morris_the_cat

Will your interface support any Alpine models that have a single din motorized screen?

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Ralphie

hi,

first I must say Great Job!!!!!

where did you get the touch signal from?
inside the unit or via the AInet plug or control out ??

I have a Alpine D301 and love to get my car pc on it now I use a second screen to control my car pc.

turbocad6

d301 is not 800x480

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highplainsdrift

next on the list is working a way to interface with the 400X232 (W200,W205 etc.) displays if there is a calling for them. I can't find any info on the 301 as far as resolution if it's 800X480 your set(read owners manual to confirm) if it's less I'm sure we can build something but the quality will suffer due to the screens native resolution. Touch screen and complete system integration seems to be what people want. If there is a demand for it, we will build it! Priority is to get the higher res screens going first. the lower res screens should not be as hard I don't see demand being that much....someone please correct me if I am wrong!

I have sniffed the AInet and was not impressed with the limited capabilities of the bus. we do have control out in use (not white/Brown wires though) and plans are to have a plug in adapter between your Alpine screen and your PC. EASY adaptation to eliminate headaches and keep people from voiding warranties on their screens and A/V headunits by opening them!

I ordered another 740BT today so we have one on the bench for development and one dedicated for testing on different boards and in the mobile enviroment. we are doing all we can to get from development/testing to deployment ASAP!

Take Care!!
Devin G.

Ralphie

sorry I have a D310 and not an D301 I was writing it wrong.

I have found in thje mnual that it is a 7 inch screen with 336,960 pcs. (1,440*234)

I hope this helps

best gegards,

Ralph

ccisat1rxp

I have a Alpine 740BT already installed but have no touchscreen functions. I would love to get your device hooked up to my car pc. How long before you can deploy. How would you hook this up? Please let me know i could really use this adapter.

Pockets

Anyone know for sure if the 740BT can control the Alpine PXA-H701?

If it can, this would be dyn-O-mite!

etsicc

ccisat1rxp how are you currently connected to your 740? We are still in testing phase right now, so no ETA yet but we are hoping for SOON. We will keep posting to this thread with any updates.

Pockets, I dont think you can control the 701 with the 740 thats why it comes with its own controller.

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ccisat1rxp

I am currently using the composite cable hookup from the 740 then converting to the vga connector with a converter cable. Picture is ok but not anywhere close to what it should be. I would interested if you guys needed another tester. i am currently using using an air mouse remote control to get around in the screen. Its also mounted in the flip up oem bezel for the bmw z4 nav screen. Hope i made sense on the connection part.

etsicc

Our interface will give you much better video quality as well as touchscreen control.

Caelric

Interestingly, I have not been able to find the Alpine 740BT on an US based webites or retailers. It looks like it is sold only overseas. Am I missing something?

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highplainsdrift

Car toys had one on Display down in the springs when I was there a month or so ago, Ultimate can get them also. Drop me a PM if you want to do some price checking.

hithere

I believe the only way to control the H701 with the 740BT would be via the vehicle hub pro add-on.

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ccisat1rxp

How long would this interface cable be? My alpine 740BT sits on my dash and the carpc is in the trunk of my car. so maybe a 6 to 8 foot distance to cover. I think the work you are doing is awesome. Oh have you decided on a price for your interface? Sorry for all the questions.

sitruca

Will you interface work with the Mac Mini as well?

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