Tablet Dash
 

I have seen members post up their tablet dash mod, but wanted to share mine. (Early phase) Still waiting for some parts, but had some time to draw up a sample.

1. Want a latch system so I can remove the tablet
2. Want an OEM finish, will have bezel around tablet to match brushed aluminum of interior. (completely remove cubby)

I really like the R35 digital cluster/gps system and end result will look something like that. My version will stand straight up, not follow the curve of the 370z cubby and be at an angle. Below is a rough draft of parts to be made and parts listed.

Dell Venue tablet 8 with Android OS. One main reason I chose this is the micro usb is on the side, so I can adapt power at the bottom of the case to allow it to slide in, and for $200 after tax and shipping I'm with it: Dell Venue 8 and Dell Venue 11 Pro Tablets | Dell

Latch system (push to open): McMaster-Carr

Some hinges and right angle usb adapter. Will keep updating as time goes on.

Over the weekend I will create a Torque Theme to match the 370z cluster/gauges which I will upload for member to download as well.

http://www.the370z.com/members/xpnsd...h-preview1.png

Update 12/28/2013: Started creating the guages for the Torque app. This is just a sample to get the ideas flowing, it will be a oil pressure guage, with oil temp as well. Might change that to a digital version of oil pressure for quick glance.

http://www.the370z.com/members/xpnsd...e-guage1-1.jpg

Update 1/4/2014: More of the finished guages on the app. Only 4, Top-left: Intake Air Temp, Top-right: Regular Guage (Speed) Bottom-left: Coolant Temp, Bottom-Right: Fuel Pressure.

http://www.the370z.com/members/xpnsd...-theme-1-1.jpg

Started creating the layout for the guages, this is just the first one that I am still modifing, which is in the updated post above. Any input on what guages you would like to see let me know. Each guage will pretty much be designed for each sensor. Let me know what you think so far.

I would suggest that you double check the voltage stage on the dell. It is rather low so the result might not what you're seeking considering the noisy environment in a car install.

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I can't get oil temp (apart from the dash gauge). Is that a product of the OBD reader I'm using, the app, or the car?

Yea I'm not 100% positive yet on the PID's I can get from the OBDII port. I just got my tablet last night and wanted to get some measurements before I take it in the shop. I will download the app (Torque) tonight. Is that what you are currently using?

I have an ipad: DashCommand, OBD Fusion, EngineLink, iOBD2.

Ok, yea I was going to use my iPad mini, but liked the torque app, seems to have the greatest customization. I'll look through it right now and see what's up.

Oil temperature is available - Mode 1, PID 5C

OBD-II PIDs at Wikipedia

See also the OBD/CAN link in my sig.

DashCommand shows oil temperature under a list of unsupported PIDs. I don't know what that means. In another app, I can amp the gauge to a dashboard, but it doesn't pull any data.

I'm interested in logging data and looking at the relationship between various parameters.

I was wrong about PID 5C being available. :( According to my notes, PIDs 54-C2 aren't used by my 2009. The data is in there somewhere (it's passed to the meter via CAN) but I haven't figured out where.

Damn that sucks, I got a question though. I have created a sample theme for one guage, with the properties.txt in the zip as well. I connect it to my computer and don't see a .torque/the edit folder anywhere. Everyone keeps saying SD card, was I suppose to install the app on an sd card?

For those wanting to know the above. Once you download an available theme from the torque theme server, the proper directories are created. You can then just replace the files.

how many threads are you going to post this image in?

Side question. Anyone have this Amazon.com: Super Mini ELM327 V1.5 OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth CAN-BUS Auto Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP, Vista, Win7, OSX and Android: Automotive

Its a OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth Mini. I own one. But i've heard people say it drains their batteries if left plugged in. I really hate to keep unplugging and replugging every day. Anyone have battery drain?

It shouldn't pull that much current but you can use your voltmeter to get a rough estimate. Leave the unit unplugged for a few days and check the battery voltage before you start the car each day (push Start button twice with foot OFF brake pedal to activate dash gauges). Plug the unit in and check battery voltage over a few days. If no big difference in battery voltage, you should be OK.

I've left it in for a week or more with no problems. You could also pay a little more for one with an off switch or get an extension cable so it is easier to remove and you aren't pulling it off the car directly.

Thanks!

Wondering where that theme was at for download! :driving:

Ah man, I have and can send you the files. If you want PM me your email.

-On side note the OBD-II scanner was tripping lights (oil pressure/traction) so I unplugged it. Also found that Pioneer released a new in-dash dvd/nav that I believe you can download the app and run. Which at the time seemed at a better option. But I have something else in store..