After upgrading the speakers in my Tacoma I knew the that unless I replace the factory stereo its not going to sound any better or louder. I started researching in dash PCs but ended up decided that I wanted to use iOS vs Android os. I decided to use my iPad but I wanted to use but I also wanted it to be removable. I got the initial design idea from Doug Bernards from the Sound Man Car Audio. Once it gets a little bit nicer out I plan to redesign the dock. I want to permanently mount the iPad and create a channel for the front facing camera similar to this. Subscribe to the right to get updates on my progress.
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- The beginning.
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- 1st cut.
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- Close up of 1st cut.
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- Cross section.
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- Removed piece.
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- Removed other side.
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- Test fit.
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- Left side.
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- right side.
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- Test fit inside dash.
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- Mesh for support.
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- Bondo.
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- More bondo.
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- After sanding and Primer.
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- After sanding and Primer.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Another in dash test.
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- Painted and added felt.
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- Dock connector.
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- Bent legs.
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- Draw the lines.
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- Acid wash
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- Acid wash
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- Looks like it will fit.
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- Soldered.
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- Bluetooth GPS.
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- Bluetooth GPS.
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- Bluetooth OSB-II Adapter.