Originally Posted by
M-Tech Automotive
Warren,
Customization dash etc is very simple to do, and we would probably set it up to collect data from a CANbus stream (and also make this compatible with OEM dashs if needed)
Our NODIZ uses an android phone which is nice, so a custom android tablet (6") or something are relatively inexpensive and have good OLED displays, as well as touch screen, so would most likely be developed on that platform...
Matt
Only problem is can you make the tablet hardware, hardwired into a dash binacle and auto switch on and power up the right application all off the ignition key???
Also how reliable are they?? last thing you want is to be doing 70mph and the dash konks out or your bluetooth connection goes AWOL.
The modern decent spec car pcs all seem to be fairly ruggedised and use a known stable operating system and things like fast boot up to give a slick and reliable interface.
Also a touchscreen isnt usable when driving if its used as a proper dash unit behind the wheel so would need some kind of remote buttons or similar.