FM/DAB digital radio - THAT WORKS!!

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10-11-2010, 01:24 AM
boelle

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibf

Are you working on the venice 7 protocol already?

No, that is not my area... i'm seeking someone that can figure out the protocol used to comms with the venice 7 module
10-11-2010, 01:29 AM
boelle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chester

If they have done it for the Venice 5, then it shouldnt be too hard for the Venice 7 would it? Frontier Silicon tout it as a straight drop in replacement for the Venice 5, which I know would mean that SOME of the code would be different (for new features etc), but I would think the main controlling functions would still be the same?

Although I am not a software engineer by any stretch!!! :P

Not that simple, its a dropin replacement when it comes to the power it needs and where audio goes out,

But then there is the big BUT, the serial protocol used is the problem if we want to control modules with slave FW... the protocol is quite different to what used on V5, same pins for serial lines thou, just the protocol we have to figure
10-11-2010, 01:34 AM
boelle

i asked the magazine silicon chip about their article and as far they know the venice chip are not sold on its own :-(
10-11-2010, 04:29 AM
Wolvers

Bo, try contacting the guy that did it for the V5 with slave. Buzz me if you need help with that.
10-11-2010, 05:59 AM
boelle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolvers

Bo, try contacting the guy that did it for the V5 with slave. Buzz me if you need help with that.

You have something buzz'ing in your private messages
10-14-2010, 10:41 AM
craigbrass

Ok guys - new Centrafuse build. Sorry for the delay.

New features include :-
- Better hibernation / resume control.
- The radio is no longer powered off. We instead just disconnect the COM port.
- Being able to control device audio directly so you could connect it directly to an amp and the radio would start playing as soon as the port gets power (because of the previous point too).
- Phone calls and voice command now correctly pause the audio stream and resume after.
- Holding down the About button for 2 seconds will now allow you to clear station lists.

There are a number of other small fixes too. This build will really prove it doesn't require slave mode - emulation works just as well.

Download from http://www.craigbrass.net/centrafuse.zip

If any users could post any additional bug reports / feature requests here, that would be great.
10-14-2010, 03:47 PM
mzhussein

that update looks like it fixes a fair few niggles...any ETA's on delivery yet?
10-16-2010, 05:24 AM
Kosti

@ nrgizerbunny & craigbrass

when will the new board version be available, when can i place an order for the new board?

Not sure when the Silicon Chip version will be viable and want to finish off the carpc before xmas :D

Thanks
Kosti
10-16-2010, 11:56 AM
nrgizerbunny

Kosti, I have no idea. this is down to craig. I hate everything that goes with selling so I only design.
10-16-2010, 02:46 PM
craigbrass

@mzhussein: Your order should be shipping Monday.

@Kosti: Sent you a PM about this.