Official Tesla-Style Head Unit

[PatrickHenninger]

I might put mine up for sale, I reallllllly want to be able to use a Bluetooth ODB. If I could harrys lap timer with out my phone that would be pimppp. Id put up a bounty for that lol

I'd pretty much be willing to match your bounty in a bet that the Bluetooth OBDII Dongle will never work with it. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but it's just not in the hardware. When I was researching the BT module they used, I had talked to the company who actually makes that particular chip, and they told me (in broken Engrish) that the module only supported audio Tx/Rx, not Data, and the way it was interfaced to the sound processor, confirmed that.

With that said-

You may find that some USB Bluetooth dongles from China will actually work with the unit. They're relatively cheap, usually under $3 each. You could order a few, and see if any of them are recognized by the Android OS, and it may give you what you're after, although it will now occupy one of your USB ports full time, and that's less hassle than a USB OBDII dongle.

But wait, there's more!

Those uber-cheap USB BT dongles are usually Cambridge Silicon Radio Chip-based, which likely will be ignored by Android. A Broadcom-based dongle is hella more likely to work, but it's still possible that someone like [MENTION=20219]StangATX[/MENTION] could pull off some kernel tweaks to make the Cambridge ones work. Lesbianest- I wouldn't expect him to do that for free, and offering a bounty is definitely a good faith offer on your part.

"Dude, you don't even HAVE a Tesla Unit anymore, why are you still here?"

'Cause I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help.

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[firestarter2]

I'd pretty much be willing to match your bounty in a bet that the Bluetooth OBDII Dongle will never work with it. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but it's just not in the hardware. When I was researching the BT module they used, I had talked to the company who actually makes that particular chip, and they told me (in broken Engrish) that the module only supported audio Tx/Rx, not Data, and the way it was interfaced to the sound processor, confirmed that.

With that said-

You may find that some USB Bluetooth dongles from China will actually work with the unit. They're relatively cheap, usually under $3 each. You could order a few, and see if any of them are recognized by the Android OS, and it may give you what you're after, although it will now occupy one of your USB ports full time, and that's less hassle than a USB OBDII dongle.

But wait, there's more!

Those uber-cheap USB BT dongles are usually Cambridge Silicon Radio Chip-based, which likely will be ignored by Android. A Broadcom-based dongle is hella more likely to work, but it's still possible that someone like [MENTION=20219]StangATX[/MENTION] could pull off some kernel tweaks to make the Cambridge ones work. Lesbianest- I wouldn't expect him to do that for free, and offering a bounty is definitely a good faith offer on your part.

"Dude, you don't even HAVE a Tesla Unit anymore, why are you still here?"

'Cause I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help.

Well it supports AD2P and Bluetooh Headset protocol. That is data and its passing the telephone numbers so thats definitely data.

I this a system on chip unit? I doubt there is a bluetooth chipset that doesnt support serial data that was in the standard back when I had a windows mobile phone 15 years ago? 20? jesus.

The 10.2 unit in this forum supports it. I find it odd it was left out. I find the implementation BT odd actually. It might be a licensing thing..

 

[StangATX]

Well it supports AD2P and Bluetooh Headset protocol. That is data and its passing the telephone numbers so thats definitely data.

I this a system on chip unit? I doubt there is a bluetooth chipset that doesnt support serial data that was in the standard back when I had a windows mobile phone 15 years ago? 20? jesus.

The 10.2 unit in this forum supports it. I find it odd it was left out. I find the implementation BT odd actually. It might be a licensing thing..

I'll look into whenever I get some more time. I promise I will look into it though I need for one of my project too lol. I'm pretty sure I can get it to work

"Dude, you don't even HAVE a Tesla Unit anymore, why are you still here?"

'Cause I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help.

:lol:

 

[Lexluther]

[MENTION=29748]samw369[/MENTION] thanks for helping and I can confirm his post was legit because I just bought one from https://phoenixandroidradios.com/co...igation-radio-for-ford-mustang-2015-2016-2017

If you read my previous posts I'm no bullshiter and I mean business I am an engineer by trade and don't have time for stupidity and will always call it like I see it, period..

I'm a real person... I have plenty of technical posts on the forum. I visit all the local Dallas car shows and try to hit the local meets. If you spot me your welcome to come up check out the car and play with the new radio functions and how it works (after it gets installed). I'll be in Frisco on Friday night for the Pole Position car show and Saturday for the Shelby show at Legacy bank. I also own a Hellcat as shown in my sig so if I happen to be driving it instead of the Shelby don't be afraid to approach me to ask questions. I usually bring my dog a grey Great Dane with me she is super friendly.

A few things to note from my purchase experience:

I used the chat and the person on the other end knew the answers I was seeking and it wasn't a tree menu question and response scenario.

There was a question of factory seat heat and cooling function which they didn't know and said they would ask the engineer from the factory and get back to me. They did so in a few hours after the conversation which ended up being 10pm and after hours so A+ for tech and sale support.

They offer express shipping 3-5days and provided a discount code without me even asking for one again great sales support.

They said the units were 6.0 version mfg at the end of May so they are a fresh supply.

They also said they have the new hardness for the premium since my GT350 has the tech pkg with nav.

Their site has PayPal checkout, I used it so my purchase will have buyer protection and my method was my VISA so I'm doubled up.

I will post back when it arrives and the install and function.

I will also be painting this Avalanche Grey to match my current customized interior (see below)


Not dissing the group buy as StangATX has been phenomenal in helping the project come to life for everyone and providing soft support along with the HU . I just needed one quick to slot in in with some other parts I was having painted since I'm dropping my car off at the bodyshop on Monday and couldn't wait for another group buy.

 

[firestarter2]

Isnt that a different model? or is that the stock 8 inch screen?

 

[Marvinmadman]

Looks stock

 

[poorfortune]

I wonder if the 10.2" horizontal on that site is running the same software as the Tesla style.

I prefer the horizontal look to the vertical.

 

[firestarter2]

I wonder if the 10.2" horizontal on that site is running the same software as the Tesla style.

I prefer the horizontal look to the vertical.

Its not.

 

[PatrickHenninger]

Isnt that a different model? or is that the stock 8 inch screen?

That's his stock screen, he hasn't received his unit yet, according to his post.

I will post back when it arrives and the install and function.

I will also be painting this Avalanche Grey to match my current customized interior (see below)

 

[Fray_s550]

[MENTION=20219]StangATX[/MENTION] pls

 

[Lexluther]

That's his stock screen, he hasn't received his unit yet, according to his post.

Thats correct..

I was showing my stock screen surround has been painted avalanche grey with an overlay. Which in my post I stated the same will be done to the new android unit when it arrives. I needed it quick since I'm getting some other parts painted starting Monday and the web site had express shipping 2-5days + the Prem. harness so I gave it a shot.

 

[firestarter2]

Ah ok. I managed to Brick my unit, leaving me with no climate control. I may try the 10.2 unit if I do I will compare them.

I haven't given up on it yet but it doesn't look good.

 

[Marvinmadman]

How did you accomplish that?

 

[firestarter2]

How did you accomplish that?

Playing around with root. With out recovery changing things on android is very risky. Ive bricked many phones before but between recovery and ADB you can get around it.

 

[Marvinmadman]

I've rooted many as well. There's no custom recovery available on this unit?

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