HU Quality AM/FM RDS/RBDS Radio with Features

**0l33l** · 02-21-2005, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by coach

Well, the M10000 has an I2C bus connector on it, couldn't we just use the direct control to use the radio instead of waiting for USB connector? Just wondering where this project is going as I really want to jump in on this.

Brent

Some people have been waiting since 09-06-2004

**Seth** · 02-21-2005, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by coach

Well, the M10000 has an I2C bus connector on it, couldn't we just use the direct control to use the radio instead of waiting for USB connector? Just wondering where this project is going as I really want to jump in on this.

Brent

The header found in the EPIA's labeled I2C is actually an SMBus header.
SMBus is an I2C subset which is primarilly used for temp sensors.
It does not support the whole I2C protocol or bus speed so is a no go.

**coach** · 02-21-2005, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Seth

The header found in the EPIA's labeled I2C is actually an SMBus header.
SMBus is an I2C subset which is primarilly used for temp sensors.
It does not support the whole I2C protocol or bus speed so is a no go.

That is what I was wondering right there, thanks for the info man! I am patient and will pick one of these up when they are available. I have a Terk FMPro FM antenna that sits in the back window that will work perfect with this device!!!

Brent

**antimatter** · 02-22-2005, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by coach

That is what I was wondering right there, thanks for the info man! I am patient and will pick one of these up when they are available. I have a Terk FMPro FM antenna that sits in the back window that will work perfect with this device!!!

Brent

Hmmm, that antenna looks like it was designed for the home use.

**tj!2k4** · 02-22-2005, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by antimatter

Hmmm, that antenna looks like it was designed for the home use.

It's almost 5' long!

"11dB Dual-Drive™ internal amplifier, weatherproof housing, horizontally polarized, extended long range reception,Wall, attic or roof mountable, 57" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4". "

**Vchat20** · 02-22-2005, 08:49 PM

wow. talk about being able to reach nation-wide stations with that thing

**coach** · 02-23-2005, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Vchat20

wow. talk about being able to reach nation-wide stations with that thing

I tested it on a boat, works like a charm. I have a Grand Marquis and it fits perfectly across the rear dash and the reception is nuts! You don't "have" to power it externally but it definitly helps the weaker signals through. I got it cheap online so can't go wrong. It uses a basic coax connection so I just need a barrell adapter to get to the RCA plug on the Dlink USB tuner or hopefully this unit they are making now. Can't wait!

Brent

**TheLlama** · 02-23-2005, 01:22 PM

Cool! That antenna is _only_ US$120!

**Jfrag Teh Foul** · 02-23-2005, 02:26 PM

This pic pretty well describes my level of knowledge about the technical aspects of what ya'll are accomplishing. But with that said... YOU GUYS ROCK!

Can't wait to see this in action!

I am astonished.

**antimatter** · 02-23-2005, 02:32 PM

I was going to flame you with the standard newbie flame but on second look I see you drive a 99 cougar so you can't be all that bad. There arent that many of us... we gots to stick together