HDMI input for MyLink screen working! - HD-LINK IW03GF

[bnorman]

Originally Posted by dzmitry

Actually it's just a Raspberry Pi with Xbmc/kodi

Nice. I was thinking of getting an Android stick to load xbmc on it although concerned on power draw. They all seem to want 2A and I haven't read many good reviews on a step down 12v to 5v 2A converters.

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[dzmitry]

Originally Posted by bnorman

Nice. I was thinking of getting an Android stick to load xbmc on it although concerned on power draw. They all seem to want 2A and I haven't read many good reviews on a step down 12v to 5v 2A converters.

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I'm sure that typical power consumption for Android sticks (like mk802 or similar) is about 1-1.2A. And you can use something like this, it's based on kis3r33s module.

[bnorman]

Originally Posted by dzmitry

I'm sure that typical power consumption for Android sticks (like mk802 or similar) is about 1-1.2A. And you can use something like this, it's based on kis3r33s module.

I'm gonna give it a shot. Bought a different converter thats enclosed versus an open board like the example and a MK808BPlus Android stick. Should be a short project for the weekend.

[jwhutton52]

Originally Posted by dzmitry

Actually it's just a Raspberry Pi with Xbmc/kodi

I have one also. I thought it looked familiar. I forgot about that device. That might be nice in a car. Thanks.

[jwhutton52]

So is the USB port on the HD-Link not capable of that much current? Is that the issue that requires a 12volt to 5 volt converter?

[bnorman]

Originally Posted by jwhutton52

So is the USB port on the HD-Link not capable of that much current? Is that the issue that requires a 12volt to 5 volt converter?

From what they emailed to me, yes, not capable of that much power. For the Apcast its fine, but running Android OS I guess not.

I'm gonna try it first and see what happens. Worst it would be is underpowered, laggy or won't work. Then I'll run the converter

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[bnorman]

Here is a quick video. It is powered using the HD-Link and I did not use a step down or add a circuit.

[el-guapin]

Will there be a HD-LINK model that passes the audio through the HDMI?.. would be nice!

[jwhutton52]

Originally Posted by el-guapin

Will there be a HD-LINK model that passes the audio through the HDMI?.. would be nice!

I think it does pass through the input. You still have to hook up the AUX in. So all of your input devices only need HDMI and not separate audio. I'm installing shortly, so I hope that's how it works.

[dzmitry]

Originally Posted by jwhutton52

I think it does pass through the input. You still have to hook up the AUX in. So all of your input devices only need HDMI and not separate audio. I'm installing shortly, so I hope that's how it works.

Yep, it's exactly how that works .

[FMF_SS]

Originally Posted by sstephen17

Sorry if this is a dumb question. Basically, this will allow my phone (I have Note 4) to be displayed on the MyLink screen? I would love to be able to use the screen to display Google Maps from my phone and run navigation.

you could just buy the navigation setup and keep that factory look

[Highside]

can someone please explain to me why you can not hook up a dvd or blue ray player to the unit....thanks

[Graphicsgod]

Originally Posted by Highside

can someone please explain to me why you can not hook up a dvd or blue ray player to the unit....thanks

Why not?!?

http://www.cnet.com/videos/the-tiny-...lu-ray-player/

As long as it has HDMI out, it should work. If you were talking about a USB DVD/Blueray player, then no. That is made for a PC, not a car stereo ! Now if you want to use a USB DVD/Blueray player, then you have to hook it up to a mini-PC that can read it and have HDMI out. Your choice how you want to do it and still keep the stock MyLink radio..

Hope that helps!

[bnorman]

Oh the possibilities!




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