Question Using an Android Tablet for the Gauge Cluster

[smirkk]

I want to use an Android Tablet (or phone, doesn't really matter, depends on the actual diagonal) as a gauge cluster on an older car. Now I was thinking of using a custom ROM (something lightweight, with as much stripped out as possible) and then create an Android app (in kiosk mode) for the actual gauges that will handle the animations, needles etc. this application will get information from an Arduino (idk this yet, I need to find a way to get info from the OBD2 port, or some other way).

Now the issues are: Is this a good approach, using an Android Tablet? Will it be able to boot up fast enough (like under 10s) to work as a Gauge cluster ? Is there another, better approach to this project?

I don't really want to use TFT LCD screens with Arduino since they are often laggy, low resolution and not that bright, and I'd like as real time and smooth updates as possible.

Can anyone help me? At least point me in the right direction ? If this isn't the right subreddit I will remove the post.

Thanks!

 

[rvbfan]

This site has no affiliation with Reddit. And likely won't find much help here. I would start by posting on local car club forums or search Reddit itself. Maybe even XDA developers forums but car clubs are probably your best bet.