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

[RandomX]

i'll be keen once i see a demo video...

is it possible to modify the unit to use any other GPS software?

is DAB+ supported?

cheers,

josh

[robk5787]

Sandy, Please let me know if you are getting my PM's. I responded to your group buy, but have not received an invoice yet. Thank you for putting this together and I hope they ship soon.

[stranger2502]

HI Sandy
also waiting for demo vid, have pmed you also regarding joining group buy

Cheers

[DkN]

Hi DkN,

Post #88 was asking if the steering wheel controls will operate bluetooth for track selection etc. Are you able to confirm if this is the case?

Also, I have seen the post about the NAV earlier on but you have also mentioned that this new model will have a more OEM interface - Does this apply to the NAV also?

Cheers

Steering wheel controls work to skip tracks in BT music stream mode.

The navigation is not VW, it is iGo Primo 2. It's a much better system than VW's own (which by modern standards is rather poor). However, being a third party navigation software that is in no way affiliated with VW, the interface would not be VW style, if that's what you mean.

is it possible to modify the unit to use any other GPS software?

is DAB+ supported?

You can use any GPS software you wish to use, all you need to do is point to the software path in system settings.

DAB+ will come as an add-on module at a later date.

What is the date the units ship from china to you, and what date will deliveries start being sent from Brisbane?

Can you please update the thread when the units leave China.

Once I place the order with the factory it will take time to process and produce the units. I would estimate about 2 days, and after that it would take another 3-5 days to reach me, and then 2-5 business days (depending on distance from QLD) to arrive at your door.

I will keep everyone informed, though at this stage I am still waiting for the latest software update so I can get that demo video up. It's a little frustrating considering how close it is to the release date, and I may have to push back the order date a bit to allow those waiting for demo videos to get a chance to look before they decide.

[RandomX]

it would be greatly appreciated if you could push back the deadline for the deal

i'm keen, but first I want to see the new system in action...

regarding the GPS, I know this is running an ARM processor, but what GPS software is available (e.g. is the headunit running android of any variety and could therefore take TomTom, or is it running Windows Embedded?

Cheers,

Josh

[DkN]

it would be greatly appreciated if you could push back the deadline for the deal

i'm keen, but first I want to see the new system in action...

regarding the GPS, I know this is running an ARM processor, but what GPS software is available (e.g. is the headunit running android of any variety and could therefore take TomTom, or is it running Windows Embedded?

Cheers,

Josh

The unit runs WinCE 6.0. iGo and Sygic are the most common GPS systems of choice.

I will ensure those who want to see a video still gets a chance to join the group buy, don't worry.

[RandomX]

cheers for that mate

would the 8" be suitable for my 6R polo gti, or best to go for the DNS-510?

cheers,

josh

[zoonosis]

Sandy, you mentioned that aus/nz maps would be included. Is it sygic or igo maps?

[Reginald]

Sandy, you mentioned that aus/nz maps would be included. Is it sygic or igo maps?

Pretty sure he mentioned this 6 posts back. The software is iGo Primo 2

Cheers

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[zoonosis]

You right. I re-read the entire thread to find if it was mentioned. Must have got eye strain towards the end.