Yeah - but I've seen your driving - not sure even SSD would be safe in the long run
What was the problem with the other screens again? Only a single vga output?
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Yeah - but I've seen your driving - not sure even SSD would be safe in the long run
What was the problem with the other screens again? Only a single vga output?
Lovely, cheers mate. Thought the 'trust' was reserved just for the Members Market.
email sent!
Anyone know how to connect the sound into the system on a BMW E39 Tourer with a 6 disc sony changer in the boot and a cassette deck - I have a cassette deck adapter but thought I would be able to just replace the cd changer but cant figure out how to do it??
It does have aux in on the cd changer adapter box but this isnt active without the cd changer, with a cd in it??
It does have aux in on the cd changer adapter box but this isnt active without the cd changer, with a cd in it??
Well, seem to have lost contact with big_ray_t - if you read this - yes would like the odb2 cable and the link.
Anyway - have connected the pc to sound (test only) via the cd multichanger where I replaced the phone plugs - only way is to keep the multichanger in there with a disc which plays on a loop, thus activating the phono cable which comes from the computer.
Now looking for an ignition live in the boot for the pico PSU - have a solid +12v and a ground but cant locate an ignition only live (dont want to root it all the way from front if possible).
Things are coming together slowly - may have to buy a screen as all my attempts are, although working, are not great (I'm off to Gadget Show tomorrow s will have a good look there!!)
Anyway - have connected the pc to sound (test only) via the cd multichanger where I replaced the phone plugs - only way is to keep the multichanger in there with a disc which plays on a loop, thus activating the phono cable which comes from the computer.
Now looking for an ignition live in the boot for the pico PSU - have a solid +12v and a ground but cant locate an ignition only live (dont want to root it all the way from front if possible).
Things are coming together slowly - may have to buy a screen as all my attempts are, although working, are not great (I'm off to Gadget Show tomorrow s will have a good look there!!)
small update - Still having an issue finding an ignition live in the boot - may have to root one all the way from the steering column - what a pain!!
Did manage to pre-order an 8inch usb monitor from the gadget show - not sure if it will be any good byt at £59 (or may have been £49) I had to give it a shot.
Did manage to pre-order an 8inch usb monitor from the gadget show - not sure if it will be any good byt at £59 (or may have been £49) I had to give it a shot.
Still nothing from Big_ray but have ordered an OBD2 cable (fingers crossed its the right one) from ebay.
Tried the first bit of fitting in the car - have the 12v perm live in the rear (aux heater fuse) but still cannot find an ignition live!!
All the software is now up and running, going to use garmin mobile pc as I can get this software through work quite cheap.
Still waiting on the usb screen! If I manage to sell any of the kit in my for sale thread I may buy a proper car screen, if not then I'll adapt and overcome!!
Tried the first bit of fitting in the car - have the 12v perm live in the rear (aux heater fuse) but still cannot find an ignition live!!
All the software is now up and running, going to use garmin mobile pc as I can get this software through work quite cheap.
Still waiting on the usb screen! If I manage to sell any of the kit in my for sale thread I may buy a proper car screen, if not then I'll adapt and overcome!!
Forgot to mention, and cant edit from work!!
The touchscreen panel (7 inch) works extremely well and is easy to set up as long as you keep the same resolution on the screen and dont let the applications change it then its great.
The gps dongle (£20) locks in seconds and the bluetooth dongle work well too. I also used a trial of Gremote pro which turns my htc phone into a touchpad for the mouse - seems to work well, I'll hold off on buying it till I decide if its needed, but the option is there!
I'll update more as it goes, and when I get the time I'll put a few pics up (cant do that from work as all the pic hosting sites are blocked!!)
The touchscreen panel (7 inch) works extremely well and is easy to set up as long as you keep the same resolution on the screen and dont let the applications change it then its great.
The gps dongle (£20) locks in seconds and the bluetooth dongle work well too. I also used a trial of Gremote pro which turns my htc phone into a touchpad for the mouse - seems to work well, I'll hold off on buying it till I decide if its needed, but the option is there!
I'll update more as it goes, and when I get the time I'll put a few pics up (cant do that from work as all the pic hosting sites are blocked!!)
Sorry TBird, I am still here. For some reason my subscription to the thread dissapeared so not been getting the thread updates.
I did manage to find the OBD cable but looks like you got one - hopefully it will work out ok. If it is based on the ELM 327 chipset then all should be good.
Ign + has to come from the front unfortunately (on an E46 is does anyhow). For sound, I think your best bet is to add a small amp. This will make things easier and also massively improve the quality of the sound. The audio output from most onboard soundcards is not enough to drive car speakers.
Also, if down the line you want to start playing about with the iBus system to control things, you will have to remove your cd changer as the cable is needed for the ibus modules.
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I did manage to find the OBD cable but looks like you got one - hopefully it will work out ok. If it is based on the ELM 327 chipset then all should be good.
Ign + has to come from the front unfortunately (on an E46 is does anyhow). For sound, I think your best bet is to add a small amp. This will make things easier and also massively improve the quality of the sound. The audio output from most onboard soundcards is not enough to drive car speakers.
Also, if down the line you want to start playing about with the iBus system to control things, you will have to remove your cd changer as the cable is needed for the ibus modules.
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Big_Ray, great to hear from you again, #
Is there any chance you could email me the link to the one you bought - I am not sure I have the right one (cant link here but the number is 150436653687) as my BMW is a 2000 (V reg) with both the 20pin (under the bonnet) and the 16 pin (inside) but there are so many different ideas as to which one will work fully.
If yours will work on my car I'd still be willing to purchase it if you want to sell.
How would I get the sound into the system - I have a small amp somewhere but cant see how to add it into the system at the back as it doesnt work unless the cd is running (which I'd prefer to avoid).
I have no idea about ibus, I look forward to another challenge - but first the basics.
Is there any chance you could email me the link to the one you bought - I am not sure I have the right one (cant link here but the number is 150436653687) as my BMW is a 2000 (V reg) with both the 20pin (under the bonnet) and the 16 pin (inside) but there are so many different ideas as to which one will work fully.
If yours will work on my car I'd still be willing to purchase it if you want to sell.
How would I get the sound into the system - I have a small amp somewhere but cant see how to add it into the system at the back as it doesnt work unless the cd is running (which I'd prefer to avoid).
I have no idea about ibus, I look forward to another challenge - but first the basics.
Elonex pre-order scam!!
Well, heres a turn up for the books, rang Elonex to find out when my order would come through - end of May!!! Amazing, they sold me one at the gadget show, said they had loads and to collect on the way out to save carrying it - it then turns out it was pre-order, 2 weeks wait, now end of may.
Seems to me to be a scam to get customers at the gadget show, they said that "these things happen" - very disappointed as this will hold up my car build considerably - seems they dont really value thier customers!!
Well, heres a turn up for the books, rang Elonex to find out when my order would come through - end of May!!! Amazing, they sold me one at the gadget show, said they had loads and to collect on the way out to save carrying it - it then turns out it was pre-order, 2 weeks wait, now end of may.
Seems to me to be a scam to get customers at the gadget show, they said that "these things happen" - very disappointed as this will hold up my car build considerably - seems they dont really value thier customers!!
I would simply run an 3.5mm jack plug - rca adaptor from the auido out of your mb to the audio in on your amp. The speakers should already all be wired up to your amp. This way, you negate the need for your current headunit and cd changer. Will email you reference the leads.