Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Android 4.1.1 Car Stereo - WHOA BABY!

[SilverlightPony]

This unit seems to mount the SD card in a different manner than most android devices, leading to odd behavior in some apps that use it. (Pretty sure this is why I can't get Poweramp to read my playlists correctly)

[Pwolf]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Has anyone installed the dashcam successfully yet?

I just got mine this morning. Installation was a piece of cake in terms of hardware. The software part not so much. First of all, it's ridiculous that it wipes the onboard data/settings with a firmware update, and secondly the dashcam app does not see any available storage both with onboard or SD card. It says there isn't a SD card inserted when there is.

Any ideas?

I ordered mine so I'll see what happens when I get around to installing it.

Where did you mount yours?

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by Pwolf

I ordered mine so I'll see what happens when I get around to installing it.

Where did you mount yours?

Just beside the rear view mirror mount below the black windshield trim stuff. Can't see it at all.

I ran the cords in the headliner to the B-Pillar on the passenger side. Super easy to install.

[DC2R]

Originally Posted by dinoniel

Just finished my full install on a BRZ Limited! Thanks to everyone on this thread especially @SVXdc for super helpful wiring explanation in post #1645. I also successfully connected rear view camera, USB and aux ports. If anyone has any questions about any of these feel free to ask while it's fresh in my mind.

Question: I'm not that impressed with the audio quality. I know several of you have said the sound is better than stock. Could you guys post your EQ settings? I have the OEM audio+ system, maybe I need them to retune the amp?

I have had mine installed for a while but want to add backup camera. What all do I need?

Also I am going to hookup my sub amp to the regular RCA outs. I currently have a single RCA coming from the "sub out"with a splitter but this reduces the effective voltage. Need to rewire and test.

[Devante]

Just want you all to know that it took me four days at work to read through this entire thread. ha

[SHIFTER]

Whoa guys - just whoa. 84 pages.

I've been busy as hell with work this year and havent had time to chime in, sorry to anyone that tried to PM me. But, i think theres a few other experts here now

[SHIFTER]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Has anyone installed the dashcam successfully yet?

I just got mine this morning. Installation was a piece of cake in terms of hardware. The software part not so much. First of all, it's ridiculous that it wipes the onboard data/settings with a firmware update, and secondly the dashcam app does not see any available storage both with onboard or SD card. It says there isn't a SD card inserted when there is.

Any ideas?

yep - i was just going to make a post about it.

SD card and onboard are bugs right now - they're working on it, this app is still in beta. A USB drive works great. Im running a 64gb usb drive on mine and have it half filled after two weeks

[protpibe]

Yeah they emailed me back, only usb works right now. I'm using an 8gb stick thru a usb hub and it works just fine. I'm actually really pleased with how easy it is. You literally don't don't have to do anything

[SHIFTER]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Yeah they emailed me back, only usb works right now. I'm using an 8gb stick thru a usb hub and it works just fine. I'm actually really pleased with how easy it is. You literally don't don't have to do anything

seriously - you don't have to do anything - it just works

im surprised how fast you can fill up a drive... my 64gb is half full after a few weeks.

[SHIFTER]

dont miss out - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87998

[dinoniel]

Originally Posted by DC2R

I have had mine installed for a while but want to add backup camera. What all do I need?

Also I am going to hookup my sub amp to the regular RCA outs. I currently have a single RCA coming from the "sub out"with a splitter but this reduces the effective voltage. Need to rewire and test.

Can't help with the sub as I am running the OEM audio plus system which is plug and play with factory. But my camera setup was with a Rydeen Miny camera. I also had the SWC harness here:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Axxess-AX-TOY28SWC-Steering-Controller-Connector/dp/B00BXF5A74/"]Amazon.com: Axxess AX-TOY28SWC Steering Wheel Controller Add-On Harness with RCA and 28-Pin Connector for Toyota Vehicles: Car Electronics[/ame]


TWO OPTIONS:

1) If you have that harness (to retain the AUX port in this case) then it's really easy. You have to repin it as explained in post 1644/1645 by SVXdc here.

Essentially you repin the harness so that there is a pin at location #2. Then you can connect this wire to your red power wire and also connect both of these to the brown "Back" wire coming off the Ca-fi unit. That is how I did it and it works perfectly such that the camera only gets power when in reverse and the headunit automatically switches to the camera display.

2) If you don't want to buy the SWC harness it's ok. Which camera are you using?

1. Basically your camera probably has a yellow component video in which obviously goes into the head unit labeled "reversing image in" thats easy enough.

2. Near the component video on your camera wire is probably a red wire. This wire connects to the brown "back" wire of ca-fi.

3. Your camera on the other end probably has a ground wire, most people ground this where the stock amplifier sits in the trunk.

4. So now you provided ground and the ability for the headunit to detect you're in reverse. All thats left is to give the camera power. To do this you want to connect the red power wire (probably near the ground wire you clipped to the amp ground location) to the reverse light wire. There are several locations people tap into this. In the trunk near the reverse light itself or near the driver side kick panel are two common areas. Theres lots of threads with pictures that will explain better than me. Heres one example:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56569

[DC2R]

Originally Posted by dinoniel

Can't help with the sub as I am running the OEM audio plus system which is plug and play with factory. But my camera setup was with a Rydeen Miny camera. I also had the SWC harness here:
Amazon.com: Axxess AX-TOY28SWC Steering Wheel Controller Add-On Harness with RCA and 28-Pin Connector for Toyota Vehicles: Car Electronics


TWO OPTIONS:

1) If you have that harness (to retain the AUX port in this case) then it's really easy. You have to repin it as explained in post 1644/1645 here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...+audio&page=75

Essentially you repin the harness so that there is a pin at location #2. Then you can connect this wire to your red power wire and also connect both of these to the brown "Back" wire coming off the Ca-fi unit. That is how I did it and it works perfectly such that the camera only gets power when in reverse and the headunit automatically switches to the camera display.

2) If you don't want to buy the SWC harness it's ok. Which camera are you using?

1. Basically your camera probably has a yellow component video in which obviously goes into the head unit labeled "reversing image in" thats easy enough.

2. Near the component video on your camera wire is probably a red wire. This wire connects to the brown "back" wire of ca-fi.

3. Your camera on the other end probably has a ground wire, most people ground this where the stock amplifier sits in the trunk.

4. So now you provided ground and the ability for the headunit to detect you're in reverse. All thats left is to give the camera power. To do this you want to connect the red power wire (probably near the ground wire you clipped to the amp ground location) to the reverse light wire. There are several locations people tap into this. In the trunk near the reverse light itself or near the driver side kick panel are two common areas. Theres lots of threads with pictures that will explain better than me. Heres one example:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56569

Thank you for the excellent response. Guess all I need is the camera. I want to mount it opposite of the trunk lock for two reasons:
I don't wave to remove the lock.
I am already running auxiliary reverse lights through tag holes.

Anyone drill out trunk and install camera here? Any links to cam?

[shadoken]

I am considering upgrading my AudioUnit and was stuck between this and the Pioneer 8000NEX.

I want the NEX because it has CarPlay , but this one is much cheaper and essentially does the same thing since it has android in it. If anyone has used both How is the experience on this compared to CarPlay? Smooth Lag-free..etc?


Also how the Maps App on this thing. I heard you can use Google Maps? But how does that work without internet connection. Does this allow you to tether to your iPhone via USB or Wifi?

[shadoken]

Originally Posted by SHIFTER

dont miss out - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87998

Wow this is pretty awesome. +1 for the CaFi side now. Is it possible to connect this as well as a RearDashCam and BackupCamera as well?