iPad as a Car Dash Radio? Build Process Overview

iPad as a Car Dash Radio? Build Process Overview - CarAudioFabrication

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Adding an Apple iPad to your car as the main head unit or radio can give a great custom look to a vehicle interior and serve well as the car’s radio. In this video I outline the process for molding a Soundman iPad dash kit into a vehicle dash panel. You could then run the iPad through the car radio’s Bluetooth to the speakers or through other options that allow for a digital signal transfer to the amplifiers, and then the amplifiers to drive the speakers. A special thanks to SoundMan for providing the iPad kit shown in this video!
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@MudjunkiesMS 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I love the idea of these installs. How about a video of integrating it into a vehicles system

@dattepo7534 7 жыл бұрын

Finally Doug is getting credit for this ... I know it's pricy but not every one has the iPad as a radio

@tripharris5022 8 жыл бұрын

As always, stellar job! Thanks for sharing.

@nvlvdave 6 жыл бұрын

Love to see some vids on the electronic integration of the ipad - i went with an android deck since i couldn't find much on the subject.

@giovannicejaf3200 8 жыл бұрын

Nice and very clean work Mark Congrat!!

@baldwinotero754 8 жыл бұрын

tremendo videos mis amigos los felicito ustedes estan a otro nivel y cada dia suben mas.saludos desde puerto rico.

@deathmetalfunzone7727 7 жыл бұрын

wow, clean job. great video

@scottlawson673 7 жыл бұрын

nice, how did the install come out ? What do we do with the factory head unit and all of the buttons and controls that come with it ? Can we program it all to run off the iPad?

@kvharris30 8 жыл бұрын

great execution

@codyalbertson7137 8 жыл бұрын

Best double din head unit and speaker set up with a subwoofer for a 2006 f150??

@renomacca1967 5 жыл бұрын

Great job mark

@DjKennyisglobal 6 жыл бұрын

I need same kit for 2008 Ford Expedition for iPad mini ( my bezel wood grain though) can you do it?

@renejohann8188 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, you can build this for my 2013 Mustang and send to Germany? How much coust incl. shipping? Greetings from germany

@vishan102 8 жыл бұрын

i made one and it came out great

@iamarillo2 6 жыл бұрын

Does it work with the rear view camera?

@2011stevom 7 жыл бұрын

What spray did you use for the suade liner?

@johnalenwork53 8 жыл бұрын

another awesome video thank you very much for taking the time my friend have a great weekend!!!!

@johnalenwork53 8 жыл бұрын

NICE JOB #BROTHER

@ChickenJoe24 4 жыл бұрын

Also I wanted to know is there a link to the paints yu used on the dash kit or we have to fend for ourselves for once in our lives?

@chrisnas1483 3 жыл бұрын

Question, I have a question about adding a USB port whole in oem plastic, do you have a place where a person can ask questions ?

@mattg8787 7 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication what's the kite come toth just the plastic or everything like electronics to put it in and all .?

@MarshallSmith27 8 жыл бұрын

What is the blue steve meade device I see on a lot of videos?

@Dan4o9 Жыл бұрын

I want to connect the car radio to the tablet and show the radio display on the tablet and control from it. Do you know if there is such a thing?

@nathanmascarenas4255 6 жыл бұрын

Where y’all located so you can do a full system install in my car with this iPad dash

@restore64 6 жыл бұрын

All these iPad installs and nobody mentions how to keep it in your vehicle during extreme cold/heat. Is there some type of thermal pouch you can get for these so you don't have to bring it in and out of your house every time you get in and out of your car?

@bourbonenthusiasts 7 жыл бұрын

it's nice to watch one of these videos for once and somebody actually knows what they're doing

@kvharris30 8 жыл бұрын

I an capable of making one with mdf. just thought I might ask. thanks. you got a new fan in me bro

@damionrule525 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you. Was this for a 2010-2014 Mustang? I am trying to figure out how to put a new stereo in without it costing me $800 bucks. The after market piece for those cars is 300 and a decent deck is another $500. If this was for a Mustang, 2014 Thats awesome.

@luizdionizio2961 5 жыл бұрын

how do we put the charger cable in this frame?

@larrynewingham1494 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@wildosvt 8 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial. Was kind of weird not hearing a joke about Rafa's mom though. ;)

@kdevrees 7 жыл бұрын

Whats long, hard and full of seamen? Me!!!!! haha

@CarAudioInc 7 жыл бұрын

Can I be one of your side niggas? I wanna get all up in that sour creamed beef taco.

@LobbyDaLobster 3 жыл бұрын

@1:50 was just begging for it.... As was she...

@Fall3n_Ang3l 8 жыл бұрын

Mark that was a good throwback.. €=•)

@merrillfreeman5505 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work in a c6 corvette?

@crisweiser 28 күн бұрын

How do you make the iPad control the stereo?

@phaelax 4 жыл бұрын

How does the iPad stay charged? What about radio controls?

@robertmatla8403 9 ай бұрын

What about charging? Is there a way to not have to take out my iPad?

@kevinbaboolal4225 4 жыл бұрын

I like how the background music in the beginning is the same and C&C generals 2

@larryharbin6802 4 жыл бұрын

Why would you use an IPad in a dash? Does it somehow integrate with the whole car audio speakers? What about my radio/sirius XM...are there apps on the Ipad to control that? How about my Verizon wireless subscription? What are the benefits for this?

@SuperStones2009 7 жыл бұрын

You need to do a video on a homemade/DIY car audio subwoofer build...(teach us how to build some solo x's)? But, for real good video as always very helpful.thanks bud...

@LaverneDefaziox 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use cellular or WiFi service?

@jmo3262 3 жыл бұрын

What filler and glue can you use if your dad is made from polypropylene

@MrTimdtoolman1 8 жыл бұрын

Great job Mark, got to wear my CAF t-shirt for the first time a couple of days ago when we had warm weather, love it. BTW you might want to add a primer coat in between your mud and texture coat, sand and then paint that gives you a filler coat for any minute flaws in the plastic filler. Check out my video of my iPad Mini install.

@christopherallen8321 3 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know what kind of body filler he is using? Is it just regular bondo?

@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs 3 жыл бұрын

Ok how much would U charge to just make the kit?

@Omnipotent_Diva 5 жыл бұрын

what if i don't want a ipad but a android?

@MetalJoe101 2 жыл бұрын

how abput keeping it charged

@neneochoa2550 2 жыл бұрын

Do u still fabricate this iPad mini dash

@kasterbrwn813 5 жыл бұрын

How you prevent extreme damage to the battery because of high temperatures

@BarbaryStudio 6 жыл бұрын

in this dash kit i can't see where is a lightning connector port how you charge the ipad mini

@csabi72 8 жыл бұрын

how do you get the fm radio working on the ipad? and how do you plug a usb stick to play media files? things that an androind 2 din radio can do , or a tablet..?

@johnargue2977 7 жыл бұрын

chaba72 i have tablet in my car. i have a app that gets LOCAL fm radio stations. youll need wifi on tablet and hotspot turned on your phone to send internet. at least that's how i do.

@eirikauster 8 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to do this and skip the headunit? A amp with volume controls or something?

@jowo92 8 жыл бұрын

+Eirik A u might want an audio processor, like an Audison Bit One, Alpine H800 with controller. or use a DAC like the iStreamer and use the iPad's volume control.

@timgermanyjr 8 жыл бұрын

Does it allow for the charger to be integrated so it can remain in the vehicle permanently?

@MudjunkiesMS 8 жыл бұрын

No because it's a float mount kit. You would need a wireless charging or to use the side slider kit

@CactusJack252 6 жыл бұрын

Soundman makes another kit that would allow that function

@voncurry5732 6 жыл бұрын

How'd you wire it to play audio? Or did you just Bluetooth it

@slow_rednline4874 2 жыл бұрын

You can jack it directly from a dsp with an rca to 3.5 jack

@mikemccabe952 8 жыл бұрын

wuddup with da shirt even dougs been sportin da c.a.f. shirt in his vids..lol

@ADR69 5 жыл бұрын

rafa needs to watch this

@torrescesar71 8 жыл бұрын

you do top of the line installs no need to use somebody else's idea on how to mount a ipad on the dash. i was specting a new idea from you on how to do it

@dirtybayadventures9563 8 жыл бұрын

what was the spectrum analyzer on your phone? an app?

@CarAudioFabrication 8 жыл бұрын

+u4styx Top secret. Stay tuned. ;)

@leemurphy9464 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, but 250 for the ipad dash kit is too much

@cmendoza1094 7 жыл бұрын

2 dollars? That looks like you could easily vacuum form it yourself. Don't see the point in buying a dash kit

@williamnelson1765 7 жыл бұрын

lol 250 for a kit that doesn't charge or integrate it into audio equipment. apple tax

@gilbertsantiago2921 7 жыл бұрын

Excelent ! I have a Toyota Corolla 2012 , I love to see a video building side trunk speakers fiber box / thanks from Puerto Rico fan

@gilbertsantiago2921 7 жыл бұрын

How much u charge to one of that panel to my corolla 2012

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

+Gilbert Santiago I'm not making these for anyone at this time but 850-1000 is about the going rate.

@Luckingsworth 7 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication Is that including the price of an Ipad?

@Panthers1521 8 жыл бұрын

Where are you guys located?

@Skippy-id9yt 4 жыл бұрын

What about Icc support for existing functions from factory ,climate control ,stereo volume trip computer etc ...can it be done and is there connected to plug into car speakers etc, or is this just for 20 year olds that wanna stuff their car up ha ha ha 👍

@ericw1617 8 жыл бұрын

I wish i knew someone that had half the knowledge as you that I could pay to do a simple system for my 87 supra. What would you say the cost of doing something like this would be if you paid a shop? I get crazy quotes for a simple fiberglass box of 3-4 grand!

@cmendoza1094 7 жыл бұрын

Find a small shop or some dude starting up.

@kvharris30 8 жыл бұрын

do you know if sound man makes a kit for LG tablets.

@frankthetankricard 8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Harris They have just the one for the Nexus 7. Also made a limited number of (mdf) kits for android tablets but I seem to recall that they sold out pretty fast. You can actually make one yourself, check their video titled "Subaru Forester iPad install , and NEW Android Dash Kits". If you're not into diy stuff, you could even get someone to make a kit for you locally, it's pretty straight forward. Their main focus is on apple tablets, that's what they're famous for and know well, thus their injection molded plastic kits only cover those products. Also, they are more expensive than a reasonably good android tablet for a piece of plastic and a few magnets. You mostly pay for the RnD they put into it and the ridiculously high price of manufacturing since they can't produce and sell millions of units.

@ohiodish 8 жыл бұрын

I love it as a head unit, but lack of backup cam and OEM wheel controls has kept me from doing it.

@Fall3n_Ang3l 8 жыл бұрын

they have Bluetooth back up cams for Ipad and Android man.

@IBleedMusick 8 жыл бұрын

Check out Dougs newer videos at Soundman. I feel the same way as you about controls and he found a button that essentially give you steering wheel controls. like the person above me said bluetooth backup cam solves the camera issue.

@mcgreen1771 8 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you make it possible to connect the automotive acoustics and power for a tablet?

@MrTimdtoolman1 8 жыл бұрын

+Дмитрий Р The "floatmount" is designed to be used if you plan to connect to your head unit via bluetooth and want to be able to remove the ipad Mini regularly. You can check out my ipad Mini install video where I incorporated a lightning connector.

@drewboyzent9831 5 жыл бұрын

Where are you located

@eyeonart6865 3 жыл бұрын

To bad I cannot buy this already made for my chevy cobalt,

@maxstacks8 6 жыл бұрын

Impala dash in this video??

@CarAudioFabrication 6 жыл бұрын

Ford F150

@kurtislouth231 7 жыл бұрын

you were high af in the intro

@cryptosully2357 8 ай бұрын

How do I contact you

@2ndshiftaudio300 8 жыл бұрын

Totally cool vid Mark. But, have you seen the price of this Ipad kit. You have got to be kidding.

@CarAudioFabrication 8 жыл бұрын

+2ndshiftaudio The injection molding tools for each different version can be as expensive as $20,000 dollars to have machined, thats just the start up cost, then ou have to place a minimum order with the production company . The target audience for this product is pretty small so price will be high. That's why we need to grow fabrication and car audio, more customers and costs will come down. The kit does make the process much faster so you just have to weigh your time against the money.

@dre04mach 8 жыл бұрын

+CarAudioFabrication While Injection molding is nice, I feel it is a bit overkill for this. Someone with a sligthly fancier (read higher print envelope) 3D printer could easily make that for pennies on the dollar. That aside, what's used behind it to run the ipad? I imagine bluetooth for the audio, any other gizmos? Wireless charging? Wifi backup camera?

@CarAudioInc 7 жыл бұрын

3D printers are printed for pennies on the dollar at your local kinkos.

@miniindash2319 7 жыл бұрын

With 3d it stay one shit

@chardchantack9685 6 жыл бұрын

Can your kit, fit on a 2008 cadillac escalade esv

@ChickenJoe24 4 жыл бұрын

Think you forgot Doug's link, but that's okay I wont tell him!

@stephengrove8296 7 жыл бұрын

Hi do you make a dash kit for a Nissan Frontier ?

@tdhmale76 7 жыл бұрын

do you have one for a 240sx I would like one in min

@dreamrealitysyndrome 8 жыл бұрын

Newsmy android head units.

@harrywilliamson33 7 жыл бұрын

would it be better using plastic dip to paint the unit

@CarAudioInc 7 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't. You accidentally hit it with something sharp it'll rip and start to peel.

@e-lan2171 7 жыл бұрын

Harry Williamson

@tykendrick800 7 жыл бұрын

I used plasti dip on my dash. 5 coats and not a nick in it after 5 months. I don't feel like I'm more careful because I know it's plasti dip either as I always forget.

@CarAudioInc 7 жыл бұрын

I still stand by what I said but I'm glad you've had no problems.

@accordingtohonda4308 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone have PTSD and expecting explosions? I'm on the edge man!! Glad to see Rafas mom here as well.

@jays4forces 8 жыл бұрын

Don't you have to have a actual radio behind it

@mtemp2006 8 жыл бұрын

+jays4forces No, that was the old way of doing it, Transit Blu or Bluetooth amplifiers or Bluetooth dongle that hooks into a Line driver or DSP is the idea way. Radio is the cheap way and never gives the look you really want to show off. Few cars can make it look good having the dash room to put the radio behind it.

@jays4forces 8 жыл бұрын

+mtemp2006 true I forgot about all the wireless stuff

@Clint_L 6 жыл бұрын

Mark wasn’t there another video of you doing a iPad build, you woke up it was in bed. Or on the stairs?

@kuifje-7 5 жыл бұрын

Cool but dangerous

@swaterman08 4 жыл бұрын

Stealing this kit idea and adding wireless charging

@1videorick 7 жыл бұрын

The music is Too loud and I had a had time hearing you talk.

@UBERVENGADOR 8 жыл бұрын

hahahah what about rafa's mom?

@Troy_Audi0 8 жыл бұрын

+UBER VENGADOR That may be covered in Doug's new Video "The Final Wipe Down"

@Troy_Audi0 8 жыл бұрын

Use a mask with that glue! man you can get a good eye burn too if you grind on it.. but I have not had it fail, Great job.

@PurpleSwan 4 жыл бұрын

You may understand what you are doing but I don't.

@SUPERSS90 7 жыл бұрын

Soundman iPad dash kit is $250.00 hell no..

@williamnelson1765 7 жыл бұрын

Ipad is expensive with the apple tax...why not an android

@gangiization 7 жыл бұрын

u guys rip off dougy poo bad mojo

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

Doug is a good friend of mine and he gave me the iPad dash kit to use to make this video. I wouldn't use anything but a genuine product from the original creator.

@gangiization 7 жыл бұрын

rip off was a wrong choice of words my bad