Looking to install an android auto double din and display gauges on it using msdroid.

 

What is the question?
Will work with the USB input.

 

I'm using a generic Android tablet running MSDroid connecting to my MS2PNP via a diy Wifi connection. It works well, but disconnects from time to time.

 

i am running a $130 ebay andriod head unit with msdroid connected to my ms3 basic via a USB cord.

I could not get the head unit to connect to the bluetooth adapter on the ms3. so using a USB cable is a must it seems.

the setup works well, except some times the output will jump around and freeze up, which requires closing the app and restarting. i suspect a bad usb cable, will try a new one soon.

 

I tried it as well. My plan was to use bluetooth, but evidently it's common for Android Head Units to not support data transfer via bluetooth, at least not in the way that is required by MSdroid/Megasquirt.

I really don't want to use USB, because I think i'd rather just use my laptop for that if I need to tune.

 

Guess you can have a USB extension with the plug somewhere accessible (glovebox?) so that you can disconnect the HU and connect the laptop.

 

Bump, I'd also like an answer on this. Can you run a USB hub with another cable for laptop, or do you have to unplug the HU and plug up the laptop?

 

This is what I do. Unless I'm actively tuning I leave it connected to the HU. I haven't tried a hub to split it out.

I do have an issue with the connection constantly dropping out though. This happens with my phone when I run Android Auto as well. It could be the HU, or it could be the quality of cables supplied with the HU. I'll try to replace the cables first.

 

I'm running an Atoto S8 (Android 10) via the USB DVR (the USB the headunit uses for data transfer), I've plugged directly into my MS3 Pro and MSDroid is running on my headunit. MSDroid can't connect to the MS3Pro. Any ideas? It seems to at least acknowledge it because it says "ECU signature: MS3 Format 0566.05P" on the unable to connect pop-up.

 

Unfortunately Shadowdash hasn’t been updated since 2018. Last time I tried it I think I came to the conclusion that it is no longer supported.
I’ve had decent results with TSDash on a RPI.

 

All good, I installed the SDK file directly on my Atoto radio and it was able to read the MS3P.