Hi Kennedy,

I'm not selling, I'm buying (2).

Talk to Mach or Maczrool on this thread. I think that only 10 sets were ordered and seem to be spoken for.

You could check with Maczrool to see if he'll build more. I doubt it's much of a money making venture for him.

Once the boards are built, I'm sure you'll find out on this forum whether or not the illuminated buttons work - seems like they would.

Good luck with the WRX.

Mark & Jim - Names added. We've got a full 10 committed at this point but many things happen in Empeg time.

BTW, Stu is building these. I've bought 10 sets of boards so that Stu can produce the initial prototype. Once it's proven, we'll work our way through the list until they're gone. If there is enough interest from the BBS and Stu, then another batch may happen.

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I guess we should ask if everyone is going to want an extender cable included or if they are going to make their own. With 100 feet of ribbon, the cost for the cable with connectors crimped on is around $75. There is only a slight price break for ordering 1000 feet over smaller quantities, so it's not going to make much difference. I believe MarkM has already indicated he will not be needing any of the extender cabling. So that would leave a maximum amount of 800 feet needed.

Thanks,
Stu

I have to say that I am intrigued. Ideally, I would like to purchase this as a complete kit - with the display safely mounted in a thin case that can be attached to the surface of a dashboard or console. Especially if it had a sturdy cable (or perhaps wireless???) running to a mountpoint in the trunk.

It's higher density 25 conductor stuff (1.27mm versus 2mm). If everyone wants 20 feet we can do that.

Hope this helps,
Stu

From the photo, the cables look to be just DB25M connectors, with ribbon in between.

Right?

So we could just make those up with any compatible set of crimpable DB25M ends and cable. Mmm.. I think I have some of that lying around here, which is why I'm asking.

Cheers

Yes they use DB25 connectors. I've attached a parts list I compiled from MarkM's original file he posted.

Hope this helps,
Stu

Hi.

The board will definitely work over 50 meters of cable, and is very tolerant of noise. In theory it would probably work over a couple of hundred meters.

pca

It's just standard ribbon cable with crimp-on 25W male D connectors. You could wire up a cable with discrete wiring, of course, and it's 1 to 1 pinning, but the crimps are easier

pca

I haven't been following this thread, but I just checked and I have 4, possible 5 partially built board sets here. I'm pretty sure I have all the parts in stock to finish them as well.

pca

The buttons most definitely should work, from the point of view of the display board it's just plugged into the empeg motherboard. A very long cable might introduce a certain amount of voltage drop, but in any normal vehicle this would be irrelevant.

pca

My GF has an E46 BMW. There is a small compartment below the climate controls that is not deep enough to hold a DIN device. I think it might accomodate just the screen and controls, which would make this the *perfect* installation option.

I would like one of these kits *if* it will fit in that compartment. I need to measure the width/height of this compartment. What is the depth dimension of the display and controls with the board installed?

Am I correct in assuming that the knob and buttons will work through the extender?

It looks like all the kits may be spoken for, but please put me on the list for one in case some people back out or more kits become available.

Can someone help me understand how to install a 802.11 wireless bridge in the trunk, since the empeg will no longer be easily removable?

Thanks,

Jim

All of the controls work fine using the extender.

No need for wireless, just open the trunk, disconnect the cable, remove the player, load it and put it back. You don't really need the display for emplode - having an extra display set is nice but not needed.

Hey Patrick,

Good to see you here.

Did you see Stu's resister question?

Mark

The boards arrived today and they look great. Here's a picture.

Stu

Very cool! Thanks for the update.

Done.


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I've ordered all the parts for the first set. If all goes well we can begin taking orders. There is a 19 day lead time on the RS232 filters so it will take some time to find out.

Stu

I've got hundreds of them. Do you want a handful?

pca

Yeah that would be great! I can cancel the backorder that way and get this project going.

PM sent!
Stu

Thanks! It looks like I'm on the list for #13. pca mentioned he has some boards. Does this mean that it may be possible to produce more than the initially planned 10 units? If so, how likely am I to get one as #13 on the list?

I did some measuring and I'm fairly certain this is exactly what I need. If it looks like I'll get one, I'll start accumulating the other stuff I need for installation...

Music, PM me and we can exchange notes on the E46 installation. I found a steering wheel -> sony stalk adapater. I'm wondering if you plan on running the inputs through the factory CD changer wiring. If so, have you found the adapter for this?

Jim

Can you please set me also on the list (perhaps for the first batch). I saw the thread today... Is shipping to germany a problem ? Do you know definitly the final price ?

Patrick would need say so and quote pricing. Patrick, do you want to throw your boards into the mix also?

First batch is spoken for but I'll add your name. Shipping to Germany shouldn't be a problem and pricing hasn't been set yet. Stu is building the first board set now. Once complete, he should be able to pin the price down.

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The first set is all built except for the filters which we are waiting to arrive in the mail. Should be any day now that they come I would think.

Stu