I’m working on figuring out a way to use an Android device and have it come on and off with the key switch. I have no clue how to go about this. Any suggestions? I think I have found a way to make it autostart a certain app namely IQuad of course so that part I can work with.... hopefully within a month I can afford a Qaud! 

MacroDroid... Look it up on Google Play. 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid&hl=en_US

 

It might help you solve that problem.

While I should have researched this earlier, I have not. I apologize I don't have the answer. I would think you would want something that will startup when it gets power to the USB cable. 

Are guys working on a monitor?

All I got to say is make it bigger than the Smarty Touch screen. That thing is smaller than my LG G5 screen now. I don't want to squint to see the gauges. Remember us old farts out here with crappy eyesight and needing bifocals.

I thought i saw mention to hat Qaudzilla was building a monitor. That would be awesome!

We are working on a monitor. We should be getting a semi-working prototype to us in the next couple of weeks. 

12 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

All I got to say is make it bigger than the Smarty Touch screen. That thing is smaller than my LG G5 screen now. I don't want to squint to see the gauges. Remember us old farts out here with crappy eyesight and needing bifocals.

 

If the smarty touch is still 4.3" then we will be bigger than that for sure. 

Another thing to be aware of... Just be aware of the suction cup laws for windshield mounting. Make sure there is other options for mounting the screen.

https://blog.proclipusa.com/suction-cup-windshield-mounts/

 

States in Which Suction Cup Windshield Mounts Are Illegal
Alabama
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia

That is quite the list isn't it. I will see what else we can do besides a suction cup mount. 

I've got a suction cup Garmin GPS and hate that dang thing it falls off the glass quite often. I've got it tucked quite low on the glass so it's not noticed by law enforcement.

meh I've had a suction cup mount for ~10 years and never been bothered even when I was pulled over.  

Ummm... The last ticket I've ever got was back 26 years ago. Been awhile since I've really been pulled over and picked on. I've had one a year ago but local cops don't bother with me once I pull my Idaho County ID for search and rescue. But the suction cup idea is something to be aware of. Even my Garmin and it constantly falling off the glass and laying in the bottom of the dash. Scares the crap out you at night when it does fall. 

Edited September 5, 20186 yr by Mopar1973Man

On 9/5/2018 at 9:02 AM, Quadzilla Power said:

We are working on a monitor. We should be getting a semi-working prototype to us in the next couple of weeks. 

 

If the smarty touch is still 4.3" then we will be bigger than that for sure. 

@Quadzilla Power hownis that display for the programmer coming?

@Marcus2000monster This is the size android tablet I’m running. Currently have it just sitting on my cluster due to the heat always knocking my suction mount off while sitting in the sun. 

9 hours ago, Youngblood24v said:

@Marcus2000monster This is the size android tablet I’m running. Currently have it just sitting on my cluster due to the heat always knocking my suction mount off while sitting in the sun. 

I’m just not a fan of a loose smartphone or tablet sitting in my dash. I prefer something that looks like it was made to fit if you know what I mean lol. 

I’m really wanting a Qaud but I’m going to wait until they come out with they’re new display. 

http://www.armorall.com/products/wipes

ITs coming. I keep getting updates. 

Coming Soon™ 

 

You have to understand software and the "Coming Soon" quote with the trademark.

Edited September 21, 20186 yr by Mopar1973Man

On 9/19/2018 at 3:21 PM, Marcus2000monster said:

I’m just not a fan of a loose smartphone or tablet sitting in my dash. I prefer something that looks like it was made to fit if you know what I mean lol. 

I’m really wanting a Qaud but I’m going to wait until they come out with they’re new display. 

 

Here’s how I have mine. Just an idea, I’d prefer something permanent that’s for sure.

 

I thought I'd try an 7' android (not android auto) double din car stereo,  just got it in today and nope, quadzilla app won't run on it.  Annoying. Sending it back.  This has got to be an app thing.  I suppose I'll try to fit a tablet in somewhere.  Phone is too small for me.

 

 

There are people who have gotten it to work. They usually have to hack into the OS though to allow it to download from the google play store. It is a lot of work frankly. 

-Thanks again,