Tesla Style Headunit showing Coolant Temp plus other useful data!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by black_jmyntrn, Dec 12, 2024.

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  1. black_jmyntrn

    black_jmyntrn Senior Member

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    Hey everyone! [​IMG]

    Exciting news! I’ve not only discovered another Toyota model that shares connectors to the back of the MFD/Radio with the Gen 2 Prius, but I also found a company that manufactures these Tesla style screens. I'm currently collaborating with them to make sure that these radios can showcase the diagnostics menu. Even better, since they already have access to the CAN bus from behind the radio, I’m guiding them to code in some extra data points! This means you could soon see vital details like coolant and oil temperatures right on your screen—no OBD2 device needed!

    I’d love your input: what’s one thing you’ve always wanted to see on your Prius display? And quick question—would you prefer a volume knob or just buttons for volume control? The image here shows the units they currently manufacture.

    Oh, and on a un-related note, Power Inverter Wiring Kits for the Prius just arrived this week! If you're planning to install an inverter, this is the inverter wire kit you should use!
    I’ve tested and they work perfectly for high loads, like running an air fryer daily, without the wires overheating. Stay tuned for more updates! [​IMG][​IMG]

    Oh and personally, I like the Tesla style screen with the knobs like the one I used on my blog article.

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    #1 black_jmyntrn, Dec 12, 2024
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    Is this just for Gen2? If so, why is it in Gen3 blog section? If not, do you have product link?
     
    #2 Another, Apr 13, 2025
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    We are working on the Gen 3 as well.
     
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    That huge screen is a bit much. I need those a vents... Better off with the screen size like in the last Pic. Would sell better too.

    I'd like to see a clean 5v preout. 50 watts rms per channel, at least for the front. A Digital Signal Processor. Etc.

    These cars are getting old, most owners won't be as willing to upgrade.
     
    #4 Helveticus, May 27, 2025
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    I use my 2015 Prius for offroad/overlanding primarily, so CarPlay and other "connected" features aren't too appealing to me as I spend a lot of time deliberately beyond network connectivity; I'd much rather have a good UI that brings diagnostic and monitoring to the foreground so I can keep an eye on things without having to park and pull out the TechStream laptop. No knobs, data like coolant temps, tach, voltage levels, individual sensor values, and if possible I'd love controls to bypass the drive-by-wire and send inputs directly to subsystems like brakes or traction control.
     
    #5 rudderbutter, Aug 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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    welcome to priuschat
     
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