Michael's "Nox" Build

[ThatTmoGuy]

thats not too bad though as the the moldings will need more time to dry since its cold out.

 

[inm]

Alright, I'm slowly starting to purchase parts now.

Today I ordered the NFC tags, and 2 RCA level controllers, and I'll be buying the Nexus 7 over the weekend.

Here's what I still need to buy:
- Fiberglass supplies
- USB charging adapters (that I can cut up and hardwire to keep the tab charged)
- Bluetooth reciever
- EQ
- 4 Channel Amp



edit-
I'll be updating the original post as the project goes on, as well.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Keeping the nexus stock or going all out with it as well?

 

[inm]

"Stock" how?

I will be rooting and installing a custom ROM, if that's what you mean. But I won't be gutting it!

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

I meant root and rom

 

[inm]

And so it begins.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

One of the easiest Root and ROM process of any android device EVER, have fun

 

[inm]

I'm sure the Galaxy Nexus easier. All I had to do was run a line through ADB and it was done.

Anyway, a few preliminary cuts later:

Gotta make a few more cuts to make it so it will be able to sit flush, and then fiberglass.

 

[inm]

Also, for the future, I will be posting pics along the way on my Instagram account.
If you want to see the photos before I post them on various forums, feel free to follow me.

imnotmikal on Instagram

There may be a few random photos in, but there will definitely be Nexus 7 updates along the way.

 

[HareBrained]

You're going to need a line converter for the audio output between the N7 and the eq (iStreamer v12). Or, since Jelly Bean has USB Audio, a D/A device.

The eq looks like a good piece. It has a master volume. Why not mount it up under the top cup, just above the vents. Better than adding yet another component in the audio change.

Since the N7 can be an USB host, you should consider attaching an usb hub for mounting in an accessible place, then you can transfer files via a stick. You can also connect a keyboard and trackball.

You should root the N7. There are several feature that become available by rooting that will improve the connectivity and flexibility.

You'll also want to look into XBMC for your interface while driving. It's a nice media player that is easy to use and nice to look at.

I've been looking at this for a while but I want it as a companion system (keep OEM head unit) with external amps. The biggest stumbling block is a preamp/source selector, and the power for all the converters. I want to use an external D/A. My primary reason for this setup is that I still like to listen to the radio, and I don't want to lose the system interface from the mylink.

Forgot to add, Infinity has an interesting integration component but they're phasing it out. It's the IMS. This could give you a power-only usb port as well as master volume and some bonus functions like Bluetooth and such. Something to consider.

 

[inm]

You're going to need a line converter for the audio output between the N7 and the eq (iStreamer v12). Or, since Jelly Bean has USB Audio, a D/A device.

The eq looks like a good piece. It has a master volume. Why not mount it up under the top cup, just above the vents. Better than adding yet another component in the audio change.

Since the N7 can be an USB host, you should consider attaching an usb hub for mounting in an accessible place, then you can transfer files via a stick. You can also connect a keyboard and trackball.

You should root the N7. There are several feature that become available by rooting that will improve the connectivity and flexibility.

You'll also want to look into XBMC for your interface while driving. It's a nice media player that is easy to use and nice to look at.

I've been looking at this for a while but I want it as a companion system (keep OEM head unit) with external amps. The biggest stumbling block is a preamp/source selector, and the power for all the converters. I want to use an external D/A. My primary reason for this setup is that I still like to listen to the radio, and I don't want to lose the system interface from the mylink.

Forgot to add, Infinity has an interesting integration component but they're phasing it out. It's the IMS. This could give you a power-only usb port as well as master volume and some bonus functions like Bluetooth and such. Something to consider.

I fall to see why you say I need a line converter, I will be using a Bluetooth receiver for audio. I do not want to mount the eq in a visible location, to keep my dash as clean as possible, hence my reason for the rca level controllers.

I plan to root and rom the nexus, and have seen xbmc. I do like the idea of having a USB port for file transfers, however, I would need to figure out how to wire the pogo pins to do that. I do not plan to have the nexus plugged in at any time.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[inm]

Some tape to hold it in place, to give you an idea of what it will look like when it's done.
Hopefully buying the fiberglass resin this week to get started on the actual build.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

how is the POGO plug coming along?

Also what ROM do you plan on running?

 

[inm]

As for a rom, I'm not sure yet.

I have cleaned up the USB cable for the pogo charger:

I am waiting on some probes to go on the end to complete the pins.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

I support 43 Nexie confused running this ROM and I love it

[ROM][Nov.3][4.1.2] SmoothROM v4.1-Smoothest ROM, Deodex/Zipalign, Tablet UI Support - xda-developers

 

[inm]

You said 43 Nexie, but linked SmoothROM 4.1 >.>

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

I support, as in maintain a total of 43 nexus 7 tablets for work, all of which I rooted and ROM'd with smooth rom...

 

[inm]

I support, as in maintain a total of 43 nexus 7 tablets for work, all of which I rooted and ROM'd with smooth rom...

Ohhhhh I'm slow...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Ohhhhh I'm slow...

I know, I mean you do drive a 1.8

 

[HareBrained]

I fall to see why you say I need a line converter, I will be using a Bluetooth receiver for audio. I do not want to mount the eq in a visible location, to keep my dash as clean as possible, hence my reason for the rca level controllers.

I plan to root and rom the nexus, and have seen xbmc. I do like the idea of having a USB port for file transfers, however, I would need to figure out how to wire the pogo pins to do that. I do not plan to have the nexus plugged in at any time.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Sorry, by the time I read through the thread, I forgot you were using a bluetooth receiver. Have you decided which? Are you going to use your existing Jensen?