Better than stock, thats for sure!

 

Thanks, I was used to carplay, and really wanted that function, and it works a treat.

 

Do the climate control buttons double and act in parallel with the car's own?

Please do update when you get the iMid working.

 

That was something I was not aware of in any info I researched. It seems to mirror what you press on the heater panel, but the screen icons work also. The iMid screen is bugging me, but not a major issue.

 

The issue with Gen4 head unit upgrade has always being losing the full iMid function. Including setting the clock.

 

I can change the iMid clock by changing the android clock! As to the radio issue, others I have seen with the Joying unit, have the Android radio displayed on the iMid, so seems it can be done, somehow!

 

Reverse camera works on selecting reverse, as do the parking sensors. The camera quality shows up with the higher resolution larger screen, but its acceptable, but not too me! I have bought the joying HD front/reverse camera kit, but not got round to fitting it yet. Soon!
Here is a video of mine working -

 

Thank you for this Euan! Your videos on your channel have some really useful stuff on there, it's good to see that all connectors come with the unit. The amount of stuff you can do just on the Android unit means I would likely not even need to use carplay most of the time.

I see you have an automatic, I saw the comment about reverse camera on a manual on the Joying seller's page, so I may need to check with Joying about this one. Maybe I get the Joying cameras too as mentioned. I also do not like the quality of my reverse camera as it is now, so I would likely do it all. It seems a bigger job from what I have seen.

 

Ok good to know thanks, I think I will do a lot of planning first if I am going to attempt this. I appreciate all the help you have given on this

 

i have the same head unit, everything works but the hazard light switch. It turns on by itself, i had i replaced 3 times and cant get this thing to work. Disappointing

 

It is a very sensitive microswitch, it takes very little pressure to switch on.

 

Hi! I have a 2017, 4th gen black edition CRV
I'm thinking to buy a joying head unit...is it possible to use original DAB antenna for radio or I need to buy a separate usb dab+ receiver and antenna?
Thanks
Roland

 

Hi! I have a 2017, 4th gen black edition CRV
I'm thinking to buy a joying head unit...is it possible to use original DAB antenna for radio or I need to buy a separate usb dab+ receiver and antenna?
Thanks
Roland

The joying unit comes pre loaded with a DAB app, but i’m sure it will only work with their USB dongle, but I could be wrong. I have bought their dongle, yet to fit, and it has a screw fitting for the aerial.

 

There are a lot of generic Chinese head units for about $50, they all have the usual functionalities etc. ( apple car play, android auto, radio, rear camera etc.), they all have similar inputs. One has to find the wiring harness and CAN adapter for the specific model of car , if one wants plug and play, otherwise the wires can be connected to the cars harness directly. All the connections to the unit are standardized. Joying, Eonon , Diasata have programed additional functionality in their units that make it easier to install. There is a lot of information about these units on Android head units forums . Generic units are a little more work for lot less $$s. It is more fun DIY project and one learns lots of new things. All these units are missing the Yaw ( Honda OEM units have YAW sensor in the Head unit) functionality which may impact vehicle stability!!

 

YAW sensor in the head unit? Thats a new one on me. The European (UK) version that I have seems to have different wiring from the US made varient, for some odd reason.

 

Here is info re YAW sensor in the navigation unit.

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Yaw Rate Sensor
The yaw rate sensor (located in the navigation unit) detects the direction change (angular speed) of the vehicle. The sensor is an oscillation gyro built into the navigation unit.
Sensor Element Structure
The sensor element is shaped like a tuning fork, and it consists of the piezoelectric parts, the metal block, and the support pin. There are four piezoelectric parts: one to drive the oscillators, one to monitor and maintain the osoillation at a regular frequency, and two to detect angular velocity. The two oscillators, which have a 90-degree twist in the center, are connected at the bottom by the metal block and supported by the support pin. A detection piezoelectric part is attached to the top of each oscillator. The driving piezoelectric part is attached to the bottom of one oscillator, and the monitoring piezoelectric part is attached to the bottom of the other oscillator.
Oscillation Gyro Principles
The piezoelectric parts have "electric/mechanical transfer characteristics." They bend vertically when voltage is applied to both sides of the parts, and voltage is generated between both sides of the piezoelectric parts when they are bent by an external force. The oscillation gyro functions by utilizing this characteristic of the piezoelectric parts and "Coriolis force." (Coriolis force deflects moving objects as a result of the earth's rotation.) In the oscillation gyro, this force moves the sensor element when angular velocity is applied.
Operation
1. The driving piezoelectric part oscillates the oscillator by repeatedly bending and returning when an AC voltage of 6 kHz is applied to the part, The monitoring-side oscillator resonates because it is connected to the driving-side oscillator by the metal block.
2. The monitoring piezoelectric part bends in proportion to the oscillation and outputs voltage (the monitor signal).
The navigation unit control circuit controls the drive signal to stabilize the monitor signal.
3. When the vehicle is stopped, the detecting piezoelectric parts oscillate right and left with the oscillators, but no signal is output because the parts are not bent (no angular force).
4. When the vehicle turns to the right, the sensor element moves in a circular motion with the right oscillator bending forward and the left oscillator bending rearward. The amount of forward/rearward bend varies according to the angular velocity of the vehicle.
5. The detecting piezoelectric parts output voltage (the yaw rate signal) according to the amount of bend. The amount of vehicle direction change is determined by measuring this voltage.