Installing 'Crankshaft' on Rasberry Pi 3 with touchscreen can make an Android Auto head unit.Android Auto is becoming compatible with more head units and various automakers by the day, however, it's typically very expensive. A new solution has been created by developer Huan Truong, and all you need is a little free-time and around $100 for the Rasberry Pi and screen (which is far cheaper than your typical Android Auto device)Creating your own head unit with Android Auto is now possible thanks to 'Crankshaft', a free Linux distribution that just needs to be installed on a Rasberry Pi 3. The inspiration for this project began when Huan was unable to find a reasonably priced Android Auto unit to install in his 1998 car. The goal was to create a simple straightforward solution for anyone to use, and at a reasonable price point. The developer does state that the software is alpha, and therefore not reliable enough to assume everyday use. As far as functionality is concerned, there are...
