JasonWW

dmcdlrn, I think your the only one who actually "doesn't want" an IR receiver. Most folks don't care. Doesn't hurt anything. I like my setup because it's not too expensive, anyone can do it and the car can be returned to stock, plus you can use a wireless remote to control the PC from outside the car.

You'll need to explain what a phidget or a vellemen interface is. I've never heard of them. Can they be interfaced with a PC to control a front end? Are they affordable? Have you seen anyone interface them with a steering wheel button? I'm interested because my setup is not perfect. Sometimes you have to hit the button more than once which means it's not 100% reliable. Volume up (for instance) means you have to hold it until the sound is where you want it, not hold it for 1.2 seconds. I'm getting used to it though. I think it's more in relation to the PAC SWI-2 I'm using, though. The wireless remote works very smoothly when the button is held down. If a phidget can work smoother and better, I'm all for it.