Dracula's Droptop

[lithium 358]

Does it support Android 4.4.2? I think I saw it doesn't...

Don't know why I'm stuck on 4.4.2 though

I installed it yesterday, it's not finished. With a anti-reflective screen cover it looks so nice turned off. 

 

the android rooting and flashing business confused me a bit but I ended up installing usb rom.

[///M5 2,833]

Does it support Android 4.4.2? I think I saw it doesn't...

Don't know why I'm stuck on 4.4.2 though

I installed it yesterday, it's not finished. With a anti-reflective screen cover it looks so nice turned off.

Who cares, for a mobile kernel it is WAY fucking better than any stock one.

[///M5 2,833]

Does it support Android 4.4.2? I think I saw it doesn't...

Don't know why I'm stuck on 4.4.2 though

I installed it yesterday, it's not finished. With a anti-reflective screen cover it looks so nice turned off.

 

the android rooting and flashing business confused me a bit but I ended up installing usb rom.

Yes that one. I have it remotely if it disappears

[Adrian_D 520]

Charging problem is solved. If I charge on the pogo pins it can charge over 1A. I can keep the screen, wifi, gps on and the battery still charges. No more different kernel  

[The enD 467]

Build looks tits, highly considering a tablet now for my car instead of a mini PC.

[Adrian_D 520]

Thank you, I'll take some more pics os what was done yesterday. Getting way closer to completion. 

 

Car PC vs Tablet

Lots of storage vs not a lot of storage (depending on kernel and mods though) 

Possibly more powerful hardware vs decent hardware 

Lots of processing options vs no processing

Adding an external soundcard is easier for a Car PC

High vs low power consumption

Big'ish box vs small device

 

With Windows 8 I think you could get away with only a touch-screen and some sort of front-end like Centrafuse. 

 

To me, a Car PC implied more work (get components, set up everything) compared to the tablet, after modifying some wiring to make sure things work the way I need, only a couple of apps are left to configure. And there's the problem of space and weight, there's barely any room for anything in this car. 

I can live with only 10GB of storage space, the internal sound card and only the processing power of a miniDSP. 

[The enD 467]

With nowadays technology you can get 32GB in those devices. Add the existing storage and you've got plenty of room.

[Adrian_D 520]

Mine doesn't have an SD card slot. It can work in on-the-go mode with an external USB drive but it can't charge, at least not with the default kernel. 

[///M5 2,833]

Mine doesn't have an SD card slot. It can work in on-the-go mode with an external USB drive but it can't charge, at least not with the default kernel.

Default kernel SUCKS for car use compared to Timur's. Really should do it. SO MUCH better.

[Adrian_D 520]

 

[///M5 2,833]

Did I mention it boots almost instantly? Usually about the time I buckle my seat belt.

[///M5 2,833]

Resumes playing whatever you were listening to as well. Without the ROM the tablet isn't a car audio solution, but a hacked tablet sitting in the dash pissing you off.

[Adrian_D 520]

Mine doesn't turn off and since I use the car daily it loses at most 10% charge overnight with GPS on. I haven't installed Tasker yet, supposedly it's the bee's knees. 

I can't find a lot of things to complain about, charge works like a charm, I haven't tested OTG with charge through Pogo pins (all info is related to older versions and I have an app to enable it on the stock kernel supposedly). 

 

The thing is I still need to take it out to CNC the front trim. And by the time I get to do it, if something bugs me, I'll put the new kernel  

 

 

The ghetto rigged mount. I payed $30 for each set of license plates, might as well use them. Tablet sits a bit too high but once the front trim panel goes on, it presses it in position and it feels very solid. 

 

Day shot, button holes visible, holder visible. 

 

Hidden switch to charge when the car is off. I added it before soldering the pogo pins. 

 

Buttons installed

[///M5 2,833]

A smartphone without Tasker is a dumbphone. Mine automatically syncs with my phone to get on the internet when the car starts. Makes the GPS work better amongst other things.

[Adrian_D 520]

Now that I look, it would be a good idea to paint the accelerator pedal. Hmm, powdercoating....

[///M5 2,833]

No external sd is a killer for me on that unit too. Of course, this is resolved by a USB hub. 500gb of music is no problem.

[Adrian_D 520]

A smartphone without Tasker is a dumbphone. Mine automatically syncs with my phone to get on the internet when the car starts. Makes the GPS work better amongst other things.

 

The friend who helped with the buttons and modifying the power supply has Tasker and I've seen it in action, it's awesome. 

[Adrian_D 520]

No external sd is a killer for me on that unit too. Of course, this is resolved by a USB hub. 500gb of music is no problem.

 

It bugs me too. I just need to take it out, root it, put the OTG cable and see what happens. 

[///M5 2,833]

It works

[Adrian_D 520]

It does with Timur's kernel. Stock but rooted will work too but supposedly won't charge. 

[///M5 2,833]

It does with Timur's kernel. Stock but rooted will work too but supposedly won't charge.

If you root why wouldn't you Timur?

[Adrian_D 520]

I'm usually reluctant to update software, it's kind of silly, I know. But if it does bug me with tasker installed, I'll do it. 

[///M5 2,833]

Backup what you have with Ti backup and then rip it, if you don't like it rip back. Takes a whopping 10 minutes.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

HEH, it would be fun to get together with Aaron and do some AutoX

 

The Miata will get even more stitch welding and bracing before paint

[///M5 2,833]

Not to mention volume controls on screen all the time