 3B I'm looking to do something worthwhile with.
This would be an interesting subject, you just to know where to connect with the car's screen and if you could use the touch screen. That part could be pretty complex if you don't know what your doing... I am sure it's all documented someplace but, you have to get connected to one of the modes to use it (Radio, XM, Aux, etc)...
Good luck on this one...
And the one I am using can be had around $500 or so, and it is worth it... as all the complex things are done and it's just a plug and play thing...
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Well... There is Android Auto / Apple car play dongle that is needed with the system to enable it... Maybe you can get one of those and try to play with it ?
This would be an interesting subject, you just to know where to connect with the car's screen and if you could use the touch screen. That part could be pretty complex if you don't know what your doing... I am sure it's all documented someplace but, you have to get connected to one of the modes to use it (Radio, XM, Aux, etc)...
Good luck on this one...
And the one I am using can be had around $500 or so, and it is worth it... as all the complex things are done and it's just a plug and play thing...
This would be an interesting subject, you just to know where to connect with the car's screen and if you could use the touch screen. That part could be pretty complex if you don't know what your doing... I am sure it's all documented someplace but, you have to get connected to one of the modes to use it (Radio, XM, Aux, etc)...
Good luck on this one...
And the one I am using can be had around $500 or so, and it is worth it... as all the complex things are done and it's just a plug and play thing...
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Again, this not going to be easy but, if you get some place, make sure you document everything you try... I think a TON of people would love an option like this, a $100 parts (a PI and a Auto-play dongle) and a few custom cables to add Auto play/Car play to their car.... Maybe you can make the cables and sell a kit if you pull it off..
Just remember...
"The Only Difference Between Screwing Aroundand Science Is Writing It Down" - Adam Savage (MythBusters)
It applies to any project like this...
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