I have a nook color and I currently use it as my primary in-dash Navigation using external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider.
I recently got a nook tablet, Since there is no CM build for this one, Wondering is there is any way to get the bluetooth working?
petergrfn said:
I have a nook color and I currently use it as my primary in-dash Navigation using external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider.
I recently got a nook tablet, Since there is no CM build for this one, Wondering is there is any way to get the bluetooth working?
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Not right now, no. There are the files but the issue is that we don't have a way to activate it *I think we might need atleast a kernel module.
External GPS?
petergrfn said:
I have a nook color and I currently use it as my primary in-dash Navigation using external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider.
I recently got a nook tablet, Since there is no CM build for this one, Wondering is there is any way to get the bluetooth working?
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I have a "spare" Nook Color, and would like to do what you do. Questions:
What "external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider" do you use?
I assume you are using a CM7 build to enable GPS, correct?
Do you know of a bluetooth solution that runs on the B&N v1.3 software?
What navigation program are you using? I have a friend running Co-Pilot (on an Acer A500), but despite his claim that it almost never crashes, every time I'm in his car and he lets me fiddle with it, it crashes.
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I have a "spare" Nook Color, and would like to do what you do. Questions:
What "external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider" do you use?
I assume you are using a CM7 build to enable GPS, correct?
Do you know of a bluetooth solution that runs on the B&N v1.3 software?
What navigation program are you using? I have a friend running Co-Pilot (on an Acer A500), but despite his claim that it almost never crashes, every time I'm in his car and he lets me fiddle with it, it crashes.
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I currently use Qstarz BT-Q818 66-Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Look it up on Amazon, Its little pricey and overkill for navigation. But very very very accurate, fast and weeks worth of battery)
Yes I am using CM 7 Stable version
Bluetooth on B&N software: No . There is no way to detect hardware under stock settings. I don't think they have drivers installed in stock version.
I am using Co-pilot. I also tested route 66. Both are reasonably stable. I never had crashes. But sometimes bluetooth goes into sleep and won't return. All I need to do is toggle off and on bluetooth.
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@DeanGibson
I currently use Qstarz BT-Q818 66-Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Look it up on Amazon, Its little pricey and overkill for navigation. But very very very accurate, fast and weeks worth of battery)
Yes I am using CM 7 Stable version.
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What have you found to be the max reliable bluetooth range for the Nook in this configuration?
Also, I can't tell from the pictures how it mounts. Does it have a visor clip?
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What have you found to be the max reliable bluetooth range for the Nook in this configuration?
Also, I can't tell from the pictures how it mounts. Does it have a visor clip?
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I tested only upto 1.5 meter so far with no issues. I didn't get chance to test to fail for bluetooth range.
I have a small compartment on top of dash board. I just left it in there. No visor clip or adhesive strips(it doesn't come with any). Based on my testing, it works fine without direct view to sky, then i guess it may use up more juice.
Be sure to use BN 2 amp car charger/compatible for quick charging in car. Other car chargers also work.. But your drain rate is more than charge rate when display is on.
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What have you found to be the max reliable bluetooth range for the Nook in this configuration?
Also, I can't tell from the pictures how it mounts. Does it have a visor clip?
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I would say on most of my mobiles with BT, I can use my BT headset within 10meter of direct sight. Some of them is better when there are walls between but varies a little.
I don't know about visor clips sorry.
Nook color Bluetooth range is way less than normal mobile
Ccl13, the nook color was not intended to use Bluetooth so the hardware is not optimized for it... The best I managed was just over 2 ft.
On my phone or my iPad I get at least 10ft usually more depending on line of sight and what is in the way. (at one point I was listening to a podcast from 40ft before my headset lost connection.
I've had really good range using a Bluetooth keyboard (I use the Zippy BT-500). I tested it to about 25 feet indoors. Running CM7 now but before that Phiremod with same BT range.
VERY interested in Bluetooth Keyboard for Nook Tablet
I own an 8GB nook tablet. I'm greatly enjoy using it as a reader-but having a real keyboard would make the whole package much, much nicer.
I hope this is available fairly soon-I would appreciate any leads folks have.
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I have a Holux M100 GPS unit i bought a few years back which works fine on my windows mobile, but i can seem to get any software to work with it on the Hero i have it paired but it always says "paired but not connected" please can someone help me out with this and point me in the right direction.
Not really an answer as much as a question. Why not just use the built in GPS receiver in the Hero?
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Not really an answer as much as a question. Why not just use the built in GPS receiver in the Hero?
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Well, with a Bluetooth GPS receiver, you can mount it in a better position to get a stronger signal.
I have this issue too with my Holux GPSlim 240. It works on my laptop and Nokia N95, but not with my Hero.
I think there isn't a Bluetooth GPS out there that is Android supported/compatible.
OK, but in reality the position of the Hero has never been a real problem to me when it comes to GPS (at least not one a nearby BT receiver could solve). It works fine in my car - mounted on a Brodit car mount close to eye-line. It works well in my pocket while walking (with the screen off and using the headphones to listen to guidance) And it works well at home, as long as I am near a window
Is that normal, or am I just lucky?
Same with me. Work perfectly as it should same as described by peterc10.
Why not just buy a car mount for the hero? you dont even need the "official" one you can get one with a grip that tightens and loosens and slot the phone in there. Then stick it to the windscreen as you would normally.
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I have a Holux M100 GPS unit i bought a few years back which works fine on my windows mobile, but i can seem to get any software to work with it on the Hero i have it paired but it always says "paired but not connected" please can someone help me out with this and point me in the right direction.
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The Android 1.5 Bluetooth stack in the Hero is incomplete and thus almost certainly won't support external GPS modules. Also, given it has built in GPS, it is more likely than not that none of the GPS software currently available would support an external GPS unit anyway.
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Dave
I find this hard to believe, as my Holux 1000B simply creates a Bluetooth Serial port. And my GPS software such as TrekBuddy.net simply reads and pares the info which is dumped to the serial port.
I'll go home and try it.
I believe that the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) was not supported in Android via public APIs (which applications need to actually use it) until Android 2.0.
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Dave
Once it is paired try tapping on it again to connect it.
The first time I paired my headset it said "Paired but not connected" and tapping one more time got it for me.
I know someone was going to beat me putting the nookcolor as a car stereo if I didn't hurry to do it but much respect for the guy that did this first . I worked on my Nookcolor, installing it as a car stereo this weekend on my 2004 Gmc envoy and still modifying my dash to make it blend in. Running Nookie Froyo.Now to work on developing a car stereo app will be great with build in FM radio and visualizer and equalizer. I'm barely learning how to develop apps reading some books on android app development and Java to make my app come to life but I do not have a lot of time, with school and work one tends to get a bit frustrated and tired. I'm hoping some one can help me out with my idea of an app if its not yet on the works. I was inspired byAndroid and everyone here in the XDA community to try and make some great ideas come to life. Android 100% right here
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First video preview of set up running Nookie Froyo 0.6.8 sorry i recorded this at night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mHQphUtmYs
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Until an actual interface adapter is made to bypass sound and volume control from the vehicle wiring to just a plain rca cable with 3.5mm Jack, I intend to use my tab as is. I will come up with new ideas tho.
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NOOKCOLOR Indash Stereo
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Test in dash v2.2
Rom: NookieFroyo 0.6.8(reverted to NookieFroyo for livewallpaper and video support since PhiremodCM7 does not have it yet)
Apps:
Pandora Radio
mVideoPlayer(im having issues with this app, sometimes video shows normally then next time video gets slow)
Button Savior(I replaced Softkeys with ButtonSavior)
Media Volume Bar Widget
WidgetLocker Lockscreen
ADWLauncher EX
Beautiful Widgets
Gauge Battery Widget
MortPlayer
PowerAMP
museek
StayAwake
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Test in dash v2.1(overclocked)
Still same as v2 just added a couple more apps to make feel a bit more like indash stereo.
Apps Added:
Stayawake(this works great so far on phiremodCM7 plug in USB cable and screen stays on, very stereo like feeling, better yet it dims out to save battery but still stays awake)
Last FM(working so far)
ADW Ex launcher
Miren browser(Browser of Choice)
Apps removed:
TuneIn radio(The app started giving me trouble and forcing close, worked for a while tho.)
Apps not working so far:
YouTube or flash( Flash and video playback does not work as stated before but I'm pretty sure it will soon. I tried watching transformers 2 to see how it looked and did not work on phiremod CM7 yet.)
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Test in dash v2
Changed Nook Rom to:
Phiremod CM7 (looks great very responsive, hotspot data connectivity way faster with my HTC EVO on 3g not on 4g. Will test on 4g to see how much faster it connects but no youtube)
Apps Using and still testing:
TuneIn Radio for local stations(since no bluetooth)
PowerAmp (using this app because has build in EQ and song can be change with finger swipe)
Pandora(running 100%)
MortPlayer (still sounds good but prefer PowerAmp because of the look and EQ ) "DSP Manger still doesnt work"
I still need to add volume and mute widgets.
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Test in dash v1
Nookie Froyo 6.7 (Did not test 6.8 yet)
Using PowerAmp app as main choice for stereo. It includes EQ settings.
MortPlayer Installed
Pandora Installed, works great if connected to phone hotspot.
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Apps that I'm trying to develop.
IndashStereo App.
With Navigation compatibility.
YouTube video compatibility.
Bluetooth compatibility if tab comes with it. Probably all tabs will for now on.
Facebook and tweeter song share buttons.
Meaby traffic updates.
IndashStereo Remote
This is another app I want to develop which I will need Bluetooth.
Should have Bluetooth compatibility to connect your Android Phone to connect to Indash Stereo app on the tab so you can share music and use the phone as remote control for app.
Suggestions and opinions are welcome.
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I tend to like doubletwist. May want to give that a try. I know it isn't exactly what you are looking for.
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FM radio might be a dead end for you, I'm pretty sure hardware investigations revealed that the FM chip isn't equipped with a antenna or wired to the headphones for use as an antenna. Perhaps once bluetooth is working you could pair it with some sort of bluetooth radio?
Looks nice though, have you thought of applying a black theme to make look even more smooth with your car?
It sucks no FM. I'm hoping someone does get Bluetooth working FM and navigation would work with that, it would be great. A black theme would look nice, I'm still exploring a lot of things with the nook like cm7 and honeycomb see how everything would work with that. I did this as a prototype I say. Later on I might change the nookcolor for something else but same size. I still want to develop an app for car stereo and such for any tab. I know it wount be easy but nothing is impossible specially here in XDA
SuperHTCEvo
Syco54645 said:
I tend to like doubletwist. May want to give that a try. I know it isn't exactly what you are looking for.
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Its not that hard to do you just need time. Took me a whole Saturday to do this and I'm not done yet. Lol but seems to work and sounds great. I'm always open to suggestions and better ideas.
SuperHTCEvo
Apps that I'm trying to develop.
IndashStereo App.
With Navigation compability.
YouTube video compability.
Bluetooth compability if tab comes with it. Probably all tabs will for now on.
Facebook and tweeter song share buttons.
Meaby traffic updates.
IndashStereo Remote
This is another app I want to develop which I will need Bluetooth.
Should have Bluetooth compability to connect your Android Phone to connect to Indash Stereo app on the tab so you can share music and use the phone as remote control for app.
Suggestions and opinions are welcome.
SuperHTCEvo
I'm happy to see this thread, thanks for taking the time to share your work, JCAndroid.
I had a carpc for a few years; after getting fed up with FluxMedia's treatment of the hobbyist community as well as some issues due to outdated hardware, I returned to the stock radio when I got my Droid. The Droid provided most of the functionality of the carpc, however, I do occasionally miss having a carpc though, and I have thought about using the NC in the same manner.
The main drawback for me at this time is lack of navigation. If Bluetooth was usable, then this would obviously be a moot point as the navigation could be achieved using BT GPS.
Anyhow, looking forward to seeing your progress and thanks again the thread.
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I'm happy to see this thread, thanks for taking the time to share your work, JCAndroid.
I had a carpc for a few years; after getting fed up with FluxMedia's treatment of the hobbyist community as well as some issues due to outdated hardware, I returned to the stock radio when I got my Droid. The Droid provided most of the functionality of the carpc, however, I do occasionally miss having a carpc though, and I have thought about using the NC in the same manner.
The main drawback for me at this time is lack of navigation. If Bluetooth was usable, then this would obviously be a moot point as the navigation could be achieved using BT GPS.
Anyhow, looking forward to seeing your progress and thanks again the thread.
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I was looking at carpc's also but found it to complecated to do at least for me but it works. When I saw Android tabs were available I saw the chance to do this. I had wanted to this with a galaxy tab but to pricey, but I found my self with the NookColor and once there was a way to rooted I came up with something ofcourse I know other people have put tabs as indash stereos its much easier to use than carpc but would be better with an actual car stereo app. If Bluetooth would work on the Nook we would have more useable stuff I hope someone gets it to work. I'm just trying to come up with something new. Right now I use my Evo 4G as my navigation device. But thanks for the support motivation helps a lot.
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looks cool, might be funny to watch my subs shake the nook to death lol
any update on this?
as of right now, w/out using phone wifi hotspot - i don't see any purpose to this.
it has no line-in for using a media player with more storage.
once it's installed better, you won't have much access to swap out the microsd for updating your music.
there are no applications that compare to anything that a carpc can do.
i would much rather a standard in dash cd player then leave my nook in the car.
i'm having a hard time understanding the point of this... if you have a phone that can do wifi hotspot, then your phone can run pandora and plug into the line in of a standard stereo... and probably sound a whole lot better...
xtravbx said:
i'm having a hard time understanding the point of this... if you have a phone that can do wifi hotspot, then your phone can run pandora and plug into the line in of a standard stereo... and probably sound a whole lot better...
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Don't over think it, it's just cool. A lot of cars nowadays come with a similar sized touch screen that runs the stereo. This is a great idea to do just because we can. Thumbs up to you sir.
rudygetz said:
Don't over think it, it's just cool. A lot of cars nowadays come with a similar sized touch screen that runs the stereo. This is a great idea to do just because we can. Thumbs up to you sir.
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sorry didn't mean to be a downer. Just a crappy day at work and my bad mood is coming up, instead of being supportive.
Let's see what you can make happen with this!
Update Peeps!
Yea you can use a carpc and it can be better but it is just something new to try. You can use your phone but sound has no difference believe me I did a number of test and if your worried about leaving it in the car at night there is no problem it gets pitch dark you can even see it but the point is that you want something portable and cool, that is why i did this mod.
I updated to to Phiremod CM7 and let me tell you hotspot connectivity is way faster but youtube doesnt work. So far so good. Still testing it.
Since. No! Bluetooth im using TuneIn Radio App and works nice on Phiremod CM7 with my HTC Evo hotspot on 3G Not on 4G so it can be much faster but will try.
xBryan said:
looks cool, might be funny to watch my subs shake the nook to death lol
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Lol my does not shake. I have two 12" Kickers with a 700w pioneer amp. It pounds but the Nook stays intact. Well at least with my dock.
Do you have any power management going on? I couldn't tell but I would imagine if you did some sort of modification to the power cord so it would be as flush as possible to the dash and ran it to a USB car charger, you could theoretically make it so all you had to do was slide the Nook in from right to left, thereby connecting it to the charger as it is secured.
I personally have begun to explore the possibilities of using it as a carpc myself. I'm planning a drive down to Florida from New York in April and I'm hoping to use it as a the Nav/Media hub (I have a GPS, Pioneer BT sound system with an amp, and there will be two Dincs in the car but still, you can't beat a 7" version of any of those). I''l either be mounting it in my Civic or my Altima, depending on which we decide to use. The Civic as much better DIY mounting possibilities, and I've already drawn up some ideas. The only thing I'm waiting for is the BT
EDIT: For comparision, here is the link that shows the inside of my Civic, and if you Google the interior to a 2007 Altima, you'll see how theres little to no possibilities for mounting without cutting into anything.
Xephik said:
Do you have any power management going on? I couldn't tell but I would imagine if you did some sort of modification to the power cord so it would be as flush as possible to the dash and ran it to a USB car charger, you could theoretically make it so all you had to do was slide the Nook in from right to left, thereby connecting it to the charger as it is secured.
I personally have begun to explore the possibilities of using it as a carpc myself. I'm planning a drive down to Florida from New York in April and I'm hoping to use it as a the Nav/Media hub (I have a GPS, Pioneer BT sound system with an amp, and there will be two Dincs in the car but still, you can't beat a 7" version of any of those). I''l either be mounting it in my Civic or my Altima, depending on which we decide to use. The Civic as much better DIY mounting possibilities, and I've already drawn up some ideas. The only thing I'm waiting for is the BT
EDIT: For comparision, here is the link that shows the inside of my Civic, and if you Google the interior to a 2007 Altima, you'll see how theres little to no possibilities for mounting without cutting into anything.
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O that's right I never mentioned what I did for power management. I use to have a Kenwood double din stereo with 6.5" screen but took that off. I had to cut and trim in order to put my dock were the stereo was. I used the nookcolor leather case and cur it, I was going to make a dock myself like the way the HTC Evo car dock is but I just wanted to try this like this first. Then I went and bought me a cheaper stereo. The stereo I put it in the passenger compartment box that's y you don't see it on the pics, it is hidden. I modified my compartment box also, I had to cut and trim the back of it to run cables out and to make space for a small computer fan for the the heat of the stereo to be exhausted out. When I dock my Nook I just plug my 3.5mm headphone Jack and USB charger. I'm still trying to modify the connector of the USB charger, I don't like the cable just hanging there. But works great so far.
SuperHTCEvo
Since DSP manegers EQ does not work I'm going to try and see if the new LifeVibes app works later on.
SuperHTCEvo
what are you using to hold the nook in place around the edges?
i'm thinking of making my own 'case' and just contemplating different types of ways to hold my nook in place.
btw: from one fellow hardware modder to another - very awesome work.
pointless or not somethings are just to cool to not try.
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what are you using to hold the nook in place around the edges?
i'm thinking of making my own 'case' and just contemplating different types of ways to hold my nook in place.
btw: from one fellow hardware modder to another - very awesome work.
pointless or not somethings are just to cool to not try.
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Thanks for the complement.
Before I did the mod I went looking on eBay for case holders but none of them looked as durable as the original NookColor leather case holder, so I bought the the leather case holder for the NookColor it was pricey but I took a chance and used it to incorporate it to my dash. What I did was cut the holder and just use that as the mount dock. So far it has been working really good throughout bumbs and speedhumps it stays intact in its mount holder. I'm still thinking of changing it tho to a better looking angle or adding angle adjustments.
SuperHTCEvo
I imagine if done well such a mod would be an excellent complement to any dash while garnering many compliments from passengers (even would be thieves).
I just received my globalsat bt-359 and so far the results are looking good. The device paired with the viewsonic gtab without issue. I have used BlueGPS with it and had no issues. The google navigation app worked very well with the combination. Maps also worked as you would expect it should.
The BT-359 comes with a car and wall adapter to charge the device. The charge cable is USB to mini USB. One item of note is the GPS has some heft to it. I did not think it would weigh what it does. Also the range from the GPS is about what you would expect for a good bluetooth device.
I will update my findings as I use the device more.
Thanks for letting us know!
Awesome, I'd like to get one of these.
Interesting. Is your gTablet stock? And are you using a third-party Bluetooth app? Google Earth? Tnx.
Tom
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I just received my globalsat bt-359 and so far the results are looking good. The device paired with the viewsonic gtab without issue. I have used BlueGPS with it and had no issues. The google navigation app worked very well with the combination. Maps also worked as you would expect it should.
The BT-359 comes with a car and wall adapter to charge the device. The charge cable is USB to mini USB. One item of note is the GPS has some heft to it. I did not think it would weigh what it does. Also the range from the GPS is about what you would expect for a good bluetooth device.
I will update my findings as I use the device more.
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Ill second that.. I've had mine for about a month. Running vegantab 5.1.1 and use bluetooth GPS. I have a Verizon portable 4g hotspot (that I bought primarily for my GTab ). Google maps is flawless while I'm driving. Battery life is very good. I only drive 45 min each way, but I can go a few weeks before I need to charge.
I have a GPS mount/sticky pad, and I keep my globalsat right there. Doesn't move at all.
No trouble pairing, won't connect
Any tips to get it to connect? When I select the device to connect, it says it will be unpaired, with no other options. Not sure where to go from here.
Any ideas?
Scott
Scottreds2k said:
Any tips to get it to connect? When I select the device to connect, it says it will be unpaired, with no other options. Not sure where to go from here.
Any ideas?
Scott
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Ok I'm doing this from memory..
It only can pair (scan for available devices in Bluetooth settings)
pair it
Go to your Bluetooth GPS app (I use Bluetooth GPS)
In settings you should be able to set your default device, it will only display devices paired to you GTab.
Select the gsat.
Then start the GPS program
Hope that helps
I'm a bit leery of buying the unit and it not connecting to the tablet. Maybe I can find the BT-359C at a retailer around here...
Or if I could find an Android app to directly read the output of a Garmin GPS-62s which I already have... hmmm.
I use tom tom mk2, works well with bluetooth gps app, and wireless tether app from your phone, vegan gb 7 only works with google maps 5.0, no later,but still awesome with 5.0, you can also use the gtab with your cell, an app called sharegps, if you try to use google maps 5.4 it will only work for the maps not the navigation
BT-359
I've had one of these units for about a month and a half. It didn't come with a charger, but I've had no problems with the unit charging over USB.
I use BlueGPS to connect it under Vegan 5.11. I'm running BackCountry Navigator and Copilot for road navigation.
Ed Kinsel
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So just about three weeks in with the Globalsat bluetooth GPS and one long trip under my belt. All is well with the device, my Tab running the Vegan Rom and bluetooth GPS has worked very well. I do need to find an in car stand for my tablet but that will be another review.
Google navigator and maps works very well with the combination of software and hardware. There seems to be no significant lag with the GPS so you show up where you actually are.
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So just about three weeks in with the Globalsat bluetooth GPS and one long trip under my belt. All is well with the device, my Tab running the Vegan Rom and bluetooth GPS has worked very well. I do need to find an in car stand for my tablet but that will be another review.
Google navigator and maps works very well with the combination of software and hardware. There seems to be no significant lag with the GPS so you show up where you actually are.
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Check buy.com for ipad car mounts. I got one for $11. Can't remember the company sorry. If you cant find it I'll look it up for you.
I used my tablet to get to VA beach from Baltimore .. Google maps worked like a charm. Traffic was on point and accurate.
Is anyone using that or have tried for their NC? I'm wonder what the bluetooth range would be and if it would be able to connect to an OBD2 bluetooth reciever that would be maybe 3 ft away. It would be great to get a 7in NC mounted in the car and be able to see real time info in your car.
I'm not sure how well it would work over Bluetooth. Do you already have the Bluetooth module? If you do them you should really check out alaprecorder. Its pretty wicked and you can use your phone plus odbII.
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With so small range I really doubt how useful this can be.
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I haven't gotten the module yet and I don't have an android phone either so this would be my only option. too bad BT doesn't have more range...
I'm currently using it in a Jeep Wrangler install with a bluetooth OBDII reader, and it works great. The Nook and reader are around 3 feet apart, but I've been up to about 5 feet away and not lost the connection.
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I'm currently using it in a Jeep Wrangler install with a bluetooth OBDII reader, and it works great. The Nook and reader are around 3 feet apart, but I've been up to about 5 feet away and not lost the connection.
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+1 I'm using it with an OBDII reader and works great on my Nook and Phone.
Hi All,
First of all it's been a while i was on XDA, Please do not hesitate to direct me to the links if any. Its just i lost the hang of it.
I would need some advice on turning TF201 to a car infotainment system. I'm running Katkiss's Stable rom with stock kernel (i believe). I like the multi-window option, that's when i decided it would be great for my car.
Any suggestions are always welcome!
I'm running premium version of Automate ( which i like the most on my Nexus 6P) but wouldn't support offline maps.
Then, I've downloaded Here Maps, I have difficulties in updating the location (could be GPS location problem) i have tried almost all navigation apps and none updated the location. Screenshot Below.
I do have an Asus GPS dongle, tried plugging that in and no luck (May be as i'm on a custom rom).
I would be glad if any of you have any ideas to speed up my (TF201) and my project as well.
Many Thanks in advance:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
I've actually been thinking of the same thing since I resurrected my Prime a few days ago. There are just two problems I have. First is my car stereo doesn't have and AUX input of any kind that I know about. If I'm going to do this I'm going to have to break into it and figure out a way to get into the low side of the output amps (or some other way) and tap in there. GPS is horrible even with the dongle and if using the dongle on a long trip you can't charge it. I have two dongles (thanks for your screw-up Asus) and was thinking of taking one apart and trying to install a charging cable that would work when the dongle is plugged in. Then I remembered that I have an old BT GPS receiver that I used in my PDA days so that solves problem #2.
Keep working on it and let me know some of your ideas/solutions and I'll do the same if I start this project.
Hi theandies,
Thanks for participation.
I do not have aux input either
I use a BT FM transmitter (BC - 06 ) from BSR. I like it and I have had no problems so far.. It is that you'll have to find the best RF.
I would want to mount it to the CD player ... With those mounts available on eBay.
I have an OBD 2 adapter plugged in with torque pro.
Yes I agree charging is a big problem, and I wouldn't like the wire lying around as well, figuring out a way to plug it in from the stereo. I'm stuck here.
I drive a citroën C4 VTR 2007. Any other ideas??
Thanks again.
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ePYK me. said:
Hi theandies,
Thanks for participation.
I do not have aux input either
I use a BT FM transmitter (BC - 06 ) from BSR. I like it and I have had no problems so far.. It is that you'll have to find the best RF.
I would want to mount it to the CD player ... With those mounts available on eBay.
I have an OBD 2 adapter plugged in with torque pro.
Yes I agree charging is a big problem, and I wouldn't like the wire lying around as well, figuring out a way to plug it in from the stereo. I'm stuck here.
I drive a citroën C4 VTR 2007. Any other ideas??
Thanks again.
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I just can't find an FM BT transmitter that I like. I guess I'm a bit of an audio snob as far as sound quality and the FM transmitter just doesn't cut it for me. I'm an electronics engineer so breaking into my car stereo and making an audio in should take much work.
Torque was what I was going to use it for mostly as well. Still thinking about it. Right now I'm putting a clutch in my '71 Corvette convertible so that's taking up most of my time right now. I'll post stuff as I go.
Update: See edit below for results!
Hey fellas,
I'm doing this exact project myself. I'm going to try and get away with running the stock ROM, AutoMate and using my phone as a WiFi hotspot for online navigation and music streaming.
I figure that I'll just use Tasker to make a quick hotspot toggle on my phone's homescreen. I'm toying with the idea of automating the hotspot activation for whenever my phone is plugged in (since I always plug my phone in when I'm driving anyway.) I'm thinking that if I do that and have it only function between the hours of, say, 6:00am and midnight, it'll deactivate automatically for when I forget to do so during my nightly charge.
I just have my tablet velcroed to my dashboard along with a charging cable. It looks just fine! I'm sacrificing the usage of two of my AC vents, but I never really use them anyway.
I'll let you know how it goes!
Update: AutoMate isn't supported on the stock ROM... Time to get to some flashing!
Update 2: The project is finished!
The memory of how my Prime ended up in my possession is a bit of a fuzzy one, and I discovered that for whatever reason I seem to have the German edition. Coupled with the fact that I have no Windows 7 computers to run fastboot with properly, I spent a few too many hours trying to figure out how to load the KatKiss 5.1.1 ROM.
I ended up settling for an easy 4.1.1 jellybean ROM that didn't need any further screwing around with TWRP and bootloader versions. I loaded up AutoMate and found it quite lackluster and somewhat glitchy, but Drivermode works absolute wonders! The WiFi hotspot from my Galaxy Note 3 running Dirty Unicorns 5.1.1 functions beautifully.
Apparently there's ways of transmitting GPS from a phone to a tablet via Bluetooth, but the GPS on my Note has never really worked since I flashed DU anyway so I left that alone. I'm fine with just getting Google's directions manually and having the map with the route open. It's still really handy having the Prime for that.
As far as physically mounting the tablet goes, I really just velcroed it to my dashboard and ran the charging cable plus aux cord beneath the front cover panel to secure them. It holds quite firmly and can be easily removed if I feel like using the tablet for something else. I also think it improves the aesthetics of my ol' 1998 Cherokee. It looks much cleaner than the cheap ugly radio installed behind it xD
Having driven a few hours now with this new setup, I can definitely say that I am very happy with the outcome, especially since my Prime was otherwise just sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Spotify works like a charm with Drivermode and controlling its functions is easier than ever. I have also realized other potentials for having such a large, Internet-connected screen in such a convenient location. It's got some wicked movie-watching potential, for example. Date night with a view, anyone?
That does look good AggieJack. I've put my project on hold for now as I'm pulling the engine on my old Corvette and theat is taking all my free time. I've not abandoned it and hopefully finish it too. For GPS I'm going to use my external Bluetooth GPS receiver I have. It works great ant can lock on to double digit signals.
That looks fantastic.. Again. Katkiss runs fine for me with automate.. It wouldn't pick the GPS. That's where I'm held at.
If I get that going.. I will may have to find a solution to connect the charger inside the stereo cabinet. As I don't like wires lying around.
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@theandies any link to the external GPS reciever??
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This is what I have. Bought it a long time ago to work with my old PDA.
http://www.amazon.com/Pharos-PT110-Bluetooth-Portable-Receiver/dp/B00080FYQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1462793834&sr=8-3&keywords=Pharos+bluetooth+gps
Thanks @theandies.
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Hi @AggieJack is your prime connected to the inner wiring?? I'm not sure of the terminology. Or is it connected to the 12v socket.?
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