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Audio-Video Tap / Override

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by st101, Aug 3, 2014.

  1. Aug 3, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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    st101

    st101 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Apologies if this info is already out there, but I think what I'm trying to do is unique and so have been coming up short on my searches.

    I have a 2014 double cab with Entune Premium + Nav (no JBL).
    Utilizing a small computer (i.e. a Raspberry Pi), I want to be able to push video to the Head Unit LCD, and audio to the speaker system in the vehicle.

    Via a toggle switch, I'd like to switch the video display to the computer instead of the radio interface (similar to how the rear-view camera switches on when in reverse). Theoretically if I do the mod to allow me to view the reverse camera at any time, I can splice into the video wire with another switch to the computer video output, right? The computer has an RCA video-out.

    I'd also like to create an always-on connection from the computer to the speaker system so that at any time (even if radio is playing), I can feed audio to the speakers. The computer has a 3.5mm audio-out jack.

    Can anybody tell me if either of the two objectives above are feasible? Thanks.
     
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  2. Aug 4, 2014 at 7:43 PM
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    Aw9d

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    Yes this could be done in theory. But getting an aftermarket HU will make this a lot easier.
     
  3. Aug 5, 2014 at 8:39 PM
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    Thanks for the reply. Easier because the inputs/outputs on an aftermarket will be easier to interface with? If you know anybody familiar with the OEM unit (or have access to the right documents/charts), I'd love to start there first.

    If not, can you recommend a good HU that fits the profile of the housing on the 2014's? Thanks!
     

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