ELA Automotive UI 1.1| Designed for Android Tablets
This is the final pre-release version/proof of concept for Android
The first downloadable automotive UI designed by car enthusiasts for car enthusiasts



The Official Google+ Page for All Current Progress:
If you are Dev or supporter who wants to be apart of beta sign up here:



https://plus.google.com/u/0/communit...00150881499544

Kickstarter Project to fund all development for Android and Windows CE devices starts 2/22/2013 | This is a private venture, not a corporate effort.



What is ELA?


Full Video and Demo
http://youtu.be/6E7MKj2xZu0



ELA is a downloadable touch screen interface on your Android Device or WinCE Hardware that makes the hardware easier to use while in a moving vehicle.

E – Elegant
L – Logical
A – Adaptive


Touch screen systems in cars have become either so difficult to use or don’t have the features needed to keep the current crop of tech drivers happy. Automotive manufacturers don’t have the resources or desire to create open source setups as of yet to make the cars we are driving today updatable or upgradable for the life of the car. The design and concepts of ELA were created by the automotive enthusiasts with a focus on ease of use. The UI (User Interface) is designed to be for the novice or hard core geeks.


Why?

Because there is so much the android platform can offer for next to no cost. The features that we can add to our vehicles is endless, keeping the tech in the car relevant while not having to spent more on the factory options for NAV etc. that will be out dated in just a year or two.


Features:

• Fluid elegant interface
• Large easy to access icons and layout for moving vehicles
• Designed around most proposed federal safety standards
• Gesture support
• Simply and intuitive operation with little or no knowledge tech knowledge required
• Extensive and exhaustive customization ability
• All android functionality intact, no handicaps

History:


Design Started 2 years ago and has reached the level where demand has out stripped the capabilities of one person.
5000 Windows CE Downloads for Hyundai Veloster


Performance Meter Demo at 10:40 of Video:
http://youtu.be/17fo2DT-77U?t=10m40s

 

After owning two S2000s an AP1 and AP2 spending time on track etc, I can say this car was by far the most inspirational for me in making this.
I am primarily concerned with the hard core guys up front, gathering opinions and hearing more on what I can do to make this better before it is released.

My main groups right now will be FRS/BRZ owners, S2000, Lotus, and Hyundai owners.
All feedback will be helpful.

 

Not using a tablet (to big) but using a smartphone dedicated to the car.
Would this UI fit to a 4.3" screen or is a larger screen needed?

 

android > ipad.