Potential ideas for head unit launchers.... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

2forme · 02-27-2013, 10:54 PM

Ok, so I'm doing some idea drafting on the launcher and apps that I want to create for Android head units. Since I'm not a graphics designer, I wanted to get everyone's input and possibly ideas. Here is a quick sketch of 3 designs that I had in mind. Some are derived from layouts I've seen in the past.

Let me know if they suck or if you have any other ideas

Skorov · 02-27-2013, 11:17 PM

The progress bar MUST MUST MUST be able to be moved to select the place in the track. Might I also suggest making it longer?

2forme · 02-28-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Skorov

The progress bar MUST MUST MUST be able to be moved to select the place in the track. Might I also suggest making it longer?

I should have mentioned this isn't scaled correctly. It will be movable, yes.

johnnie · 02-28-2013, 08:02 AM

Classic but with a scaled down logo. I think it wastes too much real-estate.

chadstyle · 02-28-2013, 08:31 AM

Not sure I'm diggin "IPod Music Radio" as all three tabs on the left. Why not just a Music tab so you can add Apps or Videos or Torque to the launch screen? I don't know, iPod, music, radio just seems redundant like they could all be under the same tab.

2forme · 02-28-2013, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadstyle

Not sure I'm diggin "IPod Music Radio" as all three tabs on the left. Why not just a Music tab so you can add Apps or Videos or Torque to the launch screen? I don't know, iPod, music, radio just seems redundant like they could all be under the same tab.

Hmm, I hadn't thought of making an app that does all 3. That makes sense.

Skippman · 02-28-2013, 10:29 AM

This is just the "desktop" screen, correct?

2forme · 02-28-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Skippman

This is just the "desktop" screen, correct?

It's what you would see when "Home" is hit. you will be able to swipe to other screens and customize what you see there, but I wanted a central hub so that you can get around quickly. The "status" and "control" bars would be persistent, however.

pheoxs · 02-28-2013, 11:18 AM

One thing I'd love to see is being able to select what icons are on the home screen. Like if say there could be a list of apps and you just pick six sort of thing. Someone might not use an ipod ever but wants to instead use torque or likewise someone doesnt use their phone with bluetooth so they'd rather X app.

xjohnx · 02-28-2013, 01:44 PM

i really dig ELA.

2forme · 02-28-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

i really dig ELA.

I wish I could say the same. Would save me some work. I feel like it tries too hard to be like the PS3 interface, which is less than desirable for a car. I want to be able to get to everything quickly and efficiently, with minimal swiping (especially for non capacitive people).

Still admire all the work they did to get it there, though!

Kochinopride · 02-28-2013, 04:26 PM

Here's what I would find cool. Have the Display have the logo on the center and when you press it, it starts the car... that'd be badass.

2forme · 02-28-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kochinopride

Here's what I would find cool. Have the Display have the logo on the center and when you press it, it starts the car... that'd be badass.

I wonder if you can do this with CANBUS. I know the head unit supports it.

xjohnx · 02-28-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2forme

I wonder if you can do this with CANBUS. I know the head unit supports it.

so the sequence would go like this?

Insert key
Turn to accessory position
Wait for head unit to boot up
Press touch screen to start car

...but why?

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02-28-2013, 08:31 AM	#5
chadstyle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BR-Z Limited Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 883 Thanks: 407 Thanked 562 Times in 294 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Not sure I'm diggin "IPod Music Radio" as all three tabs on the left. Why not just a Music tab so you can add Apps or Videos or Torque to the launch screen? I don't know, iPod, music, radio just seems redundant like they could all be under the same tab. __________________ ChadStyle's Build

02-28-2013, 04:26 PM	#12
Kochinopride Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FR-S, 12 CLS AMG, 05 Lotus Elise Location: Edgewater, NJ Posts: 532 Thanks: 103 Thanked 143 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's what I would find cool. Have the Display have the logo on the center and when you press it, it starts the car... that'd be badass. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS AMG 6.3 2013 Scion FR-S 2011 Land Rover LR4 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

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