CAN-view sales

I spoke with Mike today. After thinking about the Mystery Item and re looking at the CAN View today Mike thinks the data is coming from the Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve. I will differ at this point and let others comment.

 

Please see IFixem's post on the Audio and Electronics Forum

 

Just puting this on the top above some one selling cars

 

All you 06> owners look at this !! You are now "in". Norm has done it again.

Starting from November 2006 there will be 2 fundamentally different CAN-views available:

The V3 is the original designed for the 2004-2005 Prius with the analog MFD.

The V4 is designed for the 2006-2007 Prius which has a digital MFD and so the V4 uses a separate 7" touch screen LCD (that you can buy from a number of Internet retailers). This also makes it flexible enough to adapt in future to other makes and models. (Given the demand)

Neither model will work with the 2001-2002 Prius (Classic) because it does not have a CAN-bus.

V3 works on all package versions of the 2003-2005 Prius.

V3 is currently shipping, V4 will begin shipping mid-November.

Each version comes in an aluminum case and is complete with all necessary custom cables. No wires are cut during installation. The V3 requires 1 (removable) wire-tap for +12v

For more detailed information on each of the types, click on either image below. When you are ready to order, email for a shipping quote. (Rough guide: Airmail within North America ~US$14; outside North America, ~US#30)

 

CANVIEW for 2006??

ok. sign me up

 

Great job!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eflier @ Oct 25 2006, 09:40 PM) [snapback]338432[/snapback]</div>

Might I suggest a potential mounting method that may not be simple but should look and function well. Perhaps someone could building a piano style hinge for the extra screen, such the bottom of the screen were aligned with the top of the oem screen housing/visor. The new screen could fold down to cover the oem screen such that when parked it would look like there were no screens. Then while driving it could be flipped up with some amount of adjustment to compensate for glare. I'm not sure how wide the viewing side angle is so perhaps this wouldn't work without a second swivel hinge. Anyway it sounds like fun, can't wait to try one out in an Escape or other non-Prius hybrid!

L8r
Ryan

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(D0li0 @ Oct 26 2006, 02:34 AM) [snapback]338493[/snapback]</div>

That is an interesting idea.

If I end up with one, I am considering mounting it on to the front cup holder (which I never have used). That way the screen would lean against the lower part of the dash where it would not be in the way of any controls but would have a firm mount and brace against movement while being used as a touch screen. It would be easily seen and easily reached in that position. Edit: I should say that clamping it to the cup holder seems to me to be needed for this method to work.

 

im not sure i would want to buy an extra screen only to use it while its covering the main screen. presto has a setup with two screens so maybe a setup like his would be the way to go.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveinOlyWA @ Oct 27 2006, 06:34 AM) [snapback]339212[/snapback]</div>

no, no, you misunderstand, it's covering both screens when you are parked, folding like a clam shell, concealing the fact that you've got extra fancy hardware to steal. When you drive you flip up the new screen to reveal both the oem and the new screen one on above the other. .oO( Now dreaming of a multihead computer using them )
it might fold like this: (if fixed width worked properly)
NEW>\ '/ _
OEM> \ \ \ \\

 

one above the other???

not sure i would want that kind of obstruction blocking what i would have to assume would be a major part of the view of the road. i use my laptop for GPS and i do know that the map not being at a certain position can be tough to look at one and two, can be more susceptible to glare as well.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveinOlyWA @ Oct 27 2006, 08:54 PM) [snapback]339779[/snapback]</div>

yup, both visible when the new screen is flipped up, neither when it's flipped down.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveinOlyWA @ Oct 27 2006, 08:54 PM) [snapback]339779[/snapback]</div>

It was only a potential option that I thought would look slick, be versitile, and function well. Of course, I could be wrong, but I was thinking that the seam along the top of the MFD housing and dash could be used to attach the new screen in a secure manner without drilling any holes in the dash, but then you're back to tearing the dash down for the install. I'm not sure, but I believe that there is some amount of "void" above the oem screen so that if a second screen were placed there it would protrude minimally into the bottom of the view through the windscreen. There are a number of things to consider, I'm probably missing a few:
- the screen should not be to close to the driver or else your eyes have to refocus to much.
- the screen should be somewhere such that you can still see the road in your peripheral vision.
- the screen will need to be close enough to comfortably touch it.
- the screen should be shaded or movable to eliminate or adjust to potential glare,
- the screen should be securly attached, but not in the way of any airbags should they deploy.
The oem screen seems to be in an ideal location, just trying to keep the new one in that area. I'm afraid that using the cup holder or under the stereo is to far away from the window such that if you're looking down there you can't see the road out of the corner of your eye. Which could be a problem since the CAN-View is so darn fun to watch, much more so than the oem screens! I so need to make a movie tour of it opperating in PHEV mode....

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(D0li0 @ Oct 27 2006, 07:27 PM) [snapback]339792[/snapback]</div>

I looked at that possibility really hard. I could not figure out how to secure it. I have a SanGuage which is lower than the display would be if it was mounted in the cup holder. I do not find that to be a problem when I am driving. This display must be securely mounted because it will be used as a touch screen. If you can figure a way to secure the screen as you suggest, I would be very interested to learn about it.

 

I saw a neat way to mount a monitor below the MFD by VinceDee. Check it out.

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=25891

It seems that this might also work for the monitor that Norm is suggesting. The monitor is firmly attached, but can be removed easily and the radio power button is still accessible.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RapidRobert @ Oct 28 2006, 06:52 AM) [snapback]339926[/snapback]</div>

I saw that. It is really neat. The problem is that the specific monitor which will work with the new CAN-view is not the one used in that example. Norm has said only the VM7000 will have the touch screen capability and it cannot be mounted as shown. That would be ideal if it could be done, in my opinion. It would be more costly if it could be done which might be a problem for some.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allannde @ Oct 28 2006, 09:17 AM) [snapback]339931[/snapback]</div>

I wasn't sure whether the VM7000 would fit or not. I have only seen the pictures on their web site. The monitor has to be separated from the base, but that might be possible. Prehaps Norm can say how completely the monitor can be removed from the base. Otherwise the dimensions of the monitor seem to be compatible with the mounting method described by VinceDee. Do you have any info that says that the dimensions of the monitor are too big even if the base is removed?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RapidRobert @ Oct 28 2006, 10:06 AM) [snapback]339957[/snapback]</div>

per http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/it.A/id.401/....mp;category=101
- Viewing Angle: 65° from the bottom / 40° from the top/ +/-65° horizontally
- 7.1" x 4.7" x 1" / 181 x 120 x 25(mm) (L x W x H)
- Display Area: 6" x 3.4" / 154mm x 87 mm
- Weight (monitor only): 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Includes: ..., Dashboard Mounting bracket, Headrest Mounting bracket + screws, ...
The screen does detach from the stand...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(D0li0 @ Oct 28 2006, 03:00 PM) [snapback]340071[/snapback]</div>

I'm glad to hear that the screen does detach from the monitor. Where did you find that info. When I go to the link all that I find is:

...- Includes: Remote control, USB cable, VGA cable, AV cable, Dashboard Mounting bracket, Headrest Mounting bracket + screws, Stylus, CD with touchscreen drivers, Operation manual....

Have you seen the monitor? Does the stand simply unscrew from the monitor so that the monitor package has an overall dimension of 7.1" x 4.7" x 1"?

 

the whole base comes off the back of the monitor. I just had a look at one and without the base it's just a flat package 1" thick.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Frank Hudon @ Oct 28 2006, 03:44 PM) [snapback]340123[/snapback]</div>