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Mimics
Manual v1.1
*Android Smartphone's requires a MHL/HDMI/SLIMPORT/
in order to display video to an external monitor.
* iOS devices require a AV/HDMI/VGA or WIFI(Airplay) to display video externally.
** Its highly recommended that you use original vid
** If using the MimicsG4 in a vehicle, you car migh
** The latest version of the MimicsG4 is compatible
sticks/boxes won't work but some development units
Smartphone's, please refer to the MimicsLT.
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  • Page 1 * iOS devices require a AV/HDMI/VGA or WIFI(Airplay) to display video externally. ** Its highly recommended that you use original vid ** If using the MimicsG4 in a vehicle, you car migh ** The latest version of the MimicsG4 is compatible sticks/boxes won't work but some development units Smartphone's, please refer to the MimicsLT.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    UM-MM12-8W Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. What's in the Box 3. Connection Overview 4. Quick start guide - Touchscreen test mode - Calibrating the touchscreen - Pairing a new Smartphone 5. Updating The Firmware 6. Connecting to a vehicle WITHOUT a factory touchscreen installed. 7.

  • Page 3: Overview

    The MimicsG4 uses a low bandwidth connection that allows simultaneous use with other Bluetooth connections such as hands free or A2DP. The MimicsG4 module is a fully embedded module that allows very fast startup times, high reliability and automotive grade hardware.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    2 . What's in the Box The MimicsG4 is available as a standalone unit, and an optional touchscreen switcher kit is also available For interfacing to a vehicle fitted with a factory touchscreen, the MimicsG4 switcher adapter currently only supports 4-wire and 8-wire resistive OEM touchscreens. The USB port can be used for connecting various USB touchscreens.

  • Page 5: Connection Overview

    USB touchscreens. Bluetooth Dongle used to pair to Smartphone/tablet. USB Touchscreen port Use this port if you are using a MimicsG4 USB type touchscreen. Main controller Avoid using old, frayed or severely worn micro USB cables to power up the mimicsG4...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    If you haven't already done so, you will need to make sure you have the latest firmware in your MimicsG4. See Section 5 on how to do this. It's possible that a newly received MimicsG4 will not have the latest firmware installed! - so please update.

  • Page 7: Calibrating The Touchscreen

    2. Mirror your Android device to the external display via cable/WIFI. You will need a cable, dongle or video interface box to do this. 3. Download the MimicsG4 app from the Play store if haven't already done so then open the app. Ready to calibrate 4.
  • Page 8 10. The RED/BLUE lights will now be flashing left to right once per second. (Bluetooth Discovery mode) 11. After a few moments you should see 'MimicsG4' appear in the Bluetooth list, so proceed to click on it. Mimics will now start to connect.
  • Page 9 iOS Calibration screen 15. Press each marker in the numbered sequence. 16. If successful the iOS device will automatically return back to the HOME screen, and calibration is done. iOS Touchscreen calibration complete.

  • Page 10: Pairing A New Smartphone

    After the initial pairing (first time discovery) the mimicsG4 will automatically reconnect to the Smartphone when the MimicsG4 is turned on. Bluetooth will need to be enabled on your device for this to automatically happen.

  • Page 11: Updating The Firmware

    Copy the file into the root directory of a USB flash disk as shown in diagram below. • Firmware update file Turn off the MimicsG4 by either unplugging the Micro USB power cable or if you have installed • this into a vehicle, simply turn the car off.

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Vehicle Without A Factory Touchscreen Installed

    3. Compatible USB adapter to convert touchscreen signals to USB. Example of touchscreen with USB adapter 4-wire touchscreen to USB adapter USB output This end plugs directly into the MimicsG4 4-wire touchscreen Where to fit touchscreen OEM Bezel Touchscreen is fitted...

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Vehicle With A Factory Touchscreen Installed

    Smartphone. You can also switch the touchscreen to toggle between your OEM touch functions and controlling your Smartphone. What you will need: 1. MimicsG4 2. customGadz touchscreen switcher adapter. The switcher kit comes with two SUB adapters, one 8-pin and one 4-pin.
  • Page 14 Finishing up the setup. The end result should look something like this. Plug the other end of the supplied cable back into the OEM connector. Feel free to relocate the SUB board and switcher in a area where it's not going to obstruct anything when assembling the OEM screen back into the vehicle.

  • Page 15: Using The Touchscreen Switcher

    OEM system. The other benefit is that if you remove the MimicsG4 (say after selling your car) you can leave the switcher intact and the OEM touchscreen will still function as normal as it doesn't require any power to switch to the OEM state.

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