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04-22-2005, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Ok, so I did this exact setup, twice actually. And it won't work. I'm on a Mac Mini, and using a serial to USB adapter....
Using MacXM, it tells me that the device is not found. I know I am getting 12volts, and I have checked and rechecked the wiring.
PLS HELP!!!!
Thanks,
Tom
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04-25-2005, 09:56 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Murano
Posts: 465
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This maybe a stupid question, but is audio also through the serial cable or have to connect to the RCA plugs?
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04-25-2005, 10:18 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Jersey/NY
Vehicle: 2004 Infiniti G35 6mt Coupe
Posts: 436
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RCA's.
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04-29-2005, 12:38 PM
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Audio from the XM Direct
Well, just started playing with the XM Direct unit. Still trying to get it to work.
One major question, how do I get the audio out. I have purchased an RCA to 1/8 stereo plug, and am feeding that into the computers "line in", with speakers connected to the appropriate place. Assuming I can get the XM to work correctly, will I be able to get sound to my computer speakers this way?
Michael
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04-29-2005, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Yes
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04-29-2005, 12:57 PM
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Simple and to the point.
Thanx
Last edited by Wiredwrx; 04-29-2005 at 12:59 PM.
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05-02-2005, 01:35 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vehicle: 98 Ford
Posts: 327
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anyone find a place online to get the riser serial extension cable
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05-02-2005, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vehicle: 01' Audi S4 Twin Turbo / 00' VW Jetta VR6
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Quote: Originally Posted by HummDinger
anyone find a place online to get the riser serial extension cable
http://www.logicsupply.com/product_i...roducts_id/154 |
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05-02-2005, 07:48 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vehicle: 98 Ford
Posts: 327
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Thanks for the link, but 7.99 plus 8.99 for shipping is a little costly anyone else know where to get one?
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05-02-2005, 07:58 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vehicle: 98 Ford
Posts: 327
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Ok I found one for 2.49 but I am not sure if this is the correct one. Can anyone give me there opinion?
Here is the link
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0171202
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Last edited by HummDinger; 05-02-2005 at 08:12 PM.
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05-02-2005, 08:13 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vehicle: 98 Ford
Posts: 327
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Ok just ordered 3 of them total 15.44. Not bad for an online deal.
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05-07-2005, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 1
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Question:
As my carputer is still stuck in long planning phase
, and one of the features I will be implementing is definitely an XM, I thought I'd go with Commander approach for a while, and then switch to carputer control when I have it.
The question is, actually - if I get Commander package (base unit and control unit), will I be later able to disconnect control unit and wire base unit of Commander to the serial port, as you guys do with Direct base unit. from puctures it seems that these two units are fairly similar, but I've found some info about difference in powering them. I think I should be able to overcome power issues, what I'm more interested in - does Commander have same exact data interface as Direct have?
Thanks a lot for all replies !
Maestro
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05-07-2005, 03:14 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 65
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Yes, the commander is a good way to go if you want to use it with and with out a computer, We used a commander when we made our cables then went to Directs after we got all the byte codes down. ( you can listen to the commander head unit sending the bytes to the reciver).
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05-31-2005, 07:41 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 154
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ok... I've been pulling my hair out for the past week. I purchased an XM Direct unit a couple of weeks ago, then bought the serial cable that one of the guys on this site is selling. I also got the toslink adapter. I soldered it in before getting the cable (I have tons of experience soldering) so I figured it would be fine. I've doubled, tripled, and quadruple checked EVERYTHING. I've set up all the software correctly and tested the cables with a volt meter. It just wont work. THREE different computers as well. So I figured I messed up the XM direct unit when I was soldering. So I purchased a brand new one. As soon as it got here I plugged it in.... and IT DOESN'T WORK EITHER! I am seriously pulling my hair out. This wire is made exactly as it says on this post, I even remade the damn thing. I've tried different XM software. None of them can find the XM Direct unit.
Has anyone recently purchased an XM Direct unit and gotten it to work? Maybe the new ones are different. I don't know... its the ONLY thing I can think of.
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05-31-2005, 07:53 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Miami, FL
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Posts: 4,343
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did you try the xmtest program in this thread?
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...light=xmdirect
you should really start a new thread in the hardware discussion forum, then I can help you out there |
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