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Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

classic — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:12:30 GMT

I think there is a link here for you

http://www.chargeconverter.com/shop/connector.htm?conndev.htm

I hope this will resume the contact to the project

/Frede

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

ajames — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:34:44 GMT

Hi there

I've done this and it works really well and is totally integrated as well as being able to control it from link rooms through TVs.

The solution was one ONKYO iPod Doc - this has an On Screen Display and one Lintronic Box.

This is how it works, the lintronic box is programmed to control the Onkyo dock. The Lintronic box and Onkyo dock are connected to my Avant via a scart cable - sound and video come from the onkyo, whilst the control signals are sent to the lintronic box. The Lintronic box is programmed to receive V.Tape/V.Mem signals and convert them to Onkyo codes. The Avant Scart is set to V.Tape - so it passes the commands to lintronic and then sends to teh onkyo.

It works amazingly well and is fast - you get access to Albums, Artists and Playlists etc. The on-screen display is simple but effective and pressing V.Mem in any link room gives you access to the iPod as well as the display. In the living room I usually then press Speakers 2 or 4 so that the sound is in stereo or four speakers rather than mainly through the Avant. Another advantage is that it is all hidden away.

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

tournedos — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:09:55 GMT

Ridax has apparently last visited the forum in February, so I think you better try to contact him by some other means than posting here...

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

Schmedegaard — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:54:55 GMT

Att: Ridax

What would a PCB cost if i would want to integrate it in to a Overture.

Could i buy a raw PCB to integrate, from you?

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

Schmedegaard — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:53:47 GMT

This would be a cool solution...

http://www.beodesign.org/

I must say, that i don´t have the knowlech to integrate it via remote, but simply put it in there, and use it via AUX, should not be a problem.

I´ll start building next week.

In the meentime i could use a board like "Ridax" has made, to build in.... for full use?

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

mans — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:06:13 GMT

Hi! I'm more than willing to gut my Beocenter 9300 and add an iPod integration module (I actually think it'd look swell) :D What i was thinking of though is that the iPod remains upright - meaning the tape sliding cover remains open when the iPod is being used.

If anybody can point me to where i can order and buy the module and also some people here who can assist me online (probably through step-by-step email instructs or through videochat) in the actual "gutting" of the Beocenter then this is a project I'm definitely looking forward to :)

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

lawrencejmcook — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:58:58 GMT

You can definitely configure the Airport Express from a PC. The AE comes with management software for Windows as well as OSX.

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

srywrgnbr — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:52:46 GMT

I use an "Airport Express". It is hidden behind my BeoSound 9000 and plugged into the AUX connection (via the audio jack on the airport express). All of music lives in on an Mac Mini that "shares" its iTunes library. Once the Airport Express is configured, it shows up in iTunes as an "alternate output" in the lower right hand side.

So I set the 9000 to the max possible volume that I want, then bring up itunes on any computer/laptop in the house, select the Airport Express in iTunes, then stream music to the 9000. Then I can control the volume via the volume slider in iTunes. It's easy and sounds great. Plus I get the advantage of my full music library, not just what's on my iPod.

You can add multiple airport express units (in different locations) and stream to multiple systems at the same time.

You will need:

1 wireless hub/router, it does not have to be an Apple Airport.

1+ Airport Express units

1 PC/Mac with iTunes installed

1 B&O AUX to Headphone jack cable

NOTE: To configure the Airport Exress, you may need to use a Mac. I am not certain and do not own a PC.

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

joostdeclercq — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:13:07 GMT

@Ridax: Is the post still alive? I'm wondering about the datalinking (see my PM to you). How can it be done? I didn't see that connector on your partslist.

Kind regards

Joost Declercq

Gent

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

Graeme — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:48:40 GMT

I asked this question months ago, about putting an ipod into a BC9000's tape side.

My idea was to remove the tape carrier and replace it with something like the ipod dock in the phillips portable DVD player (with ipod dock) hook it up to the system with Ridax's cable and Bob's your uncle. Its integrated, hidden, and would be so cool.

Can it be done?????????

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

joostdeclercq — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:15:49 GMT

Hello,

@Ridax: I'm considering to give it a try to build my own dock. I'v been looking around on your site, but I don't find all the components. Can you give a list of what is needed to make an IR and datalink controled ipoddock?

Thanks

Kind regards
Joost, Belgium

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

ridax — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:45:54 GMT

Yes, datalinking your iPod means remote controlling it through your Beomaster, and thus it will work from link rooms as well.

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

joostdeclercq — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:02:15 GMT

Hello,

Can you be more specific on what the datalinkconnection means? Does that mean that you can control the ipod via the BM-master and even from a linkroom?

Maybe I build an ipoddock, not in an old beocord, but in some nice clear plexi. That will also nice fit my white BM... :-)

Kind regards
Joost
Gent (B)

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

ridax — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:36:51 GMT

My view on "gutting" a B&O piece is that better gut it and reuse it for something than just store it in the garage and let it rust there. I know most of us here like B&O pieces, but even so, we can't use possibly use, display or salvage all B&O equipment. There will always be B&O equipment that are not appriciated by its owner anymore. So better get one and gut it and put it in use instead.

As for the PCB I have made, it is no principal difference in the solution to the modified iPod dock. But this PCB is much better suited for those that want to do their own solution in some way, rather than have a ready modified Apple dock. It has easily accesible solder terminals for DC power, Line Out signal, ready made position for the chip and IR receiver logic. Who want to gut an Apple dock just to get the PCB, that would also need a lot of modifications to fit the purpose?

Re: Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

auric — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:24:01 GMT

Philosophically I'm opposed to "gutting" for lack of a better term otherwise perfectly functioning pieces of equipment to harvest a case.. (Unless of course it can not be reasonably repaired) This is my personal opinion; other people feel otherwise and I don't have a problem with this other than maybe cringing .

As for your initiatives at providing a viable interface for the iPOD to the datalink/IR, that is simply fantastic. I may even buy one! There are two things older B&Os need to help them maintain relevance in the digital multimedia age: 1) more source inputs 2) control/access to a high capacity music storage device and with your interfaces you've provided that! Very cool!

Help me understand though, functionally is there a difference between this board and your modified IPOD dock?

Derek