Can only use MB V60? Wrong !
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Mik, a brilliant solution for the tremendous number of us who are looking for the alternative to spending $ 1000 plus at a dealer. I've been searching for this for months! To be honest, some of these posts are above my head. Sticking to the big picture, are you saying that I can use my Alltel V60 in your cradle and cord and use my built in steering wheel functions? If so, do I need a professional install ( 03' E500)? Will I be able to use voice activation or is that a different story? To be honest this all sounds to good to be true.
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jprescott,
The voice recognition works fine. Unfortunately I don't know if the mik-box will work in a 211, because I think it doesn't have a PSE. But I think there is a way to make it work - if anyone in the DC metro area is willing to experiment, please contact me.
The voice recognition works fine. Unfortunately I don't know if the mik-box will work in a 211, because I think it doesn't have a PSE. But I think there is a way to make it work - if anyone in the DC metro area is willing to experiment, please contact me.
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Well its a different module, and they don't call it PSE anymore. It is now called "AKG control module" or "hands-free-system" control module. It seems to be factory installed on all W211. For the optional voice recognition, the whole module is replaced by the new voice control module. It seems to have two connectors, one for power, one for MOST and the rest - I don't know the connetor or pin out, but I am sure its not the DB25 like on the PSE.
The Mik-Box only needs access to the wires btw. the Phone and the car, and an additional +12V - So the integration would still be possible, as long as I know the pinouts and connector.
The Mik-Box only needs access to the wires btw. the Phone and the car, and an additional +12V - So the integration would still be possible, as long as I know the pinouts and connector.
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Originally posted by Mik
Well its a different module, and they don't call it PSE anymore. It is now called "AKG control module" or "hands-free-system" control module. It seems to be factory installed on all W211. For the optional voice recognition, the whole module is replaced by the new voice control module. It seems to have two connectors, one for power, one for MOST and the rest - I don't know the connetor or pin out, but I am sure its not the DB25 like on the PSE.
The Mik-Box only needs access to the wires btw. the Phone and the car, and an additional +12V - So the integration would still be possible, as long as I know the pinouts and connector.
Well its a different module, and they don't call it PSE anymore. It is now called "AKG control module" or "hands-free-system" control module. It seems to be factory installed on all W211. For the optional voice recognition, the whole module is replaced by the new voice control module. It seems to have two connectors, one for power, one for MOST and the rest - I don't know the connetor or pin out, but I am sure its not the DB25 like on the PSE.
The Mik-Box only needs access to the wires btw. the Phone and the car, and an additional +12V - So the integration would still be possible, as long as I know the pinouts and connector.
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Thanks for your quick response to the w211 issue. Although I'm not in your area I would be happy to test any equipment in my car. I look forward to progress in the w211 and I'm putting an install of the hcb-30 on hold. Will be your 1st customer if this works out.
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Originally posted by moa4r
whats the status on the "mikbox" for the sony ericsson t610 for the w211 new e-class??!!!
whats the status on the "mikbox" for the sony ericsson t610 for the w211 new e-class??!!!
I can test it the e-class too, I live in NOVA contact me if your interested, thanks...
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Randy, I got the message yesterday. Check your email.
moa4r, have you signed up on my site? What phones do you have, etc..? If you are comfortable with working on your car, and testing electronics (there is a certain risk involved), we can meet and check it out.
moa4r, have you signed up on my site? What phones do you have, etc..? If you are comfortable with working on your car, and testing electronics (there is a certain risk involved), we can meet and check it out.
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Originally posted by Mik
Randy, I got the message yesterday. Check your email.
moa4r, have you signed up on my site? What phones do you have, etc..? If you are comfortable with working on your car, and testing electronics (there is a certain risk involved), we can meet and check it out.
Randy, I got the message yesterday. Check your email.
moa4r, have you signed up on my site? What phones do you have, etc..? If you are comfortable with working on your car, and testing electronics (there is a certain risk involved), we can meet and check it out.
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Hi. Whats the status on the bluetooth phones? or other phones not listed on your website? I have a kyocera 7135 im thinking of getting a BT adapter/headset for and it would be great if it worked w/ my car. Thx in advance.
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Currently only Motorola phones work (except nextel) - onlly on V60 PSE.
My further development will go in this order:
1. Timeport PSE
2. StarTac PSE
3. Nokia PSE
4. SonyEricsson Phones
5. Nextel Phones
then I will start with either the BT, or other phones like Nokia, Siemens, Samsung, Kyocera, LG, or more exotic types, whichever gets the most requests I guess.
Nextel and SonyEricsson got by far the most requests, and the support for the older two PSEs is more important than anything since many people have those installed. If I get the older Nokia PSE to work, then people with no integration will save about $300 on their install, because those are dirt cheap.
My further development will go in this order:
1. Timeport PSE
2. StarTac PSE
3. Nokia PSE
4. SonyEricsson Phones
5. Nextel Phones
then I will start with either the BT, or other phones like Nokia, Siemens, Samsung, Kyocera, LG, or more exotic types, whichever gets the most requests I guess.
Nextel and SonyEricsson got by far the most requests, and the support for the older two PSEs is more important than anything since many people have those installed. If I get the older Nokia PSE to work, then people with no integration will save about $300 on their install, because those are dirt cheap.
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Mik, I'll have my V600 in about two weeks from Cingular. If you would like to use my V60 kit for a guinea pig with your equip to see if it will run the V600, I am game. This would be on the W211.
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I have all test units built and they are sent out to the beta testers this week. check www.mikbox.com/news.htm for news, I update it usually at least once a week.
I have made no progress on the W211 integration yet. Can anyone send me a picture of how the connectors on that phone control unit / voice control unit look like?
I have made no progress on the W211 integration yet. Can anyone send me a picture of how the connectors on that phone control unit / voice control unit look like?
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Mik,
I'll try to get you something. Problem is I'm out of town for a while. If you don't mind, could you add a new post on the w211 board? This may get you a few more people who can help you out. I'm positive that anyone who did not factory or dealer install will want your product.
I'll try to get you something. Problem is I'm out of town for a while. If you don't mind, could you add a new post on the w211 board? This may get you a few more people who can help you out. I'm positive that anyone who did not factory or dealer install will want your product.
