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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by darkstone, Aug 28, 2018.

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  1. Jul 14, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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    So I think I got the solution to the switch.

    I dont want to wire into the Stereo System that seems like a bad idea. But I can use the 12V outlet underneath the Temperature controls. That would work out great got turning the unit on.

    Turning it off I am going to use MacDroid app. When it loses connection to the ODBLink LX it will power the unit off.

    Ordering the Fuse box for the truck on next payday and hopefully next week I will take the Dash apart and get the unit installed
     
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  2. Dec 1, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Have you done anymore to this? I was extremely interested in this.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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    No I hadnt forgotten just had to put it on hold due to. Roommate had a large melt down and wracked alot of things in the house. Had to move out of that place and settle into my new position. Been looking for someone to help as I need to get the frame built to hold the unit.

    Ran test on the unit when I moved from Memphis to Dallas. It worked like I planned on so its just building a frame and getting it wired into the truck at this point
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2019 at 6:31 PM
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  7. Dec 8, 2019 at 7:43 AM
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    This project is making the geek in me drool.
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    Sub'd
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    The only thing I havent figured out is how to get the GPIO to trigger power down. Still working on that part

    Other adjustment is installing a cell booster instead of the Jetpack. But this part may not be done until spring

    Here is the booster I am looking at:
    SureCall N-Range Vehicle Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit for Car, Truck or SUV, All Carriers 3G/4G LTE - Black (SC-Range)
    https://www.amazon.com/SureCall-N-R...5011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=wireless&sr=1-15

    I still need to do some more research into it as well but will only be used when I am off road
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    Have you looked at an app called Tasker?
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    No but just looked at it. Looks like the MacroDroid app I been messing with.

    But finally got the case in and can slowly start planning the install a little more now

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  11. Jun 21, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    Sorry its been a moment since I posted on here. I did a complete mock up and test without installing it. Issue I ran into with it is that the Tinkerboard did not like running for more then 20 minutes with Nav working. Think that was a over heating issue with the unit.

    But I am changing this up and going to a lazy way option that replaces my dash stereo:
    [VW Models] ATOTO A6 Android Car Navigation Stereo w/ Dual Bluetooth & 2A Charge -A6VW811P 1G/32G Specific vehicle Entertainment Multimedia Radio,WiFi/BT Tethering internet,support 256G SD &more
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W9H5P3/ref=twister_B07C987N6R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    Thinking on going with this option and trying to figure out if I need the iDataLink with it? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084KXFYXZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A32QR6D7S73KI&psc=1

    I am still thinking Full Android and maybe a minute as I think I can start making progress on this
     
    darkstone, Jun 21, 2020
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