Attention all NON iDrive owners!

[Cheungs]

Ahhh missed out!

Let me know how the install goes!

[ViewsFromThe1]

Would this work with other 7 inch tablets? I just ordered this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...technical-data


Also, where does the other end of the cable come out of? (assuming one end is permanently plugged into the tablet)

[PermanentCraving]

Originally Posted by totti84

Yes, I ordered 3 housings and they should arrive by the end of the week.

totti84 any update on how this went?

[BMWhoarder]

Originally Posted by ViewsFromThe1

Would this work with other 7 inch tablets? I just ordered this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...technical-data


Also, where does the other end of the cable come out of? (assuming one end is permanently plugged into the tablet)

i have mine routing to the glove box and connected to a powered usb hub.

[totti84]

Originally Posted by PermanentCraving

totti84 any update on how this went?

Project is still going, just trying to sort out the charging settings before I install it permanently in the dash

[PermanentCraving]

Originally Posted by totti84

Project is still going, just trying to sort out the charging settings before I install it permanently in the dash

Sounds exciting!

I'd love to see a DIY thread or some sort of writeup, once you get everything sorted! No pressure though

[totti84]

Originally Posted by PermanentCraving

Sounds exciting!

I'd love to see a DIY thread or some sort of writeup, once you get everything sorted! No pressure though

I could, but ba114 deserves all the credit behind this project, as he has walked me through this step by step!

Massive thank you to Murray!

[PermanentCraving]

Originally Posted by totti84

I could, but ba114 deserves all the credit behind this project, as he has walked me through this step by step!

Massive thank you to Murray!

All hail ba114!

[BMWhoarder]

Originally Posted by totti84

I could, but ba114 deserves all the credit behind this project, as he has walked me through this step by step!

Massive thank you to Murray!

Lol but maybe you might be bothered to actually take the in progress pics that i could never be bothered to do

[totti84]

Mission accomplished! Couldn't be happier with how it turned out

[str8shot]

Nice! I ordered one from the US using a German remailer.

Hopefully it should be here soon. Are you guys using the 2013 Nexus 7?

This would also be useful for MHD flashing and changing maps...

[BMWhoarder]

Originally Posted by str8shot

Nice! I ordered one from the US using a German remailer.

Hopefully it should be here soon. Are you guys using the 2013 Nexus 7?

This would also be useful for MHD flashing and changing maps...

Nexus 7 2012/2013 is the best choice as there are kernels available that enable fast charge (higher amp) whilst using the OTG connection. Most tablets don't have this support and have much less developer interest in building the kernel code to enable it.

The other option is a cheaper (chinese) tablet that has an additional DC-in jack. These typically take a 2A charger input via a DC jack in addition to having a USB-OTG port.

You ideally will need one of these options to ensure your tablet can maintain charge when in use.

I also cannot stress enough, the importance of using a proper power source. Standard cigarette lighter plugs, while advertised up to around 2.1A never seem to put out that power. i personally use a device similar to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LM2596-LE...item3a92c072a5

[totti84]

Originally Posted by str8shot

Nice! I ordered one from the US using a German remailer.

Hopefully it should be here soon. Are you guys using the 2013 Nexus 7?

This would also be useful for MHD flashing and changing maps...

I ordered mine from Germany also and had it forwarded from the UK

I am using Nexus 7 2013 with Timurs USBROM which you need to pay $19EU iirc

Otherwise I have a Nexus 7 2012 running Autodroid which is free.

I couldn't get MHD to connect with my setup. I have the OTG cable connected to the tablet, then an extension cord running down to the glovebox for power and a USB female to female adapter to connect to the OBD cable.

Good luck with the install!

[str8shot]

Originally Posted by totti84

Good luck with the install!

Trickiest part for me - no storage bin on the dash.

I actually have to cut a hole...

[totti84]

Originally Posted by str8shot

Trickiest part for me - no storage bin on the dash.

I actually have to cut a hole...

Hahaha you poor thing.. best to buy a spare dash and do it outside the car!

[admirable]

Originally Posted by totti84

Yes, I ordered 3 housings and they should arrive by the end of the week.

Perhaps you'd be willing to part ways with one of the housings? I've been dying to find one with no luck at all :-(

[totti84]

Originally Posted by BMW E82

Perhaps you'd be willing to part ways with one of the housings? I've been dying to find one with no luck at all :-(

They are already accounted for, sorry mate!

[totti84]

Originally Posted by BMW E82

Perhaps you'd be willing to part ways with one of the housings? I've been dying to find one with no luck at all :-(

Head over to Ebay.de or uk and get it freight forwarded from England

[admirable]

Originally Posted by totti84

Head over to Ebay.de or uk and get it freight forwarded from England

I'll definitely have a look there. What is the piece called? To me it's just the navigation/screen housing but every time I search and ask for the piece nobody seems to know what I'm talking about

[totti84]

Originally Posted by BMW E82

I'll definitely have a look there. What is the piece called? To me it's just the navigation/screen housing but every time I search and ask for the piece nobody seems to know what I'm talking about

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-E87-E.../151771047162?

There are cheaper sellers out there, you just have to keep searching.. Good luck!

[Beasted]

Originally Posted by str8shot

Trickiest part for me - no storage bin on the dash.

I actually have to cut a hole...

Yes this is the same situation for me which is crap.

If anyone has a solution or how to on this I'm all ears.

Cheers

[str8shot]

Originally Posted by Beasted

Yes this is the same situation for me which is crap.

If anyone has a solution or how to on this I'm all ears.

Cheers

I cut the hole. It wasn't really that hard, just intimidating.

I made my own template, by first cutting a hole for the housing to install through out of cardboard, then traced around the outside so I had an exact copy of it's profile. Was much easier then using the template you can find online.