Kbaker Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) I don't use the sunglasses holder, so I tore it apart and installed a Galaxy Tab 3 in it. Sorry for the massive pic. It is mounted with heavy duty velcro. I need to straighten it a bit, it looks a bit cock-eyed in the pic. Power is tapped into from the rear view mirror. Audio is run along the liner, down the pillar, behind the glove box behind the radio trim and comes out right into the front AUX port of the Mygig. The only visible wiring is a very small amount at where the aux in is located. It is automated so when I turn the key on it will; change the back ground image to the one shown turn off Airplane mode turn on wifi (for hotspot) and change the screen time out to 3 hours When I turn the key off it; Kills all open apps Turns off wifi Turns on Airplane Changes the screen time out to 7 seconds Displays a message on screen saying "Goodbye" Changes background image to a picture taken from an airplane The message and background change is for visual verification that automation is working. The sunglasses panel works like normal so the tablet is completely hidden when not in use. Edited November 4, 2015 by Kevin Baker Lobitz68, daddyRT, Billy Billy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Looking good. I also use my Tab 3 in the DJ but your install is more sophisticated as mine is mounted on the back of my sunvisor and only use it for gps functions. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigunclejethro Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 That's pretty sweet. Do you find the location to be awkward when using navigation? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Looks crooked.... dhh3 and Woah322 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Paulin Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'm intrigued about the power being taken from the mirror. Can you explain the wiring? Or show the connection? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbaker Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 That's pretty sweet. Do you find the location to be awkward when using navigation? Not really. It was at first, but overall it isn't. I use WAZE and it is pretty good about giving the audible directions. While it's a bit farther towards the back than the mirror, it's barely different than checking the mirror. Instead of just glancing with my eyes, I have to turn my head a couple degrees and look. While looking at it, I can still move my eyes back to the road with out any issues. I find it less distractful than trying to use a phone on a vent mount. The screen being bigger means I have to focus on it a lot less. Looks crooked.... It's mounted by velcro, so when I put it on there and took the picture it was a little "off". Easily fixable. I put that in the post. It is mounted with heavy duty velcro. I need to straighten it a bit, it looks a bit cock-eyed in the pic. I'm intrigued about the power being taken from the mirror. Can you explain the wiring? Or show the connection? So, I tapped into the wire that has switched power. I can't remember the wire color, and it's all heat shrinked up so I can't take a look. I took a Cig/USB adapter apart and wired it to that for the step down in voltage. Then it's a 9" usb to Right Angle Up Micro USB. I also used the ground wire from the mirror for ground on the USB adapter. jkeaton and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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