My IPAD Install

[westy27]

Hey Guys,

Havnt been here for a while but i thought i would post up some details of my IPAD install

The facia is currently under way (the photo attached is just the mock up crap one) so hopefully i will get around to finishing that fairly soon. IPAD is a 64GB 3G, hooked up via RCA and USB for power. Kiwi Wifi provides data to Dash Command and Rev. All existing radio features still work (including bluetooth etc)

Will post up some more details soon, as soon as i get some more pics.

[kcpwns]

looking good mate

[Crackers01]

How does it work with HVAC?.

[westy27]

HVAC is via the touch screen controller at the bottom of the iPad (gps size) will get a link when I get home. It is from the states.

Cheers

[westy27]

The screen just connects to gmlan low speed cable and controls everything including hazards.

[one_and_only2004]

That's a pretty fancy setup. You'll have to put up a video of it all when you're done.

[westy27]

The IPAD is also running dash command (OBD2 software) that has a custom skin loaded to make it look identical to HSV E3 software (will try and video up soon!)

[westy27]

This is the software from the states that the IPAD is running, i think its pretty awesome

[Crackers01]

Looks impressive. Make sure to do a write up on what we need to do this. Thanks very well done.

[one_and_only2004]

The thing in the mirror is a bit overkill, but everything else is awesome.

[westy27]

Well only got to work on it a few hours this weekend so new facia isnt even near done, just tidied up the current one and installed a few apps on the ipad. This is the look of it so far.

[Luke V8]

Looking good - what app is that showing?

[westy27]

Dash Command. Uses a Kiwi Wifi thingy to get OBD2 data to it.

[Crackers01]

How did you get rid of the "Vehicle Data Mismatch" from the screen?

[westy27]

If you unplug the headunit it always comes up, as soon as you start the car it goes away. (Has to have engine running, not just accessories).

[Crackers01]

Hmm wonder if they can be reprogrammed?. What is the model of the HVAC control unit/screen thingo that you got.

[westy27]

Folcik Engineering & Design, LLC. Here you go mate, Top bloke to deal with made it all in his garage and it works beautifully!

[Crackers01]

Looks good. Was it all plug n play? Cheers

[westy27]

Yeah mate power positive, Negative and Low Bus GMLAN (there is a spare plug behind the glovebox that has all these connections) One thing to note with these units are they are VIN Locked to keep with holdens security, first car you plug it into it will burn the vin into the device and will need to be send back to US for reflashing should you want to put it in a new car. Just something to be aware of mate. If you have any other questions give me a yell

[Ed]

Looks very smart! However I don't know why but seems blank to me, having buttons and stuff livens it up I reckon!


All this was typed on my iPad of all things haha, hopefully you love it though mate!

[cheesy_j]

How does the air con work now??
I'm keen on doing this

[westy27]

The HVAC controller that is mention in the above few posts. Basically it is a touch screen GPS size device that talks to gmlan . this is what it looks like up close.



Has everything on it (if you have a SS it does have climate control ) and hazard button etc. I think it looks a hell of a lot better then that microwave control looking thing was was released a few weeks back.

[kcpwns]

I want one
they look way cool

[dingdong555]

this may be a stupid questing but how are you changing radio stations etc..?

[westy27]

Have 6 Programmed into the memory and change them by steering wheel controls, only listen to 2 of them lol. I more listen to the ipad so it wasnt a big concern of mine. Just make sure the six you program in work and are good lol.