|
General Volvo and Motoring Discussions This forum is for messages of a general nature about Volvos that are not covered by other forums and other motoring related matters of interest. Users will need to register to post/reply. |
Information |
|
car computer- feasibility, functionsViews : 3898 Replies : 53Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Jul 18th, 2019, 12:03 | #41 |
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
Note to self (or whoever is reading this, and someone IS )
Try keymapping apps for android- it is possible to map standard USB keyboard keys to mimic or activate android-specific buttons (home, back, menu etc) Check is it doable with scroll functions. HUD display: Lenovo 7" tablet not bright enough to be used in daylight. Assumption is that most of screens, either empedded in tablets it phones or standalone displays will not be bright enough. Search online gives several 5-7" high brightness displays, unfortunately prices start around £800 mark. Approach abandoned. Research possibility of employing a simple/cheap projector to throw image onto windscreen Most provably won't work on a principle that windcreen is a mirror-like reflective surface, and therefore what would be seen wouldn't be proper image but a reflection of projectors lens. Research possibility to fit projector below the dash (within cavity)or just above rearview mirror and project image onto screen fitted flat on top of dash, and that image to be reflected off windscreen. Possible issues with brightness and contrast with this solution. BMW (again, damn!) has a factory unit that fits into cavity/opening in the dash. Research signal input and image specifications versus ability to remove bmw original circuit board and projector in order to be replaced with cheap laser projector. Working unit of BMW dash display costs £200+, find damaged (electronically damaged, shell/mirrors needed) unit.
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Jul 18th, 2019, 16:23 | #42 |
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
One possibly acceptable solution
Pros: No holes in dash. Whilst it is a while system, it seems to be able to display video feed from, for example, reversing camera. Maybe could be made to display something else as well? It is said that the driver sees it as quite big image (approx 1*0.5m) about 2-3 metres in front of windscreen. Cons: I don't know where to buy it. It may be pricey, as system includes OBD2 connection, its own GPS and FM antennas etc. That pesky piece of glass glued to windscreen. Checks: What system is it built on What video input will it accept. Can it be hacked/operating system changed. WHERE TO BUY IT Manufacturer: E-LEAD Model: smartHUD2 Interested parties: check YouTube.
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Jul 22nd, 2019, 10:05 | #43 | ||
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
Ebbeh...
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
||
Aug 27th, 2019, 16:51 | #44 |
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
Not that I can spare a lot of time to this, but from time to time I do check things.
Found some interesting read: https://www.kguttag.com/2018/01/29/c...p-display-hud/
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Sep 1st, 2019, 18:42 | #45 |
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
Word for canis, assuming he is reading this (we had words in another thread, and since these were about this system...):
By now, I could possibly do away with centre screen. Me, as the driver- I'm not likely to need it. But then again, I may leave it for passengers benefit. So let's say wife wants to change radio station- she can. Me, myself- no need for one. Not if HUD works fully as it should.
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Sep 24th, 2019, 09:18 | #46 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2023 17:31
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Hemel Hempstead
|
__________________
S90 T8 R-Design Pro MY18 |
Sep 25th, 2019, 11:37 | #47 |
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
A bit of an overkill
What movie was it for?
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Sep 25th, 2019, 13:49 | #48 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Today 00:08
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to MikeGMT For This Useful Post: |
Jun 23rd, 2020, 14:05 | #49 |
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
someone used brain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0peO...ature=youtu.be now to give it a joystick from BMW.. and at some stage, move display over to HUD..
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Jun 28th, 2020, 20:02 | #50 |
Aka MadBabs
Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
|
And taking into account that my old V70 issimply too expensive to get it back on the road, and "new" XC70 has adead HU-850..
Hunt begins.
__________________
`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|