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[zirk]

Thats somewhat different and a lot neater than the one I saw on the German Forum, looks tidy  the Android bit is interesting. keep us informed.

How do you plan to control the Touch Screen feature of the OS?

In the Vectra B/omega as you know there is a plastic cover in the dashboard, so it is not possible to add a resistive touch panel (unles you make a cut in this plastic, leaving the speedo needles 'exposed' and not very esthetic ...). But using a touch pad or trackball through USB is perfectly possible, Android 4.2 natively supports HID peripherals.

This is the prototype installed in my car (Saab 93 SS). The stock navy screen is 400x234, only a bit more vert. resolution than the CID screen (320x234).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQasY-bS7UQ

Yes, I know exactly what you mean about the screen, quiet a few years back I was using the Windows CE OS from a Sat Nav, I found a Becker Sat Nav that fitted perfectly within the MID display holder on the Omega, to make it easier the Becker Sat Nav had a on board MP3 and Video player, so the plan was to have integrated Sat Nav and Music through the CD Changer input to the HU, even mounted the SD Card Slot remotely so it could be accessed. All worked well but the biggest problem was the touch screen and the Clocks just didn't work well so gave up and shelved the idea.

I like the idea of Andriod though as you say a lot more flexible.

As Tunnis says keep us posted, lots of CID users on the Forum.     

Think I can see some requests for a How To coming up. 

[tunnie]

Very interesting  - What is the Android device?

Have you considered a Raspberry Pi?

Is this something you would do as a service? Quite a few people here have CID's myself included, I'm sure there would be considerable interest this CID upgrade.

What kind of cost would we be looking at for a CID to have the RGB input and two composite added?

As above keep us updated, looks very good 

We're developing a complete device, based in ARM like raspberrypi but more powerful.

It comes with:

- Android 4.2
- GPS
- 4x USB Host
- Internet 3G (HSDPA)
- GSM
- 2x composite video input
- RGB/VGA output


All fully integrated in a small device of 100x120x30mm.

We hope it will be available in summer (probably August).

I would need a certain number of orders of the 4:3 CID video interface, that will allow the connection of the Android box, to make it worthwhile. In the Saab 93 forum I designed and produced the stock screen interface, but there were a lot of people interested.

Sounds more interesting with every post, very interested in this so keep us updated on progress.   

[SkyHighatrist]

That reverse camera does look mighty fine 

think I may be adding to my, already very early, Christmas list 

Reverse camera on an omega? Whats wrong with good ol MK 1 eyeballs.

Absolutely nothing wrong with my eyes, its the Mrs who drives a Corsa thats the issue. She feels the Omega is ''too big'' 

But then again I do drive 50ft artic lorries for a living 

[Vega]

We're developing a complete device, based in ARM like raspberrypi but more powerful.

It comes with:

- Android 4.2
- GPS
- 4x USB Host
- Internet 3G (HSDPA)
- GSM
- 2x composite video input
- RGB/VGA output


All fully integrated in a small device of 100x120x30mm.

We hope it will be available in summer (probably August).

I would need a certain number of orders of the 4:3 CID video interface, that will allow the connection of the Android box, to make it worthwhile. In the Saab 93 forum I designed and produced the stock screen interface, but there were a lot of people interested.

What is the status?
Any progress?

[tunnie]

That user was last active: 21 May 2013, 00:16:22

So I doubt he is checking this, but he did list this website in his profile.

http://www.proenium.com/

[AndyRoid]

Reverse camera on an omega? Whats wrong with good ol MK 1 eyeballs.

I do believe the MK 1 model has a flaw in that you can't see when a small child has decided to stand smack bang centre at the rear of the car as you try to reverse off the drive, so in that scenario a little bit of camera assistance comes in handy so you can see EVERYTHING that is behind you regardless of whether it's in your blind spot or not.

[milcho2005]

I wonder if this is still running project.... 

[radelet]

I found this, my someone try to make it.
http://www.hardwarekiller.bplaced.net/dvbtG.htm

[chrisgixer]

I found this, my someone try to make it.
http://www.hardwarekiller.bplaced.net/dvbtG.htm

Yes that's the original thread. Used to be packed full of viruses and spy wear for windows users last time I saw it. Michael Grosser iirc. Sells a kit of parts iirc, but a long time ago now.

Its a very nice expansion of the oe CID head units. Just need to convince one of the electronics gods on here to make one for the electronic plebs like me.

[chrisgixer]

Also though, don't forget analogue tv is no longer available in some areas, since that German link was posted. Not sure how digital tv copes with a mobile target. Probably best via 3G and mobile phone output I guess these days.

[tunnie]

Just get a little freeview box?

[TheBoy]

DTV works in cars, obviously, as that's all that's fitted now.

[VXL V6]

Beats me why anyone would want to watch TV on a tiny CID 

A reversing camera would be good though, or utilising a CID with a double din aftermarket unit and pushing the NAV display up to it so it's in a more sensible place.

[chrisgixer]

Beats me why anyone would want to watch TV on a tiny CID 

A reversing camera would be good though, or utilising a CID with a double din aftermarket unit and pushing the NAV display up to it so it's in a more sensible place.

We've been down this road though, I thought. They CID, 2013/15, Telematics only works as a group, all designed together. Even DaveDnd couldn't find an HU designed to work with a remote display, iirc....?

Wouldn't want an aftermarket HU anyway personally, I've already got a phone cradle and harmon Kardon modulator screen and controller in the car.

I just think it would be great to have a video in, to the CID, then anything would be displayed, as required. No?

[chrisgixer]

A multimedia device with a track ball, or on screen mouse would work well, as there'd be no need to look further down than the screen. And would do away with the Harmon Kardon.