I would love to see a show on how to turn a tablet into an in dash stereo with a custom volume bu...

[G+_Jacob Alvarez]

I would love to see a show on how to turn a tablet into an in dash stereo with a custom volume button. It's been done but I can't find any info about adding the volume control button.?

[G+_J Miller]

I customized a N7 install in a Suburban and  used a DVD head unit for my volume. That way we can use the DVD's we already have for the back seats.

The headphone out of any tablet is is a pre amplified output, so you can stick it in any small amp with a volume control.

You can use something as simple as this 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FPD3IS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687742&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0002J226O&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1J6AQJ9NEWQH8083JTAC

or get a amp with its own controllable output volume.

[G+_Jacob Alvarez]

Does the amp connect to the stereo or the tablet?

[G+_J Miller]

The amp connects to both if you have a stereo (AKA a head unit) in your car. Are you going to keep the head unit or put the tablet in it's place?

 

You need a amp in your car to power the speakers. Some head units have them built in with speaker connections on the head unit itself or if you dont have a location for an extra head unit, you will have to get an amp and hide it somewhere in the car.

I hope that makes sense.

[G+_Jacob Alvarez]

I was gonna keep the head unit only to get the sound to the speakers but if it's possible, I would much rather not keep it so that I have more room to customize the tablet into the dash. I ordered the amp you suggested, I'm getting it tomorrow ! Thanks for the suggestion and I'll play with it to see if I can figure out how to get the sound without the head unit.

[G+_J Miller]

The part I suggested was not an amp. You still need an amp somewhere.

I suggest losing the current head unit and getting a small amp to power the speakers. Then put the volume control I suggested in between the amp and the tablet headphone out. Then hide the amp in the dash somewhere and custom mount the volume control somewhere on the dash.

[G+_Jacob Alvarez]

Now it makes sense , what kind of amp am I looking for? Highs or lows? Thanks for all your help so far !

[G+_J Miller]

That depends on the size and how many speakers you have. 

There is a good selection here

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_f42-228_i1702_all-car-amplifiers.html

This might help you decide, but dont buy at Crutchfield. Watch it and get it somewhere else.