Nissan 370Z Forum  

VOTE for the 370z to be the next car that gets brainiac!!!

Originally Posted by Workshop12 I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about Brainiac. We haven't set ourselves up as a vendor as of yet, so I'm unable to

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions


Like Tree40Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-19-2016, 12:51 PM   #31 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MagmaRed370z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,468
Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma
Rep Power: 12
MagmaRed370z will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Workshop12 View Post
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about Brainiac. We haven't set ourselves up as a vendor as of yet, so I'm unable to post links to our product website. I want to make sure we follow the rules.
1) How easy is this to install once the unit is developed? Is it plug and play or do we have to have a background in electronics and a Masters in head unit installation?

Please elaborate.
__________________
Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base.
Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport | ARK Grip Exhaust | 25mm HR Spacers | GTR Button | DRL Mod
MagmaRed370z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 12:52 PM   #32 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Workshop12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Canada
Posts: 25
Drives: 1989 Batmobile
Rep Power: 9
Workshop12 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91 View Post
I have few questions.
1. Do you have to use google maps for navigation? I prefer using Waze, google maps isn't bad but I like many of the features in Waze.
You can choose any mapping solution you like for navigation. Brainiac runs Android as its operating system so you're free to download any Android navigation app you like

Quote:
2. ODBII, I use a Bluetooth ODBII adapter and the Torque app. I like having less cables can I use the Bluetooth adapter for data? Also what PIDs/Sensor inputs can the Data logger read? For example right now I use AFR, Intake Temp, Coolant Temp, Catalyst Temp, and Throttle Position.
We have a "T" connector that goes behind your dashboard for OBDII data so that we don't block your port or have a dongle down by your knees. So we have a consistent wired connection and your port is still free. We can data log any of the OBDII standard PIDS. The only limit is the number of PIDs your car supports.

Quote:
3. Can I use Pandora with it?
Absolutely

Quote:
4. What features are locked out when the car is moving if any?
We do not lock features. We leave it up to you to be responsible for obeying your local distracted driving laws.
Workshop12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 12:58 PM   #33 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Workshop12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Canada
Posts: 25
Drives: 1989 Batmobile
Rep Power: 9
Workshop12 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by schellingr View Post
1) How easy is this to install once the unit is developed? Is it plug and play or do we have to have a background in electronics and a Masters in head unit installation?

Please elaborate.
Brainiac comes as two different options. (1) A standard 7" double-din stereo replacement and (2) A 10.1" snap-in kit for certain vehicles.

The installation process for the 7" is the same as a standard head-unit replacement. The 10.1" installation is the same as the 7" but with the added extra need for you to remove the existing climate control and plug our climate control unit into the existing factory wiring harness plug.

So with the 10.1" kit, instead of purchasing an aftermarket double-din installation trim kit, you will be using our provided plastics to secure the screen into your dashboard.

Our snap-in kits are designed to utilize factory clips and mounting points to make the installation process as simple as possible. We want the installation to be a DIY that your average handy person can accomplish. If you aren't handy, a local stereo installation shop will be able to do the work.

We'll be providing "How To" write-ups and videos for each vehicle.
MagmaRed370z likes this.
Workshop12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 01:02 PM   #34 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MagmaRed370z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,468
Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma
Rep Power: 12
MagmaRed370z will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Workshop12 View Post
Brainiac comes as two different options. (1) A standard 7" double-din stereo replacement and (2) A 10.1" snap-in kit for certain vehicles.

The installation process for the 7" is the same as a standard head-unit replacement. The 10.1" installation is the same as the 7" but with the added extra need for you to remove the existing climate control and plug our climate control unit into the existing factory wiring harness plug.

So with the 10.1" kit, instead of purchasing an aftermarket double-din installation trim kit, you will be using our provided plastics to secure the screen into your dashboard.

Our snap-in kits are designed to utilize factory clips and mounting points to make the installation process as simple as possible. We want the installation to be a DIY that your average handy person can accomplish. If you aren't handy, a local stereo installation shop will be able to do the work.

We'll be providing "How To" write-ups and videos for each vehicle.

Awesome. Thanks for answering my question.
__________________
Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base.
Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport | ARK Grip Exhaust | 25mm HR Spacers | GTR Button | DRL Mod
MagmaRed370z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 01:40 PM   #35 (permalink)
Track Member
 
BC416's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: NJ
Age: 37
Posts: 718
Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT
Rep Power: 591
BC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Curious as to a price range.

Also, is it named after the Superman villain?
__________________
F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar
BC416 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 01:57 PM   #36 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Workshop12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Canada
Posts: 25
Drives: 1989 Batmobile
Rep Power: 9
Workshop12 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BC416 View Post
Curious as to a price range.

Also, is it named after the Superman villain?
7" double-din unit goes for $699 USD
10.1" snap-in kit goes for $1,399 USD

We also have a relay accessory that allows you to automate different systems of your car and an air suspension accessory that allows you to get rid of your existing controller/dongle and plug into Brainiac to control your air suspension from our touch screen. We can also trigger relays and air suspension presets based on GPS and/or OBDII data readings

It's not really named after the villain.. but we wanted something to represent the central brain for automating your vehicle. I'm also a super big Batman fan and actually have my very own 1989 Batmobile that I've built for my own enjoyment. If you Google "BatBerry" you'll find my build blog
zefaulter likes this.
Workshop12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 01:58 PM   #37 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Jacksonville,Fl
Posts: 121
Drives: 2014 Nismo 6speed
Rep Power: 12
Stright_Drop is on a distinguished road
Default

voted
Stright_Drop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 01:59 PM   #38 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Workshop12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Canada
Posts: 25
Drives: 1989 Batmobile
Rep Power: 9
Workshop12 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BC416 View Post
Curious as to a price range.

Also, is it named after the Superman villain?
I did post a reply.. but I think because it had dollar signs in it, it will need to be reviewed before it shows up in this thread.

Best thing is likely to check out our website for that information.. and if the moderator approves the post it will show up here
Workshop12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 02:09 PM   #39 (permalink)
Track Member
 
BC416's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: NJ
Age: 37
Posts: 718
Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT
Rep Power: 591
BC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond reputeBC416 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Workshop12 View Post
I did post a reply.. but I think because it had dollar signs in it, it will need to be reviewed before it shows up in this thread.

Best thing is likely to check out our website for that information.. and if the moderator approves the post it will show up here


Thanks. I checked out the site to get an idea on pricing.
__________________
F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar
BC416 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2016, 02:09 PM   #40 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
Jayhovah's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: St. Pete, FL
Posts: 3,848
Drives: 520whp Fire Breather
Rep Power: 86950
Jayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond reputeJayhovah has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Workshop12 View Post
Thanks everyone for all of your votes!

My name is Tim Neil and I'm one of the co-founders of Workshop 12 where we want to bring the latest concept/connected car technology back to the cars that we own and love. Really modern technology and style, but in a way that looks like the car should have come this way from the factory.

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about Brainiac. We haven't set ourselves up as a vendor as of yet, so I'm unable to post links to our product website. I want to make sure we follow the rules.

We're looking at expanding our snap-in kit line up to 6 additional vehicles this year and are working on figuring out which vehicles should be next. We already have 3-4 vehicles on preorder now (Scion FRS/Subaru BRZ, 05-07 WRX/STI, 02-05 350Z) which we are targeting for a July delivery date.

Here are a couple of pictures of Brainiac prototype installed in a 02-05 350Z:


Thanks for joining and posting, and for the responses to my tweets! Really looking forward to this!

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
Workshop12 likes this.
__________________
2013 Gun Metallic Sport - Gamma V3 Twin Turbogized
DIY Gamma V3 TT Install * Jayhovah's Gamma V3 TT Install Pic'Z and Vid'Z * DIY: Washer Reservoir for the Boosted
Quote:
Originally Posted by redondoaveb
You've got a twin turbo sound system, I think you met your audio goals.
Jayhovah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2016, 07:01 AM   #41 (permalink)
Track Member
 
swiss370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: In the Mountains
Posts: 649
Drives: VW UP! 1.0 Ltr
Rep Power: 14
swiss370Z is a jewel in the roughswiss370Z is a jewel in the roughswiss370Z is a jewel in the rough
Wink

@Tim Neil

Thanks for jumping in

I have 2 questions:

1. Will there be various languages give (especially German)?
2. I have a PLX WiFi permanently installed (OBD)
with the DashCommand App on the Ipad!
Will there be a WLAN interface?

Thank you for the answer!

Greetings from Switzerland
Ivo
__________________
/// ONE LAST RIDE /// R.I.P. FAIRLADY Z ///
swiss370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2016, 08:10 AM   #42 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Meulen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Romeoville, IL
Posts: 1,093
Drives: 2010 370z 40th
Rep Power: 3389
Meulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond repute
Default

voted!!
__________________
Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal
Meulen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2016, 08:14 AM   #43 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Meulen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Romeoville, IL
Posts: 1,093
Drives: 2010 370z 40th
Rep Power: 3389
Meulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond reputeMeulen has a reputation beyond repute
Default

will Brainiac suppor a backup camera?
__________________
Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal
Meulen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2016, 08:17 AM   #44 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Dirk McGurck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Delaware
Posts: 715
Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring
Rep Power: 20
Dirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond reputeDirk McGurck has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Meulen View Post
will Brainiac suppor a backup camera?
Yes, according to the website, but a camera isn't included.
Meulen likes this.
__________________
2009 370Z Touring with Sport
Dirk McGurck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2016, 08:31 AM   #45 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Workshop12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Canada
Posts: 25
Drives: 1989 Batmobile
Rep Power: 9
Workshop12 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by swiss370Z View Post
1. Will there be various languages give (especially German)?
The underlying Android OS can be configured for German. We plan to have our front end software support EFIGS (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish). At launch we will likely only have English, and then will provide the other languages as software updates.

Quote:
2. I have a PLX WiFi permanently installed (OBD)
with the DashCommand App on the Ipad!
Will there be a WLAN interface?
Brainiac supports both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. You can even plug in a USB cellular modem if you wish to have an always on cellular connection.

For OBDII data we actually have a "T" cable that goes behind your dashboard and connects to your OBDII cable so that we don't block your OBDII port. You can think of our cable as kind of a "piggy-back". You unplug your existing cable from the back of the dashboard, plug it into our "T" cable and then plug our "T" cable into where your original cable was connected to the dashboard.

That way we have a constant wired connection to vehicle data without having to fiddle around with wireless connectivity all of the time
swiss370Z likes this.
Workshop12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Any interest on Brainiac 10.1" Kit? butterysuede Audio & Video 65 04-28-2016 02:13 AM
Vote for my 370Z Nismo lpnaylor Nissan 370Z General Discussions 18 01-15-2016 01:07 AM
Vote my 370Z into Driftcon Riptide67 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10 09-28-2014 11:19 AM
Help Vote My 370Z For ForumFest Fan Favorite! Riptide67 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 49 06-30-2014 10:35 PM
Vote, do you like the 2013 370Z ZMan8 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 177 05-26-2012 04:49 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:51 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2