I think I found the navscreen replacement I've been looking for
#1
I think I found the navscreen replacement I've been looking for
The soon-to-be-released ($99!) Amazon Fire HD 6.
Dimensions look to be nearly perfect to fit in the navsceen location:
Fire HD dimensions:
Width - 16.9cm
Height - 10.3cm
Depth - 1.07 cm
Factory navscreen dimensions:
Width - 17cm
Height - 10.5cm
Depth - 3cm
There's going to be some extra depth to fill, but for height and width, you're looking at some simple felt tape to snug that thing in. I'll have to make a hole in the metal nav screen bracket for the USB to be permanently connected to the side, and it looks thin enough that it can sit ahead of the screws on the side, so I doubt they'll need to be ground down at all.
Now I'm a bit concerned that there's no mention of GPS in the unit, but there are bluetooth GPS units that might work to fill that gap.
Dimensions look to be nearly perfect to fit in the navsceen location:
Fire HD dimensions:
Width - 16.9cm
Height - 10.3cm
Depth - 1.07 cm
Factory navscreen dimensions:
Width - 17cm
Height - 10.5cm
Depth - 3cm
There's going to be some extra depth to fill, but for height and width, you're looking at some simple felt tape to snug that thing in. I'll have to make a hole in the metal nav screen bracket for the USB to be permanently connected to the side, and it looks thin enough that it can sit ahead of the screws on the side, so I doubt they'll need to be ground down at all.
Now I'm a bit concerned that there's no mention of GPS in the unit, but there are bluetooth GPS units that might work to fill that gap.
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Henry Els (10-12-2019)
#2
The soon-to-be-released ($99!) Amazon Fire HD 6.
Dimensions look to be nearly perfect to fit in the navsceen location:
Fire HD dimensions:
Width - 16.9cm
Height - 10.3cm
Depth - 1.07 cm
Factory navscreen dimensions:
Width - 17cm
Height - 10.5cm
Depth - 3cm
There's going to be some extra depth to fill, but for height and width, you're looking at some simple felt tape to snug that thing in. I'll have to make a hole in the metal nav screen bracket for the USB to be permanently connected to the side, and it looks thin enough that it can sit ahead of the screws on the side, so I doubt they'll need to be ground down at all.
Now I'm a bit concerned that there's no mention of GPS in the unit, but there are bluetooth GPS units that might work to fill that gap.
Dimensions look to be nearly perfect to fit in the navsceen location:
Fire HD dimensions:
Width - 16.9cm
Height - 10.3cm
Depth - 1.07 cm
Factory navscreen dimensions:
Width - 17cm
Height - 10.5cm
Depth - 3cm
There's going to be some extra depth to fill, but for height and width, you're looking at some simple felt tape to snug that thing in. I'll have to make a hole in the metal nav screen bracket for the USB to be permanently connected to the side, and it looks thin enough that it can sit ahead of the screws on the side, so I doubt they'll need to be ground down at all.
Now I'm a bit concerned that there's no mention of GPS in the unit, but there are bluetooth GPS units that might work to fill that gap.
#3
You can add the mechanism, all it really needs is the switched power and constant power that runs the radio, detailed in this post from that same thread.
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ron4row2 (09-21-2022)
#5
If I can just remote control and view a phone from the Fire HD6, that would be enough, since I know my phone can do all the navigation and audio streaming just fine, but I'd rather the larger screen and permanent mounting to putting my phone in the nav screen box like I'm currently doing.
#7
And looks like there's apps for sharing my phone's GPS with a non-gps device over the same wifi (or bluetooth) I'd be tethering with for streaming audio and such in the first place:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...oft.tgps&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...randroid&hl=en
DOMO
Last edited by Wrathernaut; 09-21-2014 at 03:35 PM.
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#8
Good thing you brought this up. I like my setup, but I hate the fact I have to boot my android mini pc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Inch-Ultra...item3cdd4928c6
The dimensions are a just a hair bigger on the width, but should work.
17.2cm x 10.8cm x 1.2 cm
I was going to jump on this, but I'll probably wait on the fire. There's plenty of GPS antennae. I paired it with an app (think it's called You Are Here?) and it worked decently well. My concern on the fire is the USB cord and the 3.5mm. They sit on the side, and with the width on it, I don't know how you'll get it to fit. Shaving down the plastic on the cords themselves, along with a 90 degree bend may do the trick, but I'm not sure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Inch-Ultra...item3cdd4928c6
The dimensions are a just a hair bigger on the width, but should work.
17.2cm x 10.8cm x 1.2 cm
I was going to jump on this, but I'll probably wait on the fire. There's plenty of GPS antennae. I paired it with an app (think it's called You Are Here?) and it worked decently well. My concern on the fire is the USB cord and the 3.5mm. They sit on the side, and with the width on it, I don't know how you'll get it to fit. Shaving down the plastic on the cords themselves, along with a 90 degree bend may do the trick, but I'm not sure.
Last edited by ihiryu; 09-22-2014 at 12:53 PM.
#10
Good thing you brought this up. I like my setup, but I hate the fact I have to boot my android mini pc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Inch-Ultra...item3cdd4928c6
The dimensions are a just a hair bigger on the width, but should work.
17.2cm x 10.8cm x 1.2 cm
I was going to jump on this, but I'll probably wait on the fire. There's plenty of GPS antennae. I paired it with an app (think it's called You Are Here?) and it worked decently well. My concern on the fire is the USB cord and the 3.5mm. They sit on the side, and with the width on it, I don't know how you'll get it to fit. Shaving down the plastic on the cords themselves, along with a 90 degree bend may do the trick, but I'm not sure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Inch-Ultra...item3cdd4928c6
The dimensions are a just a hair bigger on the width, but should work.
17.2cm x 10.8cm x 1.2 cm
I was going to jump on this, but I'll probably wait on the fire. There's plenty of GPS antennae. I paired it with an app (think it's called You Are Here?) and it worked decently well. My concern on the fire is the USB cord and the 3.5mm. They sit on the side, and with the width on it, I don't know how you'll get it to fit. Shaving down the plastic on the cords themselves, along with a 90 degree bend may do the trick, but I'm not sure.
#12
Good thing you brought this up. I like my setup, but I hate the fact I have to boot my android mini pc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Inch-Ultra...item3cdd4928c6
The dimensions are a just a hair bigger on the width, but should work.
17.2cm x 10.8cm x 1.2 cm
I was going to jump on this, but I'll probably wait on the fire. There's plenty of GPS antennae. I paired it with an app (think it's called You Are Here?) and it worked decently well. My concern on the fire is the USB cord and the 3.5mm. They sit on the side, and with the width on it, I don't know how you'll get it to fit. Shaving down the plastic on the cords themselves, along with a 90 degree bend may do the trick, but I'm not sure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Inch-Ultra...item3cdd4928c6
The dimensions are a just a hair bigger on the width, but should work.
17.2cm x 10.8cm x 1.2 cm
I was going to jump on this, but I'll probably wait on the fire. There's plenty of GPS antennae. I paired it with an app (think it's called You Are Here?) and it worked decently well. My concern on the fire is the USB cord and the 3.5mm. They sit on the side, and with the width on it, I don't know how you'll get it to fit. Shaving down the plastic on the cords themselves, along with a 90 degree bend may do the trick, but I'm not sure.
#15
So current plan:
Use existing phone for wireless data and as the GPS source.
Double-check the output from the "screen is up" signal, which is listed in the manual as being +5v, but no idea if it gives enough milliamps to keep the tablet fully powered. If not enough power, just use a 12v to 5v USB adapter from the switched power supply.
Use tasker to turn the thing on and off with power.
Cut a slot in the metal screen bracket to fit a 90 degree angle USB power cable - or solder the power directly.
Pair the tablet via bluetooth to the existing aftermarket headunit for audio.
Total cost looks to be about $120, covering a tablet, tasker app, 12v to usb charger, and 90 degree usb cable.
If you don't already have an aftermarket headunit, I suppose you could work a 3.5mm connection in there to any of the auxiliary input options.
Last edited by Wrathernaut; 09-22-2014 at 09:07 PM.