Anyone want to build their own iPod/Beo integration?

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Hello,

 Can you be more specific on what the datalinkconnection means?  Does that mean that you can control the ipod via the BM-master and even from a linkroom?

Maybe I build an ipoddock, not in an old beocord, but in some nice clear plexi.  That will also nice fit my white BM... :-)

 
Kind regards
Joost
Gent (B)
 

Yes, datalinking your iPod means remote controlling it through your Beomaster, and thus it will work from link rooms as well.

 

Hello,

@Ridax: I'm considering to give it a try to build my own dock.  I'v been looking around on your site, but I don't find all the components.  Can you give a list of what is needed to make an IR and datalink controled ipoddock?

Thanks

Kind regards
Joost, Belgium
 

I asked this question months ago, about putting an ipod into a BC9000's tape side.

My idea was to remove the tape carrier and replace it with something like the ipod dock in the phillips portable DVD player (with ipod dock) hook it up to the system with Ridax's cable and Bob's your uncle. Its integrated, hidden, and would be so cool.

Can it be done?????????

@Ridax: Is the post still alive?  I'm wondering about the datalinking (see my PM to you).  How can it be done?  I didn't see that connector on your partslist.

 

Kind regards

Joost Declercq

Gent 


I use an "Airport Express".   It is hidden behind my BeoSound 9000 and plugged into the AUX connection (via the audio jack on the airport express).  All of music lives in on an Mac Mini that "shares" its iTunes library.  Once the Airport Express is configured, it shows up in iTunes as an "alternate output" in the lower right hand side.
 
So I set the 9000 to the max possible volume that I want, then bring up itunes on any computer/laptop in the house, select the Airport Express in iTunes, then stream music to the 9000.  Then I can control the volume via the volume slider in iTunes.  It's easy and sounds great.  Plus I get the advantage of my full music library, not just what's on my iPod.
 
You can add multiple airport express units (in different locations) and stream to multiple systems at the same time.
 
You will need:
1 wireless hub/router, it does not have to be an Apple Airport. 
1+ Airport Express units
1 PC/Mac with iTunes installed
1 B&O AUX to Headphone jack cable 
 
NOTE:  To configure the Airport Exress, you may need to use a Mac.  I am not certain and do not own a PC.
 
 
 
 
 
You can definitely configure the Airport Express from a PC.  The AE comes with management software for Windows as well as OSX.

Hi! I'm more than willing to gut my Beocenter 9300 and add an iPod integration module (I actually think it'd look swell) :D What i was thinking of though is that the iPod remains upright - meaning the tape sliding cover remains open when the iPod is being used.

If anybody can point me to where i can order and buy the module and also some people here who can assist me online (probably through step-by-step email instructs or through videochat) in the actual "gutting" of the Beocenter then this is a project I'm definitely looking forward to :)
 

This would be a cool solution...😁

Att: Ridax

What would a PCB cost if i would want to integrate it in to a Overture.

Could i buy a raw PCB to integrate, from you?

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