mad_pete Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Currently I have a touch screen from a carpc in a mud dash but I can't help thinking an ipad or other tablet to run the car music, GPS and even megasquirt output is the way to go. Is there a solid bolt on mount that could mount in the middle of the mud dash ? Ram and brodit look like they have modular bolt options ? Has any one used the bolt on option ? If I replace the screen with a metal plate would I be abel to bolt to that without it sticking out too far ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 The ram mount looks promising seems you could mix and match a short 2 1 inch ball set up for £50 and a universal mount. I'm not sure megasquirt has an apple app so I might need to source an android tablet. Although given the angles I might be better coming off the rectangular slot at the top of the mud dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easytiger Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm thinking about going down this route too perhaps with wifi.be interested to hear what you end up using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 ...I'm not sure megasquirt has an apple app... I'm sure someone on here was doing that.. Can't for the life of me remember who right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Dave W is the man. Mobisquirt it's called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 I looked at that but the web site said "Sadly this project has fallen victim to a lack of time and priority compared to all the other things that take up my spare time." I wasn't sure how the current version was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 That's a pity Might be worth pinging Dave a PM. I've always found him to be very helpful.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 have a look at otter box defender cases, the ipad or android device clips into a plastic cover - which will fit on the back as well. I' ve used four so far (*) and all would screw to a flat surface and very solidly hold a tablet / phone in place. The device unclips and can be removed for security, the rubber sleeve keeps the device safe and sound and provides a bit of anti vibration as well. Its worth a look (*) Motorola xoom, Ipad mini, Samsung S4 mini and a Motorola Atrix - so its probably safe to assume all the defender series are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 That's exactly what I put in for my iPhone and it worked pretty well I'll take a look at the iPad mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 The current version of MobiSquirt works for most MS1-Extra installations. As the web site says, further development has been shelved for the moment, not sure when I'll get a chance to pick it up again unfortunately. The biggest setback was the buyout of Roving Networks by Microchip, they seem to have dropped all support for the RS232 demo boards in favour of PIC and USB based development boards. This means that the RN-134 that was the most accessible and reliable way to link to MegaSquirt is "end of line". I did make some tentative enquiries around having either a WiFi or Bluetooth module custom made but don't really want to go down that route if I can avoid it. If you can find an RN-134 and you are running MS1-extra then you can use the MobiSquirt app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thank you for the information. I've downloaded the app. It looks very nice. I'll look for RN-134 . The hudl 2 might be a cheap android option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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