I know there are a lot of threads and discussions about remapping a vehicle's steering wheel, either through the unit's default SWC app or some kind of apk. However, I don't see anything on modding the dash itself. I drive a 2017 Ford Explorer and bought the T'eyes CC3, which came with the trim to replace the old one. The issue with the new panel is that it's made for several Explorers: Newer ones with Auto A/C, and older ones with Manual A/C. I have manual, so that means that half of these buttons do nothing.
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1. The "AUTO" on the top left corner is for the sensors that take the outside temperature, and adjust climate automatically. I don't have those, thus it doesn't do anything when pressed for me.
2. The "DUAL" in the bottom right corner is for vehicles with Dual Zone climate. The driver and passenger can adjust the climate independently for their side, hence why there are TWO temperature rockers at the bottom. I don't have this feature either, so the dual button does nothing, and temperature rockers work as a whole. They do adjust the temperature, just not specific to one side. Thus, feels kind of repetitive to have two.
3. The "SOUND" to the right of the eject CD button is a Quick Access to the Equalizer. It feels a little silly, since EQ for me is often a "set once and forget" kind of deal, I would rather it open like the default music app or something.
If anyone has any thoughts on how to remap some of these to other functions, please let me know.
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After two months with my Magician, I have come to the simple conclusion that the PocketPC gui sucks in many ways. It's a great system overall, it's just that the GUI leaves a lot to desire.
Specifically, it is horrible for one handed use. I rarely use the stylus. To start a program, you're supposed to click the tiny Start menu in the top left corner, then click Programs. And yet I normally have plenty of room for program icons on the today page!
To close a program, they expect you to click an even smaller X or OK in the top right corner.
Many people would suggest mapping hardware buttons to do these things, but the Magician doesn't really have an abundance of those.
I've seen screenshots of alternative GUIs. For instance, the Asus what's-its-name has a redesigned GUI that works with the hatch.
What have you guys done to improve one handed usage? What are the options?
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Something I'm working on, called VJEphemeris:
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Works well right handed, and surprisingly, also left handed...
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Main Items i use to increase my one-handed use are found on this forum, which are Gabor Salamon's Blinkeys (Text entry)Blimkeys. and Mamaich's Phone Extension which adds a contacts button to the dialer screen Quick Dial.
both excellent add ons which should be implemented in future GUI's!! Other than that i use SPB pocket plus to clutter up my screen with items to tap on. Although Im starting to get drawn to wisbar. Only time I use my stylus is to reset my Magician when its locked up!
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This is my second one not purchased in the same store. I see the same issue that I had with the prior. Funny a different state and different CVS upscale drug store and it still has the same issue. I bet all of them this way and most buyers are unaware of this issue with the panel. Either Anti-Glare film wasn't applied correctly or the the panel is not assembled correctly. No QCI, if there were this wouldn't have pass inspection and be rejected.
Down below you can see what's going on. If you do firmware update or factory reset i you can see how bad it is.
Craig
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I've posted the above at many forums so far this reply was the best answer.
I have noticed that text cutoff on the left edge of mine, too (landscape with "Craig" logo on top). Looks either like a classic video adjustment issue (hsync on LCD possible?), or imprecise placement of the LCD panel within the bezel, which I suspect is more likely considering the price point. Simple fix: rotate 180 degrees for apps where it matters like a terminal session
But then the placement of the top layer on the screen (protector? anti-glare? digitizer?) might be more noticeable as there is a gap of about that same 1mm or so on that side. Hmm... maybe that is also imprecise screen placement issue - everything shifted that way? Oh well, for <$100 we may have to overlook the "edge cases"
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Simple test to see if you run CM3.apk
Remember the good old days of qwerty keyboard phones? If yes then i'm sure you also remember the shortcut buttons that they had. Devices such as HP jornada 720, or nokia e90, they all had hardware buttons that allows you to jump directly from one application to another without forcing you to access the task manager.
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However, because qwerty keyboard phones are no longer produced, those buttons will never appear again.
But there is a way.
The NFC technology allows you to program a nfc tag to launch a specific application. So what I did was to get some nfc tags, take one, cut its anthenna, and stick a button on the cut, so the tag will only be activated when I press the button.
More details on how I did it here: http://simpledevices.blogspot.ro/2015/11/nfc-shortcut-button.html
The plan is to mount a similar button to the next of the nfc tags, and place them behind the silicon case of the phone, each tag will be programmed with a specific application, just like the shortcuts of the old devices.
I bought a couple of Dimple.io buttons which work in the exact same way (and really well I might add), but until I finally got them (ungh, Kickstarter), I had customized everything to my liking with Xposed Additions and had no more use for the physical buttons
This is a good idea.
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this is awesome, there is a company that has 4 in one check it here http://dimple.io/
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this is awesome, there is a company that has 4 in one check it here http://dimple.io/
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I've considered ordering these but not sure how i feel about stick on accessories.
Oh, this is good to know.
Great mod.. there is also a screen protector theu sell now with imaginary buttons at the top and yoy have to install their app to make it work like a physical button...
I have a xtrons px5 running a custom Oreo ROM.
I want to add a few buttons to my steering wheel since the car didn't come with any. To test, before I got a couple Bluetooth buttons, I attempted to connect my Bluetooth keyboard. It does show up in the list of available Bluetooth devices, so something sees it, but when I tap on it, nothing happens.
Anyone know how I could get that working or otherwise add some buttons that I could map to whatever?
Some extra hardware control buttons on the steering wheel would make a world of difference in usability. Volume, home, back, app links, etc.
I for one bought an "universal car steering wheel remote control", it's actually 2 small round radio controllers that talk to a receiver that is connected to the android head unit. The 2 small controllers are glued to the steering wheel with double sided tape, for now the tape that they came with holds. If you're brave enough, you can even drill 2 holes in the front of the steering wheel and "sink" the radio controllers so that the buttons are flush with the steering wheel. Since the controllers are small enough i didn't bother doing that.
There are multiple models, i liked this one most, just make sure the head unit (HU) that you have does support this type of device.
In my case, the HU has 2 wires called "key1" and "key2" that i needed to connect the radio receiver to.
This is the model for reference : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-...-Smart-Button-Key-Remote-Control/272919120081
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P.S. this controllers can be installed anywhere in the car, they don't have to go on the steering wheel, you can "stick" them anywhere in the car.
Hi Folks,
I recently installed a MTCE_HT PX30 Headunit. My 2010 Mazda 3's factory bluetooth module was separate from the factory radio. So the buttons for Call answer/Call End/ Voice assistant were connected directly to module. I was able to isolate the single wire coming from these three switch and connect it to the KEY1 wire of the HU.
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When I go to my factory settings and change the "Steering wheel key assign" to "SWC key" I am able to program those three buttons but lose my track change and mode buttons (These come from the CANbus decoder). If I change it to "Can Key", I am able to assign the Volume/track seek/MODE buttons but lose my three Call/voice assistant buttons which I connected to KEY1 wire.
Would you know if there is any specific connection that needs to be made which will enable both sets of buttons to work at the same time? I've added the pic of the factory setting page that I am talking about below.
Were you able to find a solution to this? I am trying to make the phone and speech buttons work with my eonon head unit.
@joker_yss how did you plug the pink cable from the box to the head unit? Did u just t tapped the pink cable to the Key 1 cable?