CarPlay solution for Tesla by Michal Gapinski using Raspberry Pi with Android

[Daekwan]

The script you mention checks to see if modem is in MBIM mode & if so, permanently puts the modem in RNDIS mode. So “in theory”, the script only affects your modem once.

Maybe check to see that you have 4G data left in your cellular plan. If I run out of 4G data, my provider falls back to 3G which no longer exists in USA so I end up with no connection at all. Perhaps you have same issue? That reminds me I need to switch to a provider that will throttle 4G rather than cut my connectivity totally . Mint mobile here I come….

Perhaps make a thread for this topic in the Reddit community. There are a few more European users there too.

You are switching to Mint? What did you use before.. Tello?

If so how much is the cost difference between the two providers?

 

[Yipsan]

along this talk about data usage. I have been wondering if a usb wifi modem will allow the rpi to connect to phone hotspot, which if it works can eliminate the lte modem and one less SIM card plan to maintain. Any thoughts if this might work?

 

[tbaud]

along this talk about data usage. I have been wondering if a usb wifi modem will allow the rpi to connect to phone hotspot, which if it works can eliminate the lte modem and one less SIM card plan to maintain. Any thoughts if this might work?

This travel router works great.

 

[ElectricAnt54]

This travel router works great.

know your data limit when using phone as hotspot. Example, although I have unlimited 5G data my hotspot data limit is 2GB and then the speed is throttled to the old days of “the edge” or 2G …imagine worse than 3G

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Anyone else experiencing more lag on latest build vs previous?

Yes. On Reddit Mike the dev just mentioned he’ll remove the new variable rate refresh mechanism and use what is in 2023.7.1 for updating display. Saw this in my relatively new Reddit post about some CarPlay menus not updating fully when they are drawn.

 

[Yipsan]

Yes.

I switches to 25fps and seems a bit better, but if there is no interaction for a while, the first touch can take a couple of seconds to respond

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Tesla Android 2023.18.2 is now available via over the air update or flashing an image file. I’ve installed it & used it for a day or two.

This version corrects the display lag introduced in 2023.18.1 . Display is nice and speedy. Hardware acceleration is nice.

Hotspot appears a lot faster around 70 seconds when using faster microSD such as Samsung pro endurance 128GB (I think 64GB was slower specs if memory is correct).

See the open source’s official website , twitter or Reddit communities for more details.

 

[Greybeard707]

Tesla Android 2023.18.2 is now available via over the air update or flashing an image file. I’ve installed it & used it for a day or two.

This version corrects the display lag introduced in 2023.18.1 . Display is nice and speedy. Hardware acceleration is nice.

Hotspot appears a lot faster around 70 seconds when using faster microSD such as Samsung pro endurance 128GB (I think 64GB was slower specs if memory is correct).

See the open source’s official website , twitter or Reddit communities for more details.

I can confirm new update is a lot faster. Is hardware acceleration on by default?

 

[ElectricAnt54]

I can confirm new update is a lot faster. Is hardware acceleration on by default?

Yes the android os is hardware accelerated. If you use autokit for CarPlay, in autokit settings there is a “decoding method” option. Set it to hardware if it isn’t (mine was set already).

 

[Futaba]

how do you all power the Pi inside Tesla? Just USB-C to USB-C cable or do you need a power supply?

 

[BMW740iL]

how do you all power the Pi inside Tesla? Just USB-C to USB-C cable or do you need a power supply?

12v power plug in the center console to usb A and usb C

 

[ElectricAnt54]

how do you all power the Pi inside Tesla? Just USB-C to USB-C cable or do you need a power supply?

This topic has been asked often. I think there is a thread or two in the teslaandroid Reddit community. This blog might be helpful too, especially the post detailing the first & second setups.

Tesla Android Landing Page – AtomFX Technology Blog

 

[Futaba]

12v power plug in the center console to usb A and usb C

Thanks! So the USB-C port in the center console cannot not be used to power a Raspberry Pi? Just want to double check. Thanks.

 

[Greybeard707]

Thanks! So the USB-C port in the center console cannot not be used to power a Raspberry Pi? Just want to double check. Thanks.

I use it on mine

 

[Futaba]

I use it on mine

Good to know the USB-C outlet works with the Pi. Thanks @Greybeard707 ! Now if only I can buy a Pi4B at MSRP

 

[BMW740iL]

Good to know the USB-C outlet works with the Pi. Thanks @Greybeard707 ! Now if only I can buy a Pi4B at MSRP

It will power the rpi but when you connect the carlinkit dongle and try to charge your phone through the carlinkit all in the usb c port my rpi got power glitches. That is when I started using the 12v plug for MOAR POWER

 

[minnesnowta]

I’m powering it via a usb-c 12v adapter in the center console and storing the pi in there as well.

 

[Futaba]

I’m powering it via a usb-c 12v adapter in the center console and storing the pi in there as well.

Thanks. Do you have a link to the usb-c 12v adapter you use?

 

[minnesnowta]

Thanks. Do you have a link to the usb-c 12v adapter you use?

I use this one, but really any usb-c one with PD should be fine: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6481290.p?skuId=6481290

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Thanks! So the USB-C port in the center console cannot not be used to power a Raspberry Pi? Just want to double check. Thanks.

It can. I've used when I loaned by cigarette usb power adapter + usb-A / usb-c cable with power switch to a friend. I believe in my blog I post why I use a usb-A to usb-c cable with power switch. Might want to read the info if you have not already.