CHAPIN SOFTWARE / PIC
Features
The functional baseline of PIC 1.5.1-beta1 — MONZA.
HOME & INTERFACE
Built around the functions used in the car.
Classic UIThe established PIC interface for direct access to core functions.
Modern UITwo-page Home with a persistent right sidebar.
Now PlayingMediaSession information and playback context integrated into PIC.
Application mappingAssociate installed applications with PIC functions, including manual assignment by long press.
ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION
Media, radio and phone.
Integrated MediaMediaSession-aware playback with Now Playing information and media controls where exposed by the selected provider.
Radio / TunerIntegrated tuner path plus routing to the selected radio application or provider.
PhoneIntegrated phone path where supported by the head unit, with provider and application selection.
SoundDirect route to the configured sound or audio-control application.
NAVIGATION & CONNECTIVITY
Keep the route to external functions predictable.
NavigationLaunch the navigation application selected for PIC.
Phone LinkRoute to the head unit's configured phone-link solution, including CarPlay or Android Auto applications where applicable.
Factory SettingsRouting for vendor or factory settings where the head unit exposes them.
Head-unit discoveryPIC distinguishes detected capabilities from functions that can actually be used or integrated.
DRIVING
Trips and vehicle-oriented information.
CompassDriving-oriented directional information.
Trip AResettable trip information for the current use case.
Trip BPersistent trip information retained separately from Trip A.
Last Drive & JourneyDrive and journey views built from the available trip data.
Vehicle informationVehicle-oriented information presented inside the PIC environment.
GPS baselineUniversal source for core speed, distance and trip operation.
OBD & DIAGNOSTICS
Optional vehicle data, with diagnostic visibility.
Bluetooth OBDOptional OBD connectivity. Core PIC trip functions do not depend on it.
OBD DiagnosticsConnection and diagnostic tools for supported configurations.
HCT / MicrontekDedicated support and diagnostic paths are included in MONZA, with real-world compatibility still under tester validation.
Diagnostic ExportExport technical information for reproducible Public Beta reports.