[signde]

No, as I understand, it was mentioned that the update only attenuated the pop, not eliminating it completely, because the issue was rather physical.

that goes against what i recall reading earlier in the mr12volt threads here and on another forum.

i am running the latest firmware and i have no popping.

 

[naryfa]

OK, thank you.

 

[drawz]

Does this system allow you to listen to the radio (FM or XM) while using Carplay? Can you do so and still have turn-by-turn directions from a Carplay maps app? I'm still debating which system to buy, but currently leaning toward Mr12Volt now that the OEM mic is integrated without modding. Even though those Android systems are really really tempting...

 

[drawz]

Seems obvious now, but the answer is no since you're using a different source (TV here) to view Carplay.

 

[naryfa]

I see an updated unit on Mr12Volt's website coming this month...

 

[dragon43]

This may have been answered, but what would you (or somebody who's installed) rate the level of difficulty for a mid-grade garage wrencher?

 

[drawz]

I see an updated unit on Mr12Volt's website coming this month...

According to one of the vendors on Rennlist, the two changes are the integration of the OEM mic by default and changing the color of the box. @Santirx had reported that Mr12Volt would fix their color gradient issues with a future generation, but it remains to be seen if that fix is included here.

 

[naryfa]

OEM mic is good news.

 

[SnakeP]

Hello,

Many thanks to Santirx for your awesome work.

I am ready to upgrade from a Joyeauto system to the new Mr12Volts system. Will I have to replace the video PCM board ?

Regards

 

[930lightweight]

@Santirx thank you SO much for the recommendation and install video of the Mr12Volt! I just finished the install and saw your video of the startup splash screen update. I downloaded the boot file per your update video but am unable to find the picture file for the Macan S logo. Would you be able to email that to me? Thanks again for your help!

 

[Santirx]

@Santirx thank you SO much for the recommendation and install video of the Mr12Volt! I just finished the install and saw your video of the startup splash screen update. I downloaded the boot file per your update video but am unable to find the picture file for the Macan S logo. Would you be able to email that to me? Thanks again for your help!

Get it here (I'll keep the link open for 2 days) :

 

[930lightweight]

Get it here (I'll keep the link open for 2 days) :

Thank you Sir!

 

[Gamite]

I made one for the turbo if anyone wants it

 

[signde]

I made one for the turbo if anyone wants it

View attachment 279931

i actually posted one i made a while back. i used the one that appears in the MFD on startup as my template. the lettering extends almost edge to edge.

https://www.macanforum.com/threads/mr12volt-carplay-aa-installation-and-reviews.185083/post-2752741

 

[Gamite]

i actually posted one i made a while back. i used the one that appears in the MFD on startup as my template. the lettering extends almost edge to edge.

https://www.macanforum.com/threads/mr12volt-carplay-aa-installation-and-reviews.185083/post-2752741

oh sorry, I didn't see yours, that would have probably saved me some time lol

 

[Porschesnob]

I just wanted to say that I installed a Mr12volt on a 2015 S. I have done many Stereo installs from various cars in the past. The installation was bumpy but thank God for Santrix's videos, which were VERY helpful. The only things that were difficult was trying to fit all that cables and wires in a small space became challenging. Also, finding a place to put the Mr 12 Volt box was difficult. I just used Santrix's idea but just velcro'd it up under dash. Overall very pleased. Sound is awesome and it seems an almost seamless mod that surprisingly works well with the NO MIC version Macan. You use the Phone button on the wheel and ask siri whatever you need. I am not sure if it is using the iPhone mic or enables a mic. Overall an A+ for sound, an A- for integration/app, a B for design, and a C for directions. Thank God for Santrix's videos.

 

[Draper]

Thanks @Santirx for the valuable review and installation info! 👏

I've always held off on these CarPlay units because I didn't want to compromise on audio quality, but it seems like this is the best of both worlds - seemingly even better than OEM Bluetooth!

I've just ordered the latest version of Mr12Volt which appears to now support the OEM microphone out of the box.

It also looks like there have been a handful of firmware updates released in the past 2 years, so for those running earlier versions it might be worth grabbing these. The camera related updates seem the most interesting to me.

"PCM3.x_20220623" Fixed volume in setting cannot be saved. General DSP bug fix.
"PCM3.x_20220815" General bug fixes
"PCM3.x_20220926" Fixed CarPlay/AA connection issue. Added long press "Return" button to return to P2000 main menu
"PCM3.x_20221013 " Cancelled CAN bus wake up
"PCM3.x_20221019 " improved BT handsfree call quality, low pass frequency can be adjusted in setting now
"PCM3.x_20221207" Rear Camera Condition changed action type for "Parking Key", shift to reverse will bring up rear view, shift to forward will show forward view, press any key will cancel front/rear view.
Added aftermarket front camera support for manual transmission cars, shift to forward will now bring up aftermarket front camera view automatically.
"PCM3.x_20230906" Corrected PCM3.0 / 3.1 with PDK camera display issue (DIP 1 ON for PCM + PDK)
"PCM3.x_20230927” MOST connection improvement
“PCM3.x_20231106” Improved MCU communication efficiency, fixed known bugs
"PCM3.x_20240528" Fixed a bug that may cause controller buttons and touch screen non responsive after start up

 

[Teddis]

Did they fix the vided quality banding @Draper ?

 

[Draper]

Did they fix the vided quality banding @Draper ?

I don't have my box yet, but it seems like it may have been improved with one of the updates?

Old software?

New software?

The sole US dealer seems to suggest the banding issue does not exist, at least as of Aug 2023.

 

[signde]

The sole US dealer seems to suggest the banding issue does not exist, at least as of Aug 2023.

I bought my unit from Roman and I appreciate him very much but he's wrong that there is no banding in the display. The very next post refutes him. Having said that, it really is not a big deal. It's pretty minor and sound quality is more important.

On a different note, my Mr12volt is the slightly older unit that doesn't have the OEM mic integration. I originally tried the OEM mic hack and could not get it to work so I reverted back to the included microphone which worked fine at the time. Earlier this week I took a call and the person asked if I was taking fire. Tested it myself with a voice recording, there is a horrible constant and loud buzzing static present at all times. I'm not using BT at all, this is all 100% from within CarPlay. The only other report of this I've found was from someone who ended up having a bad unit. Mine is just a couple months out of warranty now and I'm afraid this is the same problem.