my new project: Virtual gauges in the NAV screen

coolingmist · 03-29-2009, 09:05 AM

wow.

when I started this thread I had no idea it would show so much interest. I have absolutely zero updates since the last post. We have been working hard to get our new products released and it looks like thats almost done.

To do the project I have listed is technically possible, my company has the controller hardware to make it happen. we can already do that display on your laptop. To do that display on your NAV screen is going to require an adapter that allows your NAV screen to work as a PC monitor. I found one such company that makes one for the 135, however I have not the time yet to test it. My concern is quality of the conversion, etc.

randomquickness · 03-29-2009, 09:31 AM

oh you have interest for sure...that would make my nav screen more than an ipod interface since that's all I use it for! any idea on a completion/release date?

deamon32 · 03-29-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

oh you have interest for sure...that would make my nav screen more than an ipod interface since that's all I use it for! any idea on a completion/release date?

+1

My goal since the start has always been to built a carputer and integrate it with the OEM Nav screen. But your project adds some really awesome functionality to that.

rcracer_tx · 04-01-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by coolingmist

wow.

when I started this thread I had no idea it would show so much interest. I have absolutely zero updates since the last post. We have been working hard to get our new products released and it looks like thats almost done.

To do the project I have listed is technically possible, my company has the controller hardware to make it happen. we can already do that display on your laptop. To do that display on your NAV screen is going to require an adapter that allows your NAV screen to work as a PC monitor. I found one such company that makes one for the 135, however I have not the time yet to test it. My concern is quality of the conversion, etc.

Will definitely be interesting to see how well the conversion can work... How would you switch to the external video source?

With what you have seen so far, will an acer one be powerful enough to run the gauge setup?

Add1ct · 04-07-2009, 08:28 PM

how long till it's ready? is it a full bolt on kit? anyway you can make a kit that locks into the factory washer fluid reservoir? gas mileage results?

rcracer_tx · 06-13-2009, 07:21 PM

Updates?

coolingmist · 06-13-2009, 08:15 PM

This is one of those things that I want to do, however I dont think its going to be worth the investment to mass market. In the beginning I wanted to do this for my personal vehicle and if it works out if there was enough interest I would see about making a released product. At this time I have put my personal project to do this on hold. Its far to busy at this time.

The technology to do this exists, we have 75% of it available. The conversion from the NAV to RGB is available from a very slim number of companies, infact only one I know of does this for the 135 and uses true VGA rather than composit cables...I have not the time right now to tear my dash apart to install it.

I will revisit this project when I have time.

I always appreciate interest. This is one of those things that would be cool to do, I dont know the how economical it will be with it being a niche within a niche.

CM

rcracer_tx · 06-13-2009, 08:46 PM

Understandable, theirs a pretty small market for modded 135i's with i-drive.

Just keep us up to date if there is any updates...

kc_skyrider · 06-19-2009, 02:53 PM

This is definatly something I would be interested in. All the extra bells and whistles are nice but just having a Boost EGT oil temp gauge and a shift light would be amazing.

M3R1 · 06-21-2009, 09:04 AM

If I had Idrive I would be PMing you daily for updates. I would pay big money for this option.

I am currently looking for an oem looking boost gage.

WWR · 06-21-2009, 09:55 AM

One more interested potential customer here.... very cool

coolingmist · 12-16-2009, 09:20 PM

Its tempting to start this project again...maybe after the holiday?

teaser....

HMMM...

There is no MAF sensor in the 135 I, what will I put in its place? Oh yea...Meth injection flow rate DUH!

Farred · 04-21-2010, 05:45 PM

any update?

vwown3d · 06-23-2010, 01:32 PM

this remindes me of an HKS camp2 system. Im new to the boards but mightttt be picking up a 135 and have a lot of experience with electronics. Maybe I can help you guys out down the road!

jhuber · 06-23-2010, 01:48 PM

like was stated earlier this looks awesome but would be a lot of work to get working

tmclssns · 06-23-2010, 01:52 PM

Great work. I think the interfaces could use some UI improvement but it's going in the right direction. Make it more like Mac OS X and less like Linux/Windows sort to say.

Cool project - too bad you have to go around the various systems. I guess it isn't that hard for manufacturers to provide an API to their systems (that of course are read only). I like the idea of the ability to add widgets to your cars native systems, just to show the information you'd like to see on screen.

Black Sheep · 06-23-2010, 02:40 PM

id be in for something like this...

ES BMW · 06-23-2010, 03:12 PM

I'd be very interested in this and I'm sure so would the 3 series owners if it were possible to use the same kit for both cars. Maybe one day....

03-29-2009, 09:05 AM	#45
coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	wow. when I started this thread I had no idea it would show so much interest. I have absolutely zero updates since the last post. We have been working hard to get our new products released and it looks like thats almost done. To do the project I have listed is technically possible, my company has the controller hardware to make it happen. we can already do that display on your laptop. To do that display on your NAV screen is going to require an adapter that allows your NAV screen to work as a PC monitor. I found one such company that makes one for the 135, however I have not the time yet to test it. My concern is quality of the conversion, etc.
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03-29-2009, 09:31 AM	#46
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	oh you have interest for sure...that would make my nav screen more than an ipod interface since that's all I use it for! any idea on a completion/release date? __________________
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04-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#49
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	how long till it's ready? is it a full bolt on kit? anyway you can make a kit that locks into the factory washer fluid reservoir? gas mileage results? __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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06-13-2009, 07:21 PM	#50
rcracer_tx Banned 55 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Updates?
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06-13-2009, 08:15 PM	#51
coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	This is one of those things that I want to do, however I dont think its going to be worth the investment to mass market. In the beginning I wanted to do this for my personal vehicle and if it works out if there was enough interest I would see about making a released product. At this time I have put my personal project to do this on hold. Its far to busy at this time. The technology to do this exists, we have 75% of it available. The conversion from the NAV to RGB is available from a very slim number of companies, infact only one I know of does this for the 135 and uses true VGA rather than composit cables...I have not the time right now to tear my dash apart to install it. I will revisit this project when I have time. I always appreciate interest. This is one of those things that would be cool to do, I dont know the how economical it will be with it being a niche within a niche. CM
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06-13-2009, 08:46 PM	#52
rcracer_tx Banned 55 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Understandable, theirs a pretty small market for modded 135i's with i-drive. Just keep us up to date if there is any updates...
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06-19-2009, 02:53 PM	#53
kc_skyrider Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kindsbach, Germany iTrader: (1)	This is definatly something I would be interested in. All the extra bells and whistles are nice but just having a Boost EGT oil temp gauge and a shift light would be amazing.
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06-21-2009, 09:04 AM	#54
M3R1 Colonel 2167 Rep 2,351 Posts Drives: ///M2cs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	If I had Idrive I would be PMing you daily for updates. I would pay big money for this option. I am currently looking for an oem looking boost gage. __________________ BSM ///M2cs, 6spd
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06-21-2009, 09:55 AM	#55
WWR New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: '08 Alpine White 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	One more interested potential customer here.... very cool
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12-16-2009, 09:20 PM	#56
coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Its tempting to start this project again...maybe after the holiday? teaser.... HMMM... There is no MAF sensor in the 135 I, what will I put in its place? Oh yea...Meth injection flow rate DUH!
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04-21-2010, 05:45 PM	#57
Farred Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2008 Evo X Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	any update?
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06-23-2010, 01:32 PM	#58
vwown3d New Guy 21 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	this remindes me of an HKS camp2 system. Im new to the boards but mightttt be picking up a 135 and have a lot of experience with electronics. Maybe I can help you guys out down the road!
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06-23-2010, 01:48 PM	#59
jhuber Lieutenant 66 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leavenworth, KS iTrader: (2)	like was stated earlier this looks awesome but would be a lot of work to get working
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06-23-2010, 01:52 PM	#60
tmclssns Sideways 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW E87 118d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Great work. I think the interfaces could use some UI improvement but it's going in the right direction. Make it more like Mac OS X and less like Linux/Windows sort to say. Cool project - too bad you have to go around the various systems. I guess it isn't that hard for manufacturers to provide an API to their systems (that of course are read only). I like the idea of the ability to add widgets to your cars native systems, just to show the information you'd like to see on screen.
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06-23-2010, 02:40 PM	#61
Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup 80 Rep 4,462 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL iTrader: (5)	id be in for something like this... __________________ PTF Tuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|
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06-23-2010, 03:12 PM	#62
ES BMW Captain 68 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	I'd be very interested in this and I'm sure so would the 3 series owners if it were possible to use the same kit for both cars. Maybe one day.... __________________ '12 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| ZCP
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