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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Marque
Very farkin sweet Evan!!! & for courtesy same, I must say "ur welcome man", but as smart as you are with installs etc., you could've probly did this while playing a poker game! Hahaha

I just ordered an MXQ BOX to go in my son's room. I don't think anything will
replace the Tronsmart for me tho!!!

@Torrid, yeah the box that Veffromov makes acts the same as the CD changer, but of course, it's BT. But control functions from the steering wheel work etc... It doesn't have anything to do with the Nav itself...
I appreciate you If there's ever anything I can do for ya, let me know. How much is the Tronsmart? wish I knew lol

Also I didnt wire the IR for the interface, I didnt want an extra remote. Just the button to switch video the camera switches with reverse feed.

Again bro cheers!!
 

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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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I appreciate you If there's ever anything I can do for ya, let me know. How much is the Tronsmart? wish I knew lol

Also I didnt wire the IR for the interface, I didnt want an extra remote. Just the botton to switch video the reverse switches with reverse feed.

Again bro cheers!!
Yeah the remote doesn't do much outside of changing a little hue & brightness; switching feeds, the switch is the go-to pretty much.

On the Tronsmart, I have the Draco Telos. It's around $200, but very worth it. 4g Ram, 32g ROM Octa-core processor. I had a different Android box from the beginning, but I ended up with that 1 in my bedroom! Hahaha

(I'll definitely take you up on that offer bro)
 

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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 08:24 AM
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I made this for Evan, as I was telling him about TASKER, but I figure everyone may wanna see this app.

TASKER IN ACTION

I was driving @the time so you'll hear the noise in the background; I recorded my phone screen actions with "SCREENCAST PRO". This all is for Android devices only, & my phone is rooted (Hence the Screencast recording)
 
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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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For some reason I'm not fully understanding what the module does. I'm very interested in what it's capable of though. The install part for me is simple, I've worked in the 12v industry for 10+ years and if this can do what I think it can this may be my next purchase for the car.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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Torrid, it's pretty cut & dry as we've talked on unit, so you may wanna head to the audio & video/visual forum just to see the actual threads about it...
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 12:09 PM
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For some reason I'm not fully understanding what the module does. I'm very interested in what it's capable of though. The install part for me is simple, I've worked in the 12v industry for 10+ years and if this can do what I think it can this may be my next purchase for the car.
@Torrid Are you trying to retain the cd changer and add this module? My module should be here today. Ask Veffromov if you can put a switch to turn cd changer on/off. I think you maybe able to switch between the two from the cdc button. As far as video thats a rgb interface.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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Can we get overall picture of the project?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Evan Trinh
@Torrid Are you trying to retain the cd changer and add this module? My module should be here today. Ask Veffromov if you can put a switch to turn cd changer on/off. I think you maybe able to switch between the two from the cdc button. As far as video thats a rgb interface.
This works in conjunction with the ACM right? That's already got a switch to switch between them anyway so it seems like that would be covered.

I saw one member made it so his phone screen would show on the display and the touch screen still worked. That would be awesome for GPS.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:48 PM
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Can we get overall picture of the project?
Very soon buddy I am molding the pillars tonight. I should be done by tomorrow. Also waiting on one more package.

Ill shoot pictures of the finished project soon
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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@Torrid, no ACM, my box is a replacement for the ACM in a way. Here is a somple comparison:
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                      My Box      ACM
Emulate CDC             x          x
AUX In                  -          x
USB Stick Media         -          x
Play/Pause control      x          (? via USB, not AUX in)
Prev/Next track         x          (? via USB, not AUX in)
Mix/Repeat              -          (? via USB, not AUX in)
Bluetooth               x          -
Can use CDC             -          x (needs car restart)
Phone handsfree         -          - 
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 02:45 AM
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Todays progress



there's the tiny camera. smaller than trunk pop button




The skeleton. Mid is aim straight tweeter pitched towards us.




Cut my zebra blanket up to save some money.




First layer of fiberglass, followed by a bit of body work.




Wrapped in suede just like headliner. It sounds amazing up front cant wait to get rear pillars done




Driver




Passenger




Testing




still haven't decided what component to use. Here is the MXQ tv box
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 05:15 AM
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Very sweet!..
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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Impressive!

I like the wrapped plastic bits, hadn't seen that.

-mag
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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Impressive!

I like the wrapped plastic bits, hadn't seen that.

-mag
Lol! thanks buddy! Yea fiberglass fabrication is messy but results are amazing. You can contour and shape any angle
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by veffremov
@Torrid, no ACM, my box is a replacement for the ACM in a way. Here is a somple comparison:
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                      My Box      ACM
Emulate CDC             x          x
AUX In                  -          x
USB Stick Media         -          x
Play/Pause control      x          (? via USB, not AUX in)
Prev/Next track         x          (? via USB, not AUX in)
Mix/Repeat              -          (? via USB, not AUX in)
Bluetooth               x          -
Can use CDC             -          x (needs car restart)
Phone handsfree         -          - 

@veffremov You are truly a magician. Thank you for making this awesome device and stand behind it. I am extremely happy and you got one to me just as I'm finishing the system.

Thank you thank you thank you!
 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 07:50 PM
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Alright The Rear C Pillars should be done by tomorrow.

Here is the Skeleton



Decided to pitch the tweeter higher but keep both speakers pointed straight




I used all of my Zebra blanket so Now I will hack up my Zebra pillow to make the mold. LOL Again i'm way over budget on this project.

 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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Looks great... I would appreciate a full list of all equipment used. Sorry, I am going to use your ideas for my ride...
 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pkoko
Looks great... I would appreciate a full list of all equipment used. Sorry, I am going to use your ideas for my ride...
Woofers JL Audio 13TW5 x 2

Two sets of Hertz MLK Milli Components for all doors Mid and tweeter

Two sets Of Focal 3 Way but only use mid and tweet for pillars

Alpine V 4 Channel Amps x2

Custom 5000 Watt Mono block Amp for woofers- 1 ohm Stable

Stinger Extra battery

Memphis Amplifier Wiring Kits and Fuses

Audio Control LC6i

Total of (16) Speakers (2) Woofers in cabin, (3) Amplifiers and an extra battery.


Ill take final pics when done so you can see how the subs are build to the rear floors. (Down fire) Floors raised 2.63"- Personally I hate the sound of woofers trapped in the trunk of XJ's Of course the Gas tank has to lay parallel to the rear seat cushion ;( Great design for crashes, horrible for sound systems. Ive tried every option possible for a port thru design but this is the way to go for our cars.

A little sound deadening material on the outside underneath vehicle after and its all pure clean sharp bass from there.



Let me know if you guys are tired of the process pictures and want me to just shut up, get it done and shoot a video
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Evan Trinh
Let me know if you guys are tired of the process pictures and want me to just shut up, get it done and shoot a video
Nah dude, keep it going EGGZACLY the way you're doing it!!! Hahaha

(& shoot a video too @the end)
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Marque
Nah dude, keep it going EGGZACLY the way you're doing it!!! Hahaha

(& shoot a video too @the end)
Got you bro! I just want to show people the difference between installing a big system and fabricating a big system. these are the fundamentals
 
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