It works! Circuit is finished, software for the processor is finished. And it works. A very simple install.
You need switched power (I used switched 12V, the red wire going to the Z1), ground, and if it was installed correctly, you take the ILL wire, cut it and put my board in between it (one wire going to the car and one wire going to the Z1). That it. No programming like the TR7, but this is much more stupid (not as much functionality as the TR7 can do). The device has the 4 wires and is about 1 inch x 1 inch x 1/2 inch.
If you have daytime running lights or automatic headlights, it won't matter. If the lights are on or off when you start the car (or power up the unit) it doesn't matter. It works either way. Once the bypass signal has finished (about 10 seconds after the unit is powered up, my circuit is done even before the pioneer screen goes away) the lights and dimming work just as they always have (if your Z1 is installed correctly).
I know people are going to want some of these. I have PCB's on order. Should be in early next week. I have enough parts to build 18 (and one is for me) :) I have some PM's I have to go though. I don't know how I will accept money for this yet, don't really have paypal set up or anything and I don't have a "shop" or "store front". But we are all friendly people here, I'm sure I'll come up with something we all can agree on. Those who PM'ed me, I'll PM you back with more info. Any one else, feel free to post or PM, first come first serve.
Now let's just pray that Pioneer isn't reading this and coming up with a software patch which renders this cool little thing useless with the first software upgrade.
Posted May 03, 2006 · 19:41 UTC#1