DICE ipod integration vs. usaspec
#281
Originally Posted by tuoncan
still waiting for the new version to come out. This is taking forever
I :heart: you guys so I wanna make it perfect for all of you.
#283
Originally Posted by vthree
will we ever be fully classic compatible???
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Originally Posted by Nick@DICE
Ok, here's a status update for the startup issue: He's making progress, but it's going slowly because it happens so rarely. It is his priority! I'm still shooting for around the end of the month. Thankfully this is the only issue we're seeing for Honda and it is rare.
I :heart: you guys so I wanna make it perfect for all of you.
I :heart: you guys so I wanna make it perfect for all of you.
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First let me start off by telling nick i hope you are feeling better after the surgery... hopefully it wasnt major
Second i have 2 Questions that i would like if possible answered
1) When you say that ipod will be locked what does that mean exactly?
e.g. What features will we not be able to do?
2) Which generation is not locked or is there an update that locks all the ipods?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
Second i have 2 Questions that i would like if possible answered
1) When you say that ipod will be locked what does that mean exactly?
e.g. What features will we not be able to do?
2) Which generation is not locked or is there an update that locks all the ipods?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
#286
Originally Posted by jswim99
If it's rare, can a replacement unit just be sent? If it's a design/communication issue with Honda stereos, I wouldn't expect it to be so rare.
The trick to the programming is to get the timing right for all cars. Already, it's very very close. That's why is only happens in a small percentage of cars and rarely in those.
#287
Originally Posted by Cytomax
First let me start off by telling nick i hope you are feeling better after the surgery... hopefully it wasnt major
Second i have 2 Questions that i would like if possible answered
1) When you say that ipod will be locked what does that mean exactly?
e.g. What features will we not be able to do?
2) Which generation is not locked or is there an update that locks all the ipods?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
Second i have 2 Questions that i would like if possible answered
1) When you say that ipod will be locked what does that mean exactly?
e.g. What features will we not be able to do?
2) Which generation is not locked or is there an update that locks all the ipods?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
Like I said, all iPods do this. in the 3rd gen iPods til recently there was a flaw that we exploited, and we were pretty much the only ones who knew how to so you could retain advanced control and keep it unlocked. Apple finally fixed this flaw with the current generation. So, when you plug in the iPod into a intergration kit, the iPod becomes disabled and you'll be forced to use the controls the kit wants you to use. In DICE's case this means your steering wheel and headunit controls.
3rd, 4th, 5th gen iPods can be unlocked. Both gen of Mini's & the 1st and 2nd gen Nano's are unlocked as well. It's the current gen's are locked meaning the 6th gen iPod, the 3rd gen Nano, the iTouch and the iPhone. I don't forsee Apple releasing any patches for the older iPods for anything.
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Oh yea, as for the surgery - it wasn't terrible, it just has a long recovery time. You should see me type - if I'm not capitalizing anything I'm using one hand. If I'm writing anything long (like right now) I sit on my knees so my slinged arm is level with the desk and I can use both hands to type :p
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Thank you for that detailed response... im sure it took you a while to type it and i appreciate it..i wont ask too many more questions if you have to go through all that trouble to type... im happy the surgery went well for you... i guess now just get some R&R while you wait for your body to repair itself...
Eddie
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Originally Posted by Nick@DICE
Are you going to SEMA?
I'm a single dad with a 7 year old daughter. It's conference week during SEMA this year. I would love to come and hang out and drink many beers on DICE's tab. Just not this year. So sad.
#296
Originally Posted by Nick@DICE
Update is done! We will be mailing out beta's on monday. If you have a DICE kit and it's bugging out on you, PM me with your contact and mailing info.
I can't do PMs yet. Is there an e-mail address I could send my contact info to? Thanks.
#298
Originally Posted by Zartakras
Nick,
I can't do PMs yet. Is there an e-mail address I could send my contact info to? Thanks.
I can't do PMs yet. Is there an e-mail address I could send my contact info to? Thanks.
nick at
www.diceelectronics.com
Get rid of the www. naturally.
#299
Originally Posted by Nick@DICE
Update is done! We will be mailing out beta's on monday. If you have a DICE kit and it's bugging out on you, PM me with your contact and mailing info.
#301
I guess I'm the oly one lucky enough to unlock the new Classic with the Dice controller. I just rebooted the Ipod with it connected 6 or 8 times and it acted like it wanted to unlock a few times. I then changed the Dice to XM mode and played around it for a while and then switched the Dice back to the CD mode and low and behold it's been unlocked ever since.
#303
Originally Posted by svmtbman
I guess I'm the oly one lucky enough to unlock the new Classic with the Dice controller. I just rebooted the Ipod with it connected 6 or 8 times and it acted like it wanted to unlock a few times. I then changed the Dice to XM mode and played around it for a while and then switched the Dice back to the CD mode and low and behold it's been unlocked ever since.
please take the time to make a video.. or carefully record your steps!!! im interested in what u did............
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Originally Posted by vthree
please take the time to make a video.. or carefully record your steps!!! im interested in what u did............
1. Turn you iPod on and start playing any song from Bjork
2. Point the screen of the iPod EAST and give it a wee shimmy
3. Spread a thin coat of chunky peanut butter on the buttons. Buttons ONLY!
4. Whack it with a 3 lb steel hammer right on the seam
5. Perform you best Kansas City shuffle
Bam! Unlocked!
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Why in the world do i keep getting an email that tells me someone posted something new yet there are no new post in here...this is very odd...
Anyways.. how are the beta testers out there doing?.. did it fix the problem?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
Anyways.. how are the beta testers out there doing?.. did it fix the problem?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
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Originally Posted by Cytomax
Why in the world do i keep getting an email that tells me someone posted something new yet there are no new post in here...this is very odd...
Anyways.. how are the beta testers out there doing?.. did it fix the problem?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
Anyways.. how are the beta testers out there doing?.. did it fix the problem?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
#307
I installed the replacement Dice unit last night.. Seemed to be working fine but when I went to go get lunch today at work the unit did not activate.
has anyone with the new units experienced problems?
has anyone with the new units experienced problems?
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I finally got fed up with the power up issue and called for a replacement unit a few weeks ago--right after I did this Nick posted that betas were being sent out, so I'm not sure if my new unit is a beta or not. It definitely behaves differently than my previous unit, that's for sure. Not once has it had the startup issue where it doesn't power on when the car is started, so problem solved. However, sometimes it will say "paused" when I start the car until I press next track--not a big deal, but strange, since my old unit only _very_ rarely did that (I think I saw it like 3 times or something). This doesn't bother me at all, though.
#309
Originally Posted by jswim99
I finally got fed up with the power up issue and called for a replacement unit a few weeks ago--right after I did this Nick posted that betas were being sent out, so I'm not sure if my new unit is a beta or not. It definitely behaves differently than my previous unit, that's for sure. Not once has it had the startup issue where it doesn't power on when the car is started, so problem solved. However, sometimes it will say "paused" when I start the car until I press next track--not a big deal, but strange, since my old unit only _very_ rarely did that (I think I saw it like 3 times or something). This doesn't bother me at all, though.
Give the iPod a quick reset and see if that cleans it up.
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Originally Posted by Nick@DICE
You don't have a 3rd gen iPod, do you?
Give the iPod a quick reset and see if that cleans it up.
Give the iPod a quick reset and see if that cleans it up.
#311
Originally Posted by jswim99
Actually it may be the 3rd gen that I have in the car. I purposely got an old cheap iPod for the car since I never need to touch it with my hands now that I have the DICE unit. Will this cause the PAUSE? I'll try the reset today on the drive home. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by jswim99
Actually it may be the 3rd gen that I have in the car. I purposely got an old cheap iPod for the car since I never need to touch it with my hands now that I have the DICE unit. Will this cause the PAUSE? I'll try the reset today on the drive home. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by jswim99
Is the 3rd gen the one with the 4 buttons separate from the wheel? Mine just has the wheel.
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Originally Posted by Cytomax
Ok so as of right now you guys are recommending getting a 4th gen ipod?
Where can i get those and about how much do they cost?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
Where can i get those and about how much do they cost?
Thanks in Advance
Eddie
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Originally Posted by teg_to_bike
Any news when the latest version will be available? And will it work well with an old school (1st gen) mini?
The mini will work but needs firmware version 1.4.1
Please send me a PM or email if you'd like more info.