To negotiate with a factory for a custom CarPlayBox, follow these detailed steps:
First, you need to define the specific needs and goals of the CarPlayBox you want to customize. For example, you might want the device to have features like multimedia playback, in-car infotainment system (HMI) , and in-car peripheral communications.
Learn some basic knowledge of in-car system development, especially on the Android in-car system development environment configuration, source code download, compile and burn the knowledge. This will help you better understand the entire development process and communicate effectively with the factory.
You can choose the mode of cooperation with the factory. Common Cooperation model includes design draft and requirements to the factory, the factory according to your design draft to proofing, repeatedly improve until satisfied, and then order production of bulk goods. This model applies to the brand side has a clear design requirements.
In the process of cooperation, resources sharing can be realized, including production equipment, production technology, Market Information, management experience, etc. . In addition, the cooperation of product design, manufacturing, management and commerce in supply chain and across supply chain can be realized by using modern manufacturing mode such as collaborative manufacturing.
Refer to the HMI design guide, understand the HMI concept, the evolution of the car cabin, the car ecosystem, the car design trends, HMI design principles, design processes and so on. This knowledge will help you make sound decisions during the design phase and ensure that the final product meets the needs of your users.
According to your needs, choose the appropriate operating system and framework for customization. For example, you can do deep custom development based on the Linux or QNX kernel, modifying the kernel, drivers, runtime environment, application framework, and so on. Also, consider using the Car-AOSP development environment for customization.
It is important to maintain close communication with the factory throughout the development process. Review samples regularly and suggest improvements to ensure that each step meets your needs and expectations.
By following these steps, you can effectively negotiate with the factory and customize a CarPlayBox to meet your needs.