ipod 5g interface

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Hardware Interfacing
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I am hijacking my first post so that it is clear what I am doing with this project from the top of the thread.

This is the thread for my ipod 5th gen Arduino controller interface for my 1997 Honda Accord.

Features Wanted:

  • Audio Line Out from Ipod
  • Charge the ipod from the vehicle 12v DC
  • Control the ipod with outboard controls (play/pause, previous, next, scroll up, scroll down, menu)

Components-Needed List - This list I'm sure will be very incomplete at first. Please feel free to help me out with it :wink:

  • Arduino Board - Not sure which one to get yet
  • Ipod breakout connector
  • Breadboard - Not sure which one to get yet
  • Voltage regulator
  • RCA connectors (2x)


Project Diagram Here

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You may need this part to finish your project.

http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/ipodext-assembled-version-breakout-for-ipod-p-148.html

Or from Sparkfun:

Related Document: Apple iPod, iPhone (2g, 3g), iPad Dock connector pinout diagram @ pinoutguide.com

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Thank you for the reply :slight_smile:

I hope I will be able to use one of these ipod breakouts since I'm sure it is way easier than trying to hack a regular connector, but I am not sure if I will have enough room the way I am setting it up in my car.

I have started to map out how i would like to set it up here

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Does anybody have any thought on how hard it would be to use a standard connector like this instead of the ipod breakout connector? I really can't spare the space for the breakout unless I have to.

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That depends. It should be pretty easy for a experienced developer.