*Updated! Working V1 Stealth Remote Display With video clips

Got my code working and programmed. (sorry of vids dont load, were recently uploaded)
7 wires needed to connect.

Will be available once i get an idea how many are interested, will need a few testers.

This is what this Mod does to the V1 Remote Display:

When you turn on the V1 it will go through all its startup functions, and Display the current "MODE"

A few seconds later the Mode "A", "L" and Small "l" will disapear.

When a signal is detected the Display will come back on as normal.

If you press the Mute button on the Remote Display the Current Mode will be displayed.

There is no change in how the V1 operates, this just completely blanks out the display so you do not have a "MODE" light all the time on your dash.

The Dimmer function is still active.

The J should still display (havent had a J so i cant test at the moment, but i programmed it to have enough time delay after a signal is detected before the display shuts off)

Here are the Videos:(sorry night videos at the moment)

V1 turning On,goes through all the modes then display shuts off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFmzwqR1_CE

Pressing the Mute Button to display current mode (comes on for about 3 seconds then goes away)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-bzuZCOF34

Driving with the V1, Shows the Stealth Display off, then once it detects the signal all the LEDs and Counter come back on, once the signal is no longer, the Stealth Remote Display will go blank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7qFrzbSIGQ
Depending on the Demand the Mod will be selling for around $20 DIY, or $45 installed


I will be selling the chips and wires and resistors necessary to DIY, or i will offer my services for install. The chip being used is fine pitch, but i may adapt it to a larger platform.




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im starting to write a chip that will go inside the remote display for the v1 so that when the unit is on the A, L, or l will not be illuminated. Its been bugging me to have the display "on" when nothing is being received. All normal counters and alerts will still turn on when a signal is received.

What is it, a pic or something? Sounds cool I'm sure some people will like it...

I might be interested. . . but I'd have to see how it turns out and wait for a few happy customers before I jump in.

i would actually be EXTREMELY interested, and can pay you write away once its prove to work.
i know how to solder btw, and have already taken the remote dispaly apart so that i could make a remote mute button..
keep it up!!

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Originally Posted by b5s402

i would actually be EXTREMELY interested, and can pay you write away once its prove to work.
i know how to solder btw, and have already taken the remote dispaly apart so that i could make a remote mute button..
keep it up!!

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looks like i got a project for the weekend, any other features anyone think the display should have? i should be able to get the no display mod working with just one programable chip, i just have to work out how if you change modes the mode will still be displayed for a second so you know what mode your on, might just tie it into the mute switch so if you press it it will display the current mode.

Infin. . . I like this idea and it is genius.

How much are you thinking it is going to cost?

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Originally Posted by bauzer71487

Infin. . . I like this idea and it is genius.

How much are you thinking it is going to cost?

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since i think i can do it with 1 chip, and if enough people have interest in it once i get it going, im estimating around $15-20 with the chip prewired, cheaper for the chip itself. It probably will have about 10 wires inorder to make it work correctly. it should also work in the v1 itself but most use the remote display and there is more room inside of it to work with.

sounds good. . . holler when you figure it out. and snap some pics for us.

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Originally Posted by bauzer71487

sounds good. . . holler when you figure it out. and snap some pics for us.

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Update:
Spent all night trying to figure out the remote display circuit, turns out it is harder than i thought, i wanted to do it using simple logic but the microprocessor they used multiplexes everything so im having a harder time with it. Think i got it down to 7 wires total with solder points that many can do if they wanted to try and install themselves. was going to use a 8 pin chip to program, but the 20 pin one is basicly the same cost to use and expandable later.

This is how im going to write the program:

v1 powers up current mode will be displayed for roughly 3 seconds.

v1 display will shut off so no "A", "L" or small "l" will be shown.
(this in no way affects the unit receiving radar signals)

once a signal is detected the display will turn back on as normal displaying the number of bogeys.

if you press the mute buton once, the current mode will display for 3 seconds to go away.

Nice infin, I wish VR would do more with the mute switch like press it once for mute and twice to bring back regular volume.
(maybe on the third time to bring back regular volume as the current second push kills the bogy lock tone)

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Originally Posted by infin

Have a question for you guys, i have to possibly change my coding around for the J feature, when is a J displayed? any other LED's on when its on? is it right after it detects a boogy? TIA i should have this thing working soon.

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The J feature appears or alerts happens when it detects a radar leak from other detectors. There is a flaw with this feature and infact, i like to take it out or disable it without affecting radra signals.

Does the mute button still work to mute the volume or is it just simply used as a switch to turn on the display for a few seconds? I believe other owners will like your idea.

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Originally Posted by Azonehits

The J feature appears or alerts happens when it detects a radar leak from other detectors. There is a flaw with this feature and infact, i like to take it out or disable it without affecting radra signals.

Does the mute button still work to mute the volume or is it just simply used as a switch to turn on the display for a few seconds? I believe other owners will like your idea.

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If i program the chip to have a shorter delay the J will never display ever(will only display when a signal is sensed), but you will never know if it was a good or bad signal (some people like the J). I can do custom timings for whatever application people may want also.

The Mute button is still a mute button, still changes the modes if you hold it down also.

Got all the bugs worked out, here are the pictures of the chip, chip installed and in the case, also another video of it in action.

Revised the code so if you press the Mute button on the remote display, the main unit, or a remote mute button it will display the current mode (before only the remote display mute button would activate this feature)

Here are the prices:

$45 installed including priority shipping back to you. (US)
$20 for a pre wired chip with instructions. including priority mail to you.(US)

code can be changed to suit your needs also.



http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...a/eaa51728.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/eaa5173d.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/eaa51704.jpg

other video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WsHMumXX84

Last video after the pics wont load for me.

Me either :cry:

In any event. Pretty Awesome. Great work!

I can't watch the video but I have to give you props, that is some awesome work!

Very cool.

I guess I am the only one who does not like this concept. My remote is located low enough on my dash as not to be seen from the outside but yet easy for me to see. Seeing the lights on the V1 gives me the confidence it is working and on. I don't want to have to keep pressing the mute button to give me that assurance and I sure in hell don't want to find out a ground wire or fuse blew "after" I get a ticket for 20 over and did not get a warning.

At least leave one small light on.

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Originally Posted by AV8TOR

I guess I am the only one who does not like this concept. My remote is located low enough on my dash as not to be seen from the outside but yet easy for me to see. Seeing the lights on the V1 gives me the confidence it is working and on. I don't want to have to keep pressing the mute button to give me that assurance and I sure in hell don't want to find out a ground wire or fuse blew "after" I get a ticket for 20 over and did not get a warning.

At least leave one small light on.

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I have to agree with you on this one. I have my remote display for a reason. I really don't see the point of this mod at all. I mean, I really do hate seeing that little L staring at me all the time (sarcasm). This is almost as stupid as the colored LED mod. After you have the V1 for any length of time, you will know which band by the sound alone. Hell, if the V1 had no arrows, I would have no need to even look at the thing. I can appreciate your effort but I would be cautious about modifying your V1. If this mod somehow accidentally, screws up the V1 itself, you will have some mad folks to deal with.

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If this mod somehow accidentally, screws up the V1 itself, you will have some mad folks to deal with.

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i don't think it will cause any problem to the main unit unless it shorts circiuted or something. but it's a cool mod.

Cool, all the V1 mods are interesting. i really wished VR have them built in.

edit: apparently this forum doesn't like the word d.amn. lol.

Thats such a good Idea. Just think if you were a Taxi driver how handy s that!

that is actually an option that v1 should include. Since many people mount the remote on the gage cluster they don't want to see a constant display. Especially at night.

Calling it a stupid mod is pretty harsh. If its what he wants than good for him. It's his work and he's showing it to people. I don't see a need for it tho.

What I would like to see is the remote audio adapter have a wire that runs to your aftermarket stereo that would mute your stereo so you can hear a warning. It would be neat if it could be set up that if you had an ear piece plugged in, then the stereo mute option would not work. Just an idea

Do you think you could change it to just displaying an LED when on? That would be a decent compromise. I like your display mod though! Obviously some effort went into this!

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Last video after the pics wont load for me.

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It's working for me. It shows how pressing the mute button changes modes from A to small L and big L.

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Originally Posted by midd

Calling it a stupid mod is pretty harsh. If its what he wants than good for him. It's his work and he's showing it to people. I don't see a need for it tho.

What I would like to see is the remote audio adapter have a wire that runs to your aftermarket stereo that would mute your stereo so you can hear a warning. It would be neat if it could be set up that if you had an ear piece plugged in, then the stereo mute option would not work. Just an idea

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sounds very easy to do, i can actullly do this without needing the remote audio display, and only using the remote display with a chip (can be programed to the same chip but will require 1 wire coming out of the remote display. you would need a switch to turn it off though if you didnt want it to keep muting all the time.

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Originally Posted by tibook

Do you think you could change it to just displaying an LED when on? That would be a decent compromise. I like your display mod though! Obviously some effort went into this!

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i have to look at the circuit some more but im sure i can keep one led illuminated at all times when the detector is on, for the people that want to be sure its on.

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Originally Posted by tibook

Do you think you could change it to just displaying an LED when on? That would be a decent compromise. I like your display mod though! Obviously some effort went into this!

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i have to look at the circuit some more but im sure i can keep one led illuminated at all times when the detector is on, for the people that want to be sure its on.

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Thats cool :)

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Originally Posted by midd

Calling it a stupid mod is pretty harsh. If its what he wants than good for him. It's his work and he's showing it to people. I don't see a need for it tho.

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I agree and retract my statement. A mod is a mod. Unique idea, but at this time I have no need for it. Have fun and keep us updated!