2/06/2016

Best Android stick for Car PC build

Best Android stick for Car PC build


I'm building a car PC of sorts using an Android stick and a 6.5" resistive touchscreen. I was using an MK908ii running the standard ROM and although there was plenty of bloatware, it worked quite well. Unfortunately I've managed to brick it and it won't turn on or connect to my laptop. I originally was going to use a nexus 7 because of all the support but the tablet is too big to fit in the centre console of my Mini. The 6.5" touchscreen is a straight swap for the standard sat nav.

Standard nav unit



New touch screen replacement



So I need a replacement. The MK908ii was the first stick I bought and originally I was just going to use it as a TV input so I thought I'd ask for recommendations from people who know better than I do.

Basic needs:

Android - mainly for the apps - using co-pilot for GPS, Google play for music, YouTube, and emulators for games

Quick start up

Fast loading in general

Custom start up animation would be nice

Ability to permanently mount USB inputs rather than reload on each startup (GPS dongle, USB storage etc)


It uses a custom background with desktop Visualizer to open the apps and tasker controlled what apps were visible/openable depending on WiFi state. The system was controlled by touchscreen until I killed the stick yesterday

Background when connected to WiFi



Background when not connected to WiFi



And a quick video when I was testing this indoors before the touchscreen adapter turned up



Any help in regards to what stick to buy and what ROM to run would be much appreciated!

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