Report on Car Play - Android Play Device

[Frosty]

I installed this LBW MT700 Pro device behind the windshield on the Triumph 900 GT before Chris and I took a 1700 mile ride to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Debois WY and the Minidoka National Historic Site in ID.

The screen is a 7” diagonal which is the same as the Triumph. In photos it looks larger because it is closer to the rider. The display works OK. There is some reflection in bright sun but still readable. There are several different sizes but this works fine for me.

I use Car Play and this works exactly as it is suppose to. The device contains a built in GPS, TPMS, and Video recorder which works without cell phone connection (no maps however). Voice control with Siri works. My phone stays in the tank bag. The connection is dedicated wifi. My helmet Sena 20s works with Bluetooth connection and audio is not routed through the device. The touch screen works with appropriate glove though using that feature while riding is not a good idea. The cameras record front and rear views on a 128 Gig card. Increments can be set at 1, 3, or 5 min segments. You can view either camera or split screen while riding. In my opinion, using the rear view is not usable like a mirror.
I am very happy with the device. Google Maps works great. Other navigation apps work as well. The MyRadar app shows actual radar weather as you ride.

Home Screen


CarPlay


MyRadar


Google Maps

 

[mikesim]

Looks nice! Mr Garmin has a new competitor.

Mike

 

[Frosty]

This is a front camera (mounted under headlight) snapshot using the button on the handlebar control.


I am trying to figure out how to post an MP4 video file. This is a screen shot from the most exciting part of ride. A normal pass on a two lane road. What I did not see until I was accelerating was the pickup on the left speeding to enter the highway without stopping. He actually took the shoulder. The info at the lower left shows that I was doing 70 mph at the time. I thought that he may have watched Chris and missed looking at me.


Rear camera one second later and 67 mph, according to the data in lower left. It was exciting at the time.

 

[mikesim]

That shot of the Coyote was pretty risky with your brand new toy. He has been known to break cameras...... I'm just sayin'......

Mike

 

[Coyote Chris]

That shot of the Coyote was pretty risky with your brand new toy. He has been known to break cameras...... I'm just sayin'......

Mike

Still a good lesson. Dont assume someone turning right will look right. Frosty's pics can easily be cleaned up to a good quality photo with the program of your choice. I use camidia. (sp)

 

[Coyote Chris]

This is a front camera (mounted under headlight) snapshot using the button on the handlebar control.
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I am trying to figure out how to post an MP4 video file. This is a screen shot from the most exciting part of ride. A normal pass on a two lane road. What I did not see until I was accelerating was the pickup on the left speeding to enter the highway without stopping. He actually took the shoulder. The info at the lower left shows that I was doing 70 mph at the time. I thought that he may have watched Chris and missed looking at me.
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Rear camera one second later and 67 mph, according to the data in lower left. It was exciting at the time.
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Mellow has some sort of service he uses to post vids.

 

[Coyote Chris]

Actually, the cameras would be cool for buffalo country...had some close encounters....and in Yellowstone, you can film all the lard heads.

 

[ST1100Y]

A normal pass on a two lane road. What I did not see until I was accelerating was the pickup on the left speeding to enter the highway without stopping.

Still a good lesson. Dont assume someone turning right will look right.

He/she won't... why should they expect oncoming vehicles on their side of the road? (likely you wouldn't either...)

I just don't pass where any form of entrance/exit/access/intersection or a vehicle being parked on the shoulder is apparent... always expect the worst and that...

 

[Frosty]

You are right about him probably looking in the wrong direction. If you look at the full, video we were going uphill. You can not see the the intersecting road or the truck ... vegetation, berm, sloping terrain. The frame below is 4 seconds before the top photo and it shows that I am doing 64 mph. There are few secondary roads in this part of the country and no approaching intersection signs. If you look at the photo, you can not see the intersection until you are upon it. The truck did not stop at the intersection.
You are certainly correct about anticipating trouble. Watching the entire video, it was not as close as it seemed but certainly unexpected.

 

[Coyote Chris]

He/she won't... why should they expect oncoming vehicles on their side of the road? (likely you wouldn't either...)

I just don't pass where any form of entrance/exit/access/intersection or a vehicle being parked on the shoulder is apparent... always expect the worst and that...

In this case, I was in the lead. I saw the pickup creeping along the side road and didnt consider it a danger to myself as it would stop, then turn some direction after I was in a safe place. But you are correct. Expecting someone to have a brain is a big mistake. In this case, again, with the accelleration power of the FJR and my propensity to pass quickly, it certainly wasnt a close call for me but I was worried enough about Frosty to watch in my rear view mirror. Expecting anyone to see you is a big mistake...or to care...or be sober and not under the influance....we live with this daily on a bike. The pickup we were passing could just as well have drifted over into the left lane......Fate is the hunter.