It would not be gtam without that's what makes this place greatWow this thread has taken a twist
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PacoT
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I bought a unit from AliExpress a few months ago. It cost less than $180 CAD. I specifically wanted one that, in addition to Android Auto, also had front- and rear-facing DVR cameras to cover my ass in case of an incident.
During the first few uses, the unit would occasionally freeze and reconnect. However, after changing the pairing method with my phone to Wi-Fi, it has worked flawlessly.
For smaller bikes, a screen that big might look a little out of place, but I think it kinda blends in with the elephanty Multistrada.
During the first few uses, the unit would occasionally freeze and reconnect. However, after changing the pairing method with my phone to Wi-Fi, it has worked flawlessly.
For smaller bikes, a screen that big might look a little out of place, but I think it kinda blends in with the elephanty Multistrada.
I tried to stop it. @Wingboy is crazy with powerWow this thread has taken a twist
But we're back on track now.
Cameras are a great idea.
Xhumeka
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How did your testing go? I've been testing Gaia, OsmAnd, and LocusMaps trying to figure out which one I like best for following and creating gpx routes.
To be clear I still have the screen on (at least on my adv/tour bike), I just meant it's real purpose was just as an $80 sacrificial lamb so my way more expensive phone doesn't have to take the abuse.
Also, with touring, I get off the bike a lot, go for a little stretch walk, scenic lookout, whatever... Mounting and unmounting the phone 12 times a day so no one takes the pricy phone? Ain't no one got time for that. Leaving a cheapo unit android auto on my bike for half hour at a time? No problem.
sburns
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That looks pretty cool! A link to the product page would be helpful
PacoT
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8.8 inches motorcycle screen
I think you're paying for the screen, and the bike might be included. Maybe, just maybe, some chocolate cams come with the package too
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sburns
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Lol, more like exploding cams.
The unit works well, is good and bright and seems easy to use. Installation was simple and straitforward.
BUT I don't think I'll keep it. I have until June 17 to send it back to Amazon.
First, while keeping my phone in the tank bag it got too hot according to the message it sent me, and it was hot to the touch. It has to keep computing while sending info to the unit. I could overcome that by mounting the phone on the bars too, but I don't want to.
Using the phone for GPS etc. of course runs down the battery so it needs to be plugged into the USB port. Carpuride suggest their unit ALSO be plugged into a switched connection, which in my case is the USB off the headlight cowl. I have it wired directly to the battery and need to turn it off with the controller as there's no off switch on the unit.
Though brighter and more sensitive to gloved fingers than my phone it's about the same size screen (I have a Samsung S23).
I have a touratech mount for my phone which isolates vibration well so I'm not worried about that with having the phone on the bars.
Though the unit is only $250 from Amazon, I'm kind of struggling to see what issue it fixes for me. The phone never heats up on the bars, and plugging it into the usb is necessary with or without the carpuride.
Yeah, I'm going to send it back. While it addresses an issue, it really doesn't solve it and it creates a couple new ones.
Still a good product, just not right for my minimalist/limited space application on my 700cc dualsport.
Xhumeka
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Interesting - I keep my phone in my jacket pocket when riding, and it's never got even warm that I've noticed. That said, I've only used Waze and Google Maps mostly, and haven't tried Gaia/OsmAnd/Lotus much yet so maybe those take more processing power. Something to watch out for I guess, thanks for the info!
