Project Mk5 GTI Android head unit WIP

[cheddo7]

Counting down the days, I have my unlocked Optus 4G mifi router I'm thinking of putting in the glovebox (running a prepaid Telstra 12 month data SIM) and hooking up a USB hub into the glovebox for hot-swappable devices.

[cheddo7]

It's at the post office. Got no time until at least Friday night to start the install. Long week. Aargh.

[cheddo7]

Its in!
Took around an hour to do, following the guide and YouTube link here:

Installing an Aftermarket Head Unit in Your MKV - EVERYTHING You Need to Know - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com

Haven't hooked up the reverse camera as yet, but everything else functioning 100%.
First reactions are extremely positive.
Stock firmware and os is fast and responsive, gps signal locks in almost immediately, inbuilt microphone seems to cope with hands free calls. Radio signal is perfect, and 4g connection to my mifi adapter in the glovebox works a treat.
Will get some time on Saturday to post a YouTube review.
Such a cool gadget to have in your dash - I love it!

[cheddo7]

Youtube vid up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxbB...ature=youtu.be

Will do another after a bit more time getting used to it and customising.

[kamold]

Thanks for the review.
When you get a chance would you mind showing us the BT/phone book interface, and commenting on call quality etc?
Also the default music player interface?
Out of curiosity are you able to estimate the data usage that Waze would generate in perhaps hourly use?

[cheddo7]

Good call - I'll use my wife's phone to video, and show the BT features. It works really well, d/loaded the contacts in a few minutes and call quality comes through really well.
I had read that the mic is quite useless but my few test calls people could hear me fine.
Haven't made any calls while driving so will give it a go over the weekend.
Data usage wise, not sure, will have to keep track, only just started using Waze - really like it.
The iGo GPS app that comes with it doesn't need data connection, and generally is pretty good.

[kamold]

Thanks
I have the wince version of Igo 9 which is excellent. Has text to speech so maybe just needs configuring in android?
It can also use a data connection to pull traffic data which I am interested in.

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[fox]

Looks good.

Is it similar to http://www.carnaviplayer.com/android...-series-p-1092

Also these guys sell the Wireless reversing camera for additional USD 59 which seems reasonable and it comes with the canbus.

These guys sell it for USD 479 + about USD 50 shipping to Australia. How much did tou end up paying including shipping along with the Canbus.

I am thinking of changing the factory radio on my 2009 MK5 TDI golf. I am mentally debating between the Android one and the Eonon 5153. Eonon is much cheaper, but has mirroring function.

[passat08]

That is the headunit I have been looking for for my passat wagon. Want to put torque app on it so get all my gauges on screen. Sorry where did u get from and price delivered to Aus? Also did u need to buy anything else for steering wheel controls to work sorry if these questions been asked doesn't come up on my phone

[cheddo7]

Looks good.

Is it similar to http://www.carnaviplayer.com/android...-series-p-1092

Also these guys sell the Wireless reversing camera for additional USD 59 which seems reasonable and it comes with the canbus.

These guys sell it for USD 479 + about USD 50 shipping to Australia. How much did tou end up paying including shipping along with the Canbus.

I am thinking of changing the factory radio on my 2009 MK5 TDI golf. I am mentally debating between the Android one and the Eonon 5153. Eonon is much cheaper, but has mirroring function.

That model is 1ghz single core CPU and 512mb ram, the one I bought is dual core and 1gb ram with Mali GPU, much more powerful spec.
All up with can bus and OBD2 adapter came to about $600.

ebay link here:
ANDROID4 1 Muti Touch 3G Wifi GPS VW DVD Player Jetta Touran Polo Amarok Camera | eBay