Radio Questions/audio Questions

[outsydthebox]

Nice! I used washers before but I like the idea of buttons better since they will sit flat naturally if sewn right.

If you use a different string for each button hole, will you have a "4-party" line?

 

[DailyLunatic]

Can't remember where I read it, but it is supposed to be single DIN.

Well, that's.... unfortunate.

I was really hoping that an after market backup camera/phone Bluetooth could go there.

-sterling

 

[Maurtis]

Well, that's.... unfortunate.

I was really hoping that an after market backup camera/phone Bluetooth could go there.

-sterling

You can get single DIN sized aftermarket receivers that have screens that can take backup camera input, as well as bluetooth for your phone.

You can get ones with smaller screen built in:

Or ones with a larger screen that pops out:

 

[DailyLunatic]

You can get single DIN sized aftermarket receivers that have screens that can take backup camera input, as well as bluetooth for your phone.

You can get ones with smaller screen built in:

Or ones with a larger screen that pops out:

Coolness. Not a big audiophile so only went by what I could see in the stores.

Thanx

-sterling

 

[Lil4X]

There is a mounting problem with utilizing your smartphone for too many functions while driving. Bouncing back and forth between my Pandora app and my nav screen is difficult enough underway, but phone and text functions aside, serving as a backup camera, tire pressure monitor, OBD reader, and cabin intercom is going to require that it be operated by my backseater. Otherwise we get into a situation known as "helmet fire" where too many sub-critical operations are being performed by the pilot to allow him to properly concentrate on the deadly stuff that's going on beyond the windshield.

The second problem is that, based on the radio's location, all that extra stuff is going to be going on down around your right kneecap - not the optimal position for reading, much less controlling and switching between these functions. A less-than-billiard-table-smooth road only adds to the degree of difficulty when trying to stab the proper icon on a touch screen (not to mention a small one at that). "Sorry officer, I was just contemplating my navel . . . "

 

[DailyLunatic]

There is a mounting problem with utilizing your smartphone for too many functions while driving. Bouncing back and forth between my Pandora app and my nav screen is difficult enough underway, but phone and text functions aside, serving as a backup camera, tire pressure monitor, OBD reader, and cabin intercom is going to require that it be operated by my backseater. Otherwise we get into a situation known as "helmet fire" where too many sub-critical operations are being performed by the pilot to allow him to properly concentrate on the deadly stuff that's going on beyond the windshield.

The second problem is that, based on the radio's location, all that extra stuff is going to be going on down around your right kneecap - not the optimal position for reading, much less controlling and switching between these functions. A less-than-billiard-table-smooth road only adds to the degree of difficulty when trying to stab the proper icon on a touch screen (not to mention a small one at that). "Sorry officer, I was just contemplating my navel . . . "

This rendering doesn't appear too out of place. Have they moved it since?

-sterling

 

[Ty]

There is a mounting problem with utilizing your smartphone for too many functions while driving. Bouncing back and forth between my Pandora app and my nav screen is difficult enough underway, but phone and text functions aside, serving as a backup camera, tire pressure monitor, OBD reader, and cabin intercom is going to require that it be operated by my backseater. Otherwise we get into a situation known as "helmet fire" where too many sub-critical operations are being performed by the pilot to allow him to properly concentrate on the deadly stuff that's going on beyond the windshield.

The second problem is that, based on the radio's location, all that extra stuff is going to be going on down around your right kneecap - not the optimal position for reading, much less controlling and switching between these functions. A less-than-billiard-table-smooth road only adds to the degree of difficulty when trying to stab the proper icon on a touch screen (not to mention a small one at that). "Sorry officer, I was just contemplating my navel . . . "

I've eliminated the hunt and peck problem by simply using voice control for most stuff. It's pretty easy, actually. I can even have it open apps if I choose.

 

[Hotscoots]

I use my company Iphone primarily for music and Navigation while driving . Most other functions are reserved for a rest stop or as Ty pointed out , I can send a quick text or email using voice commands .

 

[Trusting]

All this stuff offers too many distractions. Unfortunately, I see a lot of wrecked Elios in the future...

 

[Truett Collins]

Simple solution....TURN OFF ALL THAT TECH and DRIVE.