AutoTop DIY - Page 4 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Smallblock454 · 07-19-2014, 05:14 AM

Hi David,

take a closer look at the pin description.

Arduino - ArduinoBoardNano

Maybe this will also help:

PIN 30 = + 6-20 volts
PIN 27 = + 5 volts
PIN GND = ground (2)

Regards
Markus

JayG · 07-19-2014, 05:50 AM

There is only one ground connection. You use it for all the grounds in the wiring

Mine works great and was really easy to install

mavis.d · 07-22-2014, 02:29 AM

Thanks for your help guys, all tested and working.

Special thanks to Polaris for sharing

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mavis.d · 07-22-2014, 04:00 AM

Fitted and working, thanks JayG and Smallblock

Special thanks to Polaris for sharing in the 1st place

Jinster · 10-05-2014, 04:17 AM

I have just bought all the components needed for this project and I am about to dig out my trusty old soldering iron to get things started.

I was just wondering if anyone has thought of any other Boxster related projects that the Arduino could handle - seems a bit of a waste to let such a powerful computer to just do the top switch.

What about things like curtesy headlights (headlights stay on for say 20sec at night after switching off) or auto-closing windows on arming (I already have a module to handle that, but conceivably the Arduino could handle it instead). Can anyone think of other "comfort" features that we can put the Arduino to work for?

MitchSF · 10-05-2014, 04:19 AM

Yes! Three blink turn signals. Hardware and software should be very similar.

jb92563 · 04-14-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinster

I have just bought all the components needed for this project and I am about to dig out my trusty old soldering iron to get things started.

I was just wondering if anyone has thought of any other Boxster related projects that the Arduino could handle - seems a bit of a waste to let such a powerful computer to just do the top switch.

What about things like curtesy headlights (headlights stay on for say 20sec at night after switching off) or auto-closing windows on arming (I already have a module to handle that, but conceivably the Arduino could handle it instead). Can anyone think of other "comfort" features that we can put the Arduino to work for?

I actually used an EZ430 (thumbnail sized microprocessor) to illuminate the projectors "Dragon Eyes" breathing pattern red glow that I want activated when the security system is armed.

https://youtu.be/y07LMs5-zFA

We could add that to the Arduinos task list.

lbretth · 04-13-2015, 04:13 AM

Kudos Polaris. I just built this with an Arduino Nano and it works perfectly. I added some code into the sketch so the roof can be triggered via serial connection on the USB to my in-dash Nexus 7. Now I've just gotta get that working on the tablet. Unfortunately Lollipop has made this more difficult as SL4A doesn't work with it.

JayG · 07-25-2015, 02:39 PM

BUMP as this subject seems to be getting some interest again

It has been a year since I installed this and NO problems at all
There was an initial problem with the code, and Polaris re posted the correct code and all was well

thatguychad · 08-13-2015, 10:18 AM

I'm new to the forum and I may take this project on, but it's not at the top of the list. I'll order up a couple of nano boards and set them aside for a rainy day. Great writeup!

mavis.d · 08-23-2015, 01:42 PM

One of the best if not the best mod I've done

Polaris · 03-07-2016, 07:34 AM

I'm about to install a Pioneer double-din stereo that requires a double-pulse trigger to bypass the parking break lockout for changing audio settings (or playing DVDs while moving, which I don't care about). There is a bypass device available for around $15, but I figured I'd just add it to the AutoTop DIY. Anybody else interested?

In particular, this would apply to at least the Pioneer SPH-DA120 and the AVH-4100NEX and AVH-4200NEX models.

JayG · 03-07-2016, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaris

I'm about to install a Pioneer double-din stereo that requires a double-pulse trigger to bypass the parking break lockout for changing audio settings (or playing DVDs while moving, which I don't care about). There is a bypass device available for around $15, but I figured I'd just add it to the AutoTop DIY. Anybody else interested?

In particular, this would apply to at least the Pioneer SPH-DA120 and the AVH-4100NEX and AVH-4200NEX models.

Glad to see you are back on the forum

I am also looking at going to a double din unit, so yes, I would be interested in the updated code, etc

jpc763 · 03-07-2016, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaris

I'm about to install a Pioneer double-din stereo that requires a double-pulse trigger to bypass the parking break lockout for changing audio settings (or playing DVDs while moving, which I don't care about). There is a bypass device available for around $15, but I figured I'd just add it to the AutoTop DIY. Anybody else interested?

In particular, this would apply to at least the Pioneer SPH-DA120 and the AVH-4100NEX and AVH-4200NEX models.

I have a AVH-4000NEX and used the ebay bypass.

Are you still building these up for $50? I would love one!

John

jb92563 · 03-09-2016, 06:13 AM

I'll also get around to building your Auto-top Arduino eventually, especially now that I have a glass rear window top,
I also have a double din touch screen (Cheap Chinese version) but what I need is
the reversing wire to go to ground to enable the backup camera.

Is any of the auto-top interfacing/logic able to provide a reverse signal?

If not I may need a microswitch or something on the gear shift linkages
or a relay on a backup taillight to trigger it.

Any ideas.

oldskool73 · 03-21-2016, 01:41 PM

Hey jb92563 - for reverse there's a black wire with blue stripe at the control box under the seat, have a look at the images here : http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/51283-does-anyone-know-vss-wire-02-bose.html

jb92563 · 03-22-2016, 07:56 PM

Thanks OldSkool, I will definately try to locate that wire for the reversing cam.

Polaris · 03-07-2016, 10:01 AM

Yeah, I've not been spending very much time on the forum.

I've been busy driving my Boxster and went back to school to get a BS in information systems while also working full time still.

geraintthomas · 05-25-2016, 10:29 AM

Just a quick one guys. I've just done this and it's a success, very happy. But sometimes it operates VERY slowly, as if you're doing it while the engine isn't running. Any ideas?

Thanks!

JayG · 05-25-2016, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geraintthomas

Just a quick one guys. I've just done this and it's a success, very happy. But sometimes it operates VERY slowly, as if you're doing it while the engine isn't running. Any ideas?

Thanks!

could be your battery

They are electric motors, so if the voltage was lower, they would be slower