Matt SS-V
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- VF SS-V Redline My17
I've got a MY17 SS-V Redline and am pretty disappointed with Mylink in regards to lack of features and issues with blutooth streaming.
In short, I want to either augment the infotainment system with something or in the worst case replace it entirely. My preference is definitely to add something in and keep the OEM system. That way i have no issue with Holden service and compatibility with the car systems.
Must haves
What I have considered
thanks!!
Matt
In short, I want to either augment the infotainment system with something or in the worst case replace it entirely. My preference is definitely to add something in and keep the OEM system. That way i have no issue with Holden service and compatibility with the car systems.
Must haves
- Want to eliminate blutooth stuttering when streaming music from some Android phones (nexus 6p, google pixel)
- Need to retain control over cabin controls
- Steering wheel audio integration
- HUD integration (at least with the same OEM functionality)
- Continue to control bi-modal exhaust from system
- Must be easy to use (Wife Approval Factor)
- Must retain use of reverse camera and guidance lines
- Must continue to function with auto park features (not that i use them
- Continue to have touchscreen integration (for at least cabin and car controls)
- I don't want to cut up or modify the dash. A new fascia is fine, but i want to keep the option to return to full OEM.
- I want to keep the car looking as OEM as possible
- Android auto and apple car play
- Play videos
- Vehicle in motion mod
- Mirrorlink
- Something running android, windows or linux that i can write my own apps for
What I have considered
- Advanced ice system (just been told yesterday that they are still in development for a unit compatible with the VF series 2. So no go for that one yet)
- Connecting my own control unit of some sort (raspberry pi3) to do stuff (anyone say arcade games in the car? - The trouble here is that i don't know if the mylink system has the required (and free) av inputs
- Looked a little at alpine and pioneer units, however it looks like these units lose some functionality, be it HUD, bi-modal control, etc.
- Writing an app for mylink to provide some addition features - Whilst this is likely limited more by hardware constraints in the existing Mylink system, it also looks like there isn't a simple way to deploy apps to Mylink with GM's blessing. It looks like GM have an app development SDK, however approvals look stringent and the chances of seeing this app distributed would be slight.
- Does anyone have a input/output diagram for the Mylink system in a My17 SS-V?
- Can anyone confirm if there are any inputs on the MyLink that could be used to plug another device into? Even if this is just Video with no touch and no audio.
- Im a software developer and also dabble with raspberry Pi's, so give me an input into mylink and i can probably work with that for a custom device/software solution.
- Is there just some kind of MirrorLink or casting dongle that could be used? Whilst this would have to be controlled from a phone, at least least it opens up the possibilities.
- Is there a 'development mode' for Mylink that would allow side-loading of apps without these apps being approved (and 'digitally signed') by GM?
thanks!!
Matt