Alternative to carputer setup-- LCD, Apple TV, iPhone/iPad
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I wanted to get some opinions on an alternative to the carputer...
I love the look of the OEM navi hood with the screen display, but I don't want to mess with connecting up the computer and everything, plus a touchscreen display because all I really want it for is for music/media... so I thought, why not run everything off iPhone/iPad?
(please note I've never done any of this before, so please feel free to shoot holes in my plan)
Here's what I was thinking:
7" Lilliput LCD with HDMI input, placed into OEM navi hood
Apple TV 2nd Gen
Airport Express router
iPad 2 / iPhone 4S
DC Power inverter to power the Apple TV and Airport Express
I would install the LCD into the OEM navi hood, so that the flip up/tilt functions still work but using the 7" screen and HDMI connected to the Apple TV. THe Apple TV would be wirelessly connected to the iPhone/iPad through the Airport Express wireless network. I would use Airport Mirroring to display up to the screen, using the i-device to control/text/change video/music/etc, all up on the navi screen.
Any thoughts on if / how this can work? Thanks!
I love the look of the OEM navi hood with the screen display, but I don't want to mess with connecting up the computer and everything, plus a touchscreen display because all I really want it for is for music/media... so I thought, why not run everything off iPhone/iPad?
(please note I've never done any of this before, so please feel free to shoot holes in my plan)
Here's what I was thinking:
7" Lilliput LCD with HDMI input, placed into OEM navi hood
Apple TV 2nd Gen
Airport Express router
iPad 2 / iPhone 4S
DC Power inverter to power the Apple TV and Airport Express
I would install the LCD into the OEM navi hood, so that the flip up/tilt functions still work but using the 7" screen and HDMI connected to the Apple TV. THe Apple TV would be wirelessly connected to the iPhone/iPad through the Airport Express wireless network. I would use Airport Mirroring to display up to the screen, using the i-device to control/text/change video/music/etc, all up on the navi screen.
Any thoughts on if / how this can work? Thanks!
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You may want to use this as a starting point.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/center-dash-navigation-housing-motorized-w-lilliput-619gl-mounted-226876/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/center-dash-navigation-housing-motorized-w-lilliput-619gl-mounted-226876/
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thanks! i saw that one. Apple TV only has HDMI out so I need a lilliput with HDMI... and i have the OEM hood already.
I have everything but the screen...
I have everything but the screen...
You may want to use this as a starting point.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=226876
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=226876
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Ok new idea... Has anyone used mimics?
http://store.mp3car.com/Mimics_s/353.htm
I am thinking a lilliput in my navi dash, connected to this mimics module.
Any recommendation on which lilliput and has anyone any thoughts on mimics?
http://store.mp3car.com/Mimics_s/353.htm
I am thinking a lilliput in my navi dash, connected to this mimics module.
Any recommendation on which lilliput and has anyone any thoughts on mimics?
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