Added an iPad mini to my dash...

[NathanJax]

So, this has been going on a few weeks now. I molded an iPad mini in to my dash. I used a Sony MEX-GS600BT radio because Sony has an App I can use from my mini's screen. Steering wheel controls, Phone BT for calls and audio works, everything works like an OEM radio. I have a video I'm uploading to see more. The mini has AT&T service so I get full use of everything while driving. Internet, Netflix, Maps, etc. It's charged when the car is on and held in by magnets and I can slide it out at any time if needed. When I slide it out, we put the radio faceplate behind the mini. But we soldered wires from the radio itself to the faceplate because the radio won't fit that far back behind the iPad. Not that I'll take it out much, but it was just something to do for the looks.

A few questions already.

- I've got a black lightning to USB cable on it's way so that white one doesn't stick out.

- I lost my backup camera, because the iPad doesn't have an input like that. I have the 09+ rear view mirror with LCD back up screen coming.

- I lost the output from my head unit to my 4 headrest, but I think I have a solution for that. For now the headrest have built in DVD players and inputs I can hook up my iPod Touch to.

- I also lost my USB dash plug, but I got that back working, but only to charge stuff, not for input. I'll show that in the other thread







I'm actually leaving on vacation in a few minutes, but I'll try to get the video uploaded later.

The main screen

This is the Radio app that I can change the inputs, listen to the radio, etc.

Maps

Internet

YouTube

Netflix

And yes, even my air ride can be controlled through an App with Accuairs i-level

Here's what it looks like when I slide the mini out

And here's some install pics. We used my friends Yukon to mock everything up and I had it hydro-dipped to match the Denali dash almost perfect.

 

[OHSIXX]

Sweet! Nice 'Mod'

 

[04whitetahoe]

Looking good Nathan!!! You really do nice work. Have a great vacation!! Joe

 

[07Burb]

Need to build an addition on back there just to store all the extra stuff

 

[Young28]

ah. very nice.

 

[TnTahoe]

Nice man, just curious why didnt you put that headunit somewhere else, like under the center console or something.

 

[NathanJax]

Nice man, just curious why didnt you put that headunit somewhere else, like under the center console or something.

I might later. No need to though. No need to see/use it. I'm leaving today to go out of town and just wanted to throw it back there. There's no harm in it staying back there though

 

[Neil Layne]

perfect. absolutely perfect.

 

[jdpber]

Looks Good!

 

[dropmech]

Impressive man! Gotta see that in person!

 

[Yukongk]

Best ipad install I've seen. I love how you still have access to the HU if you don't have the ipad hooked up.

 

[Ben]

Finally I don't have to keep anymore. Good job cupcake. Looks good for the 12364567 time I've told you lol.

 

[jdpber]

Finally I don't have to keep anymore. Good job cupcake. Looks good for the 12364567 time I've told you lol.

Ditto to this I can now breath

 

[tojo152]

Damn that boy got skillz! Great job Nathan!!

 

[jdpber]

Damn that boy got skillz! Great job Nathan!!

He sure can stroke a check and punch in his PIN number

 

[TnTahoe]

Lmao

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[Deephaven]

Does the Ipad allow charging and connection to a USB hub? I know I've done it on an Android, but know nothing about Apple stuff. If so, then there are a lot of options that can get you back. I've got a 7" Android that will take the backup camera, mirror to rear seat headrests and so on. Be glad to share some hardware / help if the hub option works on an Apple.

 

[Jmat]

Now that is slick. Well done and enjoy!

 

[NathanJax]

Does the Ipad allow charging and connection to a USB hub? I know I've done it on an Android, but know nothing about Apple stuff. If so, then there are a lot of options that can get you back. I've got a 7" Android that will take the backup camera, mirror to rear seat headrests and so on. Be glad to share some hardware / help if the hub option works on an Apple.

Yes it charging and connected via USB to the radio.

 

[jdpber]

Does the Ipad allow charging and connection to a USB hub? I know I've done it on an Android, but know nothing about Apple stuff. If so, then there are a lot of options that can get you back. I've got a 7" Android that will take the backup camera, mirror to rear seat headrests and so on. Be glad to share some hardware / help if the hub option works on an Apple.

Yes it plugs in for charging.