Defkut Creations

03/02/2018

After so many years DJing, and as far as I can remember; my fans always had 2 questions:
◉ Where are you DJ-ing next?
◉ Where can I get/hear your mixtapes?

Get inROze (APP STORE) and keep up with your Favourite Local DeeJays.. Available Cities: Brussels. Helsinki, Tallinn.

inROze combines upcoming gigs and released mixtapes from local Deejays and presents them in an easy to - follow - manner. You can quickly decide to visit a venue where your favorite local Deejays are performing, and as easily listen to their latest mixtapes in your car, during your daily commute, yo...

29/10/2015

iPad mini in dashboard quick video..

This is a quick guide on how I managed to fit an iPad Mini into my VW Touareg (1st Gen.) dashboard. TO SUM UP: A) - (pic 1) Move the factory radio (white rec...

29/10/2015

DO IT YOURSELF - A removable iPad Mini into your Car Dashboard (VW Touareg 1st Generation).

This is a quick guide on how I managed to fit an iPad Mini in my car.

TO SUM UP:
A) - (pic 1) Move the factory radio (white rectangle) to the glove box (blue rectangle). I used a Car Audio specialist since it requires specific knowledge and expertise. (Difficulty: Intermediary to Hard)

B) - (pic 1) Move the hazard buttons and seat heaters regulators (red rectangle) to the Sunglasses box (green rectangle). The cables are long enough to be pulled up. (Difficulty: Easy)

C) - (pic 2) Measure the sizes and different grooves within the frame and the buttons holders (difficulty: Easy)

D) - (pic 3) Build 3D models for the ipad frame and the buttons holders. There's a lot of free 3D modelling software available out there. I used SketchUp. (difficulty: Easy to intermediary)

E) - Find a 3D printing company and start prototyping till you get a frame and holders that suit your liking. You will most likely need 2 or more prototypes before it gets close to what you want. (difficulty: intermediary)

F) - (pic 4) Install the holders and the buttons inside the sunglasses box. (difficulty: Easy)

G) - (pic 5) Carefully disassemble an iPhone 5s Dock and fix the printed-board on the 3D printed frame. This will provide charging and audio output (aux) when the ipad is docked. (difficulty: Easy)

H) - Make sure to have your car specialist install a 12 V power adaptor inside to allow charging will using the ipad and hide the cables. The Lightning-USB cable and the AUX cable are connected to the back of the Frame. The AUX is connected to the Radio.

I) - (pic 6) shows the final outlook. The volume is controlled from the steering wheel commands.

WORK IN PROGRESS:
I'm looking into the different possibility to manufacture the frame and the holder on a different material, maybe plastic injection moulding to get a feel and touch closer to the real dashboard material. I will let you know my progress.

PROS:
- iPad mini in your car (Wifi + 4G version)
- USB harddisk + WLAN for Airplay and streaming music and videos to several devices inside the car
- lots of apps to play music. iTunes, Spotify, etc.. I use Spotify and Car Tunes
- Lots of navigation apps. Google maps, Apple maps, Waze, etc.. I use CoPilot
- Easy upgrade of the system without having to change the Radio/navigation unit.
- Removable head unit (iPad)

Most of the "cons" do not disturb me, since I do not listen to the FM radio nor do I use CDs or DVDs.
CONS:
- CD/DVD in the glove box and not easily accessible.
- Radio, and other controls are not available…
- Seat heaters and hazards buttons not directly accessible. Need to open the upper box.

In a few days, I'll post a quick video showing how it looks in the car.

Feel free to ask me anything by dropping a comment. I'll do my best to reply…
HAPPY Building…