Ipad mini install 2006 Chevy Tahoe

[CheatCodeSlim]

I wanted to go the typical route of a doule din in my dash but I just hated the idea of another big bulky box in the dash. So I searched aroynd and foynd alot of ppl who used an ipad or an ipad mini as their "entertainment center" so i looked into it. I saw a few guys going the route of fiberglass (which didn't interest me in the least), others basically molded it to the from of the dash bezel (hated how it looked and a couple even blocked the a.c. control module). I got tired of seeing those as the only options or the only way to do it, so I 3d printed my own along with an AC relocation bracket (all parts are available if anyone needs them). It does take some "Fab" knowledge and some wiring but I can't complain about the (almost) finished product. It also slides in and out and has a charging port that attatches to my headunit. ***The video is PRE AC control relocation bracket***

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Let,me know what you guys think

 

[S33k3r]

Looks good. I take it you couldn't locate a head unit with the USB connector in the rear?

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

Looks good. I take it you couldn't locate a head unit with the USB connector in the rear?

It's not going to run off of the radio, just the Bluetooth. I was just showing how it worked. It's a kenwood unit that's been perfect for a few years now

 

[Tonyrodz]

I like it. Pretty damn cool.

 

[blueinkd]

I wanted to go the typical route of a doule din in my dash but I just hated the idea of another big bulky box in the dash. So I searched aroynd and foynd alot of ppl who used an ipad or an ipad mini as their "entertainment center" so i looked into it. I saw a few guys going the route of fiberglass (which didn't interest me in the least), others basically molded it to the from of the dash bezel (hated how it looked and a couple even blocked the a.c. control module). I got tired of seeing those as the only options or the only way to do it, so I 3d printed my own along with an AC relocation bracket (all parts are available if anyone needs them). It does take some "Fab" knowledge and some wiring but I can't complain about the (almost) finished product. It also slides in and out and has a charging port that attatches to my headunit. ***The video is PRE AC control relocation bracket***

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Let,me know what you guys think

This is super clean!! I wouldn't even need the extra single DIN radio since all I do is stream Spotify. Nice work

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

This is super clean!! I wouldn't even need the extra single DIN radio since all I do is stream Spotify. Nice work

I appreciate it. It took me a minute to get the dimensions right for the single din. The AC relocation bracket made it all flow together for me. I'm still working on some other ideas for earlier models though.

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

Not too long ago, my ipad mini 3 broke...

So I got a new one and had to redesign the dask kit. I have a couple different designs in the works. Hope you guys like it lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

Not too long ago, my ipad mini 3 broke...

So I got a new one and had to redesign the dask kit. I have a couple different designs in the works. Hope you guys like it lol

Cool stuff.

 

[HansJr]

I love the idea and design. Making me rethink my current setup.

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

I love the idea and design. Making me rethink my current setup.

Thanks you! Just let me know lol I can make one for you. I have a couple other designs too.

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

Cool stuff.

Thanks man

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

Here's a little more of the progress.

Let me know what you think.

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

Yo

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

I had more photos in my old phone which decided it wanted to divorce from its battery...guess they lost their spark (crickets).

I digress..

BAM! Fresh off the printer! I took some thin felt and lined the pocket so as not to scratch the ipads finish.

Spent minutes lurking on eBay and found the nice little 90° type c adapters that I silicone(d) in place (with the ipad safely inside the mount for positioning of course).

It's about time to get to body working this in place.

I DO NOT DO THIS PROFESSIONALLY, SO IF IT SUCKS, IT'S ON ME

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

I know that the outer part of the bezel needs to painted. I have to find the right SEM paint code for it.

Still have a couple more to post lol. Bare with me.

 

[CheatCodeSlim]

I had to modify the "guts" for the lower ac bracket relocation.

I plan to clean everything up a bit but you know how it is when you get time work on a project.

All wires were extended about a foot, soldered and shrink tubed lol