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Nexus 7 Tablet Install

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Hi gents, I have been planning to do a 7" tablet install in my car for a looooong time now. After a lot of research I decided to go for the Nexus 7 (2012 3G Tilapia model), it has pretty decent specs and they go for about R2500, which is a decent price for what you get. I won't be going into too much detail of the build, mainly due to the lack of pictures and because there is quite a lot of other builds online and they all follow the same basic principles. Here is a short breakdown of the components and some more info:
  • Car: 2003 e46 330d (with oem widescreen navigation system)
  • Tablet: Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G) "Tilapia"
  • ROM: Timur's USB ROM
  • Launcher and GUI: Nova Launcher (set to 5 rows and 10 columns) with Desktop VisualizeR (for custom made buttons)
  • Bezel: Double Din bezel from ebay
  • PSU: 3 amp USB power supply - connected to radio fuse
  • Sound: Stock front speakers and pioneer 250w 6.5" at the back, powered by a 4 channel Starsound 1800w amp; Custom 49l sealed enclosure with one Pioneer TS-W307D4 subwoofer, powered by a 4000w IcePower monoblock
  • Cables: Custom DIY OTG Y cable for charging + OTG Host mode, Stinger RCA Cables

What still needs to be done:
  • USB Hub
  • USB DAC Soundcard - for cleaner sound
  • iBUS integration - for Steering wheel controls
  • Rotary knob for volume
  • USB ports inside car
  • Sim card for 3G

Below are some pictures of the install (excuse the bad quality of some of the images, will take better ones once the install is closer to complete)

The 4 channel amp is nicely tucked in where the old oem nav computer and tuner was, I tried to get the monoblock in there as well, but there simply isn't enough room..
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Bootspace (I'm missing a boot carpet... If anyone has one laying around please let me know Fencelook)
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The tablet powered by the USB PSU and connected with DIY OTG cable
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Reading the iBUS messages with a USB Oscilloscope - big ups to my cousin!!! Praise
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Tablet installed behind the double din bezel with custom mounting bracket
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My custom home screen setup
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Some more wallpapers I was playing around with
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Let me know what you guys think Bluebiggrin

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