{"id":562,"date":"2016-02-11T16:04:29","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T08:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectkeira.com\/home\/?p=562"},"modified":"2019-11-13T18:31:10","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T10:31:10","slug":"remote-hdmi-3-5mm-audio-and-2x-usb-ports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectkeira.com\/home\/remote-hdmi-3-5mm-audio-and-2x-usb-ports\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Ports."},"content":{"rendered":"

In a project related to my Kenwood DNX-892 head unit<\/a><\/strong>, I wanted easier access to three specific inputs – 3.5mm aux. input, HDMI input,<\/strong> and the second USB input<\/strong>. All of these ports are normally located on the back of my head unit, so I decided to install some remote port\/socket extenders in a way where they would blend in with the interior and be relatively incognito.<\/p>\n

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Parts to install – USB, HDMI, and 3.5mm Audio ports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First I installed the 3.5mm Aux input port. I use the 3.5mm a lot when tuning my audio system with REW; before this I had a 6-foot long 3.5mm cable plugged into the back of the head unit, and just rolled up in the glove box. With this new socket I could plug in and out whenever I needed to, and there’s no more cable spaghetti in the glove box. I decided to install the 3.5mm port on the left side of the lower center console, in-line with my subwoofer level and Epicenter controls.<\/p>\n

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Drilled a small hole and used a reamer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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3.5mm socket installed under Epicenter control knob.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the 3.5mm port done, I turned to the right side of the console to where the two 12v sockets were. The plan was to remove the top socket and install the HDMI\/USB ports in the same spot.<\/p>\n

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OEM 12v socket just popped out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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HDMI\/USB remote connectors going in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Not exactly identical to stock, but close enough where it fits in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Now I can access the extra ports on my Kenwood head unit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now about the HDMI and second USB port, the initial reason to make these two ports more accessible was because I wanted to run a GoPro camera for the next off-roading trip. I would power the GoPro with a USB adapter (takes the place of the regular GoPro battery) and I would send the live feed from the GoPro through the HDMI port to display the video directly on my head unit.<\/p>\n

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GoPro with constant power and live video.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I can see what the GoPro sees on my head unit, live.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the HDMI port now easily accessible, and with a powered USB port right next to it, I realized that I could also do this again if I wanted to:<\/p>\n

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Google Chromecast plugs right in\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u2026and so does the Amazon Firestick, again.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Plex media center up and running\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u2026and Netflix too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Later on down the line when I removed the Audio Control Epicenter<\/strong><\/a>, I also swapped back to a non-modified lower dash panel (meaning no more holes for the audio) and installed a second adaptor on the right side; this one had another USB plug and a 3.5mm audio plug:<\/p>\n

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Looks stock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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HDMI, USB1, 3.5mm, USB2 all together now.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So with this setup, all the ports are in the same spot, on the right side, protected with OEM-looking covers. The HDMI connector goes to the back of my head unit. The upper USB is a combo charge\/flash drive port, also connected to my head unit. The 3.5mm is connected to the audio-in of my head unit (I only use it to tune the sound). Finally, the second USB is dual purpose – right now it is connected to my DSP, so whenever I plug in my laptop to tune audio I don’t have to reach under the seat to plug a USB cable in.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 02.18.18:<\/strong> <\/span>Reconfigured the lower dash area with new ports<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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