AUX to USB?

[grinnell27]

Hi guys,

Im looking for a solution to a small issue with my new pride and joy

I was wondering if you can get a cable like this:

www.rockshore.uk.com/ipod-interface-lead-for-usbaux-in-compatible-headunits-3075-p.asp

That can plug into the AUX port of my car so i can use a USB stick to play my music?
Not so worried about iPod as i can use the AUX port for that

Thanks, all help much appreciated.

Grinnell27

 

[tony323ci]

just buy this one works perfect

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230666320872

assuming you have the CUP of course

Or are you trying to convert AUX to USB bit confused

 

[grinnell27]

just buy this one works perfect

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230666320872

assuming you have the CUP of course

Or are you trying to convert AUX to USB bit confused

Hi mate, im basically trying to convert AUX to USB so i dont have to have anything different fitted... Make sense?

So what im trying to do is go from the AUX port in my car to USB

 

[tony323ci]

not sure that's possible TBH the USB port on the FL Leon only provides power to charge I think

google provides the answer:

There is no simple conversion possible.

The AUX audio input takes the analog audio signal (e.g. a headphone plug from an mp3 player). A USB connector requires a compononent to "read" the data (e.g. MP3 file), decode it and generate an analog signal. Remember that you also need the controls for playback!

Basically, you'd need to find an mp3 (or media) player with USB host functionality... and it should allow playback from the connected drive (some media players have host functionality to backup photos from a camera, which is a different functionality from what you want).

 

[alwaysinfront]

why dont you get a dension unit fitted plays ipod iphone 4 etc
also works with steering wheel controls good luck

 

[LukeFR]

Tony - How does that iPod lead work? I'd like one but cannot work out if it would work on my car for some reason.

 

[HotHatchSteve]

You wont be able to just get a lead for converting USB to aux but you can get something like these fm tranmitters that you plug your memory stick into.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/items/__t...&keyword=transmitter+usb+fm&ff4=228459_228459

Or just get a cheap MP3 player and plug that into your aux socket.

 

[HotHatchSteve]

not sure that's possible TBH the USB port on the FL Leon only provides power to charge I think

The FL leons USB port does allow you to play your music files.

 

[OriginalMoo]

there isnt any way to go from USB to AUX, the best option you have (if you only have a AUX port) and you dont want to fit anything extra is to just pick up a cheap AUX cable and plug it in the AUX car port and the other end in to the earphone socket of your iPod.... i'm sure you may already know this but thought i'd post in case you werent sure