BlueBus: A fully integrated A2DP Bluetooth solution

[Orphee]

Yes, but this issue is complex.

The PDC "active" message is still broadcasting for some time after reverse gear is disengaged. Therefore, it's re-engaging the functionality.

Does your vehicle have a manual or auto trans?

I am under the impression that manuals can't broadcast reverse gear on the I-Bus, so if I took the trigger for PDC messages out and based it solely on gear selection, I may break this for manual transmission users...

-Ted

It is actually expected.
It is manual transmission.
But as I have front PDC too, it will stay on for maneuvers, to warn about any obstacle frontside.
It will not disable itself unless I disable it by clicking on PDC button, or by raising speed to like more than 20km/h forward.

It works perfectly fine when you engage the rear gear, the sound raise down and stay down, but when you switch back to neutral, I bet on cars than only have rear PDC, it is then automaticaly disabled once rear gear is disengaged.
As on a front/rear PDC cars, the PDC stays active even when you remove the rear gear, I suppose currently bluebus don't know how to handle this behavior.

The PDC "active" message will broadcast forever once reverse has been engaged, even when removed until car has moved forward fast enough to disable PDC. is it totally expected with cars with front PDC.

[t3ddftw]

How can I help with this matter ?
Did you receive my logs ?

Yes, but this issue is complex.

The PDC "active" message is still broadcasting for some time after reverse gear is disengaged. Therefore, it's re-engaging the functionality.

Does your vehicle have a manual or auto trans?

I am under the impression that manuals can't broadcast reverse gear on the I-Bus, so if I took the trigger for PDC messages out and based it solely on gear selection, I may break this for manual transmission users...

-Ted

[Orphee]

I have not gotten a chance to look at the PDC issue -- I honestly forgot since I don't have a car with PDC

-Ted

How can I help with this matter ?
Did you receive my logs ?

[t3ddftw]

Hi There - Quick question, any chance we can get ibusapp to integrated with bluebus? I love the concept of bluebus and think it’s awesome as ive been following it since its inception!

Don’t android units have Bluetooth?

Unfortunately, you’d have to ask the IBUSApp guys about this, but the real issue is how you’re going to get the BlueBus audio output into the aftermarket radio :/.

-Ted

[Irhase46m3]

Hi There - Quick question, any chance we can get ibusapp to integrated with bluebus? I love the concept of bluebus and think its awesome as ive been following it since its inception!

[t3ddftw]

t3ddftw A friend of mine would like to buy a bluebus soon.

He (almost) have an M5 E39 from 09/1999 with DSP.

Is DSP coaxial cable sold with bluebus does he have to request / add it in the shopping cart ? is the 6 pin connector for TCU phone included ?

Thank you

Edit :
May I also suggest to add SES pin connectors option in TCU de-pinning guide ?

I don't sell the coaxial DSP cable, but if the car was not equipped with the CD Changer pre-wiring I can definitely make the analog wiring required.

The 6-pin de-pin connector is available at checkout, free of charge

Thanks!
-Ted

[Orphee]

t3ddftw A friend of mine would like to buy a bluebus soon.

He (almost) have an M5 E39 from 09/1999 with DSP.

Is DSP coaxial cable sold with bluebus does he have to request / add it in the shopping cart ? is the 6 pin connector for TCU phone included ?

Thank you

Edit :
May I also suggest to add SES pin connectors option in TCU de-pinning guide ?

Adam,

The Blue connector pictured is the SES connector. Here are the pin arrangement from it to the BlueBus:

Pin 1 is the top row, lowest pin (closets to the 6 Pin Audio)
Pin 4 is the bottom row, lowest pin (closets to the 6 Pin Audio) right under pin 1
BlueBus 1 - Mute - SES 22
BlueBus 2 - Mic Neg - SES 8
BlueBus 3 - Spkr Neg - SES 12
BlueBus 4 - Tel ON - SES 18
BlueBus 5 - Mic Pos - SES 9
BlueBus 6 - Spkr Pos - SES 13

P.S. does the 6 pin connector going into the BlueBus have 3 or 5 wires in your car?

Thanks!
-Ted

[t3ddftw]

Ah, I did not expect so much work to be done...
In this case I will send it back to you then... if you are still OK

Of course! Shoot me an email so I can confirm the shipping address -- [email protected]

-Ted

[Orphee]

It's not a component that needs to be replaced -- I cut a trace on the PCB, then I remove C21, R19 and R20 and install a modboard I designed in that area with some solder bridges that connect it to the BC127. The end effect is that the power sequence is different and thus there are no longer any issues with the cold.

I have not gotten a chance to look at the PDC issue -- I honestly forgot since I don't have a car with PDC

-Ted

Ah, I did not expect so much work to be done...
In this case I will send it back to you then... if you are still OK

[t3ddftw]

Hi !
@t3ddftw can you remind me the componant that have to be replaced to fix cold temp bluetooth boot issues ?
I will try to replace it myself.

Did you have a look at PDC issue I reported last time with sound control with rear gear (because of front PDC still active until 20/30km/h forward) ?

Thanks

It's not a component that needs to be replaced -- I cut a trace on the PCB, then I remove C21, R19 and R20 and install a modboard I designed in that area with some solder bridges that connect it to the BC127. The end effect is that the power sequence is different and thus there are no longer any issues with the cold.

I have not gotten a chance to look at the PDC issue -- I honestly forgot since I don't have a car with PDC

-Ted

[Orphee]

Hi !
@t3ddftw can you remind me the componant that have to be replaced to fix cold temp bluetooth boot issues ?
I will try to replace it myself.

Did you have a look at PDC issue I reported last time with sound control with rear gear (because of front PDC still active until 20/30km/h forward) ?

Thanks

[t3ddftw]

Thanks Ted. That seemed to help get it to connect to my iPhone and to the head unit, but something weird is happening with sound. The display shows the correct track but nothing is audible unless I turn the sound way up, and then it's just static from what seems to be AM or FM (not the track shown on the display). Also still not able to to connect to the Firmware Tool (still says "Not Connected"). Will have to try to troubleshoot some more tomorrow......

More than likely, the audio connector from the BlueBus to the back of the radio isn’t connected or fully seated at the back of the radio. Do you have a 30-pin iPod connector in the glovebox?

With regards to the firmware tool, you’re likely missing the driver or using a cable that is not data capable.

This might be easier if you email me — [email protected]

-Ted

[arg617]

If this is the first time you connect it, just take the key out of the ignition, close the doors and try again in 5 minutes.

Thanks Ted. That seemed to help get it to connect to my iPhone and to the head unit, but something weird is happening with sound. The display shows the correct track but nothing is audible unless I turn the sound way up, and then it's just static from what seems to be AM or FM (not the track shown on the display). Also still not able to to connect to the Firmware Tool (still says "Not Connected"). Will have to try to troubleshoot some more tomorrow......

[t3ddftw]

Wondering if anyone can help me figure out how to get Bluebus to work. I have a Business CD Comp Pack (so no steering wheel buttons) and no CD changer. The green light comes on but the head unit is not cycling to the Bluebus. Tried updating the firmware but the software says “not connected”. It seems to have power so not sure what’s going on. Pic for reference:

If this is the first time you connect it, just take the key out of the ignition, close the doors and try again in 5 minutes.

Thanks!
-Ted

[arg617]

Wondering if anyone can help me figure out how to get Bluebus to work. I have a Business CD Comp Pack (so no steering wheel buttons) and no CD changer. The green light comes on but the head unit is not cycling to the Bluebus. Tried updating the firmware but the software says “not connected”. It seems to have power so not sure what’s going on. Pic for reference: