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01-23-2013, 02:19 PM | #301 | |
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What I used in mine was to get a 12v to 5v 3A switching convertering, and hook it up into the clock pod circuit. It's switched power, and has the juice to run it. I've run that converter in there for the better part of a year without any issues whatsoever.
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01-23-2013, 04:18 PM | #302 |
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Sweet. What a great idea.
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01-23-2013, 04:19 PM | #303 |
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Intel just announced their entry into the mobile processor race with the mobile versions of the i5 and i7, you can bet that there will be new tablets/phones coming out soon.
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01-23-2013, 06:02 PM | #304 |
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in technology you can wait for the next big thing, or you can pull the trigger. there's always something better just around the corner.
additionally, intel has had mobile i7's and i5's for years now. my samsung S7 ultrabook has one, as do many other mobile platforms. i'm not sure what you're getting at here. |
01-23-2013, 06:25 PM | #305 |
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I have my nexus 7 temporarily installed on my dash until I get the rest of the parts in the mail. I noticed a problem for me. When my tablet is in landscape mode and I am wearing my polarized sunglasses I can not see the screen. Being that I live in Florida this is a big problem. I guess I will have to get different sunglasses that are not polarized, or if I do, they must be at a different angle than the nexus 7.
Not sure if this is an issue with anyone else, but wanted to bring it up. |
01-23-2013, 06:50 PM | #306 | |
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01-23-2013, 07:13 PM | #307 | |
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http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-Anti-Glare-Anti-Fingerprint-Replacement/dp/B008OHRJ32/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1358986017&sr=8-5&keywords=Nexus+7+screen |
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01-23-2013, 07:45 PM | #308 | |
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Also hoping the haswell ultrabooks/convertibles run a bit cooler so my nuts dont fry. My buddy has a yoga and its nice but he complains it can run too hot as a "lap" top. |
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01-23-2013, 08:12 PM | #309 |
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I know it was covered already but I can't find the post. How are you guys measuring amps provided? I bought this http://www.ebay.com/itm/251176956166...84.m1439.l2649 in the hopes that it works a bit better than what you guys are using but haven't tried it yet and would like to provide comment on it.
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01-23-2013, 08:23 PM | #310 |
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I'm using the Rocketfish "Dual USB Vehicle Charger" from best buy and it charges the tablet no problem. It is 3.1A and I have a socket wired up to the acc switched radio power connections that the Rocketfish plugs into.
I went through a few "high amperage" chargers before finding one that works. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfi...2#BVRRWidgetID |
01-23-2013, 09:00 PM | #311 |
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I just finished my install over the weekend. Here are a few final pics.
Since I already had a Parrot system in the car the audio part was taken care of. I created a dummy insert with the same dimensions as a standard double din but not as deep to accomodate the thickness of the tablet. I then glued (sugru) a snap on N7 back cover from ebay to the face of the insert so I can snap the tablet in and out for servicing. The dummy DIN insert is held into the dash using the OEM mount points with the "wings" transplanted from a double din mounting kit. This ensures I have the correct angles to mate with the trim pannel. I'm using the trim pannel from a USDM navi model. A bit hard to visualize, I will gather some photos of the innards over the next few days and post them. All together I'm pretty pleased with how this came out, the overall fit and finish is oem looking and secure. My Parts List: Subaru of America Double DIN AV Panel Google Nexus 7 Parrot MKi 9100 Rocketfish Dual USB Vehicle Charger Tech Armor Anti-Glare & Anti-Fingerprint (Matte) Screen Protector eBay snap on back cover for mounting N7 Custom built acrylic double DIN sized "box" as a support Metra 95-8902 Double DIN Installation Kit cannibalized for brackets Metra 70-7552 Radio Wiring Harness for power tap Enercell 12VDC Vehicle Power Accessory Outlet StarTech.com Micro USB Cable - A to Right Angle Micro B |
01-23-2013, 09:09 PM | #312 |
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Looks like the ebay charger is recognized as an AC unit which is great http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-Converter...1176956166%26# Don't know why it says 4 amps though although my galaxy note 2 OEM AC unit is recognized as ~4amps as well even though it says 2 amps on the charger |
01-23-2013, 09:19 PM | #313 | |
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Brilliant idea to use tablet cover back as a mount. Do you have a picture/link of which cover you mutilated as a removeable mount? I'm thinking it's this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Google-Asus-...item416d198751 but not sure.
Also could you post the thickness (height from screws probably) of the acrylic box/bracket you made? Quote:
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01-23-2013, 09:27 PM | #314 | |
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Google-nexus...item35c3ab0b96 "Google nexus 7 Tab High Quality Rigid Plastic Back Protection Cover Case BLACK" The seller is "toolmld" he has several different cases, I selected this one explicitly because it was labeled as "rigid". My criteria was: - I only wanted a bare snap on back - Had to be hard plastic, not gel or be too floppy - Can be bonded to acrylic using some sort of strong adhesive (I don't like mounting with velcro) - Black - US Seller |
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01-23-2013, 09:30 PM | #315 |
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The box was made from 1/4" acrylic sheet, outside dimensions were 4"x7"x5.5" I kept the back of the box open for mounting power adapters, usb hubs, DAC and other support gear if needed.
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01-23-2013, 09:37 PM | #316 |
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Hmmm not what I was thinking. I guess I'll have wait to see the pictures on that one.
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01-23-2013, 09:46 PM | #317 | |
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The idea was literally make a dummy of a actual double din radio and slap the tablet snap case to the front of it then mount the whole thing same as a double din HU |
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01-23-2013, 09:51 PM | #318 | |
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01-23-2013, 10:20 PM | #319 |
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01-23-2013, 10:36 PM | #320 |
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01-23-2013, 10:51 PM | #321 |
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I think I figured out how I am going to do mine.
Just need to find some cheap sheet metal and fabricate it into a U shape that is 53CM tall roughly 10CM long on both sides and 180CM+/- 2mm width. I'll attach it to my factory brackets that hold the single DIN radio. I'll make a slot on both sides of the U so that I can adjust the screws that hold the U to the radio bracket until the tablet sits just right and of course I'll be borrowing your rigid cover idea. Although my cheap/lazy ass is still waiting for the next gen tablets so I'll probably stop by a sheet metal shop tomorrow but won't be completed until much later. |
01-23-2013, 10:56 PM | #322 |
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01-24-2013, 02:14 AM | #323 |
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Ok guys, here is what I'm talking about. I have also started my own thread showing how I did my install.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2459432 |
01-24-2013, 10:37 AM | #324 | |
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01-24-2013, 11:39 AM | #325 |
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i picked up the Kingston 32GB Wi-Drive last night from Fry's and price matched it to Amazon. I've added 32Gb of storage to the Nexus 7 and bridged the WiFi network from the Wi-Drive to my FoxFi SSID coming out of the Droid Bionic. Additionally, you do need to use the Android Wi-Drive app to see your media, but once you click on your media, you get to choose what application to open a file with. You don't have to use the player built into the Wi-Drive software, which is great.
the only down side is that you can't use the Wi-Drive while it's charging. Charged, the battery is supposed to last about 4 hours. ...still need to hack up (or order a shorter) right angle micro-USB cable for charging to see if that helps. and fab a new bracket. |
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