Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[hardcorecrayon]

Thanks, I'll have a look at it.

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Let us know how you go!

Also, does anyone have any experience with programming RCD330 to work with a rear camera?

Cheers,

[johannvisser]

Played around a bit, loaded Torque and used mirrorlink

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[greyhamism]

Not at all, ask away. I didn't install one of those no. MK5 use quadlock connectors so no need to convert ISO to quadlock. Also my Can-bus module is recent enough not to have battery drain issues or any of those problems. I believe that's what that unit is for

I installed my aftermarket RVC and digital delay timer yesterday and had it coded. Once coded i had to reboot the headunit and it's now working perfectly. the video quality is surprisingly good for a $30 camera. It just needs a little adjustment (currently pointing to low).

Do you mind linking which aftermarket RVC you picked up? I've also got an MY08 Jetta.
I had previously ordered what i thought was a Jetta compatible camera for an Android HU i was going to install (whole other story ending in disappointment). However im pretty sure i got the wrong one as its far larger than oem boot latch leading me to think its a passat one or somthing.

Ive decided to pick myself up a non CarPlay one (RCD330G 6RD 035 187A) as i dont have an iPhone and my LG G4 is a certified MirrorLink compatible device. Luckily MirrorLink comes on the cheaper versions as standard

Also thought I'd ask if you ever went any further in your "ribbon cable back into the dash under the unit " endeavours . Part of my failed Android HU install was fitting Factory USB & AUX plugs in above the shifter with non oem ends ie a standard male usb and a pair of L/R male RCA's So i was thinking it'd be nice of i could retain their functionality to prevent cables all across the dash

[greyhamism]

Played around a bit, loaded Torque and used mirrorlink

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That looks amazing dude

[greyhamism]

Been doing some further digging ( inc. lots of google translated russian pages ) and I've found some technical info and that there's a way to add a non front facing USB port to these units as well as a 'rear unit' aux port as well. Not for the faint hearted tho as it involves disassembling your unit and soldering new USB/AUX cables to the back of the PCB. Also this doesn't double the number of ports you can use, as its merely a piggy back off the front facing ports ie DONT PLUG IN TWO DEVICES AT ONCE as you risk borking up your headunit as well as whatever's plugged in.

Link for the USB mod is here : https://www.drive2.ru/l/468837806471380994/

Link for a teardown and other modding info (like where to pull line level audio from the unit )is here https://w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index....=799958&st=720

And to think this all started out with looking for an online copy of the manual

Media Playback specs :

[greyhamism]

Also, if any one with a Desay Unit wants to go down the rabbit hole of more hardware and WinCE related mods, here's a much more intuitive repository of info

4PDA.ru Page : RCD330g Plus Desay - Îáñóæäåíèå - 4PDA

[maltbbe]

Been doing some further digging ( inc. lots of google translated russian pages ) and I've found some technical info and that there's a way to add a non front facing USB port to these units as well as a 'rear unit' aux port as well. Not for the faint hearted tho as it involves disassembling your unit and soldering new USB/AUX cables to the back of the PCB. Also this doesn't double the number of ports you can use, as its merely a piggy back off the front facing ports ie DONT PLUG IN TWO DEVICES AT ONCE as you risk borking up your headunit as well as whatever's plugged in.

Link for the USB mod is here : https://www.drive2.ru/l/468837806471380994/

Link for a teardown and other modding info (like where to pull line level audio from the unit )is here https://w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index....=799958&st=720

And to think this all started out with looking for an online copy of the manual

Media Playback specs :

This is cool! I'm curious - were you able to tell what models of cars these head units were originally designed for? I got curious and had a look through VW China's website - 车型总览 - so many weird, last-gen cars... I guess they must sell some of these models in Russia as well?

[rjwmk6]

Hi Guys, lots of good info here.

I am about to purchase one of these units for my mk6 golf. I was wondering if anyone has:

a) confirmation of Bluetooth connectivity working for phone calls and audio?
b) Retrofit an OEM mic in the OEM location (pictured below), if so how does it connect to the RCD330?
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I guess it is worth asking, is an external mic even required to make good quality phone calls with this unit?

[benji1990]

Hey all. Looking to pick one up of ali express. Theres so many variants of this now which is the best and latest to get? cheers. any links would be great.

[greyhamism]

Hi Guys, lots of good info here.

I am about to purchase one of these units for my mk6 golf. I was wondering if anyone has:

a) confirmation of Bluetooth connectivity working for phone calls and audio?
b) Retrofit an OEM mic in the OEM location (pictured below), if so how does it connect to the RCD330?
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I guess it is worth asking, is an external mic even required to make good quality phone calls with this unit?

a) These units have a built in bluetooth module that handles both phone audio and music streaming.

b)Such a retrofit would involve taking the Unit apart and soldering a new microphone onto the logic board. While i cant personally attest to the quality of the mic as i dont have an unit installed yet, retro fitting one in the way you're suggesting would be complicated process that may or may not result in improved call quality. Imho not even remotely worth it

Hey all. Looking to pick one up of ali express. Theres so many variants of this now which is the best and latest to get? cheers. any links would be great.

All Units support:
-Bluetooth Calling & Audio Playback
-USB Playback
-SD Card Playback
-Aux Audio Input
-Fader and EQ settings
-Composite based Reverse Camera
-Codeless install
-Plug'n'Play with any MK5/MK6 VW that had an RCD300/500/510 or RNS310/510
-No VAGCOM coding for installing (RVC may need some coding to work properly


Some Units support:
-MirrorLink
-MirrorLink & Apple CarPlay

No Units support:
-MFD integration
-Built in GPS
-CD or DVD Playback (there's a slightly different variant with a smaller screen that does if you really want to retain this feature)

Features some people have reported working, but remain unconfirmed :
-MK6 Steering wheel controls in a MK6 VW
-MK6 Steering wheel controls in a MK5 VW
-Working with OEM Dynaudio Premium Sound Systems

There are four Variants of these RCD330+'s
-Desay Unit's feature a mute button in the top right hand corner, aren't capable of Apple CarPlay and run on a WinCE 6.0 based OS. They are capable of MirrorLink (Not the same as AndroidAuto)

-Noname Units are called such because they have no manufacturer name on the unit themselves. They're visually similar and operationally identical to the Desay units, but are more expensive and Run a Unix/Linux Based OS. Some of these units seem to support "Baidu Car Life" which is a Chinese version of Carplay (i think).

-Noname "Hacked" Units are visually the same as units mentioned above, but have an extra 256mb of ram (512mb total) soldered to there logic board and a custom OS installed that enables Apple CarPlay functionality. In the earlier days of these units the custom OS was very buggy and these units where avoided but these days they seem to be functionally identical to the bellow. These are pricier than the normal 'noname' units due to the modifications done.

**I've seen all the above units listed as "6RD 035 187A" Units***

-Noname "6RD 035 187 B" Units feature a Phone button in the top right corner. These are the most expensive units and seem to be the top level units. They Officially support MirrorLink and CarPlay. Like the other Noname units they run a Unix/Linux based OS.

People seem to think that the noname units receive firmware updates much quicker (idk how accurate this is), but at the end of the day the best unit for you is the one that best matches your needs. I have Desay unit in the mail because:
-I use an android phone capable of MirrorLink
-The Desay units are the cheapest (Mine was about $125AUD Shipped)
-I dont have an iPhone.