Custom Aux-In Module
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I'm goona give the CD Player input mod a try soon as I get around to it. The problem is, where to put the ipod. I can get a line out right out of the 12V adapter, then run its dock connector cable to my center console. OR, I could plug the 12V into the center console, and run the cable to a dock somewhere, and get the line out out of the dock. Only problem is I can't think of anyplace to put the iPod's dock where it won't really be in the way. Also if anyone has a link to some radio-removing directions, that would be appreciated. Thanks :-D
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Originally posted by l008com
I'm goona give the CD Player input mod a try soon as I get around to it. The problem is, where to put the ipod. I can get a line out right out of the 12V adapter, then run its dock connector cable to my center console. OR, I could plug the 12V into the center console, and run the cable to a dock somewhere, and get the line out out of the dock. Only problem is I can't think of anyplace to put the iPod's dock where it won't really be in the way. Also if anyone has a link to some radio-removing directions, that would be appreciated. Thanks :-D
I'm goona give the CD Player input mod a try soon as I get around to it. The problem is, where to put the ipod. I can get a line out right out of the 12V adapter, then run its dock connector cable to my center console. OR, I could plug the 12V into the center console, and run the cable to a dock somewhere, and get the line out out of the dock. Only problem is I can't think of anyplace to put the iPod's dock where it won't really be in the way. Also if anyone has a link to some radio-removing directions, that would be appreciated. Thanks :-D
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I have a belkin adapter, I was thinking about wiring it through the lighter but keeping it behind the dash and out of site, and getting the line out out of that, then running its dock connector to my center console. I'd really like to use my dock though, I just don't think I can. Thanks for the radio instructions though, Hopefully I don't kill anything :-D
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Originally posted by l008com
Hopefully I don't kill anything :-D
Hopefully I don't kill anything :-D
The problem, as it turned out, was that I had failed to properly seat the audio assembly into the console control faceplate (there is a pair of connectors.) I applied some gentle pressure, reassembled everything, and breathed a sigh of relief.
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Well, Just to reassure everyone who's watching. We are still working on the module. The software has become quite a daunting project to do it 'properly' and work within the Mazda bus spec.
We are making headway, but it's not done yet. Between having a full time job, and a life outside of my RX-8 (I know, shame on me) My partner and I have had a very limited amount of time to work on the module lately, not to mention traveling out of state the last 2 out of 3 weekends.
It will still be a bit of time yet before we're done I'm afraid, and I don't want to get anyones hopes up and let you down. We will persist, but just want to let everyone know that this is a very time consuming project, but at the same time it's very rewarding. We're working on it, and are slowly getting all the core modules of the software completed.
Thanks for your patience & regards,
OverLOAD
We are making headway, but it's not done yet. Between having a full time job, and a life outside of my RX-8 (I know, shame on me) My partner and I have had a very limited amount of time to work on the module lately, not to mention traveling out of state the last 2 out of 3 weekends.
It will still be a bit of time yet before we're done I'm afraid, and I don't want to get anyones hopes up and let you down. We will persist, but just want to let everyone know that this is a very time consuming project, but at the same time it's very rewarding. We're working on it, and are slowly getting all the core modules of the software completed.
Thanks for your patience & regards,
OverLOAD
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Hey Overload,
Thanks for the heads up. I'm not in a rush and I'm totally jazzed about your final product. I know it will be worth the wait with the careful attention and effort you and your partner are pouring in.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm not in a rush and I'm totally jazzed about your final product. I know it will be worth the wait with the careful attention and effort you and your partner are pouring in.
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I too feel the loss. I can only hope that the silence is caused by ongoing negotiations between OverLOAD and those who would produce the module. A cone of silence hopefully to be followed by an announcement. I keep holding off on an alternative "solution" . . . but the wait must end soon. Summer is upon us and the road beckons.
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I too feel the loss. I can only hope that the silence is caused by ongoing negotiations between Overload and those who would produce the module. A cone of silence hopefully to be followed by an announcement. I keep holding off on an alternative "solution" . . . but the wait must end soon. Summer is upon us and the road beckons.
I too feel the loss. I can only hope that the silence is caused by ongoing negotiations between Overload and those who would produce the module. A cone of silence hopefully to be followed by an announcement. I keep holding off on an alternative "solution" . . . but the wait must end soon. Summer is upon us and the road beckons.
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Originally posted by [iG]
Amen. In the meantime I've decided to connect my speakers straight to the computer, which sux, consireding i lost radio + all steering wheel controls and the rest of the goodies. D:
Amen. In the meantime I've decided to connect my speakers straight to the computer, which sux, consireding i lost radio + all steering wheel controls and the rest of the goodies. D:
#640
Yes, I am aware of this, but I'm holding to get this mod instead. Whenever released, it will solve all my problems. I just hope it will be released within next month, or two, at most three :p
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I appreciate all the attention on this thread, and without a doubt, we're working on trying to get everything figured out. Unfortunately with less and less time avialable to work on the project. As I've said before, If you really can't wait, buy a tape module and use it for the hack. It'll turn out nice, but you still won't have all the integrated controls.
Anyway, I'm feeling kind of bummed out about not getting this thing off the ground after about 6 months of working on it, as you can guess. I'm thinking that perhaps open source software might further the effort and benefit the greater good. Still up for debate though.
Regards,
OverLOAD
Anyway, I'm feeling kind of bummed out about not getting this thing off the ground after about 6 months of working on it, as you can guess. I'm thinking that perhaps open source software might further the effort and benefit the greater good. Still up for debate though.
Regards,
OverLOAD
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OverLOAD: If you do decide to go through the open source route.. How hard would it be to flash the proc's with the software. If (and most likely) all it requires is a custom fab. cable to provide data and some status pin to short, than I'd be all over this testing / trying to help with the software.
That of course means that you sell the modules without the soft for time being.
That of course means that you sell the modules without the soft for time being.
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Originally posted by OverLOAD
I appreciate all the attention on this thread, and without a doubt, we're working on trying to get everything figured out. Unfortunately with less and less time avialable to work on the project. As I've said before, If you really can't wait, buy a tape module and use it for the hack. It'll turn out nice, but you still won't have all the integrated controls.
Anyway, I'm feeling kind of bummed out about not getting this thing off the ground after about 6 months of working on it, as you can guess. I'm thinking that perhaps open source software might further the effort and benefit the greater good. Still up for debate though.
Regards,
OverLOAD
I appreciate all the attention on this thread, and without a doubt, we're working on trying to get everything figured out. Unfortunately with less and less time avialable to work on the project. As I've said before, If you really can't wait, buy a tape module and use it for the hack. It'll turn out nice, but you still won't have all the integrated controls.
Anyway, I'm feeling kind of bummed out about not getting this thing off the ground after about 6 months of working on it, as you can guess. I'm thinking that perhaps open source software might further the effort and benefit the greater good. Still up for debate though.
Regards,
OverLOAD
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