@lylehaze wrote:
I have found the communications method between the dock and the Fuze, and it’s not through the USB port.
So far I have programmed a PIC microcontroller to control all the same things that the Sansa dock can do, and
as soon as I get some free time I’ll go looking for additional commands (just for fun).
I’ll be making a 12 volt to 5 volt supply next, with switching for the Fuze, so I can detect and respond when
the car gets shut off. It’s one of those “Oops” things…We want to turn the Fuze off AFTER the power is shut down.
But that means my little car-lod will need two power lines. One switched to tell me when the key has been turned off,
and the other to keep my circuit alive just a little longer… long enough for the Fuze to power down, and THEN I’ll send
the “Power” signal. At least I can make sure it’s a good quiet power supply.
It’s been a lot of fun so far. I wish I had more time to play with it.
I’ll probably start a separate thread once I have it a little more complete.
LyleHaze
Wow - good work! How did you find out the interface details? Or, is it a trade secret? <G>
I’m looking forward to your thread describing it!
Bob
