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mixelpix Newbie
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 6
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Posted: Jul 25, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject: Stereo volume = boat speed |
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Has anyone had the inclination to figure out how to tie the stereo volume to the throttle. I figure it's a hassle to scramble to the volume every time I drop down from full throttle on the river, but if I don't the kids get nearly blown out of the front of the boat. |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Jul 25, 2005 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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mixelpix, some headunits have a variable speed control built in that turns the volume up and down with engine rpm. These tend to be some of the higher end units, so be ready to pony up. _________________
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AndyDeeJay Outlaw
Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 239 City: Belfast
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 2:10 am Post subject: |
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mixelpix, welcome to wakeboarder.com
My headunit unit is Pioneer DEH P7700 (europe) and has a feature called ASL which is supposed to compensate for external noise.
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ASL (Automatic Sound Leveliser)
Compensating for additional outside noise, the automatic sound leveliser uses signal processing to automatically and electronically adjust the internal volume so that your music always sounds right.
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However this function dosen't work very well as my HU is in a sealed glove locker.
I still rely on the wired remote and hit the ATT button which reduces the volume when picking a rider up. _________________ Wakeboarding is so Kool in Ireland! |
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nan0 Criminal
Joined: 08 Aug 2005 Posts: 55 City: San Jose
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Posted: Aug 09, 2005 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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If the headunit doesn't support it, then it's gonna be a bear (if possible at all) to control the volume with speed. Easiest is to continue what you're doing - use the ATT button.
Although, now that i think about it - here's an idea-
using an op amp as a comparater, you could compare the actual speed to a predetermined setpoint, and have the ATT automatically switched when speed dropped below, say 10mph? wouldn't be active volume control, but would keep you from having to think about hitting the ATT before and after picking up a boarder. Have a switch that disables that option for those times you don't want music.
Might have to sketch out a circuit and see if it can be done. I'd definately use it, but would require opening the remote to gain access to the ATT switch signal. |
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mixelpix Newbie
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 6
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Posted: Aug 09, 2005 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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nan0 wrote: | If the headunit doesn't support it, then it's gonna be a bear (if possible at all) to control the volume with speed. Easiest is to continue what you're doing - use the ATT button.
Although, now that i think about it - here's an idea-
using an op amp as a comparater, you could compare the actual speed to a predetermined setpoint, and have the ATT automatically switched when speed dropped below, say 10mph? wouldn't be active volume control, but would keep you from having to think about hitting the ATT before and after picking up a boarder. Have a switch that disables that option for those times you don't want music.
Might have to sketch out a circuit and see if it can be done. I'd definately use it, but would require opening the remote to gain access to the ATT switch signal. |
Well I guess I'll just stick with my current setup of the Calrion remote volume. I usually just blast away at the mute button when dropping speed. I'm also adding a dash switch to the blue/white amp power trigger. That way I can kill the tower speakers at any time easily without killing all the tunes.
Thanks for the suggestiosn and welcome though. |
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Doug Soul Rider
Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Posts: 329 City: Walled Lake
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Posted: Aug 11, 2005 10:16 am Post subject: |
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I think there needs to be an extra output from Perfect Pass, so when it disengages the radio volume can be attenuated. _________________ SLIP IT ON AND RIDE IT! |
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wakeman61972 Outlaw
Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 120
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Posted: Aug 14, 2005 5:41 am Post subject: |
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that would be nice to have something like that |
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itch Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Posts: 2563 City: m m m itch igan
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Posted: Aug 14, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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I was just asking the same question this weekend. Why is that feature on all new cars but we can't get it in a boat? I have to friends that are engineers for ford/delphi I will ask them.
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southshoresledder Criminal
Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 75 City: meyers
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Posted: Aug 21, 2005 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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dude my suggestions is to crank that mother and leave like that all day long... |
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joedirt00 Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 2892 City: Baker City
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Posted: Aug 24, 2005 9:01 am Post subject: |
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The stereos the Harley puts in the new Ultra Classics have that feature along with Handle bar mounted controls. If someone wanted to do a little work it would be a good candidate. Weatherproof and you could rewire the handlebar wiring into some momentary swtiches for a remote. _________________
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410fortune Soul Rider
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 314 City: Morrison
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Posted: Aug 24, 2005 10:14 am Post subject: |
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or you can just hold the decks remote in your lap like I do when I am driving, is it really that hard to turn it up/down? |
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