Custom Aux-In Module
05-11-2004, 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by bobclevenger
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.
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.
Here's to hoping OverLOAD can get that connector sourced soon... :D
05-12-2004, 06:55 PM
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Oh yes, one more comment I have. This funny serial port that you have to use to update the firmware on this device. Wouldn't it be smarter to use a USB port instead? So all of us with modern computers can update this device as well?
05-12-2004, 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by l008com
Oh yes, one more comment I have. This funny serial port that you have to use to update the firmware on this device. Wouldn't it be smarter to use a USB port instead? So all of us with modern computers can update this device as well?
Oh yes, one more comment I have. This funny serial port that you have to use to update the firmware on this device. Wouldn't it be smarter to use a USB port instead? So all of us with modern computers can update this device as well?
05-12-2004, 07:58 PM
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The point is, I'm sure there are many people who don't. I'd rather not have to dig through my old computers and set one up just to upgrade this thing. Plus mac serial is DIN9 so i'd need to get an adapter to whatever funny serial is being used currently.
05-12-2004, 08:36 PM
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I'm sure it'll be standard 9-pin serial or at least easily adaptable to it. And if for some reason you don't have a serial port, there's these (link) .
05-12-2004, 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by G8rboy
Modern computers don't have serial ports?
Modern computers don't have serial ports?
05-12-2004, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by Gudlyf
I'm sure it'll be standard 9-pin serial or at least easily adaptable to it. And if for some reason you don't have a serial port, there's these (link) .
I'm sure it'll be standard 9-pin serial or at least easily adaptable to it. And if for some reason you don't have a serial port, there's these (link) .
05-12-2004, 08:41 PM
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No Macs EVER had RS-232 ports, except I think the new Xserves do, the rack servers. But older macs had a different style serial port. But that USB thing is another $25, so now we're up to $75 for this box, assuming its price is still $50. I just think it would be better for everyone if it was USB instead. If your computer doesn't have USB, it must be real damn old. Plus if overload goes with an RS232 plug, when he comes out with a firmware update, he's going to have a bunch of people without one begging him if they can mail the module back to him to be upgraded :-P
05-12-2004, 08:56 PM
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Yes, the Mac serial port was RS232. It did not use the D-sub 25 or 9 pin connector is all. A simple adaptor cable is all that is necessary to connect from the standard 9 or 25 pin D-sub to the Mac-specific connector.
Yes, USB would be a good choice if Overload can implement it easily.
Yes, USB would be a good choice if Overload can implement it easily.
05-12-2004, 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by l008com
I'd get rid of the 8 before I get rid of the Mac!!
I'd get rid of the 8 before I get rid of the Mac!!
as she types on her unfortunate xp running notebook. damn gates, he's everywhere.
still prefer the mac any day
05-12-2004, 09:28 PM
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Funny. All you IPOD and Mac lovers. I just stumled on this:
http://www.liquidgeneration.com/rumo...d_killing.html
Apple... ugh :P
http://www.liquidgeneration.com/rumo...d_killing.html
Apple... ugh :P
