Custom Aux-In Module
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Originally posted by RogueRX8
Overlord I would like to at least see what one of these will look like before I purchase one. I already have a 6 disc CD changer and was thinking of either getting this or the mini-disc player. I have a huge MP3 collection and it just fits on the small iPod. I am definitely interterested.
Overlord I would like to at least see what one of these will look like before I purchase one. I already have a 6 disc CD changer and was thinking of either getting this or the mini-disc player. I have a huge MP3 collection and it just fits on the small iPod. I am definitely interterested.
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I just ordered my "Samsung Napster 20.0GB Digital Audio Player"
from www.bestbuy.com.
It one of two mp3 players that I know of that has a fm transmitter built in that you can use to play you're mp3 over a stereo in the car or where ever.
All you have to do is just tune in the car stereo to a specific freq and volia 20.0 gb's of fun with out having to alter the car.
Man I wish ipod had this
from www.bestbuy.com.
It one of two mp3 players that I know of that has a fm transmitter built in that you can use to play you're mp3 over a stereo in the car or where ever.
All you have to do is just tune in the car stereo to a specific freq and volia 20.0 gb's of fun with out having to alter the car.
Man I wish ipod had this
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The FM transmitter is not the way to go... lots of interference from radio stations and poor sound quality. Stick with the iPod and wait for OverLord's product.
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Originally posted by lilbigman
I just ordered my "Samsung Napster 20.0GB Digital Audio Player"
from www.bestbuy.com.
It one of two mp3 players that I know of that has a fm transmitter built in that you can use to play you're mp3 over a stereo in the car or where ever.
All you have to do is just tune in the car stereo to a specific freq and volia 20.0 gb's of fun with out having to alter the car.
Man I wish ipod had this
I just ordered my "Samsung Napster 20.0GB Digital Audio Player"
from www.bestbuy.com.
It one of two mp3 players that I know of that has a fm transmitter built in that you can use to play you're mp3 over a stereo in the car or where ever.
All you have to do is just tune in the car stereo to a specific freq and volia 20.0 gb's of fun with out having to alter the car.
Man I wish ipod had this
Regards,
OverLOAD
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Originally posted by lilbigman
Well its already on its way, no biggie if I do not like it ill just take it back "best buy" is close to my job.
thanks for the input though
Well its already on its way, no biggie if I do not like it ill just take it back "best buy" is close to my job.
thanks for the input though
You can always buy an aftermarket transmitter- I saw one at target for $29 by Belkin- made for the iPod but would work with anything with a headphone jack. Personally, I'm still holding out for this hardwired approach... the audio will be much cleaner.
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Originally posted by OverLOAD
The iPOD does have an optional FM transmitter, it even draws its power from the iPOD.. I've seen it. Do more digging...
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OverLOAD
The iPOD does have an optional FM transmitter, it even draws its power from the iPOD.. I've seen it. Do more digging...
Regards,
OverLOAD
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Overload, will it be compatible with Mazda 3?
- if not, when shall we expect an M3 compatible device aprox?
- if so, we would like 3 and who knows...
Cheers!
- if not, when shall we expect an M3 compatible device aprox?
- if so, we would like 3 and who knows...
Cheers!
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Re: iPod owner dream DeVicE
Originally posted by Scuddy
Overload, will it be compatible with Mazda 3?
- if not, when shall we expect an M3 compatible device aprox?
- if so, we would like 3 and who knows...
Cheers!
Overload, will it be compatible with Mazda 3?
- if not, when shall we expect an M3 compatible device aprox?
- if so, we would like 3 and who knows...
Cheers!
Regards,
OverLOAD
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Originally posted by FONZIE
Will there be room for this module behind the dash if you have the 6disk changer?
Will there be room for this module behind the dash if you have the 6disk changer?
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I just received my iPod in the mail today with a mobile power cord and the Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter. Needless to say, I ended up here instead of driving around listening to my cool new system. The FM is just no good, and I just can't wait for this mod to come out. I'll stick with single CD's or the low-quality FM iPod for now, but I'll be crossing my fingers for one of these babies... (please add me to the end of your very long list: durahl88@hotmail.com)
Keep up the good work!
Durahl
p.s. While searching for ways to solve my audio quality problem I also came across this little hack for the mp3 player fm transmitters: http://www.brentroad.com/photos/00182313.jpg
...Just boosts the power of the transmitter. However, I believe it's against FCC regs to transmit that amount of power on the FM bands.
Keep up the good work!
Durahl
p.s. While searching for ways to solve my audio quality problem I also came across this little hack for the mp3 player fm transmitters: http://www.brentroad.com/photos/00182313.jpg
...Just boosts the power of the transmitter. However, I believe it's against FCC regs to transmit that amount of power on the FM bands.
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Overload,
Just wanted to POSITIVELY CONFIRM that YES, the RX8 tape module is identical on the M3, only the face plate differs. So count me in for 3 units. Waiting anxiuously for your ordering instructions, and thanks for making this thing come true.
Best regards
Just wanted to POSITIVELY CONFIRM that YES, the RX8 tape module is identical on the M3, only the face plate differs. So count me in for 3 units. Waiting anxiuously for your ordering instructions, and thanks for making this thing come true.
Best regards
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Originally posted by Scuddy
Overload,
Just wanted to POSITIVELY CONFIRM that YES, the RX8 tape module is identical on the M3, only the face plate differs. So count me in for 3 units. Waiting anxiuously for your ordering instructions, and thanks for making this thing come true.
Best regards
Overload,
Just wanted to POSITIVELY CONFIRM that YES, the RX8 tape module is identical on the M3, only the face plate differs. So count me in for 3 units. Waiting anxiuously for your ordering instructions, and thanks for making this thing come true.
Best regards
Right now we're sourcing the last few components that we'll need and hopefully we'll be building the first batch within a week or two.
Right now the holdup is on the Tape module connector, we only have 10 connectors at the moment and no reliable supply. We're working on getting a source the rest, but running into a few roadblocks, which we hope to have resolved soon.
Regards,
OverLOAD
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Wow, I just tuned back into this thread that started almost 2 months ago...
Boy has it come along way.. Congrats Overload on your successes...
Chalk me up for one, k?
Boy has it come along way.. Congrats Overload on your successes...
Chalk me up for one, k?
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Hi OverLOAD (funny that some people read "OverLORD" out of it,
By chance I dropped by at this forum and it seems you have the solution I'm desperately looking for.
Yesterday I picked up my new baby (yello) in exchange of my S2000 (silver-grey) and since I hooked up my iPod via cassette-adapter on my S2000, I'm now looking for a solution for my RX-8, fitted with the 6-CD-system.
Please note my interest on your gadget. I hope you can post some pictures soon and can also deliver to Germany. Otherwise you probably could send to our American office in San Francisco and they'll forward it.
Best regards,
Mighty A-MAN
By chance I dropped by at this forum and it seems you have the solution I'm desperately looking for.
Yesterday I picked up my new baby (yello) in exchange of my S2000 (silver-grey) and since I hooked up my iPod via cassette-adapter on my S2000, I'm now looking for a solution for my RX-8, fitted with the 6-CD-system.
Please note my interest on your gadget. I hope you can post some pictures soon and can also deliver to Germany. Otherwise you probably could send to our American office in San Francisco and they'll forward it.
Best regards,
Mighty A-MAN
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I've been reading this forum for awhile, and it seems like everyone's jumping on this thing. While I don't have my car yet (a few months down the road), I'd like to reserve my spot!
Thanks for all the hard work, OverLOAD.
PS. I'm not sure how you're going to be working your 'ordering' system, but if you'd like some webspace to do it, I'd be happy to donate some.
Thanks for all the hard work, OverLOAD.
PS. I'm not sure how you're going to be working your 'ordering' system, but if you'd like some webspace to do it, I'd be happy to donate some.
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Originally posted by Mighty A-MAN
Hi OverLOAD (funny that some people read "OverLORD" out of it,
By chance I dropped by at this forum and it seems you have the solution I'm desperately looking for.
Yesterday I picked up my new baby (yello) in exchange of my S2000 (silver-grey) and since I hooked up my iPod via cassette-adapter on my S2000, I'm now looking for a solution for my RX-8, fitted with the 6-CD-system.
Please note my interest on your gadget. I hope you can post some pictures soon and can also deliver to Germany. Otherwise you probably could send to our American office in San Francisco and they'll forward it.
Best regards,
Mighty A-MAN
Hi OverLOAD (funny that some people read "OverLORD" out of it,
By chance I dropped by at this forum and it seems you have the solution I'm desperately looking for.
Yesterday I picked up my new baby (yello) in exchange of my S2000 (silver-grey) and since I hooked up my iPod via cassette-adapter on my S2000, I'm now looking for a solution for my RX-8, fitted with the 6-CD-system.
Please note my interest on your gadget. I hope you can post some pictures soon and can also deliver to Germany. Otherwise you probably could send to our American office in San Francisco and they'll forward it.
Best regards,
Mighty A-MAN
As far as pictures of the unit, We're pretty close to getting the early units built; probably within a couple of weeks if the orders for the rest of the components come together, and the day jobs leave enough time free in the evenings. We've really been struggling lately as we havn't had anywhere near as much time as we'd like to work on the project.
Rest assured, as soon as I have something worth showing, I will post it here.
Also, in terms of pricing and availability, I am bound by the forums rules to not disclose further information on pricing or avaialbility until/if we get vendor status.
Regards,
OverLOAD
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Originally posted by mdmaclean
Please add me to the list for one. I will also be in for a cellphone adapater when you make it!
Please add me to the list for one. I will also be in for a cellphone adapater when you make it!
It's worth looking into, It may not be the cheapest, but it apparently works just fine.
We are planning on making expansion modules for the Aux-Module, but it may be several more months before a car-kit becomes available, since we're aiming at getting digital in/analog in and remote modules made first. But a car-kit module is something that we considered a possibility since day one.
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OverLOAD
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Originally posted by OverLOAD
Right now the holdup is on the Tape module connector, we only have 10 connectors at the moment and no reliable supply. We're working on getting a source the rest, but running into a few roadblocks, which we hope to have resolved soon.
Regards,
OverLOAD
Right now the holdup is on the Tape module connector, we only have 10 connectors at the moment and no reliable supply. We're working on getting a source the rest, but running into a few roadblocks, which we hope to have resolved soon.
Regards,
OverLOAD
I attached a photo of the inside of the unit, showing the tape connector quite well. There's lots of room in there, I bet someone could mount a small HD MP3 player in there (like an iPod) for a real stealth install!
Another thing I was considering is making up a cubby to take the place of the tape unit. Perhaps I could make it accommodate the adapter...
Stephen