Android Auto Head Unit for Vehicle

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Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've uploaded a project, but don't worry! I've been hard at work on this one. If you love the Raspberry Pi, you're in luck because here is everything you need to get Android Auto running on a Raspberry Pi 3, 3B+, or 4. This isn't a "How TO" or instructable - it's a project still in prototype stages and is very buggy, so be warned: build at your own risk. I'm using Crankshaft Open Auto for this project, and all software credits go to the developer of Crankshaft. I'm only using his software for educational purposes. This assemble can be tweaked. Below are the items I've used to build the shell around: 1. UCTRONICS 7" IPS 1024x600 Touch Screen for Raspberry Pi 2. Miisso 10,000 mah portable battery (5v) 3. Raspberry Pi 3 4. USB 2.0 break out connectors (x2) 5. Micro USB type B breakout connectors (x2) 6. x2 Cylewet 12mm Switches 7. Male To Female USB chord (To plug into the battery and to have a female USB for external power) 8. High Speed Micro SD card at least 16GB Below are basic instructions on how to set this all up. If you want detailed video instructions, ETAPrime has an excellent video showing how to get everything set up with Android Auto. Step 1: Download Balena Etcher and Crankshaft Open Auto Step 2: Install Balena Etcher Step 3: Run Etcher, select your Micro SD card, then choose Crankshaft as the image to flash. Step 4: Flash Step 5: Change the config.ini to match your display resolution Step 6: Insert SD into Pi Step 7: Enjoy!