Fully Integrated Bluetooth Solution

[CapeX5]

Are you referencing this for the microphone??Does this replace the existing one in the E53?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/84318380338/

Originally Posted by Clockwork

I'm not an expert, but I had talked a bunch with Ted, months ago about connecting to the e53 (currently with no factory bluetooth or phone system) and after I sent him a video of my x5's "media corner" Left rear, where cd changer/phone modules would be, he pointed out the wiring needed IS there.
YES the two connectors that Overboost mentions above are for the bluetooth media/power, but if you want to use the factory phone mic (which, I actually didn't have so I had to buy one and track down the wiring for it in the overhead console). and this is a note directly from Ted about which microphone to buy, if you need to buy one. "I highly suggest not using that Microphone. In some cases it picks up too much audio in the cabin which can lead to the caller hearing themselves. 84318380338 works perfectly under all circumstances".
back to the other wiring... it is a black long 54 pin connector (has 3 rows of 18 pin slots) that was bundled up under my cargo floor. To access, I had to remove floor, and then remove large black plastic part to expose all the wiring harnesses and yes its sitting pretty there, ready to accept this connector that Ted is also in process of building, so its a easy connect to this, then connect other end to that and presto...

[t3ddftw]

Originally Posted by CapeX5

I am in same boat. Not sure what I will need for hook up-just waiting to receive unit and than decipher. Ted will help us out I am sure.

Originally Posted by Clockwork

I'm not an expert, but I had talked a bunch with Ted, months ago about connecting to the e53 (currently with no factory bluetooth or phone system) and after I sent him a video of my x5's "media corner" Left rear, where cd changer/phone modules would be, he pointed out the wiring needed IS there.
YES the two connectors that Overboost mentions above are for the bluetooth media/power, but if you want to use the factory phone mic (which, I actually didn't have so I had to buy one and track down the wiring for it in the overhead console). and this is a note directly from Ted about which microphone to buy, if you need to buy one. "I highly suggest not using that Microphone. In some cases it picks up too much audio in the cabin which can lead to the caller hearing themselves. 84318380338 works perfectly under all circumstances".
back to the other wiring... it is a black long 54 pin connector (has 3 rows of 18 pin slots) that was bundled up under my cargo floor. To access, I had to remove floor, and then remove large black plastic part to expose all the wiring harnesses and yes its sitting pretty there, ready to accept this connector that Ted is also in process of building, so its a easy connect to this, then connect other end to that and presto...

Oops, somehow the forum only just now notified me of thread updates, so I missed this connector conversation --

So, yeah! The 3 and 6 pin CD Changer connectors will provide you with what you need to get Bluetooth streaming from the BlueBus, but you'll also need to track down the 54 pin connector (~2002+) or the DB25 that's in the trunk if you want to make use of Bluetooth calling. You can also provide your own non-OE microphone and it'll work, provided you run the wiring and hook it up to the 3.5mm connector on the BlueBus.

If you have the DSP, I recommend picking up a SMB to SMB (50ohm impedance) connector (like this one: https://gromaudio.com/store/accessor...ble_-1-ft.html) and using that instead of the 6 pin connector. You'll enable an option in the BlueBus which will "switch" the input to digital mode when in Bluetooth mode. This connector provides higher quality audio than the analog 6 pin harness.

I'm always available if you have questions at [email protected] or [email protected]

Thanks!
-Ted

[Clockwork]

Hey Ted, how are the kids? You have them working on the BlueBus assembly yet?

[t3ddftw]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

Hey Ted, how are the kids? You have them working on the BlueBus assembly yet?

Thanks for asking! They are working on drinking from a bottle, rather than a feeding tube, so I haven't had a chance to show them the finer points of flash programming and using a terminal

But really, they are breathing room air all on their lonesome, without the constant air pressure machine, so I couldn't be more proud!

Good news: I sent off my wire terminal applicator and should have those to me soon. They came in around $1/wire, which is not awful considering there are only six wires per loom.

Bad News: PCB manufacture hasn't yet begun, but I guess that's expected for their current ETA. My casement manufacturer is also running behind, but I don't think that will really delay shipments as they are being shipped to me in batches of 100/week, which means I should always "have enough" for the boards on hand.

Thanks!
-Ted

[Clockwork]

[QUOTE=t3ddftw;1177782]Thanks for asking! They are working on drinking from a bottle, rather than a feeding tube, so I haven't had a chance to show them the finer points of flash programming and using a terminal



But really, they are breathing room air all on their lonesome, without the constant air pressure machine, so I couldn't be more proud! [Quote end Ted]

Sir,
THAT is sensational news!!!!!!
Congratulations.

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[t3ddftw]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

Sir,
THAT is sensational news!!!!!!
Congratulations.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

Thank you sir!

[Clockwork]

hey Teddy, I seen an update on the m3forum website you linked in first post, but now that thread/forum is down. Mind giving an update here, please?

[t3ddftw]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

hey Teddy, I seen an update on the m3forum website you linked in first post, but now that thread/forum is down. Mind giving an update here, please?

Hey man,

Yeah, I just posted that the fab house has had the PCBs since last Thursday, but there seems to be no movement on the order. Thankfully, they only need a few hours on the pick and place / reflow ovens to bang out all 500 units.

The order UI (which believe it or not, most fab houses do NOT have a way for you to check your order status) says that there are still 20 orders in front of the BlueBus.

I have the email written out and ready to send to start selling the harness adapters, but I haven't been able to add the code to the website to properly process those transactions, so hopefully I can get to that tonight.

My sons should be coming home tomorrow, so expect my posts to be slightly less coherent for the next little while

Thanks!
-Ted

[Clockwork]

good god you replied quickly.
thanks for the update

[t3ddftw]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

good god you replied quickly.
thanks for the update

Says the guy who replied within a couple minutes! :P

I try to reply to everyone as quickly as I can under all circumstances -- I hate uncommunicative people.

-Ted