Hello...
Just wondering if anyone knows how I can hook up my radar, cell phone, and cd player...all at the same time...to my helmet headset...a Platinum 900 from Collett???
How is everyone hooking up multiple devices?
Thanks!!!
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It is going to be expensive. I aquired a J&M system for the three items you mentioned and just installed it yesterday. I decided that the J&M instructions are worthless. Got the MP3 player going fine and it sounds real good but havent been able to figure out why the cell phone does not work or the radar detector either. It is suppose to turn the MP3 down low when the cell rings in but it doesn't. Plus you have to have a cell phone with auto answer, which I do but it answers but no connection to the headset and the mp3 keeps on playing. Will be calling J&M tomarrow for help. Think their system is about $400.00 and the Autocom is close to the same cost.
Will be posting my results when I get it straightened out.
Will be posting my results when I get it straightened out.
I'm about to repair my Autocom piece of shit headset cable for the 27th time. Go J&M. Autocom sucks.
Great...now we have 3 Bretts.
Welcome Brett^3 :grin:
Welcome Brett^3 :grin:
Thanks for the welcome!
I was really hoping there would be something as simple as a hub...connect all devices...then connect to the helmet...just like my little computer network.
PAOW-
The Autocom Pro-M1 system works as advertised to perform the job you're looking for. Unfortunately, it's expensive, and as Swampy intimates, the connectors are for shit.
I had the full system on my last bike, it did everything asked of it....but I just sold it. I just got sick and tired of dicking with all of the cables and twiddling with all of the controls all the time. I would invariably ride off with something unplugged or shut down, and I've have to stop and reset/replug.
I sold the system and have very few things on the Bird to deal with now. Ask yourself if you really need all that crap. :wink:
The Autocom Pro-M1 system works as advertised to perform the job you're looking for. Unfortunately, it's expensive, and as Swampy intimates, the connectors are for shit.
I had the full system on my last bike, it did everything asked of it....but I just sold it. I just got sick and tired of dicking with all of the cables and twiddling with all of the controls all the time. I would invariably ride off with something unplugged or shut down, and I've have to stop and reset/replug.
I sold the system and have very few things on the Bird to deal with now. Ask yourself if you really need all that crap. :wink:
I currently have the Autocom system which I found is good quality, but expensive. Depending upon your cost requirements some of the others that I have seen are:
http://www.tecstar.co.uk/comms/starcom1.htm
http://www.challengermotors.co.nz/baehr/baehr.htm
http://www.baehr.net/
http://www.bobscb.com/helmet_headsets/moto...dset_compat.htm
And here is the US Autocom website.
http://www.autocomamerica.com/index.asp
I like the design of the StarCom unit, it seems to have better options for portability.
Good Luck...
http://www.tecstar.co.uk/comms/starcom1.htm
http://www.challengermotors.co.nz/baehr/baehr.htm
http://www.baehr.net/
http://www.bobscb.com/helmet_headsets/moto...dset_compat.htm
And here is the US Autocom website.
http://www.autocomamerica.com/index.asp
I like the design of the StarCom unit, it seems to have better options for portability.
Good Luck...
Thanks for the info. Im working on what I can do with the connections I have...a spliter for the audio input.
Otherwise...it just might be too much crap to deal with.
Thanks again!
Otherwise...it just might be too much crap to deal with.
Thanks again!
I saw this one at Americade.
It worked well on the display they had set up.
http://www.airrider.com/
It worked well on the display they had set up.
http://www.airrider.com/
I think there is somthing at radio shack that does what you need, i beleive aerostich sell the same product for more. I think its called the
booteroo or something !!! ,
But i bet since the cell phone and audio input use the same input on the collet you may be out of luck, as i doubt it would send the voice back
to your sell phone ...
booteroo or something !!! ,
But i bet since the cell phone and audio input use the same input on the collet you may be out of luck, as i doubt it would send the voice back
to your sell phone ...
The airrider setup looks pretty cool...but expensive!
I did find a spliter at Radio Shack...seems to work ok when I use it with the radar dector and the cd player...not with the cell phone.
I might look into a way to make the radar dector loud on its own...think I saw a post about that somewhere here...and then just worry about one audio connection at a time on the bike.
I did find a spliter at Radio Shack...seems to work ok when I use it with the radar dector and the cd player...not with the cell phone.
I might look into a way to make the radar dector loud on its own...think I saw a post about that somewhere here...and then just worry about one audio connection at a time on the bike.
Another option for the radar detector...I didn't want to run an audio line from it to my splitter or helmet so I created a little circuit that is basically a string of lights that light up as the volume increases. I then velcro'd it to the top edge of the windshield. It cost about $30 to make and thats cause I screwed it up a couple times :)
Trying to find the article I used to make it...
Trying to find the article I used to make it...
Did ya find the article?!?!?
No, unfortunately I didn't but I took it to a friend who makes little gadgets like this and he is going to try to make it a little nicer and draw up a schematic for me and list the radio shack (or other parts) needed. He doesn't have much of a life so I hope it will be quick...but who knows.
Anyone interested send me a PM and if I can get any useful info together I'll contact you.
Anyone interested send me a PM and if I can get any useful info together I'll contact you.
I've got a new setup in the works. Its better looking, cheaper, and easier to set up and is adjustable to the input level. My previous attempt didn't work as well for anything but the Solo2 because you couldn't adjust the input sensitivity. I "hope" this one will be viable for any radar detector with a headphone jack.
Has anyone set up a radio or some other transmitter to broadcast their audio to their helmet? I was pondering a unit that had multiple inputs that get blended together and used the FM band to broadcast the data then a mini receiver in each helmet.
Also, to answer the original question...
Look up passive(at least I prefer passive) audio mixer.
http://www.discovercircuits.com/A/au-mixer.htm
Has anyone set up a radio or some other transmitter to broadcast their audio to their helmet? I was pondering a unit that had multiple inputs that get blended together and used the FM band to broadcast the data then a mini receiver in each helmet.
Also, to answer the original question...
Look up passive(at least I prefer passive) audio mixer.
http://www.discovercircuits.com/A/au-mixer.htm
I'm not into electronics so I don't know if this is any good or what but its a crash helmet with integrated bluetooth. Quoted the blurb from one of the UK's magazines
Haven't got a clue what colour schemes it comes in the one pictured looks shit.
QUOTE
Future hits helmets
Italian lid firm Vemar has just unveiled a new helmet with a smart new high-tech twist: integrated Bluetooth technology. The new Vemar VSX Interactive is a full face composite lid, with built-in speakers and microphone, plus a digital wireless communication link, using the increasingly popular Bluetooth protocol. This is the same technology used on most new mobile phones, and allows full handsfree wireless integration of your Bluetooth phone and the Vemar lid. Ideal for couriers, or people on the move, the helmet can be set up so your phone automatically answers when it rings, and connects straight to the helmet speakers and microphone.
The new system also includes an intercom function, so if your pillion also has an Interactive lid, you can chat away as you ride along. An updated system with multi-user channel is being developed, so you’ll be able to talk to your Bluetooth-equipped mates on a rideout.
The Bluetooth system uses a rechargeable battery pack which lasts for ten hours on standby, and is operated by one button on the back of the helmet.
The helmet itself is ACU gold approved, and offers a quick-release visor, removable lining and a seatbelt buckle. It is a mid-priced helmet though, and the quality isn’t up to the standards of more pricey brands.
The Bluetooth system does add to the price though: the VSX Interactive costs £349 including a charger. More details from Vemar importer Motogear on 01536 526460 or check www.vemarhelmets.it
The Vemar VSX Interactive helmet
The Blootooth system works with just one button for programming and operation
The charger pugs into a jack inside the lid
Italian lid firm Vemar has just unveiled a new helmet with a smart new high-tech twist: integrated Bluetooth technology. The new Vemar VSX Interactive is a full face composite lid, with built-in speakers and microphone, plus a digital wireless communication link, using the increasingly popular Bluetooth protocol. This is the same technology used on most new mobile phones, and allows full handsfree wireless integration of your Bluetooth phone and the Vemar lid. Ideal for couriers, or people on the move, the helmet can be set up so your phone automatically answers when it rings, and connects straight to the helmet speakers and microphone.
The new system also includes an intercom function, so if your pillion also has an Interactive lid, you can chat away as you ride along. An updated system with multi-user channel is being developed, so you’ll be able to talk to your Bluetooth-equipped mates on a rideout.
The Bluetooth system uses a rechargeable battery pack which lasts for ten hours on standby, and is operated by one button on the back of the helmet.
The helmet itself is ACU gold approved, and offers a quick-release visor, removable lining and a seatbelt buckle. It is a mid-priced helmet though, and the quality isn’t up to the standards of more pricey brands.
The Bluetooth system does add to the price though: the VSX Interactive costs £349 including a charger. More details from Vemar importer Motogear on 01536 526460 or check www.vemarhelmets.it
The Vemar VSX Interactive helmet
The Blootooth system works with just one button for programming and operation
The charger pugs into a jack inside the lid
Haven't got a clue what colour schemes it comes in the one pictured looks shit.
Haha, thats sweet but seems wrong somehow :)
Very cool. I want one.
Wrong?? in what way?? , It is a genuine product if thats what you mean. Vemar has been going years, its an Italian company, and do a web search on Vemar VSX quite a few entries.
By wrong I mean the combination of helmet + wireless technology. Its great and definitely needed but at the same time it "feels"...just wrong. Like a rock with built-in GPS. :)
Gotcha :cool: I can live without it, I ride to get away from it all not to have something squawking in my ear all the time, my limit is a phone which is kept in my pocket.
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