SkiPi - All in one car "module" project thread

what would be the cost difference of the fez to the pi
as the fez only has the negative of cost
the amount you save against a gaptech let alone all the other thing your trying to incorporate
would still probably be worth it
although the sleep pi looks promising
as regards kick starter ,and I'm aware of your recent bank issue.
as I'm so impressed by this work, I could bring a bag of cash tomorrow
pm me if need to talk
 
SleepyPi looks promising!

RE: the kickstarter thing I think it could be a good idea but I think you would need to get the functionality working thorough the standard BMW headunit as that is what most owners are running and the need to install a tablet even if it isnt dash mounted like yours makes this a much more complicated set up and will probably limit the number of investors in the project.

The great thing about kickstarter is you can offer tiered investment levels so just a suggestion ....

maybe the cheapest one I would offer it as a basic kit - ie just mimic gaptech and mediabridge through the SKiPi and just supply the parts needed and software as a DIY

Next level up - same as above but ready assembled

Next level up - as above with tablet integration instead of through bmw head unit (maybe this is the same as above just with slightly differnt firmaware on the pi SD?) but maybe for them to dash mount or use one of these http://www.nigelohara.com/iphone-55s5c-car-holder-f8j132btblk-pid174854.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwrJ2tBRD13N7T5u7k9I8BEiQA5APAAJkS1z1n1mm6kPn9EwJYRdCdHVm69Z9cAaUC8kazgEAaAkIU8P8HAQ

Top level supply as above plus a tablet pre installed in a BMW nav mount with motors already installed and a template for user to cut out their dash.

Maybe even a mega level "give me loads of money" option where you fully set it up in someone elses car

Just some suggestions I could be way off the mark in what this actually takes to set up but probably how I would do it based on what I have seen in your thread so far
 
85genius said:
SleepyPi looks promising!

RE: the kickstarter thing I think it could be a good idea but I think you would need to get the functionality working thorough the standard BMW headunit as that is what most owners are running and the need to install a tablet even if it isnt dash mounted like yours makes this a much more complicated set up and will probably limit the number of investors in the project.
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That's exactly what it IS going to do.. standard headunit. tablet is just optional extra :thumbsup:

85genius said:
The great thing about kickstarter is you can offer tiered investment levels so just a suggestion ....

maybe the cheapest one I would offer it as a basic kit - ie just mimic gaptech and mediabridge through the SKiPi and just supply the parts needed and software as a DIY

Next level up - same as above but ready assembled

Next level up - as above with tablet integration instead of through bmw head unit (maybe this is the same as above just with slightly differnt firmaware on the pi SD?) but maybe for them to dash mount or use one of these http://www.nigelohara.com/iphone-55s5c-car-holder-f8j132btblk-pid174854.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwrJ2tBRD13N7T5u7k9I8BEiQA5APAAJkS1z1n1mm6kPn9EwJYRdCdHVm69Z9cAaUC8kazgEAaAkIU8P8HAQ

Top level supply as above plus a tablet pre installed in a BMW nav mount with motors already installed and a template for user to cut out their dash.

Maybe even a mega level "give me loads of money" option where you fully set it up in someone elses car

Just some suggestions I could be way off the mark in what this actually takes to set up but probably how I would do it based on what I have seen in your thread so far
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good ideas. thx!
 
sk93 said:
Finally.. thinking about starting this as a kickstarter / indiegogo project.... thoughts?
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I've been following this project with interest and would cheerfully back a Kickstarter project. I'm looking at upgrading my headunit, and if you can put together something with a Pi/Arduino, etc., I want it.
 
I'd like to get my hands on one of these, most looking for the Bluetooth connectivity without loss of frequencies and control from HU.

Would like to see the 3 flash indicator functionality that I'm missing on my z4,

Also, reverse auto tilt mirrors...
 
Voice integration? Can I suggest startup on saying (in best Australian) "What's up, Skip?"

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Whilst waiting for my new cards, I've started investing time in a side/related product: SkiCoder
It's effectively the same product as NavCoder, but incorporates many features from INPA and some features from SSS/DIS :driving:

My idea is that you'd no longer have to have various virtual machines set up, running windows XP with various tweaks and settings to get it "just right".
I've got my own EDIBAS interface working just fine on my Windows 7 laptop, connected via a BMCables cable, to my OBDII port, and I'm currently able to perform about 25% of the actions INPA offers me, and just a couple of hand-picked options from SSS.
And it's all working lovely - all you'd need to be in the same place would be a Microsoft-supported Windows operating system (so, Vista onwards), the Microsoft.net framework v4.5, a diagnostics cable that is readily available on eBay, and this product, and you'd be in the same place as me :thumbsup:

You can do away with the diagnostics cable, and connect to the SkiPi for MOST of the operations, however some do require access to systems outside of the I/K bus to operate, so wouldn't be available via this method.
However, you'd still be able to do 100% of what navcoder offers, plus some more 8)

Some of the stuff I've already done, or hope to get finished soon:

  • Realtime I/K/Diagnostic BUS logging with filtering and "plain English" translation
  • Recording, editing and playback of BUS traffic (allowing you to simulate bus traffic, or to send a list of commands (not just one)
  • Reading of car service information
  • Coding of the Light Control Module (turn off bulb warnings, turn lights on and off for diagnostics/testing/etc)
  • Code the nav computer (same changes that are possible via navcoder)
  • Code the TV (enable tv-in-motion, etc)
  • Code the ULF and TCU bluetooth telephone (voice control, speed-adjusted volume, etc)
  • Testing of Parking Distance Controller
  • Code the radio headunit (TP volule, Key Memory, etc)
  • Code the DSP amp
  • Read and clear fault codes stored in the car memory
  • Read live data from the various car modules and sensors (o2 sensors, coolant temp, oil temp, etc)
  • Read and clear airbag error codes

Stuff I'm looking to add:
  • Downloading and Uploading coded module settings ala NCSExpert
  • Adding more sensors to the live data feeds
  • Replicating out 99% of what INPA offers
  • Replicating out 90% of what DIS offers

Obviously, I'd be looking to sell this, but I'd probably lump it into any Kickstarter project I did (still looking at the feasibility of that).
Price wise, Id be looking around £20 - slightly cheaper than the current NavCoder offering (which, incidentally, has been in "beta" for over three years :roll: )

anyways.. just thought I'd not let this thread die whilst I wait for my bank to stop being a douche
 
£20 sounds cheap for anything these days, I just wish i understood half of what your talking about, its like reading a foreign language to me :?
 
Taz said:
£20 sounds cheap for anything these days, I just wish i understood half of what your talking about, its like reading a foreign language to me :?
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screenshots for the technically inept (old) to follow :thumbsup: :P
 
just a quick screen example of the "General Information" screen currently working.
I'll be changing / improving this screen, as with the rest of it as I edge towards an initial release..
but should give you an example of some of the stuff this program can do :thumbsup:

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behind that window, you can also see the raw I/KBUS log, currently filtered to just show messages to and from the headunit (filtering is BLOODY useful!)
:driving:
 
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