PSA: BtSsm OBDII Gauges, Logging & LV for Android devices

[bigBADbenny]

Niiiiiice
I'm hoping even little bugs like that will be ironed out soon, heiche is on point!

[Mosti]

On a scale of 1-10 how difficult are these to install? I like the whole concept of the BTSSM but wouldnt know where to start

[HardwareBoB]

On a scale of 1-10 how difficult are these to install? I like the whole concept of the BTSSM but wouldnt know where to start

A blind monkey could install it. It plugs in to a plug under your dash.... And that's it.

[bigBADbenny]

You just need to locate your OBDII plug under the dash, and optionally get a mount for your Android Phone or tablet.

The BtSsm draws very little power when the car is off.

It's only required to remove the BtSsm if you're not using the car for weeks or months.

[Mosti]

You just need to locate your OBDII plug under the dash, and optionally get a mount for your Android Phone or tablet.

The BtSsm draws very little power when the car is off.

It's only required to remove the BtSsm if you're not using the car for weeks or months.

I know thats very simple, i should have worded it better. What i meant to ask was, how difficult is it to wire in a tablet (nexus 7)

[bigBADbenny]

What i meant to ask was, how difficult is it to wire in a tablet (nexus 7)

See the first page of this thread for links to the nexus tablet install thread (third post) and I added a bom to that info.

If you are an install, electronics, programming and config nerd it should be easy!

[Mosti]

Thanks. I just had a quick read through it all and it seems way too far over my head haha.

[phly]

Thanks. I just had a quick read through it all and it seems way too far over my head haha.

You dont need to have a nexus indash setup to use BTSSM. You can run btssm on pretty much any android device/phone/tablet. You can use a windscreen/dash mount/cradle to hold your android device.

I got my adapter and app recently and just running it on my nexus 7 which is not mounted. I just leave it on the seat to use it for logging.

[bigBADbenny]

Including but not limited to Android phones, tablets, Android tv sticks, etc.

Indeed SSM over Bluetooth is as fast as the USB connection on a Tactrix.

[bigBADbenny]

First post updated with major developments!

BtSsm app can now be used with Tactrix 2.0 via USB OTG

[wally09]

I ordered a btssm adapter on the 15th looks like i have two ways of connection now

[bigBADbenny]

You do: if you have OTG and a Tactrix, and the app, you can get started right now

[jif99]

Thanks. I just had a quick read through it all and it seems way too far over my head haha.

Just go the easy route like I did. Brought a 5" android phone (motorola moto g 2nd gen) and just used a phone holder on the windscreen. Works a treat.
Hardest part was logging onto stupid google play store to actually buy the app

[bigBADbenny]

Yes it's that simple
The latest update allows cars and gauge sets to be backed up and restored


WTB: I want to buy an inexpensive Android phone with hdmi out. Any suggestions?

[jif99]

LG G3 or Sony Xperia Z2