damn !

Track control from radio and steering wheel controls are provided.

 

Thank you, CCJ -- your words express my thoughts perfectly!

 

http://store.yahoo.com/logjam/frdfpcknw.html what about that?

then there is a part that takes the changer control to 2 RCA's


http://www.discountcarstereo.com/det...UCT_ID=KNW-AUX


Thoughts

 

Damn this one actually lists the RX8!!!!

http://store.yahoo.com/logjam/piemazpcalp.html


that would work and bypass the tap module I still have questions

 

To their credit, Denison makes a good product. The possibility of bringing thier Icelink iPod middleware into this module is perfect (steering-wheel/hu audio controls integration for the iPod!). I want nothing more than that... or perhaps other than to have it shipped overnight. Let's hope it works out, and that Overload and crew get their due.

 

The second one is nothing else than an FM modulator... not good.
I'm not sure about the first... but at any rate, it looks to be specific to Kenwood equipment.

 

Now this one looks interesting... worth to check out. Does anyone want to be the guinea pig? :D

 

I sent them an email...does it really mean I'll be able to play MP3s off that Alpine changer via my OEM HU controls? See ID3 tags, etc? Do you still have use of the stock in-dash CD player?

I still want to plug in my iPod. So if this thing is using the changer interface to connect to the HU, rather than the tape module...is that an easier-to-come-by connector?

jds

 

then connect this for aux-in



I wonder if it will work




It said it doesn't work for mazda 6 odd becuase the stereo in both is alike or same as far as I was concerned.


Diagram
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/mazpc-alp.pdf

 

I did. I gave him the same info, and presumably, he turned up empty too, since he didn't get back to me with any positive response.

Regards,

OverLOAD

more in a bit..

 

Overload, I'm guessing you wont send out any any soldering solution kits than?

Oh, one more thing.. just noticed the picture of the actual unit... Where will the rs232 port be? I'd like to be able to control my winamp with my steering wheel controls

 

Most likely we will for the people that really want it now. But I can't comment on that on the forum. When I have something to say on that, you will get an email

The serial port was put on the 6-pin DIP header in the bottom-right of the picture below the MAX232 level converter. We've put it on a header for now on the dev boards. It'll probably stay that way until we change over to surface mount parts, since we're a bit pressed for space. It's also easier for our development process to use it that way.

The software is being pieced together and ported from the PC to the microcontroller. The PC was doing all the interpretation of the code to control the unit previously, and we're bringing it all into the micro to make it stand-alone. Should be any day now that the SW is completed.

Regards,

OverLOAD

 

oddly I got no reply on my post...

 

With the diagram you posted, it looks like it could possibly connect to the port pictured in this thread. That port is on the back of our head units, and that whole thread was dedicated to trying to figure out how it worked. We never did.

I am very interested in this part, though I don't want to steal OverLOADs thunder. Personally, I'd rather have OverLOADs piece because it has the RS232 module. But it's still up in the air at this point. OverLOAD: please let me know when a solder option is available.

Having said that, if this module does what it says, even though I probalby won't have any way of getting the steering wheel control events, I will probably go with it. I am waiting on my computer and my 1-DIN display to get installed, but once those are done the only thing left is sound and I have got to have an option A.S.A.P...

Has anyone contacted / bought / verified that this thing works in the RX8 as an AUX-in module?

 

Awesome All i need now is just to get my hands on this thing!

 

That thing I posted says it allows you to use the steering controls.

 

I think he was refering to OverLOAD's module...

 

This thing looks like it would work.. but I don't know how you would select it for the input. The rear connector is for the NAV/TV tuner/option module. Doubtless, if you have NAV, you won't be able to use it, however I would bet money that the connectors on it could be traced to their internal equivalents that ectomort referenced on his addition to my <a href="https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10530"> Tape module aux-in hack </a> This would work just fine, as the spacing on the pins is 1/10th inch, it should be relatively easy to dig up a connector that will work relatively easily (even if it isn't a locking connector like the factory one). Other people are able to dig up that connector (Someone said AMP?)

However, like I already said, I don't know how it works, If you have the OEM CD changer, you might not be able to use it, or even your factory mp3 CD player or single CD player.. Until someone gets it and plugs it in, there's just no telling.

However, I may in the future experiment with it as well, once I'm satisfied with the tape deck replacement module for Aux-in.

Regards,

OverLOAD

 

I'm interested in this product. It would be GREAT if I could play my iPod & get CD quality sound.

 

OverLoad maybe you should set up your own web site now with pics and specs and status updates etc etc, and eventually when they are read to be sold you could sell them through the site too

 

Well, I found some more information on the PIE module. It looks like you would select it by hitting the 'CD' button twice. However, there are many more problems to overcome. If you're interested, stop on by this thread for more info.

 

If the PIE product supports Alpine MBUS CD changers, it's likely that the MBUS variant of the Dension ice>Link:iPod interface will work with it and manage play/pause/FF/RW of the iPod as well as charging through the active cradle.

 

with that Alpine aux-in you'd get audio only, that plus is for a CD changer, not an iPod, so unless you can find an adapter you'd have to use that adapter that converts to the RCA plugs, then you've just spent $80 for the part and who knows how much time, when you could've just bought an FM modulator, hate to say this overload but I know Alpine's coming out with a line of iPod ready stuff, and it might actually be an aux input like you're working on they're holding onto the stuff until later this summer

 

So how about an update, is everything ready, and your still just waiting to find a source for connectors?

 

Ya know, some of us don't have an iPod, nor are we planning to get one. I, for instance want an aux-in to use with a Rio Karma and with a Nomad Jukebox 3 (not at the same time). Don't need to do any control of the units, just take the audio feed and play the bloody thing through the stock stereo unit.
Nothing against the iPod; I considered buying one, but opted for the Rio Karma for reasons of my own.