Advice needed on Android HU

[sparkyscfc74]

The only reason I can think off regarding the need for sensors is because they would share the same live connection point when engaging reverse gear.
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All the dashboard buttons/steering controls work with the S160. I haven't heard anything to suggest the V5754 is any different.
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In case you come across a 2nd hand S160, early models do not have the iPod interface. Was only introduced later.

I was more concerned about the lines that move on the image when you turn the steering wheel, I assumed they were fed by the sensors, I'm probably wrong about that

Everything I've read about the V5754 says the controls work as I believe this is the version specifically for the Astra J's

I'm not concerned about the ipod interface as that's what I'm trying to get rid of but thanks for the info.

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I have the B5754 from icebox which in my opinion is a fantastic HU, but I now see that the V5754 is going to become the more popular due to it running Android 8. I had DAB before but no Bluetooth hence why I opted for an aftermarket unit, so I only had DAB to lose, but you would lose the factory Bluetooth as well. My Bluetooth works really well, you can still use the steering wheel buttons to answer/call so it wouldn't be that much different to factory, I've also had no issues with sound quality and that's without using the plug in mic.
Right now for the reverse sensors and camera, I have both because as you say the GTC rear view is awful. I bought some Dolphin parking sensors, good value, easy to fit and the sensors are available in loads of colours so you shouldn't have a problem with colour.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06X...UTF8&psc=1
This is the reverse camera I ordered which was the second one as the first was non adjustable and not as good picture quality.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Rot...3f95b18a2f
There are cameras available that fit into the number plate light slot, but if you were thinking of upgrading them to LED units, you can't have both
As for the factory USB, the cables from the S160 are no longer available so you would lose that one, but there are 2 slots at the rear of the unit plus a micro SD card slot up front.
I hope I've helped you with a few things and I'm sure others will give advice.
Have a look through my progress thread as there are plenty of pictures showing the things you're interested in.
https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Spa...ess-thread
Cheers.

Wow that's some good links there thank you

That's a bit annoying about the DAB and Bluetooth, not so much the DAB but definitely the Bluetooth. I was hoping you could use the mic that's already in place for the factory Bluetooth, wonder if there might be a convertor for it, or maybe I could wire something up myself. Do you happen to know if there's any circuit diagrams anywhere for the various Bluetooth units? (Long shot I know )

I'm not overly interesting in LED mods to be fair (though I do like the look of the switch mods) so I'd probably look at the number plate reverse camera, and more than likely a wireless one, wiring is most definitely not my favourite thing to do in a car...

I might have to look at making my own cable for the factory USB then, shouldn't be too difficult to knock something up depending on how the connection to the actual hardware is made.

Thanks to both of you for the answers so far and I look forward to anything anybody else chips in with as well

No worries mate, I don’t know if there are any wiring diagrams, but touching on the reverse sensors, the lines on the screen that move are built into the head unit and nothing to do with sensors
This is the camera that goes in the number plate light
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Rear-View-R...SwHwZaCT3U



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