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External LCD connected to iPod
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I just wondered if anyone has already done this? My idea was to install an external LCD into the dashboard of my car and connect it to the iPod which would be between the seats. Is it possible at all?
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Depends on the controller the LCD of the iPod has... it would be a cool mod, that's for sure. I'll see if I can find out what it uses.
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Originally posted by motti:
I just wondered if anyone has already done this? My idea was to install an external LCD into the dashboard of my car and connect it to the iPod which would be between the seats. Is it possible at all?
Apparently, Apple designed the remote output to give the data of the song, and Pioneer is releasing a deck for the car that shows the currently playing song, and allows you to control the iPod.
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Ooh, that would be a FAR better option that taking apart the iPod. Here's a nice page detailing the iPod remote serial control protocol, but they don't mention the song data at all :-/ Hmm..
Edit: Just found a page on the dock, which might make a nice breakout box :-P
(Last edited by macgyvr64; Feb 1, 2004 at 03:33 PM.
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Originally posted by macgyvr64:
Ooh, that would be a FAR better option that taking apart the iPod. Here's a nice page detailing the iPod remote serial control protocol, but they don't mention the song data at all :-/ Hmm..
Edit: Just found a page on the dock, which might make a nice breakout box :-P
I found this at http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/live...eport_no_6.php
"Alpine is showing another first at CES. This time the product is an interface box that allows you to control your 3rd generation iPod with any Ai-Net equipped Alpine head-unit. Ai-Net is what Alpine uses to interface things like CD changers, XM Radio receivers, etc. It's standard on most Alpine head-units. They're using the iPod's Accessory Interface Protocol, which allows you to navigate your library, view track information, and play music. The system also provides power to the iPod so you don't drain your batteries. This is going to make for some very happy iPod users and could be a great partnership for both Alpine and Apple. Definitely a better everyday solution than an iTrip."
So the system is Actually made by Alpine.
(Last edited by Dr Reducto; Feb 1, 2004 at 05:45 PM.
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