RNS-E life in the old dog yet :)
RNS-E life in the old dog yet :)
As the RNS-E in the manual was kaput I donated the one from my Auto and started looking for a new head unit. Not being a fan of the non OEM look I decided to get a MK 2 RNS-E. Being a late model MK 2 it in theory it would not work in the C5 platform due to missing connections for K line and V signal.
While searching the hairdressing forums sorry I mean TT forums I can across a guy called PCBBC (Stuart). Now Stuart is somewhat of a RNS-E god / cleaver bastard, he has made updated firmwares and a magic box for the RNS-E. Now due to this magic box (arduino) I now have a fully functioning MK 2 RNS-E with a few extras
I know it's no Kenwood or Pioneer but there's hope for it yet.
If any of you guys or girls want a newer MK 2 RNS-E check out https://rnse.pcbbc.co.uk/
While searching the hairdressing forums sorry I mean TT forums I can across a guy called PCBBC (Stuart). Now Stuart is somewhat of a RNS-E god / cleaver bastard, he has made updated firmwares and a magic box for the RNS-E. Now due to this magic box (arduino) I now have a fully functioning MK 2 RNS-E with a few extras
I know it's no Kenwood or Pioneer but there's hope for it yet.
If any of you guys or girls want a newer MK 2 RNS-E check out https://rnse.pcbbc.co.uk/
Avus Avant, RNS-E mk2 with sds and Bluetooth, Milltek, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Forge, ITG, A.C.E, Wagner, FBMFSW, MTM.
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Re: RNS-E life in the old dog yet :)
That is really good info
Many thanks for sharing. Have you got a picture of it installed in the c5.
Many thanks for sharing. Have you got a picture of it installed in the c5.
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Still far to outdated for me. And such a tiny screen also. Having said that, the slightest bit of sunlight and I can't see my screen anyway. It's in about the worst position possible
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I can't see the kenwood one I have at all in sunny weather. Can only go somewhere I don't know when it's over cast! Tried all manner of screen protectors and such like and none of them seem to deal with the issue. And yet in other cars with the screens in sunshine they're perfectly visible. It's quite odd. It's like it needs some kind of pull out awning on the dashboard to shield it
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Is it to do with the touchscreen? Ie capacitive vs resistive?
Mine is a capacitive touchscreen and I always find it very easy to read in the sun
Mine is a capacitive touchscreen and I always find it very easy to read in the sun
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Re: RNS-E life in the old dog yet :)
RNS-D FTW. Go retro or go home.
/and the screen is orientable. Woohoo.
/and the screen is orientable. Woohoo.
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Am I imagining it that capacitive screens are clearer/brighter?
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Re: RNS-E life in the old dog yet :)
I have my RNS-D in a box for when this isn't my only car and the 2002 interior has a vintage feel.
The RNS-D + armrest Audi branded Nokia FTW as Shop says.
Random question on my list of to dos...
Can someone photograph how the sprung armrest phone platform is connected inside the armrest? I have the phone & platform. I'd like to know what the OEM bolts look like to source something similar.
The RNS-D + armrest Audi branded Nokia FTW as Shop says.
Random question on my list of to dos...
Can someone photograph how the sprung armrest phone platform is connected inside the armrest? I have the phone & platform. I'd like to know what the OEM bolts look like to source something similar.
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