Generic MP3 player emulator ( iPod, Zen etc ) - Page 2

ccsnet · 09-30-2005, 01:22 PM

Got you...

Terran

mushin · 10-01-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jbors

Well, it is emulator right ? It means you can use it instead of the device. With all original gadgets it is compatible with. So I assume all thos 28K gadgets you can use with iPod will be usefull.
Everything else is up to your fantasy...

Sure you could use them, but not all would be useful - most of those gadgets are like speaker systems (obviously don't need), fm transmitters (but it'd be easier to just use one that takes a stereo jack, or one designed for PC use), etc. I'm not saying there aren't any good uses out there, I'm just not seeing it so I was curious what you had in mind?

majidaldo · 10-13-2006, 08:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mushin

Sure you could use them, but not all would be useful - most of those gadgets are like speaker systems (obviously don't need), fm transmitters (but it'd be easier to just use one that takes a stereo jack, or one designed for PC use), etc. I'm not saying there aren't any good uses out there, I'm just not seeing it so I was curious what you had in mind?

well there are those kits that integrate with your stock amp. they have stock button capability and track text.

so we can have a car pc that also output to a stock amp/headunit.

BassBinDevil · 10-21-2006, 02:42 AM

I found this site whiile I was looking for something else. These guys are messing around with the Ipod interface protocols; there's connector pinouts, software for snooping and emulating the serial commands and more:
http://www.rush2112.net/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=7

Ge0 · 11-25-2007, 11:14 PM

I browsed over this thread and was wondering if any new developments have come up.

I found an integration module that blends standard ipod functions into my factory head unit quite well. I can control the ipod and see its display right on my navigation head units screen. Just waht i wanted.

However, I want to loose the ipod. I would like to unplug it and replace it with a PC that has MUCH larger storage capacity in its place. For now, the PC will strictly serve up music. In the future it may also serve as a Bluetooth phone interface over the stereo system.

To accomplish my goal , I would need some sort of hardware that will replicate the standard ipod side dock and terminate into a USB connector to the PC. I'll also need software on the PC to do the emulation.

Anyone have a lead?

Ge0

jbors · 11-26-2007, 01:00 AM

For some makes we have USB connection. Just check the compatibility section on car2pc.com

Ge0 · 11-29-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jbors

For some makes we have USB connection. Just check the compatibility section on car2pc.com

Jbors,

The Car2PC adapter would be perfect for my application. BUT unfortunately I have a CAN-B based navigation head unit with built in 6 disc changer. I have no CD changer port on my radio. DRATS, NOT COMPATIBLE!

Any interest in developing something to work with these radios? A large number of consumers now have them...

Ge0

jbors · 12-01-2007, 04:23 PM

What's the stereo/car make/year ?

Ge0 · 12-02-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jbors

What's the stereo/car make/year ?

Stereo: factory Infinity premium sound system with Navigation head unit option. Head unit has built in 6 disc changer.

Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Durango Limited. Has rear seat DVD entertainment package and Sirius satellite radio option.

Ge0