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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: MaxV6 on 06 November 2011, 01:51:49
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-SIGNUM-OMEGA-MERIVA-6-5-DVD-CD-PLAYER-GPS-SAT-NAV-VCMMI-/220887146164?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item336de65eb4#ht_9006wt_1165
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advert claims compatibility with Omega.
if this works, it looks like a viable solution to several points of discussion ......
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That's a lot of HU for the money and I would be cautious. I also doubt it is compatible with Bose :-\
I'd be interested to know if it does all work though. Of course, a big thing is also ensuring that the Trip Computer functionality remains and, IMO, that the CID remains fully functional, including showing the Nav instructions
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hmmmm sounds to good to be true :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :o
would expect something like that to be around the 700/800 mark
but great if it is compatible in everyway
if it is and i will try and get more info it will deffo be on my christmas list :y
wonders what davednd will have to say ;)
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That's a lot of HU for the money and I would be cautious. I also doubt it is compatible with Bose :-\
I'd be interested to know if it does all work though. Of course, a big thing is also ensuring that the Trip Computer functionality remains and, IMO, that the CID remains fully functional, including showing the Nav instructions
Unlikely, the unit has 4ohm impedance
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Well looks good but... ???
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Yes it should physically fit and function in the Omega
However,
A crowbar is needed due to lack of space for the cables
No, it is NOT compatable with BOSE
You will lose a lot of the extra functions of the CID as these are often controlled from the original head unit.
As an upgrade from a bog standard head unit / display its worth a go, but if you have an NCDxxx then you are going to be mega dissapointed more about functionality you are going to lose
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PS - its designed for later model Vx models with teh "line" down the centre of the unit, and if you look at the picture of the one installed, even they had trouble getting the top left of the unit to fit properly
Its just too tight a fit.
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wonders what davednd will have to say
hmmm thought there would be something ;D ;D
if something sounds to good to be true it usually is ::)
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yeah looks nice, shame its not Bose compatible & work with GID's/CID's
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Looks like the typical Hong Kong cheap tat to me :-\
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Much as people will frown and scoff, ::) Everything you need in one box.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-XNV-L77BT-AV-Car-Navigation-HD-Traffic-Touchscreen-/330600976129?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf95a8f01 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-XNV-L77BT-AV-Car-Navigation-HD-Traffic-Touchscreen-/330600976129?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf95a8f01)
TomTom module is seperate for updating purposes. Will run ipod/cd changers, has bluetooth, video in and out, and will play pretty much any disc you put in it without breaking. It will be a tight fit and it is pricey. Make sure you get an EU one, not a US import though.
Just my tuppence worth, (no change expected). :y
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Fek me you can buy a bloody nice Omega for that amount of dosh! :o
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If you are going to invest that sort of money, at least buy a decent brand
http://www.dndservices.co.uk/nx700e.html
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I think if I was looking down this route I would go for a double din Pioneer AVIC unit and if the car had a CID I would consider replacing the NCDC with an NCDR and putting it in the glovebox so you can keep the board computer functions via the steering wheel... but then selling the HU and CID would put a healthy wedge towards the Pioneer! :-\
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If you are going to invest that sort of money, at least buy a decent brand
http://www.dndservices.co.uk/nx700e.html
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I suspect that it would last more than four times longer than the OPs' suggestion, and on that basis it is better value. :y
I know someone who has a Pioneer dvd head unit that does most of the above, he paid over £1500 for his system, it doesn't work particularly well, bits have broken off it and it looks shyte. JMHO. :y
You pays your money and you makes your choice... :y
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Bye-bye check control, and a screen that low is pointless IMO. If there was a head unit to combine all the current functions, tmc, plus all the modern ones such blu tooth streaming, aux in and out, tv, blah blah, and do it all via CID, as well as integrate with the interior, then you'd be on to something.
Yeah right. ;D
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Bye-bye check control, and a screen that low is pointless IMO. If there was a head unit to combine all the current functions, tmc, plus all the modern ones such blu tooth streaming, aux in and out, tv, blah blah, and do it all via CID, as well as integrate with the interior, then you'd be on to something.
Yeah right. ;D
The only plus point of the screen being that low is that it is physically impossible to watch it and drive. Remote screens are readily available for the passengers. Any one who tries will probably be dead by the end of their road at the latest. They can be connected to the steering wheel controls, which helps, but you do lose several usefull features. The original suggestion has alot of either or choices so will not do as advertised, branded ones will do everything that they are meant to.
:y
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...and useless for sat nav too then. :-\
The best feature of the standard unit is the colour display sited high up in the dash for navigation. Which is the first feature these units dispense with. Unless fitting a remote screen in the dash is possible. But then why bother with the big screen on the hu?
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The screen is supposed to be a drivers aid, not something you are supposed to be glued to !!
Another crap design of the Omega is losing all of the trip computer functionality by replacing the dire head unit with anything aftermarket. Although I agree that teh screen position of the Omega is excellent, its certainly not the norm, and many Catera drivers seem to manage perfectly well with the screen mounted lower down. You guys have just been spoilt.
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It was not a suggestion, it was a question ...... I spotted the thing while searching for a replacement CID . I would note that the thing claims to work with the GID and CID , and offers sat nag functionality....
My interest was piqued as it has OEM appearance and claims compatibility....
If it actually did everything , it says it can , and not screw up other bits, I'd be up for it... Given its price being broadly equivalent to a fully working ncdc and CID combo
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Actually the listing is very innaccurate. This model is actually designed as a direct plug and play replacement for the later models of Vauxhall that have a CD30/70/90 etc. The steering control and display outputs will function via the canbus controls on these vehicles also.
However, this model does not require a can signal to turn on, so it is possible to retro fit to an earlier model of car that has a similar physical size stereo in it, however, it is highly unlikely that the steering controls nor display would function in this instance as the protocol is very wrong.
Not to be confused with the bulk of chinese tat coming across, some of these dedicated head units are actually starting to look quite good, and we have been selling this model ourselves for many years now, but that said, I wouldn`t advise it for the Omega, we sell them for the late Astra / Corsa
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ahhh that makes sense now.....
bit cheeky of the buggers eh??
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They are making the false assupmtion that because the head unit is the same physical shape, that all the connectivity will be the same !!
Always give the trade a bad name when things like this happen
>:(
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Presumably, the A/V out put can be linked in series to other monitors, including perhaps a screen of suitable size where the CID/GID display is. :-\
Though that might have the downside of actively encouraging peeps to watch telly/DVDs etc whilst driving. No one watches their sat nav displays for example... ::)
I guess it boils down to how much cake you can have and eat at the same time... :)
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Presumably, the A/V out put can be linked in series to other monitors, including perhaps a screen of suitable size where the CID/GID display is. :-\
Certainly can
I guess it boils down to how much cake you can have and eat at the same time... :)
Nope, it depends how big a cake you can afford
;)
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Bye-bye check control, and a screen that low is pointless IMO. If there was a head unit to combine all the current functions, tmc, plus all the modern ones such blu tooth streaming, aux in and out, tv, blah blah, and do it all via CID, as well as integrate with the interior, then you'd be on to something.
Yeah right. ;D
CD70 ::)
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Will CD70 display current trip functions then?
If so, I may also have found a solution to the CAN ignition problem ;)
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Will CD70 display current trip functions then?
If so, I may also have found a solution to the CAN ignition problem ;)
Trip functions are programmed via the screen aren't they?
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Will CD70 display current trip functions then?
If so, I may also have found a solution to the CAN ignition problem ;)
Dpends which screen you attach it to ;)
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The screen is supposed to be a drivers aid, not something you are supposed to be glued to !!
Another crap design of the Omega is losing all of the trip computer functionality by replacing the dire head unit with anything aftermarket. Although I agree that teh screen position of the Omega is excellent, its certainly not the norm, and many Catera drivers seem to manage perfectly well with the screen mounted lower down. You guys have just been spoilt.
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so this dire head unit, is this the one you said you'd look into replacing? As apparently any "decent" modern head unit can replace all the 2015 functions with CID... Hmm? :P
We await your recommendation still. Oh, and don't forget to keep the far superior Bose sound. ;)
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Bye-bye check control, and a screen that low is pointless IMO. If there was a head unit to combine all the current functions, tmc, plus all the modern ones such blu tooth streaming, aux in and out, tv, blah blah, and do it all via CID, as well as integrate with the interior, then you'd be on to something.
Yeah right. ;D
CD70 ::)
DVD90?
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so this dire head unit, is this the one you said you'd look into replacing? As apparently any "decent" modern head unit can replace all the 2015 functions with CID... Hmm?
If you are going to quote me, then please get it right.
Yes, any decent modern aftermarket head unit will sound better than anything ever offered by the OEM manufacturer. I never said anything about the CID display, nor about replacing any functions.
If you want my truthfull opinion, change the car, remember I don`t like the Omega`s :P
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Bye-bye check control, and a screen that low is pointless IMO. If there was a head unit to combine all the current functions, tmc, plus all the modern ones such blu tooth streaming, aux in and out, tv, blah blah, and do it all via CID, as well as integrate with the interior, then you'd be on to something.
Yeah right. ;D
CD70 ::)
DVD90?
Still complex to get working with emulated CAN signals, but theoretically possible - not sure about display features, not worked that one out, but to be honest, I think that the CD70 is a far superior head unit to the DVD90. I now have a CD70 FULLY working on my test bench compete with speed pulse and ignition controls, all via a programmable CANBUS chip - just need to find a way to implement this into a car now.
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and don't forget to keep the far superior Bose sound.
BOSE ? Nope, never gonna happen until my hearing goes and I can no longer tell the difference :-X
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Safe to say then, as Dave has just confirmed in so many words, there is nothing on the Market today to replace the omega head units without major compromise in some area or another .
Including this one. Sadly. Quite like the look of it actually. But there we are!
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Bye-bye check control, and a screen that low is pointless IMO. If there was a head unit to combine all the current functions, tmc, plus all the modern ones such blu tooth streaming, aux in and out, tv, blah blah, and do it all via CID, as well as integrate with the interior, then you'd be on to something.
Yeah right. ;D
CD70 ::)
DVD90?
I haven't got one of those sat in the dining room ::)
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Safe to say then, as Dave has just confirmed in so many words, there is nothing on the Market today to replace the omega head units without major compromise in some area or another .
Including this one. Sadly. Quite like the look of it actually. But there we are!
Depends on your priorities.
I've stuck with standard (even though a bugger to retrofit in the MV6) because I want the OEM look and full functionality from the onboard systems. And Bose ::)
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OK, lets approach this from a different angle -
TB - what is needed to run the computer / trip functions on the screen without a head unit being fitted at all ?
Must be possible ?
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OK, lets approach this from a different angle -
TB - what is needed to run the computer / trip functions on the screen without a head unit being fitted at all ?
Must be possible ?
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A GID/CID? A CAN connection from NCDx ;)
MID, diddly squat from the radio, other than the old style Philips 3 wire protocol for display (radio station etc) if required.
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OK, lets approach this from a different angle -
TB - what is needed to run the computer / trip functions on the screen without a head unit being fitted at all ?
Must be possible ?
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Dave. Are you thinking of ways of driving the graphics input AND controlling the computer/trip functions?
If the graphics are not a priority then the simplest approach is to fit a text only MID and a new wiper stalk.
If the aim is to keep the CID then my interpretation is that there is a bit of CANbus (with a paired security code) between the HU and the CID. I believe the LCD screen is an odd beast with both VGA and digital inputs so I assume that the VGA comes direct from the HU and commands over CANbus tell the trip computer what to display on the digital input to the LCD :-\
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Safe to say then, as Dave has just confirmed in so many words, there is nothing on the Market today to replace the omega head units without major compromise in some area or another .
Including this one. Sadly. Quite like the look of it actually. But there we are!
Depends on your priorities.
I've stuck with standard (even though a bugger to retrofit in the MV6) because I want the OEM look and full functionality from the onboard systems. And Bose ::)
Priorities are... Everything. Everything must be better. As if vx had developed the system to currant day. Bc,tomtom nav, double tuner for tmc, check control, 4 stack cd changer will do, phone with blu tooth that can stream music, iPod connectivity, tv, video playback.all through CID and Bose, because anything else will be a step down. Although lower volumes need work with Bose fair enough. But crack up the volume it's bloody good IMO. Certainly don't see/hear ANY need to spend money there.
Or add some of those newer function to the current set up. An aux in would be a start. I do love the way external audio mutes your current selection with a modulator. Gives an "as designed feel", shame there's that little bit of hiss, although road noise and higher volumes drown it.
Or, what's the next step up? Cd70? Dvd90? Dave already said BC functions will be lost.
I suppose logic suggests develop the current set up, as it is bespoke. CID,2015,Telematics,steering wheel controls, check control. Nothing can replace that. Therefor, it is the best System available for the omega. Regardless of weather Dave likes or not. ;D ;)
I mean why would anybody develop a system for dieing car like the omega? No money there, it's a hard to beat system with no way of clawing back development costs.
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You are dead right, no one is going to spend any R&D budget to produce anything more for an ageing car, but thats not to say any solution may not be around the corner
As far as I can see (and not having an Omega, I have to summise a little) the signals from trip computer etc go to the head unit and are then transmitted from out from the head unit via CAN to the display. Do they go into the head unit via CAN ? Presumably so ?
Theoritically, I am wondering if it is possible to pump them straight into the display by changing the CAN protocol ID to look for the display instead of the head unit ? That way head unit could be removed with full functionality of the CID retained. This would then open up a few more choices of head unit at least. Sending external graphics and pictures is not really an issue on that screen, (several mods already around to do that), its the body functions we need to retain.
Coded / paired head units are not necessarily a problem, as I`m sure with a bit of work they can be bypassed - I`m playing with a CD70 and a CAN analyser on the bench at the moment which is whats giving me the ideas, as neither are coded to each other, nor the car, and they are functioning perfectly well -
By the way, I have a modified Porsche / BOSE adaptor here, that I reckon may well work on an Omega with an aftermarket head unit, just need to find a guinea pig to try it out
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I believe the only can communication on the vehicle is between CID and HU.
Or at least that's my understanding of it.
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I believe the only can communication on the vehicle is between CID and HU.
Or at least that's my understanding of it.
Thats my understanding too. Sure Mr DTM mentioned something on this very subject at The Lakes meet this year.
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I believe the only can communication on the vehicle is between CID and HU.
Or at least that's my understanding of it.
Thats my understanding too. Sure Mr DTM mentioned something on this very subject at The Lakes meet this year.
Yep, that's what I recall too. Although he did say that there are other signals present IIRC :-\
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I believe the only can communication on the vehicle is between CID and HU.
Or at least that's my understanding of it.
Engine ECU, ABS ECU and Autobox ECU also have their own CAN link, but it's isolated from the NCDX-Display. That's not to say it doesn't carry some of the information required by the nav / trip computer (engine/vehicle speed, fuel flow, etc. are all known and/or exchanged between these ECUs over CAN). Maybe a device to bridge the 2 CAN buses would be a solution?
Failing that, use the pulse / analogue signals that the MID uses. In fact, doesn't the CID also have these signals? I don't suppose the CID is still doing the trip computer stuff but without the CAN link it doesn't play ball?
Need to have a look at the wiring diagrams. :-\
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There's a bit of bedtime reading for you ;D
Some of us are, as you know, desperate to upgrade the 2015 for a more modern unit ::)
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Oi, I had first dibs. :P
Oh, and so much for my understanding. ;D
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Oi, I had first dibs. :P
Oh, and so much for my understanding. ;D
You can be the guinea pig then :P ;D
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Oi, I had first dibs. :P
Oh, and so much for my understanding. ;D
You can be the guinea pig then :P ;D
yeah, we won't let the smoke out, honest. :y
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Oi, I had first dibs. :P
Oh, and so much for my understanding. ;D
You can be the guinea pig then :P ;D
yeah, we won't let the smoke out, honest. :y
Bah, it'll be fine. ;D
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Priorities are... Everything. Everything must be better. As if vx had developed the system to currant day. Bc,tomtom nav, double tuner for tmc, check control, 4 stack cd changer will do, phone with blu tooth that can stream music, iPod connectivity, tv, video playback.all through CID and Bose, because anything else will be a step down. Although lower volumes need work with Bose fair enough. But crack up the volume it's bloody good IMO. Certainly don't see/hear ANY need to spend money there.
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VX don't do anything close, only BMs/Audi/Volvo etc offer all these as factory fit. Lots of boxes scattered around the car, all talking to each other. If you can separarte the BC functions from the head unit then that may be the way forward. Unless GM do summat suitable for Holden Calais/Cadillac CTS :-\
I only have a TID in my car, but also have the following:
Double din touch screen HU with bluetooth, DVD, MP3/4, full ipod control, camera input, 2x aux in, CD changer control, (as above really, but without TomTom).
HD tuner (not much use in UK ::)).
2x 10 CD Changer.
Digital TV/Radio Tuner.
Pre wiring for headrest monitors: All Sony-personal preference (it's my money :-X)
TomTom Go Live hard wired to ign live.
I've never had BC funtions in this car, so would be a willing guinea pig for a stand alone BC:y. Think I've still got a bit of space under the dash :-\
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It shouldn't be too bad to get a CD70 'working' in an Omega, as long as you can use an Omega CID (GID doesn't work, been there, tried that).
The BC features are all based around a speed pulse from the ABS and a fuel use signal from Engine ECU.
Check control is individual signals in.
All the above is built into Omega display.
The biggie comes if you insist on CID, the only way to navigate/interact is via CAN from NCDC. And possibly CD70 :-X
CD70 does present other challenges to overcome though. I need to acquire a spare CID to play though.
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one thing that occured to me today, is why did they not make the GID full height? Looks a bit of a waste, having that huge space and only having the tiny GID :(
Full size GID could have displayed a lot of information :-\
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one thing that occured to me today, is why did they not make the GID full height? Looks a bit of a waste, having that huge space and only having the tiny GID :(
Full size GID could have displayed a lot of information :-\
They did make a full sized one. And made it colour as well ;)
The GID and the half height CCRT displays were not originally designed for the Omega (or Vectra). And that aside, you have to make it worthwhile for a customer to pick the CID option ;)
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True, full height hi-res GID, CID would have been less popular
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Does the GID need to be paired to the car/ HU? or should that side of things be plug and play? :-\
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Does the GID need to be paired to the car/ HU? or should that side of things be plug and play? :-\
GID and CID require pairing....
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What would be needed for that?
Guessing:
Car pass
new wiper stalk + loom
Screen
Is the VX HU needed for BC or is that self contained?
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What would be needed for that?
Guessing:
Car pass
new wiper stalk + loom
Screen
Is the VX HU needed for BC or is that self contained?
:y
Eh? What are you trying to achieve - I think I've got wrong end of the stick. Maybe new thread may be better :y
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It shouldn't be too bad to get a CD70 'working' in an Omega, as long as you can use an Omega CID (GID doesn't work, been there, tried that).
The BC features are all based around a speed pulse from the ABS and a fuel use signal from Engine ECU.
Check control is individual signals in.
All the above is built into Omega display.
So to recap:
The CID (and GID) have the trip computer functions and check control logic built in.
The speed pulse, fuel level, fuel consumption and check inputs are all wired to the CID/GID and a CAN signal from the NCDX tells the CID/GID what to display.
A couple of questions.
- Is an MID a plug in replacement for the CID or GID (in terms of the check signals & fuel/speed pulse?) (is this the grey plug?...)
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It shouldn't be too bad to get a CD70 'working' in an Omega, as long as you can use an Omega CID (GID doesn't work, been there, tried that).
The BC features are all based around a speed pulse from the ABS and a fuel use signal from Engine ECU.
Check control is individual signals in.
All the above is built into Omega display.
So to recap:
The CID (and GID) have the trip computer functions and check control logic built in.
The speed pulse, fuel level, fuel consumption and check inputs are all wired to the CID/GID and a CAN signal from the NCDX tells the CID/GID what to display.
A couple of questions.
- Is an MID a plug in replacement for the CID or GID (in terms of the check signals & fuel/speed pulse?) (is this the grey plug?...)
Yes (although you have to run the wires to the wiper stalk, and fit said stalk)
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and a CAN signal from the NCDX tells the CID/GID what to display.
And this is the bit that could be replicated with a bit of programming and a CAN chip. All you need to do is to analyse the CAN data from the head unit, identify the signal that is turning on the display and program up a chip to emulate this signal. This is pretty much what I am doing with the CD70 at the moment using a cheapie CAN BUS analyser
http://www.cananalyser.co.uk/cando.html
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So cd70 has to work with omega CID to retain check control and BC functions? Everything else is head unit based???
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My goal is to get the CID to retain the BC and check control functionality without any head unit fitted at all. (This is similar to a CD70 project I am currently working on) There would be a small module plugged in place of the head unit connection that would contain a CANBUS emulator, with just enough data being outputted to power the screen.
That would then open up the choice of head units to some decent aftermarket ones that would have all of the modern features that you are all after, and I can then start making some proper money out of you lot by selling them to you
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I think it might be time to invest in one of these.. http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/avrcan-at90can128-development-board-p-292.html (http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/avrcan-at90can128-development-board-p-292.html)
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I think it might be time to invest in one of these.. http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/avrcan-at90can128-development-board-p-292.html (http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/avrcan-at90can128-development-board-p-292.html)
Hmmm - I could think of a couple of applications for that ;)
Don't forget that the secret could also be in the screen - my reading of CAN is that you can both broadcast to specific nodes in the network, but alternatively program nodes to receive from specific senders only.
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I think it might be time to invest in one of these.. http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/avrcan-at90can128-development-board-p-292.html (http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/avrcan-at90can128-development-board-p-292.html)
Hmmm - I could think of a couple of applications for that ;)
Don't forget that the secret could also be in the screen - my reading of CAN is that you can both broadcast to specific nodes in the network, but alternatively program nodes to receive from specific senders only.
Been playing with this - stunning bit of kit for next to no money !!
http://www.cananalyser.co.uk/cando.html
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how much ?
I'm actually more interesed in the programable chip to broadcast into a network where I've removed the autobox
But yes, I'll need to read first....
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how much ?
£125 inclusive of postage :y
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and a CAN signal from the NCDX tells the CID/GID what to display.
And this is the bit that could be replicated with a bit of programming and a CAN chip. All you need to do is to analyse the CAN data from the head unit, identify the signal that is turning on the display and program up a chip to emulate this signal. This is pretty much what I am doing with the CD70 at the moment using a cheapie CAN BUS analyser
http://www.cananalyser.co.uk/cando.html
Will the CD70 drive the VGA input on the CID?
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and a CAN signal from the NCDX tells the CID/GID what to display.
And this is the bit that could be replicated with a bit of programming and a CAN chip. All you need to do is to analyse the CAN data from the head unit, identify the signal that is turning on the display and program up a chip to emulate this signal. This is pretty much what I am doing with the CD70 at the moment using a cheapie CAN BUS analyser
http://www.cananalyser.co.uk/cando.html
Will the CD70 drive the VGA input on the CID?
Reckon it just might . . . . ;)
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They don't get much cheaper than this:
http://uk.farnell.com/microchip/mcp2515dm-bm/kit-demo-can-bus-monitor-board/dp/1676254?Ntt=1676254 (http://uk.farnell.com/microchip/mcp2515dm-bm/kit-demo-can-bus-monitor-board/dp/1676254?Ntt=1676254)
Just reprogram the PIC to do what you want. :y
2woody: remember that Megasquirt has a CAN interface. I'm still waiting for the long-promised source code so it can be customised, though.
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why is it , every time someone mentions the VGA input , I start getting ideas involving 12V supplied small form computers,
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why is it , every time someone mentions the VGA input , I start getting ideas involving 12V supplied small form computers,
Hmm. got one of those in the loft, too, and it's a bit bored at the moment. ::)
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I have been following this thread with interest but have no great expectation that I will ever fit an NCDX and CID in my Elite because both the lasers and the CID screens seem to be 'end of life' products with an uncertain life expectancy and little prospect of replacement when they fail :(
Is there a suitable screen (in current production) that will play with the CD70 and could be made to fit in the Omega instrument binnacle?
It seems to me that a future proof solution might employ
- CD70 (or similar)
- new screen (out of an Insignia perhaps?)
- CANbus development board (eg http://uk.farnell.com/microchip/mcp2515dm-bm/kit-demo-can-bus-monitor-board/dp/1676254?Ntt=1676254) to get on the CANbus
- A cheap microcontroller with lots of inputs to monitor all the check control inputs and speed and fuel pulses. This controller would need broadcast the check information on CANbus for the CD70 to display on screen (assuming that is something the CD70 is able to do). This microcontroller might also calculate trip distances and fuel consumption. The Arduino Mega is my current preference for this task http://uk.farnell.com/arduino/a000047/board-arduino-mega2560/dp/1848688
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Fek me you can buy a bloody nice Omega for that amount of dosh! :o
You think that's pricey ::) Try this... :y
http://www.carpartsconnexion.co.uk/vauxhall/partdetail.asp?dp=105359&f=Vauxhall&m=OMEGA&y=Any+year&cat=24&p=11& (http://www.carpartsconnexion.co.uk/vauxhall/partdetail.asp?dp=105359&f=Vauxhall&m=OMEGA&y=Any+year&cat=24&p=11&)
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By the way, I have a modified Porsche / BOSE adaptor here, that I reckon may well work on an Omega with an aftermarket head unit, just need to find a guinea pig to try it out
I may well be down your way in a couple of weeks, don't mind a play
Assume the mod you speak of is connectors, and that it originally was designed for porsche for the same bose/omega issues we have?
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By the way, I have a modified Porsche / BOSE adaptor here, that I reckon may well work on an Omega with an aftermarket head unit, just need to find a guinea pig to try it out
I may well be down your way in a couple of weeks, don't mind a play
Assume the mod you speak of is connectors, and that it originally was designed for porsche for the same bose/omega issues we have?
Yes, its an inline interface that should plug between the ISO block and an aftermarket head unit. - Need to try it out on an Omega first to see if it works, and if so, may well need to put it on some long leads so it can be tucked away somewhere as space is limited.
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Fek me you can buy a bloody nice Omega for that amount of dosh! :o
You think that's pricey ::) Try this... :y
http://www.carpartsconnexion.co.uk/vauxhall/partdetail.asp?dp=105359&f=Vauxhall&m=OMEGA&y=Any+year&cat=24&p=11& (http://www.carpartsconnexion.co.uk/vauxhall/partdetail.asp?dp=105359&f=Vauxhall&m=OMEGA&y=Any+year&cat=24&p=11&)
It is on special offer though! :y