antimatter

AM is what has really been missing... but listenable FM is what I am after. Reception thats what it is all about

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Maximus

Allright, I give up... I'm going to be the noob on this one...

What is the advantage of having a 4-channel RCA output instead of having an Aux_In / CD_IN feed to your soundcard ?

/M

rando

The on-board DSP supports 4 channel sound. I didn't read the datasheet in detail but I assume it just mirrors the 2 channel input (or L/R radio outputs) to the front/back channel. It can do it's own volume, fader, balance and mayb bass/treble (again, check the datasheet) control. For people using 2ch sound cards, this board could be installed between their sound card and amp. This would give them 4ch sound for all of their audio, AM/FM radio, and still leave their sound card line-in jacks open.

Alternatively, you can just take either L/R channel pair and feed it directly into your line_in jack on your sound card. Basically, this solution gives you options.

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Creoden

Verry nice, and I must say that is one nice looking prototype

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racemier

The idea is that you can connect a 4 channel car amplifier directly to the board and control volume by the PC. The board also controls the amplifier.
Another thing is that when you have navigation or phone equipment connected you don't need to have the PC running.

And ICSP In Circuit Serial Programming = for the microcontroller his psalms

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Heckle0

I gotta chime in. Decided today to look for my TV/FM tuner. I think I have found it. But I want it now!!!!! Is there an Eta now that you've gotten this far on when it will be done?

Custommx3

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antimatter

It's not ready now!!!!!!!

If I were to make a guess It will probably be at least a couple more months for testing and software integration and before you have a complete solution.

Maybe Seth or Raciemer have a better estimate

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rando

Sheesh, I guess even the FAQ can't save us!

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Cat Monkey

you sons of *****es yous actually did it.

Seth

At least we tried....

Seth

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

1) Electrical testing of the device / power up - down cycles and other hardware testing. Step status : COMPLETE

2) Write I2C control code and routines in order to bi-directionally communicate with the device. Step status : COMPLETE

3) Write USB interface firmware for the 18F series PIC. Step status : 50% DONE

4) Write higher level code (radio frontend and control libraries). Step status : 0% DONE

5) EMI testing per FCC B part 15 in qualified lab. Step status : 50% DONE

6) Reception testing. Step status : 40% DONE

FM reception test results : Good static reception without proper antenna. Moving vehicle tests pending (with car antenna).
AM reception test results : N/A
RDS/RBDS demodulation test results : N/A
Audio I/O switching capability test results : OK
I2C AUX port communication test results : N/A
USB interface tests : N/A


Just to clear things up we cannot provide a firm release date. It will be released when all the above tests are finished sucessfully.

Marsupial

How will the USB detection will be?

will it need custom drivers or be 100% XP compatible plug-n-play?

hust being curious, really.

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Changing project. The kiosk I have will end up in the kitchen! Reviewing carPC ideas...

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EDIT: Ooops...double post. Please ignore...

vcostainternet

Hi guys
Usualy I lurk arroud here hoping to find a good radio solution to the car pc.
Unfortunently the only help I can offer is to buy you a kit (when ready), since my know how in electronics is praticaly null.

whatching update 2/05/2005 I almost cry... :-)

so this is just a thumbs up to you guys.
wich I could be helfull in some sort.

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