Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

**DkN** · 14-08-2013, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by pwc123

The Android mirroring was my primary interest in this unit especially since that is how I planned on utilizing navigation in the US. So, understandably, I'm uncomfortable with buying the unit without that part of the software finalized and sufficiently demoed. If you have to purchase these before even knowing what the finalized features are, I will have to withdraw as well.

I'll understand if you want to withdraw at this stage. Sorry about the confusion, but as I said a lot of this is just because I wanted to keep everyone up to date at every step. I was initially told the unit will have Android mirroring, even that it was 90% complete (this was over 3 months ago - I guess they're having technical issues with the last 10%). I definitely won't take so much confidence in early promises from the manager anymore, until I see concrete evidence before me.

Send me a PM if you want to confirm your withdrawal.

Originally Posted by raymondtrudeau

Hi sandy any word on that missing file yet? or have you got hold of the manager for a update on the release?

The missing part of the update is for the CAN-Bus, and without it I can't show MFD info and steering controls and the like. Apparently they're still doing some fixes on it but expect it to be finished before the end of this week. I do hope so because I am this close to yelling at the manager...

Originally Posted by Choony

I would also be interested but I imagine it is too late. Anyone know?

If anyone still wants to join the group buy at this stage, this extremely extended delay probably works in your favour. Just follow the instructions in the first post and PM me your details and which unit / accessories you want. Once I have a demo video up I will PM everyone on the list and close the group buy within a few days (to give people time to decide after seeing the video), but until then it remains open.

**moda** · 14-08-2013, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by DkN

I'll understand if you want to withdraw at this stage. Sorry about the confusion, but as I said a lot of this is just because I wanted to keep everyone up to date at every step. I was initially told the unit will have Android mirroring, even that it was 90% complete (this was over 3 months ago - I guess they're having technical issues with the last 10%). I definitely won't take so much confidence in early promises from the manager anymore, until I see concrete evidence before me.

The missing part of the update is for the CAN-Bus, and without it I can't show MFD info and steering controls and the like. Apparently they're still doing some fixes on it but expect it to be finished before the end of this week. I do hope so because I am this close to yelling at the manager...

I've heard that before :p

**pwc123** · 14-08-2013, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by DkN

I'll understand if you want to withdraw at this stage. Sorry about the confusion, but as I said a lot of this is just because I wanted to keep everyone up to date at every step. I was initially told the unit will have Android mirroring, even that it was 90% complete (this was over 3 months ago - I guess they're having technical issues with the last 10%). I definitely won't take so much confidence in early promises from the manager anymore, until I see concrete evidence before me.

Send me a PM if you want to confirm your withdrawal.

I'll keep my order in place unless you are forced to ship with unfinished software like you suggested was on the table. Obviously you're getting the run around and I appreciate the straight forward communication to us.

I guess I'd take the risk if I had some sort of understanding of the functionality they're looking to achieve with the Android mirroring. Will it mirror the phone display regardless of app, etc? Will the refresh rate be usable for streaming video and navigation? Is there any possibility they decide to give up on this feature all together? Lots of questions and no guarantees, but I'll sit tight for now.

Thanks, Sandy.

**DkN** · 14-08-2013, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by pwc123

I'll keep my order in place unless you are forced to ship with unfinished software like you suggested was on the table. Obviously you're getting the run around and I appreciate the straight forward communication to us.

I guess I'd take the risk if I had some sort of understanding of the functionality they're looking to achieve with the Android mirroring. Will it mirror the phone display regardless of app, etc? Will the refresh rate be usable for streaming video and navigation? Is there any possibility they decide to give up on this feature all together? Lots of questions and no guarantees, but I'll sit tight for now.

Thanks, Sandy.

As I understand it, they can get the screen to mirror no problem, but controlling the phone with the unit seems to cause stability issues. It's always going to be a full mirror function regardless, not a partial one that only allows some apps to be run. However at this stage the mirroring function will be unlikely to be available on first release.

**pwc123** · 14-08-2013, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by DkN

As I understand it, they can get the screen to mirror no problem, but controlling the phone with the unit seems to cause stability issues. It's always going to be a full mirror function regardless, not a partial one that only allows some apps to be run. However at this stage the mirroring function will be unlikely to be available on first release.

Got it, thanks. I will trust they will work it out then considering they are somewhat close to finishing. Just hope the software development remains a priority after we've received our units.

**dabeechman** · 15-08-2013, 12:44 AM

It sounds like we are going to have to update these periodically to gain access to the full functionality of the unit.

How difficult is it to update software on these units? Is there any special cable/software that is needed?

**matiasg85** · 15-08-2013, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by dabeechman

It sounds like we are going to have to update these periodically to gain access to the full functionality of the unit.

How difficult is it to update software on these units? Is there any special cable/software that is needed?

It's super easy, you just have to put the update files in a micro sd root folder, then put in in the Gps micro sd slot, and the update will start automatically.

**UNEEQ** · 15-08-2013, 05:39 AM

Hey guys

This is kinda off topic but has anyone done a group buy on RNS510 units?

**raymondtrudeau** · 15-08-2013, 12:02 PM

Hi sandy will I need a 2 into 1 Fakra adaptor*For fm and am on the DNS 810 my car is a 2013 golf tdi?
or do you just need that adapter for the ans 810?
Thanks

**Mattlock** · 15-08-2013, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by raymondtrudeau

Hi sandy will I need a 2 into 1 Fakra adaptor*For fm and am on the DNS 810 my car is a 2013 golf tdi?
or do you just need that adapter for the ans 810?
Thanks

From DkN's very first post in this thread:

"OEM Philips radio module with factory FAKRA connections - no more signal woes"

I assume this means that you won't need any adaptors.