2019 Android Auto Updates to our DIY Raspberry Pi based Head Unit

[@treadlightlyowner]

Would you be willing to share the 3d print file for the case? I have a 01 super duty and I may try to print your case. Thanks.

[@Everlanders]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:2881843

[@treadlightlyowner]

Thanks so much!

[@mikemoore5348]

Just ordered a printed pod, looking forward to the rest of the nav build in my truck. Thank you for all of your efforts.

[@VuthavadooVikshay]

that phone dock is quite cool

[@davidc1961utube]

Having the keyboard available on the phone will make it easier for the navigatrix to input your next waypoint. That 3D printed enclosure continues to impress as well. Well done! I imagine that uploading the video from out in the bush took almost as long as making it. Cheers from Ecuador (and also Kelowna).

[@codyphillips48]

One day I'm gonna do one of those diy Android autos

[@2011emmarae]

Just installed version 11 of openauto. It's a great setup

[@Everlanders]

Yup! It's awesome!

[@2011emmarae]

I figured out how to use the stock sound and Bluetooth built-in for RPI 4. It's all disabled in the config.txt file when you get the update. Remember to enable it

[@Everlanders]

In our case it's better left disabled...

[@abatong]

Thank you for sharing this... I have all the hardware. Now just need time to install.

[@trentonhelton1005]

Well done! I have been considering replacing my head unit to allow for nav in our Sprinter, I might have changed my mind. Thank you for the videos. Cheers

[@RichardCrabbe403]

Another great video, I just updated the Android Auto app as well and am messing around with the new features. Love your raspberry pi head unit, pretty slick!

[@theheepjeep]

I'm really tempted to go to Pro myself (wireless sounds wonderful).....really digging the new 3D printed enclosure!

[@Everlanders]

GoPro!

[@dustinmeier9753]

I went for the Pro option as well because of his prior videos. They let me in on the RPi4 beta because I don't own the older models. Wireless and Bluetooth are a little tough and go at the moment on the RPi4, but that's on the hardware side, not OAP. OpenAuto seems to be to notch and easily worth the $28.

[@jonmayer]

Once they have an image for the pi4 out of beta I'm grabbing pro as well.

[@08abreur]

omg you saved me so much time i was just in process of installing the old version

[@ApplianceFault]

Awesome work. Looks really neat, like it's a OEM part of the car.

[@sweetskoolie]

Nice again ! It will be my winter project for my build and you make it easy for us ! Thanks ! ;)

[@elesjuan]

Neat! Fast forward to a year and a half after the last video on this, which is how I actually found your channel... I commented something like, "I really want to do this for my car!" Have I made any progress? NOPE! Man... I can start projects like nobodies business!!! LOL.

[@Everlanders]

It's even easier to do now!

[@elesjuan]

@@Everlanders It does appear Bluewave took care of all the legwork for imaging an SD card and getting up and rolling.. My only hangup is I'd like to replace my car head unit entirely with a Pi touchscreen while retaining component level outputs to the audio amps while maintaining some sort of control over the audio processing. It's been a minute, but last time I searched, there wasn't any definitive DSP recommendation to accomplish what I'm after. I don't have the luxury of space, so I'd want to place the pi/screen essentially where my double-din factory head unit resides and there's really no other place to put a head unit for DSP purposes. The hunt continues, it appears!

[@Everlanders]

I did a couple of these for friends and just pushed the head unit back an inch...

[@atomicorang]

Thanks for the great video. Be safe in your travels eh!!!

[@sixoh_diesel5662]

This is sweet, nice work! I'd love to do this as my headunit for my 05 6.0 powerstroke. subbed!

[@murraycnc]

Hello and thank you for documenting all of this work. I just bought myself a CarPiHat with plans to make a Raspberry Pi head unit. This is my first foray into DIY computer stuff. I need to be able to make my own GPIO jumper cables and I wanted to know what your recommendation would be. Should I buy a soldering iron and solder the tips onto the wires, or should I buy a crimping tool? Or are there other options that you prefer that I may not be aware of? I am located in southern Ontario, so we get everything from hot, humid summers, to frigid cold winters.

[@Everlanders]

You can buy such cables pretty cheap with the ends on there already, this would have less risk to your Pi if you aren't comfortable soldering. Have a look through these... www.digikey.ca/en/products/filter/jumper-wire/640?s=N4IgTCBcDaIIYBM4DMBOBXAlgFwAQHdNUBTEAXQF8g

[@grimmdanny]

This is really useful thanks. I have some questions. 1. Are you able to make phones calls from the Raspberry Pi without connecting a phone (Android Auto)? I know there are 4G/LTE modem HATs to get full cell service, but the software needs to be able to use it. Do you know if this works? 2. If #1 is not possible, would this work if you connected a phone via Bluetooth to make calls and sends texts through the RPi (Android Auto)? 3. Lastly, do you know if it's possible to connect this RPi headunit to a car's headunit, via Bluetooth or USB, and then connect a phone to the RPi headunit, and pass through phone calls to the car's headunit? My car has steering wheel controls that I would like to use to make calls and navigate music. I know the whole idea of adding a second headunit to my car that already has a built-in headunit, which has native Android Auto support, seems redundant. But my car's USB does not provide enough power to charge my phone while connected and I want a permanent solution with an external power source (I have a 5v external power supply HAT for my RPi). If the RPi can be that solution, I could set it up as a server to connect my phone to my car's headunit, but still be able to charge it through the RPi. Any feedback on this would be helpful. Thanks!

[@Everlanders]

1. Android Auto is run entirely on the phone, the screen, either this one or the one in a new car is basically just a remote touchscreen. 2. Yes 3. Yes, you can pass through Audio via Bluetooth. No idea about steering wheel controls. We don't have them.

[@ruturajp]

Sir, does the backup camera overlay still work the same as before?

[@MakerMike-bx5ms]

Great work! Do you think the lag would improve if one was to upgrade to the new Raspberry Pi 4? Your do you feel it is simply a wireless connection symptom? Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Everlanders]

Not sure yet... The Pi 4 support is still in Beta and there are some problems with the touchscreen drivers... Not going to bother looking into it further as I won't be using it.

[@KJPage]

Very interesting. Learnt a lot thanks. I'm interested in building a bezel less Pi touchscreen unit where the LCD comes as close as possible to the edges of the 2 Din area available in a vehicle car stereo cavity. The vehicles are 04 VY2 Commodore's. I want to use the original car stereo housings and pcb so its a push in fit arrangement for plugs and amplifier etc. Open Auto will be a big help software wise. I wanted to build something high spec CPU, RAM, & Flash wise because I want to run Ham Radio, and ALDL (OBD1) Apps as well. OK a lot more research to do. :)

[@psyolent.]

ken where did you get to. want to so same with an 01 vx commodore ; but using a larger screen in portrait mode (like 10") in place of the double din HU and the little pocket down the bottom (under the heater controls). intend to put RPI 4 into the area where the double din unit was along with an class d amp etc. open auto only supports obd2 but GM in their infinite wisdom didn't implement that with the v6 ; it only hit the LS series ; so will need to translate the ALDL data from the interface to OBD2 spec for it to work in AA.

[@bastianrohrer327]

Hi, in advance sorry for my english 😅 Realy appreciate what you did in your van ! I have just one question, do you always have the backup camera in this version ? I don't realy understand if the backup camera is used on an other program or on the same than the android auto ? Thanks in advance for your help

[@Everlanders]

The backup camera is simply a function of mirroring the camera. it can be added to any Android Auto Installation.

[@stevenl7878]

Nice work!

[@mikemargo]

I’m confused as to why you would use an opto coupler to sense the presence of a 12V signal and then convert it to 5V for the GPIO?, a simple resistor divider would preform the same function, the opto is really an isolation component and I just don’t see why you use it in this application?.. or maybe I’m missing something

[@Everlanders]

(1) Better safe than sorry. (2) I have a whole jar of them kicking around. (3) Automotive environments are notoriously noisy and prone to spikes...

[@mikemargo]

So by using the DC-DC converter and opto isolators are you trying to isolate the PI and LCD etc from a direct connection to the vehicle supply?, thus preventing 'spikes' or noise?

[@atomicorang]

I know it’s a bit after you posted this. Bye the way it’s still an awesome setup the way you did it. But how is the screen glare in daylight? Is the quality pretty good? Thanks I’m still thinking about one in my 16 Tacoma.

[@Everlanders]

We have it mounted high as to avoid glare... So it works good for us, I never tried down low, so I can't say for sure...

[@atomicorang]

@@Everlanders thanks for your input ...

[@x_CrossHair_x]

Glad I found your Channel.. (Now I want one).. (Head Unit that is) .. Guess I need a 3D Printer also.. (Cool) and grow my beard longer. Thanks for Posting.

[@theshartbus1267]

Forgive me if you've covered this already as I'm still getting caught up on your back library. How easy do you think it would be to integrate battery bank / solar monitoring into this? I have an Mppsolar hybrid unit that supports remote monitoring. The BMS I picked up is very rudimentary, but I assume I could monitor voltages either with an add on board or a fancier BMS. I am envisioning a solution where I can monitor things while I'm driving, or possibly host a local server where I can check on my phone.

[@Everlanders]

It is not possible, or worth the effort to try and integrate your batteries with Android Auto... far easier just to have a separate server running on a different Pi that you can query. We're using a SBMS100 and a local Blynk server... Check into that...

[@ftab]

In my experience on the Pi 3 you have to set it to 30 FPS; 60 FPS feels janky. I don't know if this gets fixed on a Pi 4 or if it's inherent to the reverse engineered nature of OpenAuto

[@xLopez210x]

ive been going through your videos for a couple days now and im hooked on this. Is there a way to program this to be a touchscreen spod for a center console? Ive been scouring the interwebs and havent found anyone that does it yet.

[@Everlanders]

It's totally possible, although this functionality doesn't exist out of the box, you'd probably need to program something using PyGame and attach it to something like my solid-state driver boards: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d32UkJmshb-Lg80

[@LoganFan]

Thanks for the video. What's up with the rearcam? Does it work and are supported also usb cams? Greetings from Germany

[@Everlanders]

I haven't gotten to that yet...

[@User_123.-_]

Amazing project!!!

[@benvolio28]

Is your phone connected directly to your Pi? I am testing my system and it seems to not charge mine, just slowly depletes the battery. I know the USB output likely doesn't give enough juice. Others have done a powered USB hub, which is the way I was thinking of going, but was curious as to what you are using. Thanks!

[@Everlanders]

Yes, it's just connected via USB

[@seahippies]

Thank you from OzTralia brother

[@Diego_UG]

hello, as always great, in fact I started watching this channel for this project, I'm glad you updated it; One question, what is the name of the app you use to torque? Do you have an OBD adapter installed in the car? regards

[@Everlanders]

The app is called Torque Pro, there is a free version called Torque Lite: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torquefree In addition you'll need a Bluetooth OBDII adapter called the ELM327 - I bought mine for $3 on eBay.

[@mehmetcaloglu9409]

@@Everlanders Hİ SİR, HOW DİD YOU MAKE CONNECTİON BETWEEN MULTİMEDİA AND OBDII ADAPTER? MUST THE MULTIMEDIA STAY CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTED TO OBDII WITH BLUETOOTH?

[@timothysexton7621]

Would like to do this for my motorcycle

[@ianbaker3744]

How are you connecting via wifi. Do you have a router onboard or some other solution?

[@Everlanders]

Yes, we have an onboard router, but the software has an option to act as a gateway as well.

[@davidclarkson8202]

Do you find that the Pi can provide sufficient current to keep your Pixel charged (or, better yet, charge it up), or did you have to implement some kind of powered USB hub?

[@Everlanders]

The power is not coming from the pi but from the 5 amp DC to DC converter I'm using, it keeps it fully charged all day...

[@davidclarkson8202]

@@Everlanders So, your phone holster usb-C power lines are connected to the 5V from the buck converter, and the data lines are connected to the USB data line going to the Pi for android auto? Or am I missing something?

[@Everlanders]

It's all on the same bus, 5v out of the regulator, injected into the 5v rail on the pi, screen and USB hub, as shown in the diagram.

[@davidclarkson8202]

@@Everlanders Ah! gotcha! I was considering being lazy and powering the Pi from the buck converter, through the micro-usb, to take advantage of the polyfuse. But, if you haven't toasted your Pi yet, then I think I will choose to use the benefit of your experience, and power it through the 5V rail. Thanks!

[@Everlanders]

I've always had problems powering the Pi via the Micro USB, often got the Lightening Bolt icon indicating the USB was not supplying enough current. If you watch the closely you can see I've even soldered the power wires right to the header pins.

[@lettersfromhoth]

Awesome so need the STL file to print this open and build a unit for my vehicle

[@Everlanders]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:2881843

[@lettersfromhoth]

@@Everlanders thanks so much. Will start doing more research for a Ford 550 to build my own overlander as I need to get out of Calgary and into the mountains more on days off

[@williamwinget6850]

Did you use a sound card or did you use the head phone 3.5mm to your radio

[@Everlanders]

Both, we have a USB sound card which is then sent to the input of the head unit... All shown in the previous how-to video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqbOkKOwgqyXbcU

[@davidhaas2528]

That looks like it turned out great. I'm currently trying to get OpenAuto to work as a desktop application on Raspbian, because I use my headunit to tune my car, run retropie, etc. I've found the github repo for openauto but can't seem to find instructions on how to install it.

[@Everlanders]

This _is_ a desktop application on Raspbian... Just need to press "exit" and it dumps you out to the desktop...

[@Hahahvideo2]

I have a Pi 4 and I really want to make this my next project. I really want to make it so it is wireless from my phone to the Pi. Pi 4 has bluetooth and I did find one thread online but it required both devices to he in the same wifi network which won't really work in my truck. Any thoughts or ideas?

[@Everlanders]

I have wireless working... But it's laggy and I have no interest in it anyway because I have my phone holstered for charging anyway...

[@darkrazor8935]

I have the same laptop I feel happy

[@lukad.6540]

When you connect via WiFi, how can you use real time traffic data or stream spotify music?

[@Everlanders]

Because our truck's Wi-Fi has a LTE modem in it...

[@frenky-tan]

Very well done explanation and tutorial, specially the linux live usb creation, thank you so much. Your vid inspired me to start doing fun on linux again when i found the android auto on Raspberry Pi. BTW Raspberry Pi 4 has released, every thought making an upgrade? Or other similar project built for other car or different component?

[@Everlanders]

Play raspberry Pi 4 is not yet supported, and the by three has more than enough horsepower to run Android Auto anyway...

[@ruturajp]

@@Everlanders I am running it successfully on rpi4

[@Everlanders]

2 months later...

[@mkushin]

This is cool. Have you been able to make an external mic work for hands free calling? EDIT: Sorry, just watched your first video and learned a bunch more including mic. Thank you! These are awesome!

[@darieljimenez3879]

Hey i have a quick question. I have. 2007 honda accord with navigation system. I don’t want to replace the oem stereo but i do want to update the software. Is there anyway i could connect the pi to the oem screen?

[@Everlanders]

Nope

[@darieljimenez3879]

Everlanders can I do it with a video interface or it won’t work the same ?

[@Everlanders]

Which video interface?

[@darieljimenez3879]

Everlanders NAViKS HDMI Video Interface Compatible with 2003-2007 Honda Accord Add: TV, DVD Player, Smartphone, Tablet, Backup Camera (All Items Sold Separately) www.amazon.com/dp/B00MT37MXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mg99EbWSR5WRD that one

[@Everlanders]

It would allow you to pass through the HDMI video feed, but not the touch screen inputs.

[@Diego_UG]

I forgot to ask you, what happened to the camera's features?

[@Everlanders]

I haven't looked into that yet.

[@stuffcoolboys]

Is it possible to use this device for navigation without connecting any phone. And using a dedicated sim card for data in raspberry pi?

[@Everlanders]

No, That completely defeats the purpose of this project.

[@stuffcoolboys]

@@Everlanders any options you might know to use raspberry pi as a standalone device for navigation?

[@Everlanders]

I would have no interest in this and thus have never researched it.

[@bryandesrosiers]

Just curious, wouldnt it have been easier to hotspot your mobile device, and bring a laptop into your vehicle, SSH into the Pi and do the update?

[@Everlanders]

No, it's a complied image, the card needs to be removed and reflashed.

[@bryandesrosiers]

@@Everlanders Gotcha, thanks!

[@Mattijjah85]

What a great project, looks very professional and works brilliantly! Do you have an stl file for this enclosure?

[@Everlanders]

Yes indeed! All my shared files can be found here: www.thingiverse.com/everlanders/designs

[@solomonspliffs5370]

if you dont use active cooling on the raspberry it wil underclock from teh heat maybe that is why its being clunky at times

[@Everlanders]

I have active cooling and the problem presents on a cold boot when trying to stream over WiFi, Zero problems at any other time when wired.

[@vcmdpropulsion126]

How about if you put music on a thumb drive usb?

[@Everlanders]

Sure, works fine...

[@ImtiazKhan-yl9rz]

What about your backup camera?

[@Everlanders]

What about it... It's fully supported.

[@99Jeep2008]

Love the vids!

[@Everlanders]

Love your comments!

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Great video Jason. Have you posted your enclosure files anywhere online? I have an E-350, so the headliner contour is similar, if not identical, and I'd love not to have to model an enclosure from scratch.

[@Everlanders]

I sure did! www.thingiverse.com/thing:2881843

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

@@Everlanders *Thanks so very much Jason!*

[@daharv]

Do you sell the printed enclosure for the screen and raspberry pi for the car?

[@Everlanders]

It's a free download. www.thingiverse.com/thing:2881843

[@molnardk]

Does your backup camera script is still working with it? :)

[@Everlanders]

The new version of OpenAuto has it built in... Might only be in the beta version.

[@molnardk]

@@Everlanders oh I see :) thank you :)

[@KashifJavedForex]

is it possible to make a android based head unit without android auto? I mean independent of smart phone..

[@Everlanders]

No, that is the whole point.

[@AJamesCo]

Where did you get the phone mount? Or did you 3D print it?

[@Everlanders]

Yes, printed it!

[@AJamesCo]

@@Everlanders what are you using to design your prints? I've got a printer and I've been printing stuff from thingvers and the like, but I'm interested in trying my hands at designing my own stuff.

[@Everlanders]

Solidworks, But Fusion 360 is probably more accessible for most.

[@Classicpunch94]

How does it handle heat in the car?

[@Everlanders]

No problems, no different than any other electronics built into the car.

[@BeeFus6541]

Is there an equivalent for apple iphone?

[@Everlanders]

Not that I know of... 🤷‍♂️

[@Thisisausername719]

Could you do a video on the SBMS100 basics?

[@Everlanders]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3Hnp2Fhc96fbs

[@Mig2133]

Awesome video. Some how after installed the software on my raspberry pi 3 the Software from Bluewave Studio wont come up on my screen. Maybe they are updating.

[@Everlanders]

No, it should work fine... Try writing the SD card with Win32 disk imager

[@Mig2133]

@@Everlanders Thank you. I got an error Unable to open MTP device '[usb:001.006]'

[@Everlanders]

This is not an error, it's a notification... You should have a notification on you phone with options to connect as a charger only, or file transfer or media connection etc. If you're still having problems, contact BlueWave support.

[@Mig2133]

@@Everlanders I send them a message...waiting for they take in the matter. Thank you.

[@miahmcbride5415]

How did you figure out how to power the unit down?

[@Everlanders]

See the part 2 videos for details

[@mehmetcaloglu9409]

hi friend ı hope you will see this comment, how can ı get information such cars fuel consumption ?? ( like we see from original multimedia) THANK YOU..

[@Everlanders]

18L/100km

[@mehmetcaloglu9409]

@@Everlanders ı dont want to se your car information, when ı make multimedia like you make, ı want to see this information on my raspery screen

[@honda150frider]

I've just updated and havent got the new version of android auto?? very confused

[@Everlanders]

There is a switch in the setting to try the new interface.

[@honda150frider]

@@Everlanders thank you!

[@HtkKkx]

how does the raspberry get gps signal?

[@Everlanders]

From the connected cell phone.

[@hyanaguiar237]

Does a anyone know how to include an air cond controller to this Android auto project?

[@Everlanders]

Nope

[@PavanKumar-os2qv]

Can i connect audio jack of rpi to play songs

[@Everlanders]

Yes

[@k5at]

can you provide the stl file for the case. Looks Terrific!

[@Everlanders]

It was posted last year... www.thingiverse.com/thing:2881843

[@itsbunt]

What Bluetooth obd2 reader do you use

[@Everlanders]

ELM327 $5 eBay special...

[@itsbunt]

@@Everlanders awesome thanks for the quick reply

[@itsbunt]

@@Everlanders awesome thanks for the quick reply

[@hobo28]

Is the rasberry pi running audio thru the head unit? And you just leave it on whatever input its connected to?

[@Everlanders]

Yes.

[@wangouthangout]

When you said ok Google my phone paused and Google assistant asked me what I wanted

[@Everlanders]

😁

[@quatro2732]

can you add waze ?

[@Everlanders]

Maybe, I have no interest...

[@aUCLZlstrBh5upnFr7OmhNHag]

Put heatsink on raspberry Pi cpu

[@Everlanders]

No

[@sumokii9320]

Sees truck... Subscribes...

[@thebephele980]

Can android auto work on pi 4B?

[@Everlanders]

It works on the phone... The pi is only a remote screen... If you have a Pi 4 that will work, but it's unnecessary. A 3 will work fine...

[@theejoeylee]

I killed many a phone up against my HOT vent... Stupid magnet vent clip ..be careful one even started fire ! Remember heat Kills electronics ...& you if u don't get out quick enough.

[@Everlanders]

I simply turned that vent off... Haven't used the heater in 3 years... Traveling through Sinaloa Mexico at the moment.

[@keavoni]

how do i turn non android touchscreen radio into android radio???

[@Everlanders]

You probably can't.

[@rukshanuddin9577]

If you can somehow get a display driver board for it, you may be able to get it to work with a Pi, but like it was said, it probably wouldn't work

[@siggenis]

how to switch to HDMI??

[@Everlanders]

Your question lacks detail to give a meaningful answer.

[@laurieberg2880]

Howdy!

[@FELDCORP]

3:00 is what I said to my wife sandra last night!!!