XM mini tuner hacked?

Spektre · 03-06-2008, 12:36 AM

Has anyone found a way to connect the XM mini tuner to a PC via USB/serial and/or audio?

I see there are cradles made for it.

Spektre

HiJackZX1 · 03-11-2008, 04:24 PM

Mitchjs is creating a cable.... He estimates about 3 to 4 weeks before a interface is completed..... Check back at his site once in awhile. http://www.rush2112.net If you want just prvt him from here...... Mitchjs is his screen name.

Spektre · 03-13-2008, 12:54 AM

Are you sure he is working on the "mini tuner"? I do not see anything on his site anouncing this as an upcoming project.

Spektre

HiJackZX1 · 03-13-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spektre

Are you sure he is working on the "mini tuner"? I do not see anything on his site anouncing this as an upcoming project.

Spektre

When I asked if he still made the original XM Direct serial cable, he told me he no longer sells it, and if I was willing to wait for a XM Direct 2 interface cable. He started to tell me all its features, mentioning the mini tuner..... Message him and maybe he'll explain it to you.

mitchjs · 03-26-2008, 12:24 PM

yes... minituner

Im done base R & D, and have a product

the minituner usb interface is done

im focusing on Car applications, but im getting heat that the HOME people
want this too...

there is some minor things i need to solve... ie how to MOUNT the little pcboard
i know it will be foam tape, but im working on the right stuff
and evreything just seems to take soo long

mitch

sandmanx5 · 03-26-2008, 12:44 PM

very excited about this.. i'd probably want one for both home and car..

hope to hear more on this soon!

rgarjr · 03-26-2008, 03:25 PM

Well I think that's the main purpose of the minituner.. That you can bring that little card chip into the car cradle and listen there. Take the card out and put in your home cradle and the subscription follows it.

sandmanx5 · 03-26-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rgarjr

Well I think that's the main purpose of the minituner.. That you can bring that little card chip into the car cradle and listen there. Take the card out and put in your home cradle and the subscription follows it.

Thats exactly correct. I have one for that exact purpose! Why pay for two subscriptions when I'm not going to be in two places at once? (try as I might...) The tuner itself is super small and seems to be pretty rugged so far. While I have it connected to my home amp and car already, having the option of a USB line for my PC will make it all the more versatile...

Spektre · 04-15-2008, 11:34 PM

This seems to have gone dead...

Any word Mitch, and what exactly is yoru product going to look like?

Spektre

Spektre · 05-06-2008, 03:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spektre

This seems to have gone dead...

Any word Mitch, and what exactly is yoru product going to look like?

Spektre

Any status?

mitchjs · 05-14-2008, 03:29 PM

NOT DEAD! AT ALL

just so busy getting this all together

i posted some picts on xmfan

any day now!

mitch

Spektre · 05-14-2008, 04:19 PM

Mitch,

Can you post a protocol/timing spec for the mini tuner?

Spektre

mitchjs · 05-14-2008, 05:36 PM

when all done, it uses the xmdirect (xmd1000) protocol
takes a little longer to turn on... but otherwise basicly the same

since this protocol is publicly unknown, i dont even know it
only plublic data is from reversing

mitch