Send me a message when you start beta testing this fall and I am volunteering to beta test and I'll leave my car at my shop to have it installed. Post up tons of pics to the thread and send you for your website. :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...-10-1-kit.html

i came across this post today.. Not sure if you have seen this or not. I looked them up on Instagram.

brainiac.workshoptwelve.com

As far as wiring goes, I'm assuming you all have seen these:
Mini Box 12v PSU
That PSU, assuming 80% efficiency, would draw 13 amps...only slightly more than my nav deck, and they have bigger PSU's.
All of their PSU's have three wire hookup, 12V constant, 12V switched or ignition, and ground; with a delayed remote turn on. Not difficult wiring at all, and assuming your whole stereo system is running off an amplifier you can either add a DAC with RCA outs or use 3.5 to RCA adapter to run to the amplifier.
While I wouldn't buy one of their pre-built pc's, you can get better CPU's and Mobo's with the same power requirements and thermal dissapation needs, I would consider their PSU and their mini-itx cases.
Speaking of thermal dissapation, what are the thoughts on computer placement? There is probably room behind the monitor, but the lack of air circulation and the proximity to the heater vents concerns me. Maybe mod the tilt out cubby behind the passenger seat?
Testing will tell for certain, but I'm hoping there is a hardware guy lurking that could answer that...or someone that has done something similar in the past.
Either way I love the way it looks and how it's going.

Nah, I like the direction asorg31 is going. I'll happily wait for his product.

I did see this as well and I've played with their web browser interface app. It's definitely a great design, but like Galeforce was saying it's direction I do not want to go. Plus I really like the idea of integrated climate and the extra features that I get to play with over theirs.

I think brainiac claims to do the climate controls as well, no? Either way, I am looking forward to the release of both of these systems! Really updates the tech side of the Z, and makes me so glad I didn't bother getting the factory tech package.

You are right on that one they do integrate the climate. That was my bad.

i just brought it up because its similar. Not saying its better or worse. Just relevant is all haha.

I think the other is cool too. But I would definitely wait for asorg31 as well. Looks way awesome!

Hey thanks for the support guys, it means a lot!

already done
 

There is a company with a working prototype and pre-orders for this year. I think is called Brainiac. You will have to really innovate choose how you will compete with this company given that you are way behind in progress.

You are partially correct frankely, Workshop 12's Brainiac is a great product and they do have pre-orders for the 350Z's, but not for the 370Z yet. They have actually posted a thread you can find here in the audio/video area. It was even discussed a few comments up in this thread. I personally welcome others to do something similar. It's great! I know I waited a long time for someone to come up with something like this before I decided to do my own thing. Brainiac does have one large leap in front of me with their interface being complete and used for other vehicles. But that is fine I will take the time to make certain that our interface is done right and not try to rush to be the first to the market. There are a lot of Z owners out there and I feel confident that once Valkyrie Systems is ready to launch we will not have a problem getting clients. And if not? This whole thing started for me to get one for my car, so that goal will have been met!

Tesla styled screen setup
 

Sorry guys with the weather and work here in DC I wasn't able to get this posted the other day. But I had the chance to get a sneak preview of the media interface earlier this week and thought I would share it with you all!http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...4f30377154.jpg


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Looking good Anthony! Keep it coming!

:rock:

I cannot wait until you have a finished product :tiphat:

You make me happy that I have resisted the urge for almost five years to tear apart the dash for HU install and/or cubby modification :D

This is awesome. Keep up the great work! keep us posted.

This is gonna look amazing when done.
I agree tho that the top side is a bit to tall even to see the gauges but if you can (as you said) work your magic and lower that a bit it's look very very good. Also I see the lower side needs to cover the spaces a bit better.
This makes me be thankful I haven't tried any crazy things to replace my navigation system and gives me hope I can have a good sound system with working Bluetooth and all (because I have an 09 and Bluetooth streaming is non existent).
Amazing job tho, I'll follow you on Facebook, please keep us all updated.

Asorg31

Any update on this buddy?

Nice I will be waiting for this option.

Well with the snowpocalipse we had here in DC I took some time off and enjoyed the snow with the family. Made some Shock Top snowmen and had a blast!

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But last night I got back to it and started work on the body filling and correcting. It's taking some time but as anyone who has dealt with bondo knows it takes a while lol!

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You are going to hate bondo and sandpaper. You did a damn good job so far though.

YzGyz

Hahaha no lie I already regret it! That's why as I make the bondo changes I am updating my model for future 3d reprints.

Next time use less of it. Better to do multiple small application and sand than having to sand a glob.

Buy plenty of sand paperwork and a palm sander. For the circle areas. Find something round and as close to size as possible. Roll the sandpaper around it and sand the hole. The hole will come out a lot better that way.

YzGyz

Definitely some good info! I will be on the lookout for something for the holes!

Yea, that is way too much bondo...your life will suck, wear a face mask while sanding that is Chinese bondo, it will kill you

My gosh X100 on too much bondo!

Yeah I had too many low spots and I tried to fill them in. Instead of going back to the drawing board. Which is what I decided to do last night. Too many problems to try to fix with body filler. Unfortunately it was something I had to do, sometimes you just have to see it in person to see what needs to be fixed. Well... back to modeling... :shakes head:

Grab some of this

Bondo Glazing & Spot Putty, 4.5 oz 907: Advance Auto Parts

Thanks! I'll look into it!

No more updates on this?

Yes there are, as a few people mentioned I found too many areas of concern on this print. Including the biggest problem was the scale factor was too large. As well as a few really low spots on the part (too low for body filler). If I was to try and flex it into place the bondo would crack.:shakes head:

So I had to take a very frusterated step back and find out what happened. After taking some time to figure out where the scale factor went wrong and adjusting some more blemish areas I will be ready to print again. I have taken into consideration the concern of a few of you about the top of the dash being too high. So I am trying to hold the shape of the original dash with this design and inset the monitor a little bit more. I will keep you all updated with images as work progresses.

I think you can get ahead of Braniac by getting the product done first but also by developing good quality parts just the way you are doing it so far.
Keep it up and keep us updated because one way or another I will be getting something like this eventually :)

Hey thanks for the support CanadianSteel! That is definitely my approach is to not settle for less than great quality. It is what led me to scrap the first dash attempt and begin fresh. I know I haven't updated here for a while. I just wanted to make sure that I had something worth showing first. Which I am nearing that point now, so it shouldn't be long before I am ready to show progress. Be on the lookout and thanks again for everyone's support so far!

Don't be afraid of a bit of competition, just offer something cool that they're not offering, and you can steal all of their customers.

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In for updates. I custom installed an Android tablet in my Frontier and been plotting on it for my Z. This will save me all that trouble. Hope it turns out and is a decent value once complete.

#// Hey all its been a while since there has been anything to show, but here it is. After a lot of trial and error with out 3D print we decided that the design needed more work. So we have spent the last month at the drawing board trying to perfect the design. We decided to go with an inset dash as some suggested earlier after working with our monitor vendor on sizing. We will be looking at Shapeways for another print very soonl

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Glad its back in action and ready for another fitment test, Fingers crossed:tiphat::tup:

That's coming out very nicely :) great job! Looking forward to the successful figment test!


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