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Connection Overview 

How it's all connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

** Power consumption will vary depending on the devices connected and how much power they 

consume. Minimum consumption is 0.08Amp. When USB devices are used current consumption can 

reach up to 1Amp.

  

SUB Board 

Can adapt to various 

touchscreens.

 

OEM 

board 

connection. 

Touchscreen 

Connection. 

SUB Connect 

Connecting cable for 

switcher and SUB board. 

Supplied in two lengths. 

Switcher 

Allows one touchscreen to 

switch between two target 

devices. i.e OEM system and a 

Smartphone. 

MimicsG4 Connect 

Connects the G4 to 

optional touchscreen 

adapters. 

Bluetooth 

Dongle used to pair to 

Smartphone/tablet. 

USB Touchscreen port 

Use this port if you are using a 

USB type touchscreen. 

Alternative touchscreen port 

Used to connection to non 

USB touchscreens. 

Micro USB Power

 

Powered from a single 5v. 

General power consumption is 

approximately 0.15A. 

Tri mode switching input 

Used to switch between mimics and 

OEM touch mode. 

MimicsG4 

Main controller

 

Multimedia Port 

Standard 3.5mm steering 

wheel control input set to 

SONY protocol by default. 

 

Summary of Contents for mimicsG4

Page 1: ...ternal monitor Optionally you can also use a WIFI to HDMI adapter to project the devices screen onto an external touchscreen iOS devices require a AV HDMI VGA WIFI Airplay to display video externally...

Page 2: ...airing Android 5 Quick start guide First time Pairing iOS 6 Updating The Firmware 7 Connecting to a vehicle WITHOUT a factory touchscreen installed 8 Connecting to a vehicle WITH a factory touchscreen...

Page 3: ...n connected to an external display such as an in car display monitor The MimicsG4 supports resistive I2C UART and USB touchscreen protocols The MimicsG4 uses a low bandwidth connection that allows sim...

Page 4: ...only supports 4 wire and 8 wire resistive OEM touchscreens MimicsG4 Basic kit components MimicsG4 Optional Touchscreen switcher add on MimicsG4 Bluetooth dongle Included Touchscreen switcher MimicsG2...

Page 5: ...one touchscreen to switch between two target devices i e OEM system and a Smartphone MimicsG4 Connect Connects the G4 to optional touchscreen adapters Bluetooth Dongle used to pair to Smartphone table...

Page 6: ...tive button between the PWR and USB1 connector and hold it for approximately 10 seconds As you press this button the touch indicator will light Go into Settings Bluetooth and make sure the MimicsG4 is...

Page 7: ...simply press each of the 4 calibration markers as they appear using your external touchscreen After you have completed calibrating the screen your will be prompted with message so simply press OK usin...

Page 8: ...your external touchscreen monitor This is either done via cable or a WIFI connection If you are unsure how to do this see section X Connect the supplied Bluetooth dongle and either a USB touchscreen...

Page 9: ...tion screen ash shown below Assuming that the RED light is still flashing press on MimicsG4 in Bluetooth If for some reason you don t see it click on scan or refresh the check nearby devices again app...

Page 10: ...unplugging the Micro USB power cable or if you have installed this into a vehicle simply turn the car off Plug in the USB flash disk pre loaded with the firmware file and power the MimicsG4 back on Y...

Page 11: ...rtant that the active area AA of the external touchscreen at least covers the display area of your OEM screen 3 Compatible USB adapter to convert touchscreen signals to USB Example of touchscreen with...

Page 12: ...e Connecting the 4 or 8 pin SUB board Tips Make sure that the SUB board is held securely in place to avoid movement There is a mounting hole provided or alternatively you can use double sided tape wit...

Page 13: ...it s not going to obstruct anything when assembling the OEM screen back into the vehicle The switcher kit also comes with longer length cables that can assist with the installation Plug the other end...

Page 14: ...to also activate a switch This mode is great for testing and button control Touchscreen switcher Tips It s possible to utilize any of the 3 switch modes to automatically switch to mimics mode However...

Page 15: ...With this system properly configured and setup you will be able to easily control view your mobile Smartphone on a larger easier to read display Audio Phone calls The MimicsG4 can support multiply Blu...

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