CarPlay CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?

[Fluke1]

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@BUXjr these are the items that I purchased.

The 5V 60 second delay relay. I paid the extra the $2.75 for shipping and I got it in about 10 days:

Mini DC 5V 12V 24V Timer Adjustable Delay Turn on Switch Ne555 Time Relay Module | eBay

Working current: 40mA(12V) 80mA(24V). with LED power indicator and relay switch state indicator. Load Power: DC 0~30V 10A / AC 0~220V 10A. We afford all cost if it's our fault.

www.ebay.com

The enclosure link. I had to purchase it with another delay relay however, it's a 12V relay so it won't work, the way we are trying to use it. I messaged the seller and he said I was unable to purchase just the enclosure.

12v DC Adjustable 0~200s Delay Ne555 Timer Relay Board & Enclosure | eBay

DC 5v version DC 12v optional. ABS Electronic Enclosure 3.5"x 1.5"x 1.25". Relay output LED indicator. Relay Capacity: 250vAC 10A, 36vDC 10A. (DC 10v~15v ).

www.ebay.com

The usb extension link through Amazon. I bought the 1.5ft one because I have a 2017 Tahoe and I have this behind the radio in the storage department plugged into the USB. If you are putting it in the center console and hiding it like @2018 Denali, you would need a longer extension:

USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension 28/24AWG Cable - 1.5ft

Extend your USB 2.0 connection with this USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension cable from Monoprice! This cable features a standard USB A Male connector on one end and an A Female connector on the other and is particularly useful for extending the reach of a USB cable with a proprietary connect...

www.amazon.com

Attached below are the photos.

This is very neat implementation.

 

[BUXjr]

@BUXjr these are the items that I purchased.

The 5V 60 second delay relay. I paid the extra the $2.75 for shipping and I got it in about 10 days:

Mini DC 5V 12V 24V Timer Adjustable Delay Turn on Switch Ne555 Time Relay Module | eBay

Working current: 40mA(12V) 80mA(24V). with LED power indicator and relay switch state indicator. Load Power: DC 0~30V 10A / AC 0~220V 10A. We afford all cost if it's our fault.

www.ebay.com

The enclosure link. I had to purchase it with another delay relay however, it's a 12V relay so it won't work, the way we are trying to use it. I messaged the seller and he said I was unable to purchase just the enclosure.

12v DC Adjustable 0~200s Delay Ne555 Timer Relay Board & Enclosure | eBay

DC 5v version DC 12v optional. ABS Electronic Enclosure 3.5"x 1.5"x 1.25". Relay output LED indicator. Relay Capacity: 250vAC 10A, 36vDC 10A. (DC 10v~15v ).

www.ebay.com

The usb extension link through Amazon. I bought the 1.5ft one because I have a 2017 Tahoe and I have this behind the radio in the storage department plugged into the USB. If you are putting it in the center console and hiding it like @2018 Denali, you would need a longer extension:

USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension 28/24AWG Cable - 1.5ft

Extend your USB 2.0 connection with this USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension cable from Monoprice! This cable features a standard USB A Male connector on one end and an A Female connector on the other and is particularly useful for extending the reach of a USB cable with a proprietary connect...

www.amazon.com

Attached below are the photos.

Outstanding! Thanks SO much JLHunt! I'll probably try my hand at this harness too! So, correct me if I am wrong, but this solution simply detects the 5v on the USB line, and upon detection, starts a delay count down, then connects the power through, after the delay timer ends, correct? This doesn't require an external "trigger" power source, right? It's completely "in-line"...?

 

[jlhunter2008]

Outstanding! Thanks SO much JLHunt! I'll probably try my hand at this harness too! So, correct me if I am wrong, but this solution simply detects the 5v on the USB line, and upon detection, starts a delay count down, then connects the power through, after the delay timer ends, correct? This doesn't require an external "trigger" power source, right? It's completely "in-line"...?

@BUXjr that is correct! That's why I had to increase the amount of time for the delay countdown because in my Tahoe, the USB gets power as soon as I open the door.

 

[LarryJoe33]

@BUXjr these are the items that I purchased.

The 5V 60 second delay relay. I paid the extra the $2.75 for shipping and I got it in about 10 days:

Mini DC 5V 12V 24V Timer Adjustable Delay Turn on Switch Ne555 Time Relay Module | eBay

Working current: 40mA(12V) 80mA(24V). with LED power indicator and relay switch state indicator. Load Power: DC 0~30V 10A / AC 0~220V 10A. We afford all cost if it's our fault.

www.ebay.com

The enclosure link. I had to purchase it with another delay relay however, it's a 12V relay so it won't work, the way we are trying to use it. I messaged the seller and he said I was unable to purchase just the enclosure.

12v DC Adjustable 0~200s Delay Ne555 Timer Relay Board & Enclosure | eBay

DC 5v version DC 12v optional. ABS Electronic Enclosure 3.5"x 1.5"x 1.25". Relay output LED indicator. Relay Capacity: 250vAC 10A, 36vDC 10A. (DC 10v~15v ).

www.ebay.com

The usb extension link through Amazon. I bought the 1.5ft one because I have a 2017 Tahoe and I have this behind the radio in the storage department plugged into the USB. If you are putting it in the center console and hiding it like @2018 Denali, you would need a longer extension:

USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension 28/24AWG Cable - 1.5ft

Extend your USB 2.0 connection with this USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension cable from Monoprice! This cable features a standard USB A Male connector on one end and an A Female connector on the other and is particularly useful for extending the reach of a USB cable with a proprietary connect...

www.amazon.com

Attached below are the photos.

Holy contraption Batman! Nice work. Man, the steps we take to make these devices work less poorly.

 

[BUXjr]

Holy contraption Batman! Nice work. Man, the steps we take to make these devices work less poorly.

Right?!?! Now if we could just get a copy of the firmware source code...we'd be all set!

 

[jlhunter2008]

Holy contraption Batman! Nice work. Man, the steps we take to make these devices work less poorly.

@LarryJoe33 I know right. Now, if they could only fix the 5-minute distortion issue, this thing would be flawless.

 

[BUXjr]

@LarryJoe33 I know right. Now, if they could only fix the 5-minute distortion issue for Chevy/GMC this thing would be flawless.

I communicated with April at CPlay2Air today, sent her a link to a video I shot over the holiday weekend, demonstrating the 5-minute audio glitch. I'm sure y'all are quite familiar with it, but in case anyone wants to actually hear/see it, here is that link:

5 Minute Audio Glitch Video

 

[LarryJoe33]

Right?!?! Now if we could just get a copy of the firmware source code...we'd be all set!

@LarryJoe33 I know right. Now, if they could only fix the 5-minute distortion issue, this thing would be flawless.

I don't have the need for the power delay, but I admire your efforts. I like problem solving with gadgets and adapters. Don't even ask about my smart home obsession and getting things like the garage door and fireplace to be "smart" when they are old and not smart.

Yeah, this product has SO much potential, I so wish they had some competition from a coding perspective. I think they lost their mojo on development in the last 6 months.
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I communicated with April at CPlay2Air today, sent her a link to a video I shot over the holiday weekend, demonstrating the 5-minute audio glitch. I'm sure y'all are quite familiar with it, but in case anyone wants to actually hear/see it, here is that link:

5 Minute Audio Glitch Video

Honestly, I think every car could benefit from a controllable power delay. They could easily build this in and solve a lot of connection issues. Mine get confused sometimes and I have to pull the plug, rarely, but it is always after a quick stop and start, so I think it's car power related.

 

[jlhunter2008]

I communicated with April at CPlay2Air today, sent her a link to a video I shot over the holiday weekend, demonstrating the 5-minute audio glitch. I'm sure y'all are quite familiar with it, but in case anyone wants to actually hear/see it, here is that link:

5 Minute Audio Glitch Video

@BUXjr yea it's so bad. It's caused my wife to not want to use it, because she hates that she has to pause the music for a few seconds to fix it, to only have it come back a few minutes later. How are you communicating with them? I found the best way was through their Facebook page via Facebook Messenger. I usually got a response within 12 to 18 hours depending on the time of day.

 

[Fluke1]

I communicated with April at CPlay2Air today, sent her a link to a video I shot over the holiday weekend, demonstrating the 5-minute audio glitch. I'm sure y'all are quite familiar with it, but in case anyone wants to actually hear/see it, here is that link:

5 Minute Audio Glitch Video

I was able to get that fixed with the help of 2018 Denali by upgrading from January to March, I would't hold my breath though if I were you. These developers/sellers have done nothing to help anyone or solve any issue. Your best hope is a way of downgrading the firmware whenever that becomes possible, or perhaps ditch the dongle and get another one with an earlier firmware.

 

[BUXjr]

@BUXjr yea it's so bad. It's caused my wife to not want to use it, because she hates that she has to pause the music for a few seconds to fix it, to only have it come back a few minutes later. How are you communicating with them? I found the best way was through their Facebook page via Facebook Messenger. I usually got a response within 12 to 18 hours depending on the time of day.

@jlhunter2008 I have been communicating with them via email: support@carplay2air.reamaze.com. I do believe we are getting correspondence from China, so I usually get responses at night or very early morning (I'm in SC, USA).

@Fluke1 I hear ya mate -- sadly, I got painted into a corner when April at CPlay2Air asked me to update my adapter (via USB) to 2020.06.17.0549 (which she supplied directly to me, via Google Drive), which infuriatingly cannot be downgraded. Doh! April keeps telling me that they are working on, and testing a "fix" for this, but "please allow us 2-3 weeks to roll it out, on the air". So fingers crossed. 🤞

Again, I'll just echo what others have said; we really need an Apple MFi solution. As mentioned, if they truly do abandon the lightning port, they'll either have to solve this themselves or partner with someone who can. They simply cannot abandon all of the millions of wired CarPlay head units out there. They don't need to add any tangible excuses for iPhone users NOT to upgrade. Feel me?

So, for now, we must continue to muddle through with our kludgy hacks.

 

[John Swiderski]

A bit overkill, but Amazon has these on Prime.

Qianson DC 5V 12V 24V Infinite Cycle Delay Timing Timer Relay ON Off Switch Loop Module (DC 5V (1s~15min))

Features: This module uses MCU as the main chip. High timer precision MCU circuit and special reset chip Stable and reliable work Specification: Once mode 1. The module Power-on, When triggered the relay is switched on, timer delay off. 2. When triggered on the delay process, again triggered, it...

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[BUXjr]

Honestly, I think every car could benefit from a controllable power delay. They could easily build this in and solve a lot of connection issues. Mine get confused sometimes and I have to pull the plug, rarely, but it is always after a quick stop and start, so I think it's car power related.

I completely agree. They should allow us to be able to set/select a boot delay, right from the from the interface or via the 192.168.50.2 page. That would solve a lot of problems. Can't be too hard to do. They just need to be convinced that they SHOULD! Let's all start firing off emails!!!

 

[anthover]

I norticed the June 17 update is not longer available for download. For fun I went fishing and found June 24th and June 28th downloads available. I have saved them if they disappear.

http://112.74.112.110/download/2020-06-24/U2W_Update.img

http://112.74.112.110/download/2020-06-28/U2W_Update.img

 

[1215991]

I norticed the June 17 update is not longer available for download. For fun I went fishing and found June 24th and June 28th downloads available. I have saved them if they disappear.

http://112.74.112.110/download/2020-06-24/U2W_Update.img

http://112.74.112.110/download/2020-06-28/U2W_Update.img

I went back a few pages to review the comments I previously made regarding these 2 firmwares. 2020.06.24 & 2020.06.28 are reuploads of 2020.06.17.

 

[anthover]

Hmmm. At one point 6/17 was 6/17. i Save them all just in case. You have to keep them in dated folders as all the file names are the same. If i test one and file is really a different date i change it. As happed with 3/4 versus 3/7.


6-17 works well for me. I have always gotten some black screens randomly. I think the more frequent in 6/17 but perhaps not more so then 3/4.

 

[BUXjr]

Holy contraption Batman! Nice work. Man, the steps we take to make these devices work less poorly.

"...to make these devices work less poorly." A phrase, I guarantee to reuse. 👍

 

[1215991]

Looks like another bogus update on the direct link for 07/07. Only 717kb in size.

 

[BUXjr]

Looks like another bogus update on the direct link for 07/07. Only 717kb in size.

What the heck are they doing over there? Whacky stuff...

 

[anthover]

Now thats definitely weird micro update.

** Just to reiterate would Joe and I were chatting about earlier. Carlinkit and friends (copilot, carplay private label of the same) should be up front that this solution is only a hack not an approved documented API based solution that should just work. Its a hack that I am happy exists. We all hope Apple creates their own. Note as well the biggest issue for consistency in the way carlinkit firmware works seems to be defeated by wildly different implementations of CarPlay built into cars AV systems. That is we get very different results with the same Carlinkit firmware.

Will all keep working together for our benefit and hopefully people like us keep feeding them logs.

** Lastly as this thread is long just to say i again. Only buy from somewhere like Amazon or Ebay that I am aware of that offers to allow returns no questions asked. Do not keep the device past 30 days if it does not work for you after an over the air or manual update. Know that a future release of IOS or cars AV system could break the device.

 

[demichve]

yesterday I tried to activate my Carlinkit dongle. But the screen asked for activation. I uploaded the log and sent an email to sales@carlinkit.com. They sent me username/password but this didn‘t work (wrong username or password). I asked again, but they told me, that the account data are correct and I should try it again. I tried it 10 times, no chance. Has anyone another idea?

 

[josejrp]

I got my updated 6.17 Carlinkit USB-C adapter to connect to my Mazda Connect 70.00.367A system, but still experienced the Mazda Connect reboots. I *think* they are more frequent when using Waze than when using Apple Maps, but I am not bothering to really test it as the reboots happen regardless, and I still have connection issues while starting the car. I will test again when an official OTA update (or otherwise) is offered.

 

[2018 Denali]

yesterday I tried to activate my Carlinkit dongle. But the screen asked for activation. I uploaded the log and sent an email to sales@carlinkit.com. They sent me username/password but this didn‘t work (wrong username or password). I asked again, but they told me, that the account data are correct and I should try it again. I tried it 10 times, no chance. Has anyone another idea?

Did you try to manually usb downgrade the firmware that caused this? Mine had done that also. I did a manual update to 6-19-20 that fixed for my Carlinkit usb-c

 

[jlhunter2008]

yesterday I tried to activate my Carlinkit dongle. But the screen asked for activation. I uploaded the log and sent an email to sales@carlinkit.com. They sent me username/password but this didn‘t work (wrong username or password). I asked again, but they told me, that the account data are correct and I should try it again. I tried it 10 times, no chance. Has anyone another idea?

@demichve unfortunately this happened to me and after them issuing me multiple usernames and passwords and none of them working, Carlinkit and I decided that it had been bricked. I would suggest trying what @2018 Denali suggests, but for me when I tried to manually downgrade the firmware, it wouldn't downgrade even if I left it plugged in over night.

 

[2018 Denali]

@demichve unfortunately this happened to me and after them issuing me multiple usernames and passwords and none of them worked, Carlinkit and I decided that it had been bricked. I would suggest trying what @2018 Denali suggests, but for me when I tried to manually downgrade the firmware, it wouldn't downgrade even if I left it plugged in over night.

For me on my Carlinkit USB-c came with Firmware 3-18-20. I tried to downgrade it to 3–6-20 but the dongle would not activate. Carlinkit provide a few user names and passwords but they didn’t work. They offer me a replacement dongle if I sent it back to them. I just keeped the dongle as is. Then update firmware 6-19-20 was posted and I did the manual usb update and magically the dongle activated its self this time.