It would work on all models. Brainiac includes a GPS antenna and a highly accurate GPS chip. Yes, you can run any Android based navigation system that you would like, Google Maps, Waze, Garman etc... :)

So far the Z looks like it is getting a lot of strong support! Yes it will replace your navigation as well as have Bluetooth integration with your smartphone for hands-free calling and media. We also have companion smartphone apps that allow you to control the in-car features of Brainiac from your phone :)

very cool. Hope to see it in the Z

For hands free calling would you be able to maintain your steering wheel controls and use the stock microphone?

I can not WAIT for this unit to come out. If the 370Z is chosen to be next in line for production, what's your best anticipated release date? Will it be in 2016 or 2017?

The 370z must be chosen. I believe we are at the top of the list last time I checked.

I'm not sure about the stock microphone and what its connector looks like. We have a built in microphone and also have a 3.5mm stereo socket for a microphone input. To use the existing one, you may need some kind of an adapter just like many other aftermarket head units.

Also for the steering wheel controls you'll require something like the PAC programmable controller. We use a standard 3.5mm TRS input jack for steering wheel controls.

Our target would be this fall for release.

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butterysuede, where is your company located? and are you guys going to have authorized places for install?

I'm not sure if you were asking us or butterysuede? :)

But for Workshop 12, we're located in Mississauga, Ontario Canada... just outside of Toronto.

Yes we are in the process of signing on dealers who will be carrying Brainiac products and will be providing installation services. We recently announced 3 new shops on our social media channels. We're on Instagram as @workshoptwelve

Yeah I'm not affiliated with the company, just posted on their behalf. Can't wait to purchase this though! Please have a dealer on the East Coast (preferably Boston haha)

Will this be doable for a DIY install? I've removed my headunit at least 3 times now and it's super easy, so long as there is a wiring adapter.

Yes, very similar to a head unit install :)

Apologies if you had mentioned this somewhere, but what is the base android version of this unit? Will you guys be keeping up with updates on these devices? These unit's are typically on 4.0 or 4.4, and I feel compatibility with future apps will be an issue if you plan for these units to stay this way.

What are the advantages of your device as opposed to the plethora of unbranded chinese units?

Thanks!

Dang! i was getting ready to buy a double din head unit and a tablet for the cubby. i guess everything is on hold now as i wait for this. i also hope the trim pieces have an option for flat black. in my 2015 nismo all the trim that used to be silver is now black.

Our goal is to ship with Marshmallow. The dependency will be on the CPU used on the board. Some are brought up on M and others do not yet support M yet. The chip manufacturers typically chase the latest version.

Yes we do plan on continued updates to Brainiac head units. Both Android OS versions as well as Brainiac software revisions that can be downloaded via wireless to your car.

There are a lot of different advantages with our unit compared to many other Android head units out there.
- We plan to have 2GB of RAM which makes a world of difference on procession power to run multiple apps and services at once. We learned this from years of experience with smartphone manufacturing
- We plan to have a very recent version of Android
- We have capacitive touch screens like your phone/tablet where many of the cheap Android head units are old pressure based Resistive touch screens
- Our screen's viewing angle is 85/85/85/85 allowing for great visibility from all angles where many cheap head units lose visibility when not looking directly head on.
- Our unit will be an actual double-din size where many of the no-names are slightly larger than a double-din to save money on screens making it difficult to fit with installation kits.
- We have many Host USB ports for accessory integration like our air suspension and relay accessories
- Our software is very focused on a car enthusiast with targeted experiences and integration vs an Android tablet with a radio app.
- We are working with accessory partners to integrate their products with Brainiac

The list goes on and on.. but those are a few off the top of my head :)

Thanks for hitting all of the points. If you deliver on all of the above, you may have a sale on both my Z and pathfinder.

Subbed to see which dash compute kit hits the market first.

Oh my god, oh my god... I need this in my life.

Unfortunately Workshop 12 will not be able to secure funding to manufacture Brainiac units. At this point we will be cancelling all existing preoders for the product. To be clear there will be no charges against any orders and those who have preordered will be receiving email cancellation notices.

More information can be found here: https://workshoptwelve.com/2016/04/1...ange-of-plans/

This also means that we will unfortunately not be able to build out our dealer and distributor network as planned. You won't find anyone more disappointed than us about not being able to bring a packaged Brainiac solution to market. We want to thank everyone who supported us through this journey, your support has meant more to us than you'll ever know.

Sincerely,

Tim Neil and Rob Williams
Co-Founders of Workshop 12

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well this just sucks ***! i was so looking forward to this. now it looks like its back to finding a good tablet install.:shakes head:

What? Why? How many orders/how much money did you need? $50k? $10k?

Damn... I was soooo looking forward to one of these as well.

This really sucks.

This is a bummer! I actually shed a tear when I read the "Change of Plans". Wishing Tim and Rob the best of luck in their future endeavors. You sure came up with a fantastic concept. Here's to wishing that your proof of concept can be licensed to a car manufacturer in the future and we'll see it on the market as standard equipment.