MP3 adapter for Delorean radios

[Elvis]

Hey guys,

it was a long winter and as I got asked several times to build something like this,
I finally did it.

I built an AUX input for MP3 players / iPods for both - Craig and ASI radios.

First I checked the market, but all I found were mono adapters or stereo with
manual switches. And of course there are those radio transmitters that only
work nicely if there is no radio station on the same frequency.

My goal was a simple system that only requires the user to plug it in and to push play !

To do this, I have to install an extra little PCB into the radio, a few wires soldered
into it and a headphone cable and connector routed thru an existing hole on the
rear of the radio - that's it.

The radio keeps all its original functions and all modifications are reversible.

As soon as a music signal is detected at the input, the volume is turned down,
the input source switched to AUX and the volume is turned up again.

The sound is great - especially compared to radio or tape.

When there is no more signal detected at the input, it switches back to
radio or tape after a few seconds.

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Also interesting especially for europeans:
Check out the frequency - the original radios can't handle even
frequency steps and therefore many radio stations can't be received.
I can change this by swapping a chip inside the radio.
I have done this successfully on at least 10 radios so far - both,
ASI and CRAIG.

Feel free to contact me if you're interested in these modifications or
if you have questions.

Elvis & 6548

[mluder]

PM Sent

Cheers.
Steve

[Elvis]

Update - meanwhile I modified two CRAIG units with my MP3 input Adapter and now I'm
waiting for feedback of the owners.


In Action:
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The new PCB in place: (inside the black hose)
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The Craig unit is more complicated inside and out, but I think I found a nice solution where
to exit the cable. Here I had to drill, but as the lid comes off this was easy to do and no dirt
entered the radio.
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I got several emails asking me for kits to do the mods themselves. Well, as this is brand new
and I'm still collecting experience and feedbacks, I think it's too early for kits.
Also especially on the CRAIG unit, it is not that easy to install.
While the frequency chip is easy to swap on the Craig, the MP3 input is not easy.
On the ASI unit the radio chip is hard to swap while the MP3 input is relatively simple.

Still - nothing for people without the right tools and without experience.

So for the moment this offer is interesting for europeans where the shipping costs back
and forth are OK.
I do the mods within a few days, test it, clean and lube the tapedeck and maybe fix
the displays on the Craig.

Next to this I offer repairs and updates of the power lock ECU, install remote units (Plug
and Play !!!), I can repair clocks, idle speed ECUs, I have new PCBs made for the
Automatic Governor with reliable long lasting solder joints...

PM me if interested,

Elvis & 6548