IPod shuffle

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nestor87 @ Jul 3 2006, 11:40 PM) [snapback]280836[/snapback]</div>

use a 3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm stereo patch cord to the AUX jack in the console
you'll just have to charge it at home
or build a 12v to 5v regulated power supply with a USB A-female connector

 

The DICE Ipod unit is being sold in the PriusChat store. It has an Auxiliary port that you can plug the shuffle into.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nestor87 @ Jul 4 2006, 12:40 AM) [snapback]280836[/snapback]</div>

I suggest you look into the XtremeMac Airplay. It will charge the shuffle and transmit the signal on an FM frequency. FM transmitters are subject to a lot of interference but the list price is $50.00. I think more inline with what you are looking to spend.

If you need to add a line-in to your Prius the DICE unit is a geat deal, espically if you think you might get an iPod with a doc connector some day. If you plan on using a charger for the shuffle with the DICE you might find there is some interference and have to add a ground loop isolator. The 2006 Prius and the original VAIS AIC-100i seem to suffer from the same problem so it's no way just a DICE issue. All of the current VAIS Tech interfaces includes a ground loop isolator, but are more expensive.

To add a line-in I suggest getting an Aux-Box or Neo-Aux.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pacauxbox.html
The Aux-Box and the iPod2Car like it will not allow for anything else to be connected to the radio like satellite radio. It emulates a CD Changer so it won't work with a CD Changer.

I tried the USASpec interface with my 05 Prius and it didn't work.

 

If you have the aux input, you can use this:

http://priuschat.com/index.php?s=&showtopi...ndpost&p=278076

If not, you will need one of the more expensive solutions that permits you to connect - or am FM transmitter, which are inexpensive.

Rock on,

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Lil Mo @ Jul 4 2006, 09:56 AM) [snapback]280961[/snapback]</div>

The 2005 Prius doesn't have an aux in and this is for an iPod with a doc connector, which the shuffle doesn't have.