ipod connections?

[hipshaker]

i've got a blaupunkt braunschweig radio to go in the camper (still being built, but nearly ready). was wondering what sort of connections people have for ipods/mp3's.

i was considering one of these from gear 4:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...+Follow+Me+Transmitter+/+Car+Charger+For+iPod

or some kind of connector to fit the seven pin connection on the back of the radio.

any comments/suggestions?

 

[the councillor]

i'm just thinking aloud really, but when i was a kid growing up i used to design and build all manner of electrical gadgets that were, despite being conceived and constructed to the best of my knowledge... well... ****

i'm slowly being dragged into the modern age by mrs councillor... i can go on the internet, i even have my own mobile telephone, and being obsessed with music my ipods follow me about everywhere i go.

(well, nearly... i did design and build a robotic ipod tracking rabbit but it didn't work)

what am i on about ?

well, there's something clumsy about those FM transmitters that just doesn't quite sit right in my world... like they couldn't quite conceive of a perfect solution so they came up with that one and hoped nobody questioned them (like bus dropped spindles in a way)

but...

i have no experience of them so i guess my opinion is worthless

well, that was worth it. end of transmission

 

[hipshaker]

no, not worthless. i know what you mean. there's a nagging doubt in my mind. the other main option is something like this:

http://www.oldtimerradio.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p84_cable-for-CD-MP3-Ipod.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Wannabay]

not sure if this is a period or new blaupunkt radio, but if period, then Rich Oakley can point you in the right direction for the correct connector

 

[easy]

Get one of these they are ace! USB all the way, charges the pod and you can control it throught the head unit and hide the pod away :wink:

http://shop.audioimages.co.uk/pioneer-dehp7000ub-car-audio-cd-tuner-with-ipod-direct-control-usb-in-and-3-rca-preouts-p-1045.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Airtime]

You can buy adapters here. Site is mainly in Dutch, so if you need help just let me know. :wink:

 

[surfbus]

You can buy adapters here. Site is mainly in Dutch, so if you need help just let me know. :wink:

You can also buy a complete radio with an adapter!
(My dutch is also pretty good.. :mrgreen: )

 

[hipshaker]

thanks for that, i've placed an order n the dutch site. used the translation link on the site.

i'm surprised i couldn't find a similar adapter in the uk though.

 

[surfbus]

i'm surprised i couldn't find a similar adapter in the uk though.

Maybe start a new buisiness!? :wink:

 

[hipshaker]

think i'll leave that to those that know what they're doing


anyway, it arrived this morning .... which isn't bad service at all!

 

[61 stu]

just to say that Halfords are selling Sony headunits for £60 with aux output on the front for an ipod and it works a treat.

 

[aogrady]

I have this controlling my tunes!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harman-kardon-Drive-vehicle-built/dp/B000DZ834W" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheap as chips - got mine via Ebay for about £25 IIRC. Will work via FM or direct connection etc.....
Got a basic Sony CD/MP3 head unit in the glovebox, need to tidy up the wiring a bit - and may change the headunit as it wont accept the amp i have, work for another day. I would prefer a direct connection, as it's better than the FM i am using currently.

I also use this on my old 60GB iPod when out in the van, this works well too:

http://www.amazon.com/XtremeMac-AirPlay-Transmitter-iPod-Mini/dp/B0007LOZH6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Alistair