Android integration onto a CIC drive

Chaminda · 05-29-2016, 04:02 AM

Hello from New zealand!
This is my first post. I have a 2009 135i with CIC 8.8 idrive

I'm very keen on running a android system via my CIC screen. There are android navigation boxes for most models but I can't seem to find one for BMW CIC.
Have a look at the video below. Thats what I want to achieve.

The unit that guy used is no longer being sold my that company (eglober)

Has anyone else installed anything similar?

reisf · 06-05-2016, 05:18 PM

That is amazing, now that i have seen that i want that haha.

What models did you find? Can you post them and we'll see if we can suss one out that will work

neepertech · 06-10-2016, 12:38 AM

Looks like we start here. http://www.eglober.com/productshow.asp?/2074.html Also it looks like Alibaba is selling the same unit from other vendors as well.

*edit: Here is the forum post where the guy in the video posts his mod. http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/112379...d-integration/

Downeaster1 · 06-10-2016, 10:05 AM

I don't understand how it supports touch-screen navigation as the factory CIC screen isn't built that way. I'm guessing a screen replacement is needed also?

neepertech · 06-10-2016, 02:31 PM

I read that the kit the guy bought came with digitizer overlay for the current screen.

reisf · 06-12-2016, 06:04 PM

Looks like this is the one we need http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...838.0.0.tTpTGk

Have contacted the supplier regarding pricing. Would anyone be interested in a group buy?

reisf · 06-12-2016, 07:41 PM

Just got a reply, the cost is $450USD each...seems a bit steep for me, but after you think about it - its a seriously cool little device and very smart in the way it works.

IDK about anyone else, but i mainly want this to use with my JB4 as the gauge display.

neepertech · 06-14-2016, 11:17 PM

I'd be interested.

str8shot · 06-15-2016, 08:56 AM

There are other ways to do this...I actually started a similar project, but abandoned it when I went full nexus 7 in the dash instead of CIC retrofit.

Since then I've removed the tablet, and I've got a CIC retrofit, so I'm revisiting Android integration.

You have two choices - go with a unit similar to the one posted here (which is basically a LVDS interface with integrated Android SOC), or you can go with something like the X-Car Link, which is a LVDS interface that gives you the ability to feed video to the factory screen.

I would prefer the later, and use an Android mini-pc with composite output. Not having the two devices integrated allows you to upgrade a will and provides much more flexibility.

In my quest for this - I bought a 8.8" touch screen overlay and USB touch screen interface board. They both work, but unfortunately the screen is not the right dimension for the e82 CIC display (I think it's for a X3).

Finding a touch screen overlay that fits perfectly is going to be the biggest obstacle.

There are a few here that look promising, though:

https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/tou...n-bmw-8.8.html

For the Android portion, something like this would work perfectly:

It has composite out, and is powered by an external adapter.

Use tasker to open JB4 mobile on boot. Could also just use a BT mouse or touchpad if you don't want to invest in the touch screen.

reisf · 06-16-2016, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8shot

There are other ways to do this...I actually started a similar project, but abandoned it when I went full nexus 7 in the dash instead of CIC retrofit.

Since then I've removed the tablet, and I've got a CIC retrofit, so I'm revisiting Android integration.

You have two choices - go with a unit similar to the one posted here (which is basically a LVDS interface with integrated Android SOC), or you can go with something like the X-Car Link, which is a LVDS interface that gives you the ability to feed video to the factory screen.

I would prefer the later, and use an Android mini-pc with composite output. Not having the two devices integrated allows you to upgrade a will and provides much more flexibility.

In my quest for this - I bought a 8.8" touch screen overlay and USB touch screen interface board. They both work, but unfortunately the screen is not the right dimension for the e82 CIC display (I think it's for a X3).

Finding a touch screen overlay that fits perfectly is going to be the biggest obstacle.

There are a few here that look promising, though:

https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/tou...n-bmw-8.8.html

For the Android portion, something like this would work perfectly:

[img]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-KODI-Fully-Loaded-Quad-Core-Android-4-4-Smart-TV-BOX-Mini-PC-Media-Player-/291155420462?hash=item43ca37252e:g:GuoAAOSwQTVV7nj v[img]

It has composite out, and is powered by an external adapter.

Use tasker to open JB4 mobile on boot. Could also just use a BT mouse or touchpad if you don't want to invest in the touch screen.

Buddy i was thinking exactly the same thing - a DIY solution, however i can't seem to find a way to plug something like that into the CIC screen. Theres also the issue about being able to switch between the android PC and iDrive video inputs. Any thoughts on how to go about that?

str8shot · 06-16-2016, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reisf

Buddy i was thinking exactly the same thing - a DIY solution, however i can't seem to find a way to plug something like that into the CIC screen. Theres also the issue about being able to switch between the android PC and iDrive video inputs. Any thoughts on how to go about that?

You'd need a xcarlink:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-iDrive-C...4AAOSwcwhVP2fn

reisf · 06-19-2016, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8shot

You'd need a xcarlink:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-iDrive-C...4AAOSwcwhVP2fn

Yeah see that thing is so expensive, id rather just buy the android integration kit, then dont have to worry about finding a touch screen film or anything else.

str8shot · 06-22-2016, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reisf

Yeah see that thing is so expensive, id rather just buy the android integration kit, then dont have to worry about finding a touch screen film or anything else.

The kit you posted uses a USB connected pen to control the Android portion.

No thanks. I'd rather have a touch screen. Much more intuitive.

berne · 11-10-2016, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaminda

Hello from New zealand!
This is my first post. I have a 2009 135i with CIC 8.8 idrive

I'm very keen on running a android system via my CIC screen. There are android navigation boxes for most models but I can't seem to find one for BMW CIC.
Have a look at the video below. Thats what I want to achieve.

The unit that guy used is no longer being sold my that company (eglober)

Has anyone else installed anything similar?

how did it go?

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reisf Lieutenant 128 Rep 525 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	That is amazing, now that i have seen that i want that haha. What models did you find? Can you post them and we'll see if we can suss one out that will work
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neepertech Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Looks like we start here. http://www.eglober.com/productshow.asp?/2074.html Also it looks like Alibaba is selling the same unit from other vendors as well. edit: Here is the forum post where the guy in the video posts his mod. http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/112379...d-integration/ Last edited by neepertech; 06-10-2016 at 12:47 AM..*
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reisf Lieutenant 128 Rep 525 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks like this is the one we need http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...838.0.0.tTpTGk Have contacted the supplier regarding pricing. Would anyone be interested in a group buy?
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reisf Lieutenant 128 Rep 525 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Just got a reply, the cost is $450USD each...seems a bit steep for me, but after you think about it - its a seriously cool little device and very smart in the way it works. IDK about anyone else, but i mainly want this to use with my JB4 as the gauge display. Last edited by reisf; 06-12-2016 at 07:47 PM..
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str8shot Lieutenant 107 Rep 471 Posts Drives: N54 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisco iTrader: (1)	There are other ways to do this...I actually started a similar project, but abandoned it when I went full nexus 7 in the dash instead of CIC retrofit. Since then I've removed the tablet, and I've got a CIC retrofit, so I'm revisiting Android integration. You have two choices - go with a unit similar to the one posted here (which is basically a LVDS interface with integrated Android SOC), or you can go with something like the X-Car Link, which is a LVDS interface that gives you the ability to feed video to the factory screen. I would prefer the later, and use an Android mini-pc with composite output. Not having the two devices integrated allows you to upgrade a will and provides much more flexibility. In my quest for this - I bought a 8.8" touch screen overlay and USB touch screen interface board. They both work, but unfortunately the screen is not the right dimension for the e82 CIC display (I think it's for a X3). Finding a touch screen overlay that fits perfectly is going to be the biggest obstacle. There are a few here that look promising, though: https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/tou...n-bmw-8.8.html For the Android portion, something like this would work perfectly: It has composite out, and is powered by an external adapter. Use tasker to open JB4 mobile on boot. Could also just use a BT mouse or touchpad if you don't want to invest in the touch screen. __________________ 08 Montego Blue 135i Coupe // Sport Package // Custom E30 tune // str8shot bluetooth enabled ECA // Walboro 255 inline pump // BMS downpipes // VRSF 7" FMIC // Injen intake // Berk ceramic exhaust // OEM 550i clutch // MFactory single mass flywheel // Vorshlag camber plates // Hotchkis FSB // Turner adjustable drop links // AST 5100 coilovers // Hawk HPS pads // Ti backing plates // Stoptech stainless brake lines // Turner 15mm spacers Last edited by str8shot; 06-16-2016 at 08:22 PM..
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