Steering wheel converters, looking for beta testers.

[michaelw]

I have finished the IR design so I no longer need beta testers for that.

I now am looking for someone(s) to test my steering wheel to PC interface



Hi all,

I have finished my circuit for my steering wheel to IR converter. I would like to know if anyone is keen to test it out for me. Currently is for JVC (remote control RM-RK50) and for VT/VX or VY/VZ.

I have tested it on my car (VX with a JVC head unit).

The instructions are pretty basic so I would suggest that you have a good idea of installing stereo's before you begin and bear in mind that this is a beta only. However it will only cost $35 which covers the parts and postage.

If you have a different (IR remote controlled headunit) and are interested drop me a line and we might be able to work something out.

When it is up and running I'll offer it here for about $75 which, like the aldl cables be cheaper than what I'll sell it for on ebay. I am not interested in making this open source because all that will happen is that someone else will copy the circuit and sell it for more in a pretty package.

This being a beta unit I can't offer much by way of a guarantee, for all I know it might explode and take out half your suburb, but they will be tested on my workbench before hand.

Mike

[GILLO]

I would but i have a Kenwood Headunit. Would like some steering wheel controls though.

[bezz]

I'll have a look man, have an eclipse unit in my vz but ill be able to modify the circuit no problems. Send over the schematic and I'll build it when i can.
Cheers.

[ruggj]

If you could make one for a pioneer head unit i'd be definitely willing to test it for you.

[michaelw]

If you could make one for a pioneer head unit i'd be definitely willing to test it for you.

No worries. I'll get onto that and PM you when it is done.

Mike

[kjparker]

Hey,

I will be getting a JVC headunit from a mate shortly.

I would be very interested in one of your interfaces!

Are you still looking for testers?

Let me know if you are!

[mazzstein]

ive got a pioneer dvd unit i can beta test for it if you ever make one

[statey1975]

I'll be happy to test one if you ever make one for a Kenwood head unit....

[michaelw]

I have the pioneer code almost done and kenwood should not pose any problems. I am off to the mines for the next two weeks so I won't be able to do much. When I get back I'll have the Pioneer and Kenwood ones sorted.

Statey but if you are after one for a VR like your profile I am afraid I can't help yet. The VR/VS controls are different to the VT->VZ units and need a different design.

Mike

[SMIT]

I can test alpine when/if you make one. IN a VZ.

[statey1975]

I have the pioneer code almost done and kenwood should not pose any problems. I am off to the mines for the next two weeks so I won't be able to do much. When I get back I'll have the Pioneer and Kenwood ones sorted.

Statey but if you are after one for a VR like your profile I am afraid I can't help yet. The VR/VS controls are different to the VT->VZ units and need a different design.

Mike

Yup....that's what I was afraid of....have the same issue with the CAT-10....

[michaelw]

OK so the progress so far.

The VT/VX and VY/VZ's check-out fine. Also I have got codes for Alpine, JVC and Pioneer.

Any other takers for different stereos?

Mike

[bezz]

Hi mate, sorry for the lack in communication. I'm still keen to do it, but might have to put it off for a few more months. Bit busy with uni at the moment.

[SMIT]

I have just installed a unit in my VZ with an Alpine CD player, works perfect and fraction of the cost of the CAT-10

[midgeo]

forgive me if im wrong but does this mean you can control a head unit (that is not the stock one) with the steering wheel remote?

[SMIT]

forgive me if im wrong but does this mean you can control a head unit (that is not the stock one) with the steering wheel remote?

if you mean steering wheel audio controls then yes without the use of the expensive CAT-10

[jaisvz]

mick, i am willing to test VZ, pioneer.
Shoot me a pm with details.

[Buds]

Just installed a Kenwood unit in my VT... so I could test with that if your interested.


~Buds

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

You still offering the beta testing? We have a Clarion in our VT.

[michaelw]

I am off to the mines this weekend to do some survey work but after that I'll give the Clarion and kenwood a go. After that The IR version will be considered live.

I have the design ready for the direct connect units and will move on to that next. Also does anyone want to test the boards for a car PC?

Mike

[michaelw]

The pc interface is ready for testing. Basically if you have an in-car pc this will translate the signal from the steering wheel controls to a character on the com port (via usb). I have a winamp plugin that works with the unit and there are a few pc controlers as well (Girder and others).

Anyone with a car pc interested in testing?

Mike

[Kernal]

I am also willing to test it out for you. I have a pioneer head unit in a VT

[michaelw]

The IR part is good to go so I am not selling them for 35 any more. When I have a few more made up I'll sell them here for 75 which is 25-50 less than what I sell them for on ebay. I should have a bunch in a week or so.

Mike

[jayderichards]

l'm willing to test one for our vu. pioneer 08 double din with USB

[wamboin23]

PC control only for VT-VZ is it?