[TN_Macan_S]

From an audio standpoint... do you feel the unit is as good or better than the Mr12volt ?

 

[Santirx]

From an audio standpoint... do you feel the unit is as good or better than the Mr12volt ?

Keep in mind that I have aftermarket amplifier with different means of connection. With the Android unit direct toslink output, it is basically the same audio quality as Mr12Volt. With a Bose system, you will either need a Toslink to MOST25 converter or a quality RCA to MOST25 converter. Before installing the Toslink adapter in my unit, the audio with a high quality RCA to MOST25 converter which I bought separate from the unit, was very comparable to Mr12Volt, also virtually the same. But with the RCA to MOST25 converter provided with the unit, it was not good.

I explain all that in the video.

 

[TN_Macan_S]

I plan to use Helix P-Six Ultimate in my upcoming system....

 

[Santirx]

I plan to use Helix P-Six Ultimate in my upcoming system....

Then, you’ll be all set. Just wire a 12-14ft toslink from rear to front for direct connection. You can save on the MOST25 to TOSLINK converter for your amp.

 

[TN_Macan_S]

Oh... so the Android unit is toslink out....

 

[TN_Macan_S]

Since the HVAC vents are re-routed .. do you feel the air flow is good ?

Sorry for thr random questions.

 

[Santirx]

Oh... so the Android unit is toslink out....

YES! Just make sure that the vendor send you a unit with it. The first one I received didn’t have it, then they started releasing units with it afterwards. They sent me the optical board, which I installed on my own.

 

[TN_Macan_S]

Wonderful, thank you

 

[Santirx]

Since the HVAC vents are re-routed .. do you feel the air flow is good ?

Sorry for thr random questions.

Is never going to be the same as original, but is good enough. Watch my video on the second unit (DaiNav). I intercepted the air duct at the rear and they come down with bigger ducts. Vents are large too. As I said, good enough.

 

[drawz]

@Santirx Thank you for the additional pics.
Wow that backup camera upgrade is dramatic! Will definitely have to do that one. Too bad that wasn't known when I had the bumper off for my tow hitch...
Also, the screenshots show that this is an FYT based system. From what I can tell, there are a handful of platforms available for these Android head units, one of which is FYT and that is quite popular. There is a whole XDA community for these with some potential for custom firmware and other mods. The CPU is also a Unisoc UIS7862, which is probably the best currently available in any of these head units.

 

[drawz]

I purchased this model but as I mounted it I realized that the connectors (internal to the quadlock) are not suitable because I have PCM 4.0. How can I solve it in your opinion?

You probably have to ask the vendor for a different cable.

 

[Santirx]

@Santirx Thank you for the additional pics.
Wow that backup camera upgrade is dramatic! Will definitely have to do that one. Too bad that wasn't known when I had the bumper off for my tow hitch...
Also, the screenshots show that this is an FYT based system. From what I can tell, there are a handful of platforms available for these Android head units, one of which is FYT and that is quite popular. There is a whole XDA community for these with some potential for custom firmware and other mods. The CPU is also a Unisoc UIS7862, which is probably the best currently available in any of these head units.

You lost me there with Android and FYT… not my expertise… 😊…. I’ll have to follow your lead on this one, on whatever you find. I’ll check XDA to see if I can learn anything on this.

 

[Santirx]

@Santirx Thank you for the additional pics.
Wow that backup camera upgrade is dramatic! Will definitely have to do that one. Too bad that wasn't known when I had the bumper off for my tow hitch...
Also, the screenshots show that this is an FYT based system. From what I can tell, there are a handful of platforms available for these Android head units, one of which is FYT and that is quite popular. There is a whole XDA community for these with some potential for custom firmware and other mods. The CPU is also a Unisoc UIS7862, which is probably the best currently available in any of these head units.

There is one thread that immediately caught my attention. Steering wheel button mapping. Do you think it would be possible to remap steering wheel controls and actually make them work? In example, remapping the diamond button to skip songs?

Steering Wheel Controls customization on CC3

Hi everyone I have just installed my CC3 Unit on my Mazda 6 connected with the SimpleSoft Canbus box. Now I wanted to remap my hardware keys using the SWC app from Teyes and this does not work. Meanwhile I have read a lot of threads in here...

xdaforums.com

The native steering control app in the system would not remap the controls. They seem to be hard coded.

 

[drawz]

You lost me there with Android and FYT… not my expertise… 😊…. I’ll have to follow your lead on this one, on whatever you find. I’ll check XDA to see if I can learn anything on this.

There is one thread that immediately caught my attention. Steering wheel button mapping. Do you think it would be possible to remap steering wheel controls and actually make them work? In example, remapping the diamond button to skip songs?

Steering Wheel Controls customization on CC3

Hi everyone I have just installed my CC3 Unit on my Mazda 6 connected with the SimpleSoft Canbus box. Now I wanted to remap my hardware keys using the SWC app from Teyes and this does not work. Meanwhile I have read a lot of threads in here...

xdaforums.com

The native steering control app in the system would not remap the controls. They seem to be hard coded.

The information out there is all somewhat cryptic, but I believe FYT is a manufacturer of mainboards for these head units. There are a few others, but FYT seems to be popular and well supported in the modding community. They offer different CPUs, radio tuners, amps, DSPs, etc. It seems that these mainboards are then assembled with model-specific screens/frames, often made by other companies. Same goes for the wiring harnesses, CANBUS decoders, MOST converters, etc., which is why none of this stuff is really fully integrated. The 8.4" model I originally linked to appears to have the same hardware and software as your 12.3" model (with the exception of the screen/vents of course).

With regard to the steering controls, there is this app made specifically for FYT units that should allow you to reprogram the steering wheel buttons (EDIT sorry this is for reprogramming the buttons on the unit). I am no expert, but there is a user on Rennlist MattDevoCustoms that has made a custom firmware for FYT models used in some of the 987/997 Android head units. I bet he could help you figure it out or you could try XDA forums. I sent him a PM about these units and he thought his firmware would work on it as well.

 

[TN_Macan_S]

Then, you’ll be all set. Just wire a 12-14ft toslink from rear to front for direct connection. You can save on the MOST25 to TOSLINK converter for your amp.

I assume by using the toslink, either coaxial or digital, that would negate the need to use MOST25... thus reducing the amount of wiring and boxes behind the unit... ?

 

[Santirx]

I assume by using the toslink, either coaxial or digital, that would negate the need to use MOST25... thus reducing the amount of wiring and boxes behind the unit... ?

Correct. I’m currently not using MOST25. I directly connected unit to amp via Toslink.

 

[TN_Macan_S]

I assume by using the toslink, either coaxial or digital, that would negate the need to use MOST25... thus reducing the amount of wiring and boxes behind the unit... ?

Correct. I’m currently not using MOST25. I directly connected unit to amp via Toslink.

Fantastic, thank you sir

 

[Santirx]

Fantastic, thank you sir

I have the Helix V Twelve. That small box (Helix SDMI25) on top in the photo used to convert my Most25 to TOSLINK when I had PCM3.1 with Mr12Volt. Now I’m bypassing that box. That saves you about $500 which is the cost of the SDMI25 box.

 

[TN_Macan_S]

That Helix SDMI25 is almost impossible to find now. That's what I had planned to use...

 

[Santirx]

Vendors just announcing that they will start manufacturing units WITHOUT the permanent red speed warning dots…